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[awsomr1]

Well, my 2003 G35 sedan has over 105k and I'm ready to retire it. More and more small issues are showing up for me to fix, so I took it to a local shop that did most of the maintainese on it and found out it would cost me close to $4k to get all the little annoy things fix.

I'm looking for a 4 seater, sporty, NO SUV or MINI VAN. Already got the NSX so no 2 seater either. Plus I would like to keep the payment under $600 per month, lease is fine with me.

Any suggestions????

By the ways, so far I'm considering the following.
TL
IS350
BMW335 or 328 (more affortable)

 

[ediddynsx]

Look at Acura.com and look at the TL-S that one looks interesting.

 

[90210nsx]

IS350
Used M5
CLS 55 AMG

 

[DrVolkl]

The new G35 (2007) owns the IS350...check it out.

 

[awsomr1]

The new G35 (2007) owns the IS350...check it out.

Well, nothing against the G, but I got mine when it first came out and it cost me new brake pads and rotors every 12k-18k miles, plus it gets less than 20MPG with my style of driving, not very impress with it, I will look into the new G and see if I like it any better.

The TL Type S looking good, but I do not think it is available yet:frown:

Thank you, any other suggestions?

 

[SoCalDude]

Well, nothing against the G, but I got mine when it first came out and it cost me new brake pads and rotors every 12k-18k miles, plus it gets less than 20MPG with my style of driving, not very impress with it, I will look into the new G and see if I like it any better.

The TL Type S looking good, but I do not think it is available yet:frown:

Thank you, any other suggestions?

Definitely TL Type S. I think they will be out any day or week now.

 

[The Kid]

Definitely TL Type S. I think they will be out any day or week now.

Seen one last week, sick car but a ton of cash. If your trying to keep your budget under $600, I wouldn't even glance at a TL-S.:wink:

 

[awsomr1]

There goes the TL-S

 

[robr]

Seen one last week, sick car but a ton of cash. If your trying to keep your budget under $600, I wouldn't even glance at a TL-S.:wink:

Ton of cash after dealer markups, or MSRP? I thought MSRP was supposed to be in the high 30s.

 

[The Kid]

Ton of cash after dealer markups, or MSRP? I thought MSRP was supposed to be in the high 30s.

I believe sticker is $39k. Markups? The majority of TL's currently sold at at or below invoice. I true car to "steal" would be an 06 TL 6 speed. Can be bought new without NAVI for about $30k and you can no longer get a 6 speed base TL for 2007. Type S with NAVI will be the only choice.

 

[robr]

I believe sticker is $39k. Markups? The majority of TL's currently sold at at or below invoice. I true car to "steal" would be an 06 TL 6 speed. Can be bought new without NAVI for about $30k and you can no longer get a 6 speed base TL for 2007. Type S with NAVI will be the only choice.

With your comment about a ton of cash, I was wondering if dealerships were going to be marking up the Type-S upon release (I realize the TL is marked down). $39K seems fairly reasonable to me.

 

[MashimaroNSX]

Audi s4 or if you can afford it RS4 :smile:

 

[The Kid]

Audi s4 or if you can afford it RS4 :smile:

Both are over $600 a month, although a year and a half ago Audi had an S4 6 speed lease special for $499 a month with 3k down, 39 months, 12k a year

 

[DrVolkl]

Well, nothing against the G, but I got mine when it first came out and it cost me new brake pads and rotors every 12k-18k miles, plus it gets less than 20MPG with my style of driving, not very impress with it, I will look into the new G and see if I like it any better.

The TL Type S looking good, but I do not think it is available yet:frown:

Thank you, any other suggestions?

The new G is supposed to be pretty nice...

I can't comment on the gas mileage, I'm sure the Acura will be better...but FWD is no fun for a large sedan in my book. The IS350 is nice, but personally I think it's ugly...and I'd rather have a manual if I could. For the price the G35 is supposed to come in quite a bit lower...should be a bargin. Quality wise, well, it's probably still a little behind, but who knows.
The new G35 is also pretty quick...they ripped a sub 14 sec 1/4 in it.

 

[PoohBEAR]

for you? mini cooper "S"

 

[flaminio]

As much as you drive, consider a hybrid.

 

[DV8]

As much as you drive, consider a hybrid.

I would agree with this. But since you're going from a G35 sedan I would suggest the Honda Accord Hybrid for just a little over $30K. 25/34 mpg and 253HP/232TQ so you won't be missing much in terms of performance, however I don't think it's available in a manual. It's not as luxurious as the others mentioned but you'd be suprised for an Accord.

 

[nchopp]

A used M45 or Q45, maybe?

 

[awsomr1]

for you? mini cooper "S"

I was looking it on the net last night, nice little car, I need to talk to Steve R. about his and find out how much more to get the HP up.

But Mindy (my wife) said I look too big for that car

 

[awsomr1]

I would agree with this. But since you're going from a G35 sedan I would suggest the Honda Accord Hybrid for just a little over $30K. 25/34 mpg and 253HP/232TQ so you won't be missing much in terms of performance, however I don't think it's available in a manual. It's not as luxurious as the others mentioned but you'd be suprised for an Accord.

I thought about it, and thought about it, and thought about it some more.

Now that I do not have to drive to Lake Forest to work everyday, my mileage had drop about 50%, therefore, I was hoping for something sporty with 4 seats.:tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

BMW 335 was high on my list until I found out the payment $740/month including Tax, 36month lease with no down. Since I already have a 530I, I get owner's loyalty rebate of $1000 on the drive-off. Too bad....

 

[awsomr1]

IS350
Used M5
CLS 55 AMG

Still thinking about IS300, but not a Mercedes man, used M5 sounds good, but hate to worry about the maintainese and repair bill.

 

[FrEsHaZzBuRu]

My vote goes either to a new 335 coupe (if affordable) or a used M5. :smile:

 

[93.5]

Get an Audi S4.

They are really quick, reliable, look good.

I have a 2004 A4 with the Ultra Package
(RS4 rims and S4 body updates are the ultra package)

and I LOVE IT...

just wish it had the s4 power.

The S4s are getting cheaper too.

Just my thoughts... its a nice car for the money.

 

[awsomr1]

My vote goes either to a new 335 coupe (if affordable) or a used M5. :smile:

Used M5 is out of price range, I went and test drove the 335 auto (did not have manual in stock), wow, very impressive, this baby packs a big punch.

Now I really need to consider spending over $700/month for this:tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

 

[awsomr1]

Get an Audi S4.

They are really quick, reliable, look good.

I have a 2004 A4 with the Ultra Package
(RS4 rims and S4 body updates are the ultra package)

and I LOVE IT...

just wish it had the s4 power.

The S4s are getting cheaper too.

Just my thoughts... its a nice car for the money.

Well the S4 will be out of range just like the 335Ci, what to do