Which new sports sedan?
11-17-2011, 04:09 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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Which new sports sedan?
To add to the flurry of "what car should I get" posts - I'm in the market for a new winter beater.
I'm looking at a new (E90) 328xi. 335xi or a 2011 A4/S4.
I know the F30 BMW (new 3 series platform) is coming - but the lease rates will be high and I can't get one till Spring, just in time for the car to sit idle as I drive the Porsches and bikes all summer.
So I'm limited a bit to existing stock of A4's or Bimmer, and that's not easy since I MUST get a manual tranny - a rare beast in today's wussy mush box market.
Am I missing any options?
Must be new. Must be manual. Must be AWD. Must have nav.
This precludes the tri-stars, NO MB comes with a manual 'box worldwide now which is a shame - since I really like the C300's.
Thanks for any suggetions.
RK
I'm looking at a new (E90) 328xi. 335xi or a 2011 A4/S4.
I know the F30 BMW (new 3 series platform) is coming - but the lease rates will be high and I can't get one till Spring, just in time for the car to sit idle as I drive the Porsches and bikes all summer.
So I'm limited a bit to existing stock of A4's or Bimmer, and that's not easy since I MUST get a manual tranny - a rare beast in today's wussy mush box market.
Am I missing any options?
Must be new. Must be manual. Must be AWD. Must have nav.
This precludes the tri-stars, NO MB comes with a manual 'box worldwide now which is a shame - since I really like the C300's.
Thanks for any suggetions.
RK
11-17-2011, 04:20 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Yeah - might be able to wrap my head around an STi (a bit boy racer) - but the rest aren't quite "upmarket" enough for me.
I need wood trim, mega-watt hi fi, nav, etc.
I missed the boat on ordering a bespoke E90 and regret it now. I don't really like the F30 and it'll be a year before you can custom order them - plus the lease rates will be insane at first.
Current 3 series are at 1.9%!
Great suggestions though - had never even thought of the Mini! ; )
RK
I need wood trim, mega-watt hi fi, nav, etc.
I missed the boat on ordering a bespoke E90 and regret it now. I don't really like the F30 and it'll be a year before you can custom order them - plus the lease rates will be insane at first.
Current 3 series are at 1.9%!
Great suggestions though - had never even thought of the Mini! ; )
RK
11-17-2011, 04:30 PM
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11-18-2011, 01:15 AM
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Who are you??? Really! I'm starting to be concern about taking your advice. First one was on my post and now on this post...LOL
Winter beater advice = 996C4S or 996TT! WTF
11-18-2011, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by peritus
I just can't say enough good things about Autowerks. Time and time again (including today), they impress me with their level of service, honesty, fairness and especially their care about me and my car(s). Can't get that anywhere else.
It's my pleasure to recommend them. Ryan and Dom are both great guys to deal with.
Quite the endorsement..."Can't get that anywhere else."
Have you tried other indy mechanics??
I have serviced my P car at Autowerks, GTEK and Pfaff...they are all good but I don't go to them anymore.
Somebody wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? Dude....relax......can't we all just get along?
Sorry .....if you ask for an opinion on a OPEN FORUM then you will get them.
I didn't realize that you have been chosen to be the Rennlist FORUM POLICE.
Other then the fact that the 996 C4S/TT are not SEDANS. The C4S and 996TT are superb winter cars. Quite a few guys DD theirs right through the winter.
Jake, I didn't realize that I offened you.
I got a hug and a coffee for you at the next meet.
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11-18-2011, 01:58 AM
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PS. Sorry about that RK.
I just drove a 2010 Chipped A4 2.0QT tonight. It was pretty impressive. No S4 but much less $$$ Owner gets AVG 10.0 l/100klm (mixed driving -according to trip Comp) agressive driving.
Audi usually gives up to a $10,000 discount off year end S4s.
I just drove a 2010 Chipped A4 2.0QT tonight. It was pretty impressive. No S4 but much less $$$ Owner gets AVG 10.0 l/100klm (mixed driving -according to trip Comp) agressive driving.
Audi usually gives up to a $10,000 discount off year end S4s.
11-18-2011, 10:35 AM
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Out of your list I would take the S4 followed by the 335xi. Both are amazing cars. It looks like you are committed to German but at the lower price point I would absolutely choose the Infiniti G37X (6MT) over the A4 or the 328xi. The infiniti gives all of the luxury amenities you want with 325+HP, 6 speed manual transmission and a less expensive price tag.
11-18-2011, 11:37 AM
#14
Three Wheelin'
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Pretty close to pulling the trigger on a 328xi - dirt cheap, nearly fully loaded and great lease rates. I don't like F30's (coming soon) and the A4's have much higher lease rates. My frugality is kicking in (we only tripled sales this year). ; )
But this seems like a lot of car for $550 a month.
There are some niggling details and I'm in the throes of late stge negotiation - I'll keep you all posted.
RK
PS. Standard 3 series seats are horribly horrible.
But this seems like a lot of car for $550 a month.
There are some niggling details and I'm in the throes of late stge negotiation - I'll keep you all posted.
RK
PS. Standard 3 series seats are horribly horrible.
