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**BigRedChief** · 07:50 PM

My beloved 2005 Mustang has reached the end of its life. 144K miles its time to move on. Going to start a new job with a commute across a long bridge over water. Going to miss it.

You help me decide. Point me in the right direction. Give me the great info that puts me in the right car.......I'll send $50 to the charity of your choice.

Criteria:
I want to spend between $30k - $40K.
Automatic
Got some style
Have to be able to fit in the car comfortably
Prefer a coupe

Right now I'm thinking new Challenger, Nissan 370Z, Mustang etc. Son is telling me to look at used Mercedes, Lexus etc.

What ideas do you have?

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Update 03/11/2015
It's a done deal. I've bought and ordered a 2015 Challenger SCAT Pack Shaker. 392 Hemi 6.4L, 486 HP, 475 toruque, 4.1 second 0-60 time. Has all the same luxury "stuff" as the BMW and Lexus's.

Last years "Shaker" models sold out in 4 days. I decided if I was going retro, go all in and went with the lime green 1971 Challenger remodel. Bumblebee stripe and the Shaker hood. I deleted the stripes on the roof and the hood. Will take 6-8 weeks for delivery. Dark wheels.

I gave $50 each to the charity of their choice to Bearcat and Miles. When Simply Red shows back up, I'll get his charity the money.

The Car arrived finally......

**BigRedChief** · 02-28-2015, 02:11 PM

Okay, I went to the Lexus dealership today. I can fit in the new Lexus RC 350. The F model has the wings on the seats that come out too far and pinch me. F model doesn't work. This one will be driven when I get back to Florida. $50K price tag though.

**Bearcat** · 02-28-2015, 04:40 PM

Good looking car (except for the grill, IMO). So, you didn't drive the RC 350 today? How was the interior compared to the BMWs, besides the seats?

**BigRedChief** · 02-28-2015, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Good looking car (except for the grill, IMO). So, you didn't drive the RC 350 today? How was the interior compared to the BMWs, besides the seats?

Interior is very similar. Looks to be the same market. The seat width as a little tighter. There was a bigger emphasis in LED and a more modern luxury look.

One big difference is the height of the seat. I had to lay way back in the seat to make the vision level work. Since I always drive "laid back" not an issue for me, but could be for others.

This is the first year for this car so there are no used vehicles or history on how well it holds up or if there are known issues.

I didn't drive it because I would back home and I'm kinda of busy with work stuff.

I've got two guys back home trying to find me a 335i with the regular seats with the options I want.

eDave · 02-28-2015, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Interior is very similar. Looks to be the same market. The seat width as a little tighter. There was a bigger emphasis in LED and a more modern luxury look.

One big difference is the height of the seat. I had to lay way back in the seat to make the vision level work. Since I always drive "laid back" not an issue for me, but could be for others.

This is the first year for this car so there are no used vehicles or history on how well it holds up or if there are known issues.

I didn't drive it because I would back home and I'm kinda of busy with work stuff.

I've got two guys back home trying to find me a 335i with the regular seats with the options I want.

Would! Know what sucks? When you can afford that, but it's just not QUITE the right decision right now.

Vroom dude.

**lewdog** · 03-01-2015, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Interior is very similar. Looks to be the same market. The seat width as a little tighter. There was a bigger emphasis in LED and a more modern luxury look.

One big difference is the height of the seat. I had to lay way back in the seat to make the vision level work. Since I always drive "laid back" not an issue for me, but could be for others.

This is the first year for this car so there are no used vehicles or history on how well it holds up or if there are known issues.

I didn't drive it because I would back home and I'm kinda of busy with work stuff.

I've got two guys back home trying to find me a 335i with the regular seats with the options I want.

That's sexy as hell! Love those seats!

**BigRedChief** · 03-01-2015, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by eDave

Would! Know what sucks? When you can afford that, but it's just not QUITE the right decision right now.

Vroom dude.

Not really sure of your point here.

**Buehler445** · 03-01-2015, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Interior is very similar. Looks to be the same market. The seat width as a little tighter. There was a bigger emphasis in LED and a more modern luxury look.

One big difference is the height of the seat. I had to lay way back in the seat to make the vision level work. Since I always drive "laid back" not an issue for me, but could be for others.

This is the first year for this car so there are no used vehicles or history on how well it holds up or if there are known issues.

I didn't drive it because I would back home and I'm kinda of busy with work stuff.

I've got two guys back home trying to find me a 335i with the regular seats with the options I want.

Man, I'm sure that car is hot as ****, but I'm not a fan of the console/gear shifter/radio portion of the dash. It looks notably 1980s.

That being said, it probably wouldn't preclude me from buying it.

Looking through the cars you have on your list, I'm quite certain you will be happy unless you get a lemon.

I'm jealous.

**SAUTO** · 03-01-2015, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Man, I'm sure that car is hot as ****, but I'm not a fan of the console/gear shifter/radio portion of the dash. It looks notably 1980s.

That being said, it probably wouldn't preclude me from buying it.

Looking through the cars you have on your list, I'm quite certain you will be happy unless you get a lemon.

I'm jealous.

Totally agree on the dash. Couldn't put it in words but you did perfectly, 80's all the way

**BigRedChief** · 03-01-2015, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Man, I'm sure that car is hot as ****, but I'm not a fan of the console/gear shifter/radio portion of the dash. It looks notably 1980s.

That being said, it probably wouldn't preclude me from buying it.

Looking through the cars you have on your list, I'm quite certain you will be happy unless you get a lemon.

I'm jealous.

Retro homage must be paid in all new sports cars that hit the market.

**Bearcat** · 03-01-2015, 09:46 AM

I was going to say at least the cup holder is in the right place, but with the navigation thing right there, it might not be the best spot.... maybe BMW was smarter than I thought in that regard.

Better/worse headroom? I was surprisingly pleased with the 235 headroom.

**BigRedChief** · 03-01-2015, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearcat

I was going to say at least the cup holder is in the right place, but with the navigation thing right there, it might not be the best spot.... maybe BMW was smarter than I thought in that regard.

Better/worse headroom? I was surprisingly pleased with the 235 headroom.

The 235 had worse headroom than the Lexus RC350. But, the 335i had more headroom than both. Not even close.

**mlyonsd** · 03-01-2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

The 235 had worse headroom than the Lexus RC350. But, the 335i had more headroom than both. Not even close.

Maybe you have an overly large head.

**Bearcat** · 03-01-2015, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

The 235 had worse headroom than the Lexus RC350. But, the 335i had more headroom than both. Not even close.

I didn't notice a difference in the 2 and 3 series (meaning the two was good enough so the 3 could have been better and I didn't notice), but I think I'm an inch or two shorter than you, so I was just happy my head wasn't brushing up against the roof when I was sitting up.

**BigRedChief** · 03-01-2015, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mlyonsd

Maybe you have an overly large head.

Thats what she said.

**BigRedChief** · 03-03-2015, 09:09 PM

Hey guys, I've heard no comments about the Audi A5. Is it for shit or something?

02-06-2015, 09:04 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2609627 VARSITY	Help me buy a new car. My beloved 2005 Mustang has reached the end of its life. 144K miles its time to move on. Going to start a new job with a commute across a long bridge over water. Going to miss it. You help me decide. Point me in the right direction. Give me the great info that puts me in the right car.......I'll send $50 to the charity of your choice. Criteria: I want to spend between $30k - $40K. Automatic Got some style Have to be able to fit in the car comfortably Prefer a coupe Right now I'm thinking new Challenger, Nissan 370Z, Mustang etc. Son is telling me to look at used Mercedes, Lexus etc. What ideas do you have? -------------------------------------------------------------------- Update 03/11/2015 It's a done deal. I've bought and ordered a 2015 Challenger SCAT Pack Shaker. 392 Hemi 6.4L, 486 HP, 475 toruque, 4.1 second 0-60 time. Has all the same luxury "stuff" as the BMW and Lexus's. Last years "Shaker" models sold out in 4 days. I decided if I was going retro, go all in and went with the lime green 1971 Challenger remodel. Bumblebee stripe and the Shaker hood. I deleted the stripes on the roof and the hood. Will take 6-8 weeks for delivery. Dark wheels. I gave $50 each to the charity of their choice to Bearcat and Miles. When Simply Red shows back up, I'll get his charity the money. The Car arrived finally...... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by BigRedChief; 06-19-2015 at 07:50 PM..
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02-28-2015, 02:11 PM	#466
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2609627 VARSITY	Okay, I went to the Lexus dealership today. I can fit in the new Lexus RC 350. The F model has the wings on the seats that come out too far and pinch me. F model doesn't work. This one will be driven when I get back to Florida. $50K price tag though. __________________ Time is worth more than money.
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02-28-2015, 04:40 PM	#467
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2274931	Good looking car (except for the grill, IMO). So, you didn't drive the RC 350 today? How was the interior compared to the BMWs, besides the seats? __________________
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03-01-2015, 09:46 AM	#475
Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2274931	I was going to say at least the cup holder is in the right place, but with the navigation thing right there, it might not be the best spot.... maybe BMW was smarter than I thought in that regard. Better/worse headroom? I was surprisingly pleased with the 235 headroom. __________________
Posts: 55,839

03-03-2015, 09:09 PM	#480
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $2609627 VARSITY	Hey guys, I've heard no comments about the Audi A5. Is it for shit or something? __________________ Time is worth more than money.
Posts: 79,305