Zx2guy19 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Currently I have a 2015 Ford Fusion Titanium (Ecoboost) and I really do love the car. Decent gas mileage, decent speed, etc. The only "issue" is that it's a lease, and I have 7 payments left. However, I've got this weird Cadillac ATS bug that I can't seem to shake. I found a nice ass 2014 ATS, AWD 2.0T, black on black, for a great price. I desperately want to consolidate down to two vehicles (I currently have 3) and this will allow me to do so, because I'll own it and I can mod it. I have no desire to mod my Fusion. So, talk me OUT of buying the ATS (or not, if you think it's a smart move). If I can have minimal out of pocket costs and keep my payment within $25 of each other, I think I'm going to do it. Anything I should know prior to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Ats is such a fun car to drive go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 They use pretty low profile tires on it. 225 45 17/225 40 18/ and some stagger a 255 35 18 rear. They come stock with michelins. Using a cheaper or stiffer replacement Tire turns the ride to hell. Just remember that and they look nice. We see alot coming off lease through the auction and needing tires at about 30/35k before they're resold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 They use pretty low profile tires on it. 225 45 17/225 40 18/ and some stagger a 255 35 18 rear. They come stock with michelins. Using a cheaper or stiffer replacement Tire turns the ride to hell. Just remember that and they look nice. We see alot coming off lease through the auction and needing tires at about 30/35k before they're resold One of the first things I'll do is wheels/tires/drop, so that should address that. Thanks Derek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 We had a basic used one (previous rental) on the lot and it was inoffensive and boring, but a nicer equipped one would be a really great daily IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 I like that it's on the Alpha platform, we had a basic used one (previous rental) on the lot and it was inoffensive and boring, but a nicer equipped one would be a really great daily IMO. 2.0T? They're definitely not exciting in their stock form, but for under 3k you can bring it from 270 to close to 400hp. My plan is to take 5k and do wheels/tires/coils/tune/exhaust/intake and just make it 325-350 as a nice DD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Alex- Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 If you end up getting one, I have a friend who traded his in and has an ATP catless downpipe and Borla catback both new in box he's trying to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 If you end up getting one, I have a friend who traded his in and has an ATP catless downpipe and Borla catback both new in box he's trying to sell. Fuck yeah, PM his number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiek2000 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Any of them newer than 2013 are good. Make sure the AC works. They were bad about rubbing a hole in the AC line were it hits the trans cooler lines. And its a bitch to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Why not just buy an ATS-V? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Why not just buy an ATS-V? Because for a significant amount less, I can have this and bring it to the power of an ATS-V. So the payment is going to be $25 more a month than I pay now, and I have to pay off the remainder of my lease ($2,225). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 or you could just wait 7 months, when ats-vs will be 7 months cheaper and you don't have to pay off the remainder of your lease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 yeah, no way I'd be paying to get rid of a leased car. Stick it out through the winter, and have a nice new car in spring. Auto LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 or you could just wait 7 months, when ats-vs will be 7 months cheaper and you don't have to pay off the remainder of your lease. I'm currently tracking way over on my mileage and need to dump it before I get hit with a giant mileage penalty anyway. yeah, no way I'd be paying to get rid of a leased car. Stick it out through the winter, and have a nice new car in spring. Auto LOL Most of them are auto. I also drive bumper to bumper traffic in and out of work, which is why I dumped the S4. Sucked balls to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Other than it being a Regal/Malibu in a purty RWD dress? Nope not at all. A friend of mind has a 2014 2.0t Malibu with full exhaust, cai, tune, and better tires and we are pretty much dead even from a dig up until about 50mph then I start pulling away. Quick cars w/ mods I imagine the ATS would be slightly quicker with it being RWD no? You can get the turbo Regals in AWD though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted October 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 Other than it being a Regal/Malibu in a purty RWD dress? Nope not at all. A friend of mind has a 2014 2.0t Malibu with full exhaust, cai, tune, and better tires and we are pretty much dead even from a dig up until about 50mph then I start pulling away. Quick cars w/ mods I imagine the ATS would be slightly quicker with it being RWD no? You can get the turbo Regals in AWD though. They are AWD. At least most are (and this one is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 The V badge also doubles the price , go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 My only gripe is that they drop so quickly in value when sold new. As long as you get a used one they seem like a good deal in my book, besides the cue system of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 If I were you I would go with the awd Regal and save on insurance/cost of the car. Just my .02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted October 14, 2016 Report Share Posted October 14, 2016 They are AWD. At least most are (and this one is). Oh ,well shit I had no clue. I was looking at a 13 Malibu as a daily before getting the Volt. I love the way simple cold air intake gives you a noticeable BOV like sound on that engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Op have you considered an accord? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 yeah, no way I'd be paying to get rid of a leased car. Stick it out through the winter, and have a nice new car in spring. Auto LOL ^^ this x 11 million Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Op have you considered an accord? Had a accord sport before the s4 before the fusion They are also not awd either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Had a accord sport before the s4 before the fusion I know this figured he could roll that negative equity back into another accord :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 I love them and would love to get into an identical one like ywhat you want but white. But.... Saab lol, talk about negative equity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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