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I didn't realize you can post things like this in The Lounge.... Which car should I get (or which cars should I definitely take off my long list)?

8,501 11,558 April 9, 2014 at 10:37 AM in Chat
I know I am all over the place with my current options, but I'm looking to get a new car in a couple months and I can't seem to focus.

In no specific order:

  1. Lincoln MKZ - I was initially thinking of the Hybrid initially, but plugging in my car (and remembering to do so) seems like too much trouble. laugh out loud
  2. Cadillac ATS - 0% financing for up to 72 months is very attractive, but that might end at the end of April
  3. Volvo S60 - the first brand new car I ever got was a Volvo (many, many years ago)
  4. Lexus ISC - everyone needs a convertible, no?
  5. Mercedes CLA250
  6. Mercedes C250
  7. BMW 328i - I believe this is mandatory on all car lists. Dontknow
  8. Lexus ES350

To prove how all over the place I am (and was), I even considered looking at the 2015 Hyundai Genesis for maybe 10 minutes. Roll

Updated list:

2014 BMW 328i Sedan
2014 Mercedes-Benz C250 C250 Luxury Sedan
2014 Audi A4 4dr Sdn Auto quattro 2.0T Premium
2014 Volvo S60 4dr Sdn T5 Premier AWD
2014 Cadillac ATS 2.0L I4 AWD
2014 Infiniti Q50 AWD (just because MLV feels I've short changed Infinitis and I should give them a shot)

Honorable mention:
2014 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sdn AWD
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chevvy
04-09-2014 at 11:26 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:26 AM.
Quote from Gray. :
A Challenger.

You called?
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Landers
04-09-2014 at 11:27 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:27 AM.
Quote from rayzac :
Geo Prism.
The convertible one. /thread
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04-09-2014 at 11:27 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:27 AM.
Quote from chewspam :
You called?
Are you going to explode shortly after lift-off?
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04-09-2014 at 11:27 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:27 AM.
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Are you going to explode shortly after lift-off?
Roll
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Joe Davola
04-09-2014 at 11:34 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:34 AM.
Quote from emelvee :
I like sporty cards...cornering hard, accelerating quickly. But I typically set the cruise control to about 7 mph over the speed limit (typically 65, some 70 on the highways here). The Infinity G (Q whatever now) is a great fit, IMO, for me: reliable, sporty, lots of bells-n-whistles, reasonably comfortable. I love Acuras and might consider the outgoing TSX if I don't fall in love with the upcoming TLX.
The G37 and Q50 look decent, but I never considered an Infiniti before. Thanks for making my decision even more difficult. Wink

Although I like the price, I was a little surprised to see the TSX on your short list since it doesn't look that sporty to me. Dontknow


Quote from Landers :
Glorified Toyota. The "boring" of the luxury brands. They aren't big on focusing on performance except for some models like the IS which can be fun. IMO, there are just much better sport-luxury sedans than anything that Lexus offers.
I understand, but there's something about the ISC. FYI the ES350 was only on the list because it takes regular gas and I can save a whopping $6/week on each fill up as opposed to premium gas. Roll

Quote from Bareborn :
I noticed Audi missing from this list? Any reason?
Not at all. I was going to put the A4 on the list, but I thought 9 options were too many. laugh out loud

Quote from Frogstar :
Get a New Beetle. Or a Volvo C70.
I rented a VW before on a business trip and wasn't overly impressed.
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04-09-2014 at 11:39 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:39 AM.
Audi S4 Smilie
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04-09-2014 at 11:39 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:39 AM.
Quote from Joe Davola :
I rented a VW before on a business trip and wasn't overly impressed.
Then how about a Dodge Ram 3500?
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emelvee
04-09-2014 at 11:43 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:43 AM.
Quote from Joe Davola :
The G37 and Q50 look decent, but I never considered an Infiniti before. Thanks for making my decision even more difficult. Wink

Although I like the price, I was a little surprised to see the TSX on your short list since it doesn't look that sporty to me. Dontknow
I care more about how the car drives and the interior more than the exterior. Not that the exterior isn't an issue - if it didn't matter, I'd have the current gen Acura TL. (yuk!). The current (last) gen TSX looks a bit similar to my '06 TL, which I love - I'm looking for as close to the same overall car as this TL. But I want the V6 in the TSX, which is MUCH harder to find (our local dealer never got them except for special ordres).

But yeah, I highly recommend the G37/Q50 (IIRC, the upcoming Q40 will actually be the true replacement for the G). You should at least drive one to see if you like it.
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04-09-2014 at 11:45 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:45 AM.
Don't get a CLA250...only good thing about that car are the looks.
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04-09-2014 at 11:45 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:45 AM.
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Get a New Beetle. Or a Volvo C60.
We have a C70 (an '04)! Whee Girly
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04-09-2014 at 11:47 AM.
04-09-2014 at 11:47 AM.
Quote from emelvee :
We have a C70 (an '04)! Whee Girly
Doh
C30.
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Joe Davola
04-09-2014 at 12:02 PM.
04-09-2014 at 12:02 PM.
Quote from emelvee :
I care more about how the car drives and the interior more than the exterior. Not that the exterior isn't an issue - if it didn't matter, I'd have the current gen Acura TL. (yuk!). The current (last) gen TSX looks a bit similar to my '06 TL, which I love - I'm looking for as close to the same overall car as this TL. But I want the V6 in the TSX, which is MUCH harder to find (our local dealer never got them except for special ordres).

But yeah, I highly recommend the G37/Q50 (IIRC, the upcoming Q40 will actually be the true replacement for the G). You should at least drive one to see if you like it.
I think I will. Thanks for the info!

Quote from Jabbit :
Don't get a CLA250...only good thing about that car are the looks.
Really? Can you please elaborate. I won't be sad to remove the two Mercedes and at least one Lexus off my list.
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04-09-2014 at 12:06 PM.
04-09-2014 at 12:06 PM.
Quote from Bareborn :
Audi S4 Smilie
A smidge steeper than I wanted to spend, but thanks.

Quote from Frogstar :
Then how about a Dodge Ram 3500?
It's slightly different than my other options, I don't own overalls and I still have my teeth. Confused
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Bareborn
04-09-2014 at 12:10 PM.
04-09-2014 at 12:10 PM.
Quote from Joe Davola :
A smidge steeper than I wanted to spend, but thanks.
You doing a trade in?
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04-09-2014 at 12:10 PM.
04-09-2014 at 12:10 PM.
Quote from Joe Davola :
It's slightly different than my other options, I don't own overalls and I still have my teeth. Confused
Gah, you're impossible! Just get a Saab.
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