I replaced my Honda Accord with a Civic last week. Right-side blind spot camera is awesome. 1.8L 4-banger is perfectly acceptable for the local driving that I'll be doing in it.
We bought an Infiniti QX-50 for my wife last summer. The 360 degree camera view and front/rear proximity sensors that make parking amazingly easy. 3.7L six is strong. And I truly love rear-wheel drive. I don't like the Nav system as much as I like the Honda's.
In that case I would look at a Benz GL. Also when they arrive on our shores I would seriously look at the new Volvo XC90. If you can get past the fact you're driving a Volvo I think it's going to be a fantastic medium/large SUV.
I really have been missing having a convertible and spring will be here before I know it...
I'm strongly considering picking up a gently used BMW M Roadster from the 1998-2000 Vintage.
I wish I could afford a 2001-2002 with the S54 motor, but sadly I can't as I am trying to keep the budget between $9,000-$12,000.
I'm strongly considering picking up a gently used BMW M Roadster from the 1998-2000 Vintage.
I wish I could afford a 2001-2002 with the S54 motor, but sadly I can't as I am trying to keep the budget between $9,000-$12,000.
Quick update: We ended up getting two cars this weekend after a lot of test driving:
2014 BMW 335xi w/ M Sport package (and M Brakes) - needed an AWD car since we live in New England and as far as comfort and some performance goes, this was my favorite of what we test drove. Scored a manual transmission and some nice customization (and a "good" deal)- some guy ordered this custom and never took delivery in late 2014.
2015 GMC Acadia - actually loved this when we drove it (so did my wife). Got the captain chair second row, took it out yesterday in the snow and it did great, and our dogs have double the space they had in the X5. Am very impressed with this thing so far and should be good for our new baby (July) and our huskies on long road trips.
2014 BMW 335xi w/ M Sport package (and M Brakes) - needed an AWD car since we live in New England and as far as comfort and some performance goes, this was my favorite of what we test drove. Scored a manual transmission and some nice customization (and a "good" deal)- some guy ordered this custom and never took delivery in late 2014.
2015 GMC Acadia - actually loved this when we drove it (so did my wife). Got the captain chair second row, took it out yesterday in the snow and it did great, and our dogs have double the space they had in the X5. Am very impressed with this thing so far and should be good for our new baby (July) and our huskies on long road trips.
quote:Originally posted by sarbuze:
Quick update: We ended up getting two cars this weekend after a lot of test driving:
2014 BMW 335xi w/ M Sport package (and M Brakes) - needed an AWD car since we live in New England and as far as comfort and some performance goes, this was my favorite of what we test drove. Scored a manual transmission and some nice customization (and a "good" deal)- some guy ordered this custom and never took delivery in late 2014.
2015 GMC Acadia - actually loved this when we drove it (so did my wife). Got the captain chair second row, took it out yesterday in the snow and it did great, and our dogs have double the space they had in the X5. Am very impressed with this thing so far and should be good for our new baby (July) and our huskies on long road trips.
nicely done and congrats on the baby!
quote:Originally posted by sarbuze:
Quick update: We ended up getting two cars this weekend after a lot of test driving:
2014 BMW 335xi w/ M Sport package (and M Brakes) - needed an AWD car since we live in New England and as far as comfort and some performance goes, this was my favorite of what we test drove. Scored a manual transmission and some nice customization (and a "good" deal)- some guy ordered this custom and never took delivery in late 2014.
2015 GMC Acadia - actually loved this when we drove it (so did my wife). Got the captain chair second row, took it out yesterday in the snow and it did great, and our dogs have double the space they had in the X5. Am very impressed with this thing so far and should be good for our new baby (July) and our huskies on long road trips.
Sarbuze, we'll need to get an offline planned soon. I have the same exact car (but the 2008 model). Bummer is that as of 2015 BMW has discontinued manual transmissions except for their M-series cars. I actually have not been able to find any AWD car with a manual transmission as I anticipate replacing my car at some point in the next few years when the repairs start coming in. Fortunately, my car has been problem free for 8 years
Why do you want a stick? Modern automatics shift faster.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Why do you want a stick? Modern automatics shift faster.
Good question. For me it's more about the enjoyment of driving it. I'm very against people texting and driving, reading a book and driving, and doing anything stupid other than driving...when driving (this doesn't include drinking coffee). I like the feeling that I am actively doing something and don't mind the small performance I'm missing out on. Even if I'm a bit slower than the auto, I like the feeling that I am faster!
Then again I haven't had a manual transmission in about 10 years, so we'll see if this sentiment remains after a few months of CT traffic on I-95!
Parcival: ha, awesome, looks like we should arrange the New Haven Pizza offline. I wasn't aware that 2015+ were only auto, it's a shame as I'm guessing this is only in the USA market. Not that I am in the budget of an M3 or M5 (maybe an M6
), unless I lived in FL, CA, AZ, etc...I don't see that as a viable option due to the rear wheel drive. Glad to hear your car has had a clean bill of health!
quote:Originally posted by Parcival:quote:Originally posted by sarbuze:
Quick update: We ended up getting two cars this weekend after a lot of test driving:
2014 BMW 335xi w/ M Sport package (and M Brakes) - needed an AWD car since we live in New England and as far as comfort and some performance goes, this was my favorite of what we test drove. Scored a manual transmission and some nice customization (and a "good" deal)- some guy ordered this custom and never took delivery in late 2014.
2015 GMC Acadia - actually loved this when we drove it (so did my wife). Got the captain chair second row, took it out yesterday in the snow and it did great, and our dogs have double the space they had in the X5. Am very impressed with this thing so far and should be good for our new baby (July) and our huskies on long road trips.
Sarbuze, we'll need to get an offline planned soon. I have the same exact car (but the 2008 model). Bummer is that as of 2015 BMW has discontinued manual transmissions except for their M-series cars. I actually have not been able to find any AWD car with a manual transmission as I anticipate replacing my car at some point in the next few years when the repairs start coming in. Fortunately, my car has been problem free for 8 years
Audi S4 (and A4) come in AWD (S4, standard) and both are available with sticks.
And, yes, it is about the control over the car and the love of driving... though I live in LA, so a stick was pretty much out of the question.
quote:Originally posted by winetarelli:quote:Originally posted by Parcival:quote:Originally posted by sarbuze:
Quick update: We ended up getting two cars this weekend after a lot of test driving:
2014 BMW 335xi w/ M Sport package (and M Brakes) - needed an AWD car since we live in New England and as far as comfort and some performance goes, this was my favorite of what we test drove. Scored a manual transmission and some nice customization (and a "good" deal)- some guy ordered this custom and never took delivery in late 2014.
2015 GMC Acadia - actually loved this when we drove it (so did my wife). Got the captain chair second row, took it out yesterday in the snow and it did great, and our dogs have double the space they had in the X5. Am very impressed with this thing so far and should be good for our new baby (July) and our huskies on long road trips.
Sarbuze, we'll need to get an offline planned soon. I have the same exact car (but the 2008 model). Bummer is that as of 2015 BMW has discontinued manual transmissions except for their M-series cars. I actually have not been able to find any AWD car with a manual transmission as I anticipate replacing my car at some point in the next few years when the repairs start coming in. Fortunately, my car has been problem free for 8 years
Audi S4 (and A4) come in AWD (S4, standard) and both are available with sticks.
And, yes, it is about the control over the car and the love of driving... though I live in LA, so a stick was pretty much out of the question.
Good to know. I was at an Audi dealer the other day and the sales person said that the A6 and S6 did not come with stick so I assumed that would be the same for the A/S4. But, online they let you build a manual. Good to have that option because otherwise I'd be extremely reluctant to give up my 335xi anytime soon
Rolls-Royce is going to make an SUV. Any of you DRC-buying guys going to get one?
i am looking at a new mazda suv because of all the dang snow
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Rolls-Royce is going to make an SUV. Any of you DRC-buying guys going to get one?
would never buy a regular rolls-royce, and the thought of an suv version is an abomination.
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Rolls-Royce is going to make an SUV. Any of you DRC-buying guys going to get one?
would never buy a regular rolls-royce, and the thought of an suv version is an abomination.
That and a 4-door Porche! C'mon man!
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Rolls-Royce is going to make an SUV. Any of you DRC-buying guys going to get one?
It's not an SUV it's "A high-bodied car... A car that offers the luxury of a Rolls-Royce in a vehicle that can cross any terrain."
And no, I would not buy one or a Bentley Bentayga or a Maserati Ku-BANG! (As Top Gear correctly pointed out, that's also the sound it will make once the warranty is over).
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Rolls-Royce is going to make an SUV. Any of you DRC-buying guys going to get one?
It's not an SUV it's "A high-bodied car... A car that offers the luxury of a Rolls-Royce in a vehicle that can cross any terrain.".
It may not appeal to the general demographic on these boards but I applaude the announcement, the way it was crafted and the language used. It truly reached out and touched to its' true audience, very successfully. A superb piece of writing.
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Rolls-Royce is going to make an SUV. Any of you DRC-buying guys going to get one?
It's not an SUV it's "A high-bodied car... A car that offers the luxury of a Rolls-Royce in a vehicle that can cross any terrain.".
It may not appeal to the general demographic on these boards but I applaude the announcement, the way it was crafted and the language used. It truly reached out and touched to its' true audience, very successfully. A superb piece of writing.
I just pulled the trigger on a 2015 Mini Countryman Cooper S with the JCW interior and exterior packages, in factory matte black paint.
Very excited to go by my new moniker... Mini Batman.
Very excited to go by my new moniker... Mini Batman.
Congrats. Most days I really like the matte but not sure I could pull the trigger.
Definitely a nice purchase!
Definitely a nice purchase!
quote:Originally posted by Jorgerunfast:
Very excited to go by my new moniker... Mini Batman.
I miss the Longcork moniker...that was funny
Congrats on the car!