Car advice... wisening up to cost.

HDClown · 01-11-2004, 03:29 PM

Decided I'm not going to spend $750+/mo to lease a car (M3). Don't think I wan't to spend $750-800/mo on a car payment right now anyway, so I lowered my price range.

I can get a loaded G35 Coupe, 6sp, $38.5k MSRP and I'd can get it for $35.2k (good for January only). Cost $600 so have it dealer shipped to FL. Car is loaded, Midnight Blue w/Gray interior. Could also get one without NAV for $2k less roughly. Test drove an auto and it was very nice. Seat bolsters a little uncomfortable but people say they get better with time.

Priced out another A4, but at $32k or $35k with Ultra Sport, I just can't spend that much and only get ~215HP chipped... Need more power, so no luck on another Audi this time around. NO USED B5 S4's either, so don't bother mentioning it.

Only other car right now that really grabs my attention is the 330. Can get an 02 (pre bangled face-lift) coupe for similar or less money.

Don't see anything coming out end of year that is similar price that is something I want. Definately will be forced to do something by mid-year, but I'm ready now. Any used needs to be not too used so it still has as close to 3 years of warranty or more leff, or certified.

What do ya think?

Mexican Audi (Shane) · 01-11-2004, 04:11 PM

Honestly, I would go for the G35 with the manual tranny.

AWOT extra 23052 · 01-11-2004, 04:50 PM

Angel B7 · 01-11-2004, 04:57 PM

best performance bargains period, and let's not get into potential HP with a few mods.

HDClown · 01-11-2004, 05:02 PM

AWOT extra 23052 · 01-11-2004, 05:07 PM

Angel B7 · 01-11-2004, 05:39 PM

I actually started looking into 1-2 year old M3's.. BMW tagged on a 100k warranty on the motors so it seems like a good buy. High $30's-low $40's. Raw all around peformance the EVO/STI can't be touched with a 100' pole for the money if you want new, but they are not for everyone.

Mexican Audi (Shane) · 01-11-2004, 05:52 PM

Krisko · 01-11-2004, 06:11 PM

Angel B7 · 01-11-2004, 06:17 PM

Besides, it's an awesome track day car, with lots of potential.. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

01-11-2004, 04:11 PM	#2
Mexican Audi (Shane) Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,262	The 330ci is gorgeous, but I think the G35 coupe is a little more sporty, and updated. Honestly, I would go for the G35 with the manual tranny. __________________ Deal's Gap- 318 turns in 11 miles. Florida- 11 turns in 318 miles. ********************************** 94 Toyota Pickup (22RE BABY!) 95 M edition Miata 04 Acura RSX-S (sold) 05 Accord Coupe V6/6MT/Navi (sold) 02 Jetta 1.8T- all the mods (sold)

01-11-2004, 04:50 PM	#3
AWOT extra 23052 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,563	Psshhh, what's $200, go for the M3. __________________ Tom McMahon

01-11-2004, 04:57 PM	#4
Angel B7 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 804	Evo 8 or STI best performance bargains period, and let's not get into potential HP with a few mods.

01-11-2004, 05:02 PM	#5
HDClown AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 14,492	blech, no thanks. __________________ Current: 2011 Audi S4 Past: 2006 VW GTI, 2002 BMW M5, 2003 BMW M3, 2001 Audi A4

01-11-2004, 05:07 PM	#6
AWOT extra 23052 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,563	Hehehe, agreed, I was trying to be peer pressure :) __________________ Tom McMahon

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01-11-2004, 05:39 PM	#7
Angel B7 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 804	Then go for the M3 I actually started looking into 1-2 year old M3's.. BMW tagged on a 100k warranty on the motors so it seems like a good buy. High $30's-low $40's. Raw all around peformance the EVO/STI can't be touched with a 100' pole for the money if you want new, but they are not for everyone.

01-11-2004, 05:52 PM	#8
Mexican Audi (Shane) Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,262	Yeah but they are......UGLY! __________________ Deal's Gap- 318 turns in 11 miles. Florida- 11 turns in 318 miles. ********************************** 94 Toyota Pickup (22RE BABY!) 95 M edition Miata 04 Acura RSX-S (sold) 05 Accord Coupe V6/6MT/Navi (sold) 02 Jetta 1.8T- all the mods (sold)

01-11-2004, 06:11 PM	#9
Krisko Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,648	G35, no question. __________________ 2005 Audi Cabriolet 3.0L aqua/tan 2007 VW Passat Wagon 2.0t black/tan 1998 BMW M3 Sedan black/black

01-11-2004, 06:17 PM	#10
Angel B7 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 804	So.. They run like a bat out of hell which more than makes up for the styling Besides, it's an awesome track day car, with lots of potential.. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

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