Which car to get
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From: NJ
'05 c240 4matic wagon
The G35 is the hammer! I was just put off by the steering wheel design, plasticky interior, and the Toyota Avalon rear which absolutely doesn't match the face - it's two completely different-looking cars in one... I'm definitely a friend of Euro-design.
Volvo's nice except for torque-steer. How much is the T5? I'll have to look it up...
IS300 = nice but...cramped!! No elbow room. And I'm talking from the ****pit of an MB C230K SC... and the cheap trunk hinges, hood prop rod, and no folding rear seat = no practicality. My Sportscoupe has more room.
BMW? Below the 330i - no dice. Same goes for the C240. If you can stretch a bit more, the 330 or C320 are definitely the classiest way to go!
Did you see the new Saab 9-3? Now you're talking... I'd be interested in the Vector model which will be available later than the base and mid-level models... worth the wait?
Don't seem to like Audi, huh? Oh well - as if there weren't enough choices. But how about the Passat GLX V6 4motion? That's GOT to be the most Bang/$ anywhere in the animal kingdom!?
A few of youse have said it: Drive all of them, unless you're in love with a particular automobile, like me - I bought the C230K without a test drive. Love at first sight, and no regrets!
Volvo's nice except for torque-steer. How much is the T5? I'll have to look it up...
IS300 = nice but...cramped!! No elbow room. And I'm talking from the ****pit of an MB C230K SC... and the cheap trunk hinges, hood prop rod, and no folding rear seat = no practicality. My Sportscoupe has more room.
BMW? Below the 330i - no dice. Same goes for the C240. If you can stretch a bit more, the 330 or C320 are definitely the classiest way to go!
Did you see the new Saab 9-3? Now you're talking... I'd be interested in the Vector model which will be available later than the base and mid-level models... worth the wait?
Don't seem to like Audi, huh? Oh well - as if there weren't enough choices. But how about the Passat GLX V6 4motion? That's GOT to be the most Bang/$ anywhere in the animal kingdom!?
A few of youse have said it: Drive all of them, unless you're in love with a particular automobile, like me - I bought the C230K without a test drive. Love at first sight, and no regrets!
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From: Vienna, Austria
Audi S4
I dont care how well the G35 drives, that thing is A$$ ugly! How about the Audi A4, its one FINE looking car! My rankings -
1. A4
2. C240 (330 would be no. 2)
3. 325
4. S60
5. IS300
6. G35
1. A4
2. C240 (330 would be no. 2)
3. 325
4. S60
5. IS300
6. G35
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From: Behind the Orange Curtain, CA
C230K, 325iT
Sounds like you have some test drives in your future 
Having driven a 325 for the last year and a half - I've had absoutely zero problems or reliability issues, but every manufacturer makes lemons from time to time. The inline sixes (325 or 330) are pretty amazing in terms of smoothness, acceleration, etc.
I haven't driven a C240, but had the 6-speed been out when I got my 325, it would definitely have been on my list.
Like others have posted, the new A4 is also worth considering. I had a 1.8T for about 6 years and really enjoyed it.
Either way - just go drive 'em and make the call.
Having driven a 325 for the last year and a half - I've had absoutely zero problems or reliability issues, but every manufacturer makes lemons from time to time. The inline sixes (325 or 330) are pretty amazing in terms of smoothness, acceleration, etc.
I haven't driven a C240, but had the 6-speed been out when I got my 325, it would definitely have been on my list.
Like others have posted, the new A4 is also worth considering. I had a 1.8T for about 6 years and really enjoyed it.
Either way - just go drive 'em and make the call.
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From: Portland Or
2000 300m, 2003 C-Coupe
Based on the list of prefered cars, I would choose the G35. I have been a Nissan man for 15 years. Since I got my coupe, my 97 Pathfinder is out the door. I would have bought the G35 if I didn't get such a great deal on the coupe, plus I fell in love with the coupe at first drive. The G35 is definitly the leader in the bang for the buck, and is rear wheel drive, bonus. I have never liked Volvo's, not sure why though, I guess I always view them as grandpa cars from the old wagon days (1980's). I would toss in an A4 to replace the Volvo. If the C320 was in the same price range, that would be my choice hands down.
