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06-11-2012, 07:21 AM
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After doing more research, I'm trying to encourage her to go with the Infiniti G37 - if we do buy something. I think it will be a lot more fun to drive than the Lexus IS350...but more research to come.
To throw something completely different into the mix, we also drove an '07 Lexus RX350. She has always liked this SUV...her comment last time we drove one a few years ago was "maybe when I'm older," since it's certainly not sporty. But this vehicle was in nearly perfect condition. |
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#47
06-11-2012, 10:23 AM
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Ok...going to ford.com and entering my email/phone was a mistake.
 Got 5 emails and one phone call. Ford is the only American car manufacturer we'd consider, so we will stop by there at some point if we go with a new vehicle. |
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#48
06-11-2012, 10:25 AM
. never again.
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#49
06-11-2012, 10:30 AM
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At least the salesperson was very nice when I told her we're not ready to test drive yet (we prefer to stop by whenever we're in the area of just when we feel like it). Not pushy at least.
The Infiniti and Lexus salesman were not pushy at all (especially Lexus)...but I guess the luxury makes are more like that. Still, I wish there was a way to test drive cars without having to talk with a salesman.  If we buy new, I would most likely email multiple dealers once we decide on the model/color/options/etc. that we want, to get their best price without having to see them in person. I've only bought 3 new cars out of the 14 I've purchased over the years. |
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#50
06-11-2012, 12:08 PM
The Great Experiment is over. |
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#51
06-11-2012, 12:14 PM
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Wot about the new Passat?
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#52
06-11-2012, 12:23 PM
Unless it's a price on a rental car. |
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#53
06-11-2012, 02:27 PM
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Ah I test drove the G37 (Coupe), and it was so lacking in power, and the gas economy was absolute garbage. I was just driving in town, and it indicated I was getting 14 MPG, and on the highway, I was getting low 20's.
I would definitely go German - the A4/3 series/C300/350, or the IS350 (yeah, I know Japanese). They'll be much more lively. 
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#54
06-11-2012, 02:40 PM
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#55
06-11-2012, 03:00 PM
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On.
You act as if there is some virtue in living a long flavorless life. My excesses will kill me, but they have made my life worth living. Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard. |
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#56
06-11-2012, 03:51 PM
That car has the new "auto-shift" manual tranny right? I hear you have to baby them for a couple months, while it "learns" to properly shift itself. What's it like in real life? |
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#57
06-11-2012, 04:05 PM
The C300 does 0-60 in 7 seconds. The C350 is comparable to the G37....maybe a tad slower. |
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#58
06-11-2012, 06:59 PM
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Jaguar
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06-11-2012, 08:37 PM
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#60
06-11-2012, 09:09 PM
), it returns decent mileage. To everyone this is going to sound terrible, I get anywhere from 16-18 mpg city, and 21-25 mpg highway. For a 4300+ lb car w/ 500 hp, not too bad. I don't care about mpg's, it's all about having fun. Going to take it out to Watkins Glen sometime soon
). The G37 just felt heavy, and had no spirit. To me, this just made for a terrible driving experience. Also, the A3 is sort of in a different class. I will say it's a pretty cool looking car, and if they had an RS3 in the US, I would be interested in that car. |
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