Quest for my next car...

[Never-Enough]

Drove a new STi Limited last week. Fun toy, but too cheap inside to be a DD. It's not $40k worth of car IMO. I drove the S4, S5, CTS-V & GT-R yesterday.

The S5 is out. Compared to the S4, driving it is no fun. It is very obvious that is is bigger & heavier than the S4. Both the S4 & S5 had manual trans. I really had a lot of fun driving the S4. The S4 is so much more nimble. The exhaust note of the S5 is pure sex, though. However, dealers want more than a V to lease one.

I also drove a new CTS-V sedan w/auto trans. No Recaros either. The standard seats offer zero support. Recaros are a must have. The car handled great, but did not feel like an 11 second car. It's also begging for aftermarket exhaust IMO. The ride was great. I really like the new Opulent Blue color.

Last was a GT-R. The gears are SHORT. Obviously to keep the turbos spooled. The car I drove had wheels & exhaust. What a beast. Handled like it was on rails. Interior quality is lacking, but not enough for me to say I don't want the car. The price tag says I don't want it, though. My lady preferred the GT-R. So much so that after I told her I can't justify spending that kind of $ on a car, she offered to help w/the payments. LOL Before the flames start, I can afford it on my own. If I had $ to piss away, I'd buy a GT-R to daily drive & a 911T as a toy.

I was disappointed w/the V. I expected to feel the power a lot more. If the S4 was in the $700 a month area, I might have to jump on it. However, nothing made me want to buy today. with that said, I would buy the V over the S4.

I'm, most likely, going to wait till Spring/Summer of 2012 to make a move unless my 335xi sells before then. Then when Spring rolls around, strongly consider picking up a beater 4x4 or something & getting a C6 to play with. Of course, if I find the right beater between now & then, I'd buy it.

[02ragtop t/a]

How about an original owner'02 SOM WS6 M/6 'vert with 51K for around $20K ?

[TLS_Addict]

I couldnt do the GT-R just because of the simple fact its as fast as it is with ZERO driver input. Now I am speaking of the launch control and nothing more but still.....its no longer a driver and his car vs another driver and his car. Its your car and thats its, no drive input.

If I was going to spend 40+k on another car (plan to next year to treat myself) only two cars come in to mind. Viper and C6 Z06. Whatever you get just make sure YOU are happy and no one else. F^ck everyone else. lol

[Never-Enough]

How about an original owner'02 SOM WS6 M/6 'vert with 51K for around $20K ?

Not interested in owning another 4th gen F-Body & would never spend $20k on one that is not a 1st gen.

[Never-Enough]

I couldnt do the GT-R just because of the simple fact its as fast as it is with ZERO driver input. Now I am speaking of the launch control and nothing more but still.....its no longer a driver and his car vs another driver and his car. Its your car and thats its, no drive input.

If I was going to spend 40+k on another car (plan to next year to treat myself) only two cars come in to mind. Viper and C6 Z06. Whatever you get just make sure YOU are happy and no one else. F^ck everyone else. lol

Been looking to get a C6 for a bit now. However, that's a toy. I am shopping for a new daily.

[TLS_Addict]

Lots of people DD the regular C6 with zero issues and some do it in a Z06.

[Zinergy]

Lots of people DD the regular C6 with zero issues and some do it in a Z06.

A dd has to be able to drive in the snow and you have to want to drive it in the snow.

[BadBlueBird*]

G8 or GTO? I DD my GTO and love it

[Never-Enough]

G8 or GTO? I DD my GTO and love it

Dislike the G8. I'd rather have another Mazdaspeed6 than a GTO for that money.

[cammed goat]

CTS-V+catback+headers+CAI/OTR+underdrive pulleys+tune=nuff said.

[TLS_Addict]

A dd has to be able to drive in the snow and you have to want to drive it in the snow.

Ok, got ya.

In that case I would look AWD but again like you said the STi is way too expensive for what you get.

[Spaz]

what abotu the new BMW M5 that is supposed to be coming out??? and it's good to see you on again bud!!!

[Never-Enough]

what abotu the new BMW M5 that is supposed to be coming out??? and it's good to see you on again bud!!!

The new M5 is going to be out of my price range. Aren't they going to be close to $100k? I know the GT-R is not exactly cheap, but I just can't bring myself to spend $1,200 a month on a car...even though I want one badly now LOL.

[TLS_Addict]

How much is said GT-R?

$1,200 at 72 months = $86,400
$1,200 at 60 months = $72,000
$1,200 at 48 months = $57,600

Last sticker price I looked at on a new GT-R was just under 90k. Either you are getting a used one or paying for 84 months. lol I sure hope its not the 84 month payment plan.

[Never-Enough]

How much is said GT-R?

$1,200 at 72 months = $86,400
$1,200 at 60 months = $72,000
$1,200 at 48 months = $57,600

Last sticker price I looked at on a new GT-R was just under 90k. Either you are getting a used one or paying for 84 months. lol I sure hope its not the 84 month payment plan.

The $1,200 was a close ballpark figure for a lease. I don't buy new as I don't keep cars long. When I buy, it's used.

[TLS_Addict]

I hear you. I have yet to purchase a brand new car. I might have to next year though....lol For some reason I have a hard on for a new regular cab, short box, 5.3 liter, and the 3.42 rear.....unless I need to drive a LONG way to work and I will opt for the 3.08 rear.

I sure as shit wouldnt lease a vehicle either, more especially a $1,200 a month lease.

[cammed goat]

C6Z/Carbon, C6 GS isn't bad either.

[Never-Enough]

C6Z/Carbon, C6 GS isn't bad either.

You missed the daily driver part, didn't you?

I still might go cheap "beater" + C6, though.

[TLS_Addict]

I like the regular Legacy.

[Never-Enough]

I like the regular Legacy.

I thinkk I'd buy another Mazdaspeed6 before I got a Legacy.