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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......

KC native · 02-09-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

So the 335i will need a tune?

No.

If you would like more than stock performance out of it, then yes.

KC native · 02-09-2015, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

**** it if we are soupin shit up lets go big turbo and all the trimmings.

Then a tune~

**** YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

kccrow · 02-09-2015, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sfeihc

Can't wait to hear your impressions of the Challenger SXT. It seems right up your alley.

I have no experience with the German models but I've always heard you don't want to buy a used one due to high repair costs. Maybe SR or others with more German car experience could address that.

I worked for Volkswagen/Audi dealer ... this can be spot on. Be careful how old you go. If you're a guy that buys a car every 2 to 3 years and you're buying a year old car, fine.

Seems like any time a car gets to be about 8 years old or so, you start seeing people dropping at least a few thousand into it. Friend of mine dropped $4800 into her Passat at about that same point. It would have cost her about 1/3 of that in a domestic.

Just the timing belt replacement on the AG cars required dropping half the front clip. Costs about $750-$1000 every 60,000 miles depending on the car. Usually people change the water pump at the same time. You start adding in other items and the bills can add up quick.

But hey, my feeling is if you can afford to drop $40-50k on a BMW or a Mercedes and can afford the insurance and all that, then you can likely afford the extra few thousand in repairs later on. That or you dump the car every few years.

**BigRedChief** · 02-10-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I will admit this - here's my deal w/ the m5 - now. The 2010 I own has the v10 and it's was acknowledged as an awesome engine - via reviews etc etc..

I REALLY am somewhat mad at myself for going that large - it's pretty danged large compared to the 335i - and I guess for whatever reason I didn't notice that when I checked it out prior to buying it.

It sounds amazing - like it sounds so good i want to make passionate love to it in the garage after a night of driving.

I love the car - it's that same Sapphire metallic black color that the other 335 was. So the color is sweet, it's a status car, so whatever - guess that's neat, sort of. But to be perfectly honest with you - the 335 was a lot more fun.

**BigRedChief** · 02-10-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sfeihc

Test a Dodge Challenger.

Okay test drove this one tonight. 2015 SXT Plus Coupe
http://www.daytonandrewsdodge.net/ne...7c4f30b883.htm

I absolutely love the looks of this car. They changed the front and back end with the 2015 models. It's got just the one Challenger stripe down the side. My wife is telling me that I'm too old for these type of cars now.

The car hasn't even been processed fully yet. GPS isn't turned on, couldn't get into the trunk or remote start yet.

It drives way better than my Mustang. It has a wider base and is a longer. This model has the upgraded suspension. It has the options I wanted in the Red exterior/Black interior that I wanted if I went with the challenger. 20in wheels.

The drivers seat fits perfectly. Seat belt doesn't jam me at the shoulder. 305 Horsepower. It took a while to get going, the lag time discussed earlier but it moved pretty good for the 6 cylinder once it got going.

They don't have a pic of the exact car up yet but this is the model

Sfeihc · 02-10-2015, 08:12 PM

Hand meet glove. That is all you, BRC.

**BigRedChief** · 02-10-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sfeihc

Hand meet glove. That is all you, BRC.

The heart wants what the heart wants.

**Bearcat** · 02-10-2015, 08:25 PM

Nice looking car, and if you're not too old to drive, you're not too old to drive one of those.

**BigRedChief** · 02-10-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Nice looking car, and if you're not too old to drive, you're not too old to drive one of those.

Tomorrow test driving these rides

2012 750i
2014 BMW 335i
http://www.reevesimportmotorcars.com...2F-fi-coupe%2F

Also may drive the 2015 2 Series like you got.

**Bearcat** · 02-10-2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Tomorrow test driving these rides

2012 750i
2014 BMW 335i
http://www.reevesimportmotorcars.com...2F-fi-coupe%2F

Also may drive the 2015 2 Series like you got.

I'm interested to know how the 750 drives... it'll be good to drive it back to back with the 335. The 750 is +100hp, but also +750lbs.

Simply Red · 02-10-2015, 09:17 PM

I guess I'd do just one last thing to that 335 and that's I'd paint the grill black - It looks a lot better minus chrome there, in that area - mine was a 09 package where it was already painted black - it was offered by BMW that way, that year in some packages/options. - the body was very close to the same - but yours is a little more current in shape. But not by a lot - the '09's looked great as well.

**Bearcat** · 02-10-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I guess I'd do just one last thing to that 335 and that's I'd paint the grill black - It looks a lot better minus chrome there, in that area - mine was a 09 package where it was already painted black - it was offered by BMW that way, that year in some packages/options. - the body was very close to the same - but yours is a little more current in shape. But not by a lot - the '09's looked great as well.

$230 for that now.

Simply Red · 02-10-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

$230 for that now.

Yeah it should be the same price IMO.

**BigRedChief** · 02-10-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I guess I'd do just one last thing to that 335 and that's I'd paint the grill black - It looks a lot better minus chrome there, in that area - mine was a 09 package where it was already painted black - it was offered by BMW that way, that year in some packages/options. - the body was very close to the same - but yours is a little more current in shape. But not by a lot - the '09's looked great as well.

You got a pic of a 335 with the grill black? Spending $37K a couple of hundred ain't no big deal.

Miles · 02-10-2015, 11:12 PM

Just a counterpoint to the prior generation 335 coupe vs 428. While the 335 has the added power of the turbo I6, the 428 by being a full model newer offers among other things updated styling, more modern auto transmission (8 speed vs. 6) and updated interior (a generation newer infotainment/electronics).

02-06-2015, 09:04 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-791038 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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Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	I guess I'd do just one last thing to that 335 and that's I'd paint the grill black - It looks a lot better minus chrome there, in that area - mine was a 09 package where it was already painted black - it was offered by BMW that way, that year in some packages/options. - the body was very close to the same - but yours is a little more current in shape. But not by a lot - the '09's looked great as well.
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Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $-1677600	Just a counterpoint to the prior generation 335 coupe vs 428. While the 335 has the added power of the turbo I6, the 428 by being a full model newer offers among other things updated styling, more modern auto transmission (8 speed vs. 6) and updated interior (a generation newer infotainment/electronics).
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