Aaron Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Tilley can attest to the fact that the 5 series seems to drive much smaller than it's actual footprint would make you think. The 550i is quicker in a straight line, although the S4 might feel better around the twisties. The 3 series is a GREAT car. I just personally prefer the 550i ( and I'm only 32 ) I'll save my anti Audi rants for the chatbox. I can most certainly get you one, if that's what you want. They are not a brand I will ever recommend again though, for what that's worth. Yours truly, A former Audi owner Jordan will take care of you for sure, but he is an Audi hater. Disregard his opinion on cars in general, he likes EVOs and Ford Explorers. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 M3 If you go Lexus a GS350 is poverty, and an LS430/460 is not sporty at all. Anything Lexus is a Lexobarge. The new GS350 is very well reviewed, especially on the ride/handling department. haha on the Lexus thing. I don't know why, but I kinda dig teh GS350. Nice inside for sure. haven't driven one just been in one as a passenger. I'll drive one just to compare though. I like them too, overall, but really no competition to the S4 IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Lexus is like the automotive equivalent of watching golf or cspan on your tv so you can get to sleep. I loved mine but sooooo boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 How about an ATS V sport? The ATSv would be out of your price range since it just came out but the Vsport is pretty hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 The new GS350 is very well reviewed, especially on the ride/handling department. I like them too, overall, but really no competition to the S4 IMO. I still think they feel like a boat. Revised and better, yes. Handles like an M3 sedan? Hell no... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 My M5 drives smaller than my C5Z. There are a fair amount of people - experts and lay people - who contend the 5 series is the best car on the market right now, just as an all-around great car that combines luxury and sportiness. I can't say I have found anything to date that would lead me to disagree. You know why I would shy away from the 3 series? Two reasons: (1) you can get better performance for about the same price in a 5 series and (2) 3 series just scream "$30K millionaire" to me. If it was a true daily driver, then I'm buying a 550i xdrive today and not thinking twice about it. Because we have an AWD SUV in the household, I had the luxury of going with the M5 (which I would not recommend as a true daily driver. given that on really bad weather days the M5 just probably isn't appropriate). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 CTS-V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFo Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 No IS-F? The V Wagon (IF you can find one) and the S4 would be at the top if I were looking for a 4 door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I love my caddy. In the summer. Pulls like a freight train even stock. I've hurt some feelings in that car. Mustangs, vettes, just about anything that has tried. Not too many really fast cars where I live though. I don't get to drive it six months out of the year though. I have summer tires and it is undriveable in the snow here. I'm not sure how good it would do with snow tires. I have two other awd vehicles for the winter. My caddy just didn't see much duty at all last year. Sucks. Can't decide whether to keep it or sell it. I'm also up in the air about selling the gtr this year for a four door, awd world killer. Or keep the caddy and sell the gtr/vette and buy something like a mclaren. Lol If the caddy could handle the snow, it would get my vote. With a pulley, it is a mid 11 second car all day long. The mag ride is incredible and the seats are the best I've had in any car. Back seat has room for my 3 kids, and the auto is good. An 8 speed would be sick. I'm just concerned it wouldn't do well in the snow, which is the only reason I'm considering selling mine this spring/summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Last winter the ex spun the v out into a snow pile. Not sure why she even had it out but it was all over the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90G60 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 If the caddy could handle the snow, it would get my vote. With a pulley, it is a mid 11 second car all day long. The mag ride is incredible and the seats are the best I've had in any car. Back seat has room for my 3 kids, and the auto is good. An 8 speed would be sick. I'm just concerned it wouldn't do well in the snow, which is the only reason I'm considering selling mine this spring/summer Does yours have the factory Recaros? I've been thinking of trading the V1 in for a V wagon. There is a lot of debate about which seat options are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Does yours have the factory Recaros? I've been thinking of trading the V1 in for a V wagon. There is a lot of debate about which seat options are better. I have not sat in the regular seats. I have the recaros and love them. They are better than the seats in my vette (duh), better than the gtr (too narrow for me). My gt500 had recaros and they were awesome as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Any issues with the 335 or M3 series engine wise? I'm leery of BMW for some reason.... The N54/N55 engines can be maintenance whores. Wastegate rattle/failure (N54), oil housing gasket failures (mixing oil and coolant or just straight leaking), HPFP/injector failure (4000+PSI and they fail? no shit.), valve cover gasket, $500 water pump failures, carbon buildup, some higher milage N54s have encountered leaking valve seals. All that said, it's the ONLY car in this thread that will lay the smack down and still net 30+mpg. You can easily find an N54 335i x-drive sedan in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Not even going to... Suggest Any Another Bitching cars because I'll just get told to stop posting. I like the ATS myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hey, Tim, have you thought about a SAAB 9-5? 250hp all-weather tourer. Oh hai, Cody...didn't see you there. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hey, Tim, have you thought about a SAAB 9-5? 250hp all-weather tourer. Oh hai, Cody...didn't see you there. :gabe: I certainly didn't hear you there. But just to clarify, the 9-5 Aero makes 300 HP and is available with awd. However the awd unit is a bit finicky so I wouldn't recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 It really is a shame that no one is around at sAab to appreciate your brand loyalty. It could be worse: you could be a Volvo guy, and have to suck up to the Chinese now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I am just throwing this out there if you really like wagons and want an auto... a non-V cts sport wagon? AWD 318HP http://i.imgur.com/FTVhiGP.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwashmycar Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 ^^^hawt Dont see them everyday either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I enjoy my S4, back seat isn't the biggest but its comfy up front and sporty. Going with AWE Stage 2 (software and a pulley) you can be in the 11's. I'd also consider a newer S6 or A7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 $30k sports car and a $5k Winter beater. As Tourettes Guy says, "fuck salt" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 $30k sports car and a $5k Winter beater. As Tourettes Guy says, "fuck salt" Salvage title Viper and 2005 Honda Accord!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 :thumbup: I would suggest a 2012ish BMW 550i Xdrive V8 check, AWD check, class check Saw 5 of these on the way home form work today... dam things all look the same and are on every street corner. Ctsv is my hands down vote, buy some winter tires and BAM! Plus you have the assault van for when it snows with the family. ]"]http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43230&endYear=2016&modelCode1=CTS&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=2008&makeCode1=CAD&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&searchRadius=300&maxPrice=50000&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=[CAD[CTS[CTS%257CV]] OOO YEA http://www.andrewscadillac.com/VehicleDetails/certified-2010-Cadillac-CTS_V--Brentwood-TN/2421986133 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 What about a jaguar XF? can be had 20-40k with under 40k miles 2013 jaguar 9k miles 39k awd http://www.landroverchantilly.com/detail.cfm?inventoryID=336731&listType=C&NewUsed=0&specialFlag=&Year=&MakeID=18&ModelID=&VehicleTypeID=&Trim=&TransmissionID=&drive_train=&priceRange=&Mileage=&exteriorColor=&interiorColor=&usedHistory=&fuelType=&CityMPG=&HywMPG=&specialOffers=0&special_offer_id=&sortBy=1&orderBy=0&vehicleNumType=S&vehicleNumVal=&displayNum=35&currPage=1&currSection=1&startPage=1&displayPage=7&showAll=0&sortOrderBy=1%2C0&sortOrderBy=1%2C0 ][]]&listingId=387773295&Log=0"] http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=43230&endYear=2016&modelCode1=XF&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=2010&makeCode1=JAG&listingTypes=new%2Cused&maxMileage=60000&searchRadius=500&maxPrice=50000&showcaseListingId=0&mmt= http://www.otozain.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/jaguar-xf-2014.jpg http://carslaws.com/images600_/jaguar-xf-189.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 True, you do see a lot of BMW's on the road, so they definitely aren't winning any "most exotic" contests. Also, I bet 90 percent+ of the population can't tell a 335 from an M5. In threads like this, I think it's probably prudent to give a certain amount of weight to the opinions of people who actually have owned the cars they're referencing. In these kinds of threads, the CTS-V always gets mentioned, though the majority of people suggesting them have never owned one and thus, can't attest to how it functions. In other words, plenty of guys here have no problems spending your money on a car they've never owned. Seriously interested in a CTS-V? Ask Clay and Kirk what they think. Wondering about a Porsche or an Audi? Talk to Andy. GTR? Jordan or Jones. And so on and so forth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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