Car question - Page 2

Trace63 · 05-23-2012, 09:09 AM

Actually just looked at their site and a top spec Genesis would run ~45-50k NEW, and thats with 430hp and getting 30mpg highway. Now, obviously you can get a slightly used one, or lower spec'd model and booyah!

mosesbotbol · 05-23-2012, 10:09 AM

Another vote on for the Genesis, a great value at all price points for both 2 and 4 door models; especially on the top trim levels.

pektel · 05-23-2012, 10:12 AM

Another one on my list of possibles is a Pontiac G8 GXP. I kinda like the styling, decent power, rwd, and pricing is not bad. Plus, it's a domestic.

mosesbotbol · 05-23-2012, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

Another one on my list of possibles is a Pontiac G8 GXP. I kinda like the styling, decent power, rwd, and pricing is not bad. Plus, it's a domestic.

The ones I see around do not look like time has been kind to them. Well cared for ones will be collectable in the future. A rare bird and one of the last Pontiacs.

pektel · 05-23-2012, 10:28 AM

Could very well be right. Though I take care of my vehicles better than most. Auto detailing is a hobby of mine, so my vehicle is always well-maintained.

This is my current daily driver. 12 year old lincoln LS (2000 model year), 170K miles:

The other couple of LS'es in my town have a decent amount of rust, or have sustained damages that the owners neglect to repair.

05-23-2012, 11:40 AM

Pretty nice!

MikeyC · 05-23-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

Never entered my mind but nice call, very close to what I drive. Here's a pic from an '09 on CL:

Saw one of these out on the road today. Really, really great looking car. Also, I like the fact that you don't see one every day. Personally, I like owning a car that not everyone else in the world has. I would never buy a Camry for instance because I would hate to see 1000 other people drive by me every day in the same car.

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Originally Posted by pektel

Could very well be right. Though I take care of my vehicles better than most. Auto detailing is a hobby of mine, so my vehicle is always well-maintained.

I remember you from my days on Autopia and the other detailing forums. Car looks good.

What kind of tire dressing are you using? I really like how it looks.

Steelerfanatic · 05-23-2012, 11:03 PM

I own a 2009 Infinity M35x. It is the best car I have ever owned and I will probably stick with the brand as I have had nothing but a great experience with it.

Ratters · 05-24-2012, 02:46 AM

Be a badass Lance and get a Subaru STI wagon. 300+hp, AWD that will take you anywhere, and it's practical since it's a wagon.

Trace63 · 05-24-2012, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Ratters

Be a badass Lance and get a Subaru STI wagon. 300+hp, AWD that will take you anywhere, and it's practical since it's a wagon.

Well, that would be MY first choice

But not sure if it fits criteria here.

05-24-2012, 07:20 AM

Yeah, I'm trying to stay out of the more purpose driven sports cars. For one thing, their suspension is usually pretty tight and I spend hours every day in my vehicles.

Chainsaw13 · 05-24-2012, 07:33 AM

What about an Audi A6? Just did a quick look on Autotrader and around me there's a few from 09-11 for sale between $28-46k.

Trace63 · 05-24-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

What about an Audi A6? Just did a quick look on Autotrader and around me there's a few from 09-11 for sale between $28-46k.

Have fun with the repair costs

theonlybear4CORT · 05-24-2012, 09:05 AM

2012 Taurus sho 365hp 4 door and huge bed of all it's American and didn't need a gubment bail out

http://www.edmunds.com/ford/taurus/2...tyle=101394904

mosesbotbol · 05-24-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Trace63

Have fun with the repair costs

That is what I am thinking. Audi is one of the most expensive cars to fix, both here and in Europe. The frequency of repair is another issue. It's one thing when you have a factory warranty and the dealer is giving a loaner car...

pektel · 05-24-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeyC

Saw one of these out on the road today. Really, really great looking car. Also, I like the fact that you don't see one every day. Personally, I like owning a car that not everyone else in the world has. I would never buy a Camry for instance because I would hate to see 1000 other people drive by me every day in the same car.

I remember you from my days on Autopia and the other detailing forums. Car looks good.

What kind of tire dressing are you using? I really like how it looks.

Thanks

Tire dressing is Surf City Beyond Black Tire Pro, applied with a swissvax tire brush (the paintbrush looking one.)

Agreed on the points of owning a car you don't see a lot of. That was one of the reasons I bought the LS.

05-24-2012, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

What about an Audi A6? Just did a quick look on Autotrader and around me there's a few from 09-11 for sale between $28-46k.

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Originally Posted by Trace63

Have fun with the repair costs

A6 is high on my list. I am a little worried about putting 15K miles a year for the next 12-15 years on one.

Chainsaw13 · 05-24-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

A6 is high on my list. I am a little worried about putting 15K miles a year for the next 12-15 years on one.

Same here. I was looking at a A5 a while back. Love teh looks of the car, but scared that once it's out of warranty, how much will i have to pay to keep it going.

05-24-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by theonlybear4CORT

2012 Taurus sho 365hp 4 door and huge bed of all it's American and didn't need a gubment bail out

http://www.edmunds.com/ford/taurus/2...tyle=101394904

I'm sure that's FWD but ,wow, what specs! That's a real sleeper. That they can squeeze so much power out of that engine, showroom stock.
I have never owned a FWD car and don't want to relearn all my driving skills.
Like steering with the throttle when all four wheels are sliding a little. Or tapping the brakes to get the front wheels to bite a little going into a curve and the putting on the power to launch out of it. I'm sure I could get used to FWD but I'm not comfortable with it now.
I don't drive like a race car driver but I can. I want a car that can perform the way I expect.

pektel · 05-24-2012, 09:38 AM

I believe the SHO was AWD. Can't remember for sure though.

And agreed on FWD. I HATE driving FWD cars. I do every once in a while. I'd be very nervous in a quick-thinking emergency situation at freeway speed.

05-23-2012, 09:09 AM	#21
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Car question Actually just looked at their site and a top spec Genesis would run ~45-50k NEW, and thats with 430hp and getting 30mpg highway. Now, obviously you can get a slightly used one, or lower spec'd model and booyah! __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

05-23-2012, 10:09 AM	#22
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Car question Another vote on for the Genesis, a great value at all price points for both 2 and 4 door models; especially on the top trim levels. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

05-23-2012, 10:12 AM	#23
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Car question Another one on my list of possibles is a Pontiac G8 GXP. I kinda like the styling, decent power, rwd, and pricing is not bad. Plus, it's a domestic. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

05-23-2012, 10:28 AM	#25
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Car question Could very well be right. Though I take care of my vehicles better than most. Auto detailing is a hobby of mine, so my vehicle is always well-maintained. This is my current daily driver. 12 year old lincoln LS (2000 model year), 170K miles: The other couple of LS'es in my town have a decent amount of rust, or have sustained damages that the owners neglect to repair. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.

05-23-2012, 11:40 AM	#26
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Car question Pretty nice!

05-23-2012, 11:03 PM	#28
Steelerfanatic Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 174 Trading: (7)	Re: Car question I own a 2009 Infinity M35x. It is the best car I have ever owned and I will probably stick with the brand as I have had nothing but a great experience with it.

05-24-2012, 02:46 AM	#29
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: Car question Be a badass Lance and get a Subaru STI wagon. 300+hp, AWD that will take you anywhere, and it's practical since it's a wagon.

05-24-2012, 07:20 AM	#31
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Car question Yeah, I'm trying to stay out of the more purpose driven sports cars. For one thing, their suspension is usually pretty tight and I spend hours every day in my vehicles.

05-24-2012, 07:33 AM	#32
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: Car question What about an Audi A6? Just did a quick look on Autotrader and around me there's a few from 09-11 for sale between $28-46k. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

05-24-2012, 09:05 AM	#34
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Car question 2012 Taurus sho 365hp 4 door and huge bed of all it's American and didn't need a gubment bail out http://www.edmunds.com/ford/taurus/2...tyle=101394904

05-24-2012, 09:38 AM	#40
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: Car question I believe the SHO was AWD. Can't remember for sure though. And agreed on FWD. I HATE driving FWD cars. I do every once in a while. I'd be very nervous in a quick-thinking emergency situation at freeway speed. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem.