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| Author: | PuckSniperPensel [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
My Jeep is killing me in gas, so I'm looking to trade it for a sporty all wheel drive coup/sedan. Price isn't really an issue at this point... I just need suggestions. Here are the criteria: 1. At least 22 MPG highway 2. Over 200 Horse power 3. All Wheel Drive GO! |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
100% audi (S4 or A3 are both extra sporty and both have quattro...A4 is still fun to drive) I'm a repeat owner so I'm biased though. Do what I do and get one that's a couple years old. Let someone else take the depreciation, well engineered cars last for a very long time. /I own a jeep too 
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| Author: | PuckSniperPensel [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
So far, #1 on my list is the Volvo S40 T5 AWD. |
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| Author: | Skyline_BNR34 [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
I would recommend an Audi Quattro A4/A6 and such. Other AWD vehicles you might want to consider are Subaru Imprezas and Mitsubishi Lancer Evolutions. I'm more biased towards Japanese sports cars of the likes. |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
If price wasn't an issue, I'd be leaning S4 or maybe a BMW 325xi... I dunno, maybe I'm old...Volvo's just scream "baby on board" and "safe and sensible" to me
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
also I'll add if the AWD is important to you, Quattro is head and shoulders above the rest
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| Author: | Skyline_BNR34 [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
Or if you do not want it to be AWD, some FWD cars and RWD cars are blasts too drive also. I'd seriously suggest at least driving a new Impreza, or older one just for the fun factor. |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
I have a friend with an '07 WRX STi which is so bloody fun to drive it's ridiculous. I've also driven a '04 VW R32 with a stage II setup including supercharger and intercooler...total blast for not too much money. Of course, I don't think either of those are much good on gas
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| Author: | PuckSniperPensel [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
Skyline_BNR34 wrote: Or if you do not want it to be AWD, some FWD cars and RWD cars are blasts too drive also. I'd seriously suggest at least driving a new Impreza, or older one just for the fun factor. My biggest reason for AWD is the snow. I've always driven an SUV, and I really don't like cars that much because of their winter handling. The Audis do look very nice. Might have to trade up for a used one as cross is saying. |
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| Author: | PuckSniperPensel [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
The new sign and drive leases for VW are pretty appealing. Is the CC a good car? |
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| Author: | Skyline_BNR34 [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
I would also suggest a 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 for AWD.  Oh and if you think you're gonna get stuck with a Subaru, there are reasons why they dominated the Rally scene. |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
PuckSniperPensel wrote: The Audis do look very nice. Might have to trade up for a used one as cross is saying. Get one from California with no rust. Seriously, I got my first A4...a 1996 2.8 quattro for $9,000 in 2002. Dollar for dollar probably the best money I ever spent on a vehicle. |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
PuckSniperPensel wrote: The new sign and drive leases for VW are pretty appealing. NOOOOOO LLLEEEEAAASSSEEEEE  Quote: Is the CC a good car? I'd say they're too new to know, but VW makes decent cars in general. Skyline_BNR34 wrote: Oh and if you think you're gonna get stuck with a Subaru, there are reasons why they dominated the Rally scene. They were actually banned from WRC after initially crushing all the 2wd cars with quattro in the '70's
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| Author: | PuckSniperPensel [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
Crosscheck wrote: PuckSniperPensel wrote: The new sign and drive leases for VW are pretty appealing. NOOOOOO LLLEEEEAAASSSEEEEE Quote: Is the CC a good car? I'd say they're too new to know, but VW makes decent cars in general. Skyline_BNR34 wrote: Oh and if you think you're gonna get stuck with a Subaru, there are reasons why they dominated the Rally scene. They were actually banned from WRC after initially crushing all the 2wd cars with quattro in the '70's What's wrong with a lease? I leased a Jeep Patriot a few years ago and I really liked how it turned out. My cost of ownership was so low it was stupid! |
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| Author: | Skyline_BNR34 [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
I'd prefer to just buy a car instead of leasing it, because if I were to lease a car, it would not be in the same shape or condition, maybe not even the same motor when I got the thing. You can find an Audi Quattro A4 or whatever model for under 10 grand, 2000 and up. |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
In all my years I've never heard of someone liking a lease or not getting screwed by it. Well, I modify everything I can get my hands on too...a lease agreement would probably frown upon bolting on an extra turbo
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| Author: | Skyline_BNR34 [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 11:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
Crosscheck wrote: In all my years I've never heard of someone liking a lease or not getting screwed by it. Well, I modify everything I can get my hands on too...a lease agreement would probably frown upon bolting on an extra turbo Ain't that right XC. |
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| Author: | PuckSniperPensel [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
Skyline_BNR34 wrote: Crosscheck wrote: In all my years I've never heard of someone liking a lease or not getting screwed by it. Well, I modify everything I can get my hands on too...a lease agreement would probably frown upon bolting on an extra turbo Ain't that right XC. Wasn't thinking of modifications down the road. Hmmm... I found a certified BMW 328xi AWD with 27K on it listed at 25, which I can work him down on. Nice car. |
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| Author: | Crosscheck [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
Beemers are nice...the only complaint I've heard is their iDrive system that controls everything. It can be cumbersome. |
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| Author: | Skyline_BNR34 [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 12:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Vehicle Suggestions Needed |
PuckSniperPensel wrote: Skyline_BNR34 wrote: Crosscheck wrote: In all my years I've never heard of someone liking a lease or not getting screwed by it. Well, I modify everything I can get my hands on too...a lease agreement would probably frown upon bolting on an extra turbo Ain't that right XC. Wasn't thinking of modifications down the road. Hmmm... I found a certified BMW 328xi AWD with 27K on it listed at 25, which I can work him down on. Nice car. I'm the type of person who wants a car that is about as old as me, and to drop in a newer engine and such. That is why I want a 240sx, swap the KA24 for either an SR20 or RB25, depends on the money situation at the time. |
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