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Old 08-10-2010, 08:01 AM
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Not sure if i'm getting rid of the mustang, I might just because i'll have no where to put it.


Anyway. My considerations are a Lexus IS250, or IS350, An Infiniti G37S, FX45, Audi A4, or A5 or something else that i have not thought of yet.

Any suggestions?
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 08:02 AM
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Also, it does not have to be fast. I could care less.
 
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If you are looking at A4s I would suggesting looking at S4s instead they always look better and they are more exclusive and badass
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 08:21 AM
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Get the Lexus. Cant go wrong with a Toyota.
 
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S4 is a sure shot. They are big and baller. Or is250.
 
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**** Audi...overpriced VW. And they ARE NOT reliable cars.
 
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
**** Audi...overpriced VW. And they ARE NOT reliable cars.
for their cars before 03 I would agree with you but their newer stuff is way more reliable
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 08:58 AM
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I definitely love the Audi's, but the lexus may be more up my alley. I have owned one before, and I know my way around them. Ugh this is difficult. I'm going out today to check a few out.
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Lazerred6
for their cars before 03 I would agree with you but their newer stuff is way more reliable

true, but its still just an overpriced VW.
 
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
true, but its still just an overpriced VW.
I agree when it comes to the A4 and A6 but the S4 and S6 give performance that vw can't do

edit: the all wheel drive is a plus too

and if you are looking for performance bang for the buck you have lots of better options be the S's give good luxury performance

Edit #2 They can look very bland but they usually take care of that with the S models and I think that what there are doing with the brand new stuff looks good across the line (except the A8 looks kinda gay)

mantiance sucks *** if you buy german
 

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Old 08-10-2010, 10:24 AM
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From the size of car you're looking at you should look at a Cobalt SS. I've been very impressed with mine. Handles like a rear wheel drive bimmer, plenty of power, good mileage, plenty of interior room, great stereo, bad *** brakes, nice wheels and tires off the bat, racing seats, autometer gauges from the factory... it's a really bitchin car. I tend to hate chebbies but I really liked this one enough to buy it.

You can make 320hp to the tires with just a tune and a set of pipes too. I haven't modded mine yet at all.



It might be a bit of a PITA to find a new one but a used one should be easy enough. The Sedan SS like I have is a 4 door and only weighs 80lbs more than the coupe and handles better.

the stock engine is: 2.0L, twin scroll turbo, sodium filled exhaust valves, piston oil squirters, forged rods, twin cam, direct injection. It's a beast in a very unassuming package.
 

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Those A5s are sexy..
 
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Old 08-10-2010, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by r3dn3ck
From the size of car you're looking at you should look at a Cobalt SS. I've been very impressed with mine. Handles like a rear wheel drive bimmer, plenty of power, good mileage, plenty of interior room, great stereo, bad *** brakes, nice wheels and tires off the bat, racing seats, autometer gauges from the factory... it's a really bitchin car. I tend to hate chebbies but I really liked this one enough to buy it.

You can make 320hp to the tires with just a tune and a set of pipes too. I haven't modded mine yet at all.



It might be a bit of a PITA to find a new one but a used one should be easy enough. The Sedan SS like I have is a 4 door and only weighs 80lbs more than the coupe and handles better.

the stock engine is: 2.0L, twin scroll turbo, sodium filled exhaust valves, piston oil squirters, forged rods, twin cam, direct injection. It's a beast in a very unassuming package.
It is pretty sweet, but i'm not looking for a fast car. I'm looking for a professional one. Its already annoying to show up to business meetings in a frigging loud *** mustang, it'd be another to show up in a chevy.
 
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a civic manye....


















LOL jk

why not a BMW or benz
 
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2010 Ford Taurus SHO

Going to cost about the same as those cars you listed. Well, I dont know if your looking to buy new or not because you didnt say.
 
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Originally Posted by stanger00
2010 Ford Taurus SHO

Going to cost about the same as those cars you listed. Well, I dont know if your looking to buy new or not because you didnt say.

that wat i was going to say at first be he listed like fancy cars.

I wouldnt mind getting a 2010 SHO
 
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Showing up in a loud *** mustang is every american's gawd given right! Express it.

Or in the words of our forefathers: If you got it, flaunt it.
 
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Originally Posted by r3dn3ck
Showing up in a loud *** mustang is every american's gawd given right! Express it.

Or in the words of our forefathers: If you got it, flaunt it.
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How much are you looking to spend and new or used? If it's not a 09+ A4, then I'd go with the IS350 over it.
 
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Originally Posted by zigzagg321
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Thirded!


me personally, if i want professional, i would go Taurus SHO. either that or a slightly older 7 series BMW that's more affordable than new ones. my neighbor has one, very nice car.
 
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I like the Taurus SHO idea. I say either that or the Lexus. R3d has a point though!!!!!!
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 06:19 AM
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Sorry I haven't answered. I've been pretty busy.


The Taurus SHO is pretty sweet, but I would absolutely never buy one. Its a frigging taurus.

I'm torn between so many different things. Whether to buy new or used, or certified, and actually what car to buy. I'm so indecisive when it comes to buying cars. It took me like 7 months to buy my mustang. ha.

Here are my ideas:






And this is what i REALLY want.



I know nothing about porsches. Anyone have any experiences with them?
 

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I know nothing about porsches. Anyone have any experiences with them?

I do not know this from experience but I know a guy with a newer 911 turbo and he says that the mantainance costs per year are terrible.

But then again he complains anytime he has to spend money even though he is friggin loaded cause he's a surgeon

Edit he is a cool enough guy though

 

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I don't think you could go wrong with a Fusion sport or a Taurus SHO. Personally I would love to have a Taurus, they are absolfrigginlutely sweet inside and out. I've heard some rumblings about Ford doing a Fusion SHO AWD ecoboost, but haven't seen anything yet.
 
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Id say the audi or the crossover below it. Looks great.
 
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Old 08-13-2010, 11:01 AM
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I love the white FJ Cruiser. lol.
 
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I love the white FJ Cruiser. lol.
I hate saying this....but me too.
 
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FJ's are ugly. i would either go with the Lexus sedan or the Audi.
 


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