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- JohnC - 01-20-2008
Ok, first round of test drives took place today.
TSX - I liked it. Sharp handling, decent power from a 4 banger. Jess absolutely *hated* it. It was very small inside compared to...
E46 330xi - Loved it. I'm assuming that I would like a 330i just as much or more. Jess loved it so much, I might have to get two.
G35 Sedan - Meh. Felt clunky compared to the first two. Good power, but noisy. Not interested.
So, out of that list, the E46 is on top. I'll be driving some more cars later this week (Legacy GT, IS300), and will report back.
- JohnC - 01-20-2008
Headed to a local BMW shop tomorrow to drive a 2004 330i ZHP
- Feersty - 01-20-2008
JohnC Wrote:Headed to a local BMW shop tomorrow to drive a 2004 330i ZHP
Nice. Yeah I drove both the 330ci and 330i at the BMW Drive in Charlottesville. You just can't beat it. Performance ZHP package is nice too.
- Jeff - 01-20-2008
300c or Charger R/T..at least go drive one damn it....
Even a v6 model would get you past 200hp.
- Steve85 - 01-20-2008
I was going to suggest the Acura 3.2TL, 04-05MY. I see that Jess did not like the TSX, they appear to be similar but I don't know how close. The TL is almost certainly more refined.
The TL was on the luxury side but still a fun car to drive. Good power, I remember mileage being in your range..at least while the wife was driving. Ours was auto with the auto-stick option (can't remember what they call it). In that selection it is essentially a clutchless sequential. Audio was excellent as well.
A quick search on autotrader found a few in the 18-21 range with about 50-75K.
- JohnC - 01-20-2008
TurboOmni08 Wrote:300c or Charger R/T..at least go drive one damn it....
Even a v6 model would get you past 200hp.
Never. I'd start with a 300c and then 5 years from now be talking about what color I'm going to paint my free-candy van... I'll live those dreams through you, thanks very much :lol:
- Jeff - 01-20-2008
You should at least drive one before you pass judgement.
- JohnC - 01-20-2008
TurboOmni08 Wrote:You should at least drive one before you pass judgement.
Yeah, I should. But I probably won't 8)
- Feersty - 01-21-2008
Oh Snap!
- Ryan T - 01-21-2008
Have you given any thought to a Cadillac CTS? The CTS-V is a 4 or 5 grand out of your price range, but the non-V models can be had for mid-high teens.
- Jeff - 01-21-2008
We have a used non-V with navi...but its cloth I think
PS- you are a fool.
- ViPER1313 - 01-21-2008
Volvo S40 / S60 might be worth a look too, or the Saab 9-3 or 9-5. No need to discriminate against the Swedish
I second Ryan's motion to look at a CTS(V) - sweet cars.
- JohnC - 01-21-2008
Drove an '05 Legacy GT today, and basically loved it. Unfortunately, the previous owner was a smoker, so that particular car is out, but I will be looking around for other examples...
- JohnC - 01-21-2008
TurboOmni08 Wrote:We have a used non-V with navi...but its cloth I think
Cloth vs. Leather doesn't matter a whole lot to me. Send me an email/PM with the options/price.
- HAULN-SS - 01-21-2008
limited?
- JohnC - 01-21-2008
HAULN-SS Wrote:limited?
Yes.
I also drove an '08 WRX sedan, which was nice too. But, we've already got a WRX, so I think I want something different
- HAULN-SS - 01-21-2008
lots more legroom in a legacy - especially in the back seat. A lot nicer interior too, esp. in the limiteds
- Jeff - 01-21-2008
I'll be getting that info for you. It is leather, but they are checking on if they are heated or not and all the other options.
- Feersty - 01-21-2008
JohnC Wrote:HAULN-SS Wrote:limited?
Yes.
I also drove an '08 WRX sedan, which was nice too. But, we've already got a WRX, so I think I want something different
5 door right?
- JohnC - 01-21-2008
Feersty Wrote:5 door right?
We currently own an '04 WRX Wagon, and I drove an '08 WRX Sedan today.