What's your next car?
#26
LOL. So one can not go from a C class to a USED R8 or USED Ferrari? Both of which are well under 100k.
And the Range Rover sport for my wife.. please. Dont make comments about "doubting" or "dreaming" unless you know someones finances. You don't know me, what I do, or what I have in the bank.
And the Range Rover sport for my wife.. please. Dont make comments about "doubting" or "dreaming" unless you know someones finances. You don't know me, what I do, or what I have in the bank.
No need to get upset buddy, geez
Enjoy dreaming
#28
Forester
It was great for 5 years, then turned into a junk heap--rattling all over the place, seats felt like boards, windshield trim fell off, inside trim breaking apart for no reason.
I wouldn't buy another, no way.
#29
Forester is nice if you don't mind the trim falling off and the ride becoming like a tractor after 75K. I had one and was very glad I bought the extended warranty. CV boots, Air Conditioning, alternator all died long before 100K. And the repairs are pricy, which is ridiculous considering what you're driving.
It was great for 5 years, then turned into a junk heap--rattling all over the place, seats felt like boards, windshield trim fell off, inside trim breaking apart for no reason.
I wouldn't buy another, no way.
It was great for 5 years, then turned into a junk heap--rattling all over the place, seats felt like boards, windshield trim fell off, inside trim breaking apart for no reason.
I wouldn't buy another, no way.
Interior trim pieces? They are found easily and go for ~100-200 for a full set. Plenty of them available from JDM to local parts. Motor? 2000-3500 easy for a great EJ25/EJ20. It costs 15 bucks to replace ONE CV boot, normal for Asian cars. I don't even know what you're complaining about.
85k miles on my hand-me-down to relative 02 GDA WRX. When I had it, it was autocrossed every few weeks on SLICKS, stage 4 12.85s 1/4 ET beast. The car still has it's tuned EM, VF34 turbo, 550cc Injectors, Walboro fuel pump. Still drives like a champ.
The only 2 problems are the driver's window off it's rails when closed since it was a top-frameless for it's doors. $0 Fix. The other ones were my aftermarket STI strut mount clunking. $0 Fix or $200 for a full set of STI Group N top mounts for upgrade.
There is a reason why Subaru was the ONLY company making money in 2008(literally outsold, not cutting costs) and why the 2009 Forester was the SUV of the year for Motor Trend and was the SUV of the year from C&D from 04-06.
#30
But where I am, I'd be lucky to get a single parking spot with a condo, so most likely something like a GLK, Audi Q5, BMW X5, Acura MDX, or if I want to save money, something boring like a Toyota Highlander (ugh).
I basically want about 400 horses, heated and cooled seats, rear or all wheel drive, memory seats, folding mirror for parking, and bluetooth.
More reasons why my C350 is preferable to a wife or a baby.
I basically want about 400 horses, heated and cooled seats, rear or all wheel drive, memory seats, folding mirror for parking, and bluetooth.
More reasons why my C350 is preferable to a wife or a baby.
With a kid, you should stay in this segment though. It's not just having a baby, there's a lot of gear that goes with it. And then you'll have no room for anything else. If I were you, I'd go for the X5 35d (diesel) which has tremendous torque (something near 400ft/lb) and even though the hp is rated 265hp, the 0-60 time rivals the 4.8i (350hp). That's where torque helps anyway - acceleration. Look into it, as they have a $4500 eco-credit for diesels going right now. This should get you a nicely equipped X5 for $60k.
Last edited by rh71; 09-25-2009 at 01:01 AM.
#31
Larger, possibly used luxury sedan.
Older (or rumored new model) Infiniti Q45
Lexus GS
Infiniti M (new ones look great)
Mercedes E or S Class
SUV Segment...
Lexus RX
Infiniti FX
Lexus GX
Mercedes Benz M
Audi Q7
BMW X5
That's my long long list, I'll start knockin em off one by one though haha
Older (or rumored new model) Infiniti Q45
Lexus GS
Infiniti M (new ones look great)
Mercedes E or S Class
SUV Segment...
Lexus RX
Infiniti FX
Lexus GX
Mercedes Benz M
Audi Q7
BMW X5
That's my long long list, I'll start knockin em off one by one though haha
#32
I drive to NYC everday from upstate... at times, i regret buying the c350 b/c its too nice of a car to have in the city.. Scratches, dents, bird ****, rock chips..you name it, i got it. Plus my car is black too so that does not help out.
My next car would be something more practical. maybe, a honda civic or vw rabbit so i don't have to deal with the stress every time i park in the city. anyone have the same feelings as i do??
My next car would be something more practical. maybe, a honda civic or vw rabbit so i don't have to deal with the stress every time i park in the city. anyone have the same feelings as i do??