Mallard Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 Why not upgrade to a newer S4? In 2017 they added Traffic Jam Assist and Lane Keeping to the A4. Not sure how good it is, but there are some videos on YouTube showing it holding some curves. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 lack of even a dual clutch makes the new S4 almost pointless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 Why not upgrade to a newer S4? main reason is price and leasing sucks. I'd own one but I'm going to lease the next vehicle. I'm going to use the equity in my S4 to buy my wife and son a car next year and once the lease is up I may just buy a toy for me Update: I've driven a shit-ton of cars and SUV's Yesterday I drove an AMG E43 but was less than impressed for the money. It's not a true AMG Either. Then I stepped over to the Infinity Q50 Red Sport and for the money and with the crazy lease deals going, it's about where I'm going to end up. Checks all my boxes just like the S4 and while it's not perfect, neither is my car. That said, the savings for me will be big in comparison and the new 2018's have some minor refreshes that make it a pretty sharp looking car with plenty of stock power. High 12's at 111mph put it between a Stage 1 and Stage 2 S4 but in stock form. Going tonight to see the one I've picked out and to negotiate their aftermarket exhaust as they offer 2-3 different ones. Picked out a pretty nice black metallic one with black leather and with Infinity supplementing the hell out of the leases it's about the best bang for the buck I've found. They have some leftover "new" 2016's even but I'm not going to buy it. The 2018's have a revised suspension system and a few other goodies that make it nicer too. http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2018-Infiniti-Q50-interior.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 7, 2017 Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 The only thing infuriating about Infiniti these days is the STUPID alphanumeric nomenclature, but clearly no one except for car guys cares. Also, no sticks. That said...the 3.0TT Red Sport lineup is a hell of a lot of car for the money. It's not as classy (or expensive) as Lexus but you're also not paying the price premium and the quality is bang on at Nissan/Infiniti. Would be a great choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 (edited) Well, it's a done-deal and there's now a sweet little S4 soon to be on the market. Welcome home to my garage today a 2018 Midnight Black Metallic Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD loaded up with all the options including the Sensory Package and ProActive Package and a bunch of other goodies. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/166690353/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/166690344/original.jpg Edited December 9, 2017 by TTQ B4U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Man I love those cars. Each time I get into a newer Infiniti at work I fall in love and gotta get out before I sign on the line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 damn! those Q50s are nice! congrats man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Congrats Tim, those sure are sexy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Man I love those cars. Each time I get into a newer Infiniti at work I fall in love and gotta get out before I sign on the line damn! those Q50s are nice! congrats man! Congrats Tim, those sure are sexy! Thanks! So far I'm really enjoying the new daily. Did a mock-up of the headlight trim I'll be adding. Have a cool idea for the mirrors too. Very subtle but something to dress her up and make it different. Gotta love my ladies with eyeliner on. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/166688529/original.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Well done, Tim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Well, it's a done-deal and there's now a sweet little S4 soon to be on the market. Welcome home to my garage today a 2018 Midnight Black Metallic Q50 Red Sport 400 AWD loaded up with all the options including the Sensory Package and ProActive Package and a bunch of other goodies. http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/166690353/original.jpg http://www.pbase.com/timothylauro/image/166690344/original.jpg Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Do they still sell the IPL trim stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Do they still sell the IPL trim stuff? Doesn't ring a bell. The only two options I'm missing are the carbon fiber mirrors and spoiler/lip and then a Dealer Installed Stillen Exhaust that while nice I passed on because I'm old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted December 9, 2017 Report Share Posted December 9, 2017 Sharp car. Congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Doesn't ring a bell. The only two options I'm missing are the carbon fiber mirrors and spoiler/lip and then a Dealer Installed Stillen Exhaust that while nice I passed on because I'm old It's pretty sweet (at least to me) I've seen a few at work and fall in love each time. My next daily or fun car will likely be a 6 speed G IPL coupe https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2011-infiniti-ipl-g-coupe-review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 Nice pick up. I really liked my Q50, betting the extra horsepower of the red sport makes it really fun. Should be a great car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 In all seriousness, This was a much better choice than an Accord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 In all seriousness, This was a much better choice than an Accord. I agree That said, the Accord is a super nice car now. If you want an AWD Accord, just go buy the TL as they are now about identical cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 12, 2017 Report Share Posted December 12, 2017 Didn't this thread start out being about Tesla? Nice acquisition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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