Looking for 4-door with comfort/power
09-30-2010, 09:52 AM
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CTS-V would be a nice choice and they are in the price range you're looking. The automatic isn't as nice as DCT or DSG, though.
Personally, I'd grab a used M3 with DCT or an E63 AMG at those price levels. RS4 doesn't come with an automatic so that one is out.
Personally, I'd grab a used M3 with DCT or an E63 AMG at those price levels. RS4 doesn't come with an automatic so that one is out.
09-30-2010, 11:56 AM
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if you really look, you'll be able to find a mint IS-F with <5,000 miles for that price. Mine had <2,000 miles and I paid just under 50. I also found it within 2 hours of my location and in my color preference...but maybe that was just luck.
09-30-2010, 12:30 PM
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Well I looked into a lot of the reviews etc, and it sounds like the ISF is just too harsh a ride for what I am looking for. The E63 AMG sounds like a great choice, there was an 07 for $54k, but other than that nothing within 200 miles on autotrader.
Going to test drive the 335i with the auto I think tomorrow to see how much worse it is than the DCT - that also happens to be the only Audi dealer in town as well, so if I am lucky I might get to test the S4 as well.
And I did drive a G35 and hated it - the car just felt like a boat. That is my fear with the larger E63 as well, but the adjustable suspension is a great feature and one that I need to see if it is available on the 335i or the S4. Being able to drive long trips in comfort but let loose when I want to on a windy back road is the ideal situation, essentially 2 cars in one, as opposed to my STI that is a flippin' blast for the 5% of the time I am pushing the car but miserable just cruising and feeling every small bump.
There is a used 2008 M3 in the area as well I might try out, the only thing I hate about buying used is often it is really tough to get not only an auto on a performance car but one with options at least close to what I want.
Going to test drive the 335i with the auto I think tomorrow to see how much worse it is than the DCT - that also happens to be the only Audi dealer in town as well, so if I am lucky I might get to test the S4 as well.
And I did drive a G35 and hated it - the car just felt like a boat. That is my fear with the larger E63 as well, but the adjustable suspension is a great feature and one that I need to see if it is available on the 335i or the S4. Being able to drive long trips in comfort but let loose when I want to on a windy back road is the ideal situation, essentially 2 cars in one, as opposed to my STI that is a flippin' blast for the 5% of the time I am pushing the car but miserable just cruising and feeling every small bump.
There is a used 2008 M3 in the area as well I might try out, the only thing I hate about buying used is often it is really tough to get not only an auto on a performance car but one with options at least close to what I want.
09-30-2010, 01:46 PM
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Still has a torque converter but it locks it up when a normal car wouldn't to provide a direct drive. It also shifts pretty quick for an automatic and has eight speeds. It's not bad at all.
09-30-2010, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JonBoy,Sep 30 2010, 01:46 PM
Still has a torque converter but it locks it up when a normal car wouldn't to provide a direct drive. It also shifts pretty quick for an automatic and has eight speeds. It's not bad at all.
Interesting. Would like to drive one to see what the 8-speed is like. I assume 7th and 8th gears are reserved for ultra smooth highway cruising. Could be fun.
