Help me buy a new car.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Miles

Just randomly saw something from Consumer Reports somewhere else tonight that had Audi ranked well enough for reliability so reputation may not be everything. If you find something new enough their standard warranty is 48 months/50k and may have something similar to BMW that lets you extend it direct from manufacture.

Good find. Thanks for the info.

Unless I get iced in here in Texas, I should be back home late tomorrow. I'm going out Friday and driving the Audi A5 here:
http://www.crownaudi.com/used-Tampa+...LFAFR1EA028329

Also the Lexus 350 RC
http://www.lexusofclearwater.com/Veh...FL/2470319073\

While there I'll scope out some other models.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Good find. Thanks for the info.

Unless I get iced in here in Texas, I should be back home late tomorrow. I'm going out Friday and driving the Audi A5 here:
http://www.crownaudi.com/used-Tampa+...LFAFR1EA028329

Also the Lexus 350 RC
http://www.lexusofclearwater.com/Veh...FL/2470319073\

While there I'll scope out some other models.

The A5 is out. Just not a good fit. Didn't even drive it.

Tried the Porsche and the Corvette. No fit.

The Lexus is off the charts. Took me and my son out. He is a big BMW fan and he was impressed. Said the interior was better than the BMW. It drove like a good sports car. The handling was tight. It rode smooth and low to the road. The cornering was the best I've rode in since I started my search. Definitely still on the short list.

I tried to drive a M3 and a M5 but the dealer didn't have a 335i, M3 or M5 on the lot. None. This was a big dealership. Porshe/VM/BMW. Not a single one on the lot. Not because they are selling that well, but they just don't keep them physically on the lot. The Audi dealer didn't have a S5 on the lot. Is this some trend?

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

The A5 is out. Just not a good fit. Didn't even drive it.

Tried the Porsche and the Corvette. No fit.

The Lexus is off the charts. Took me and my son out. He is a big BMW fan and he was impressed. Said the interior was better than the BMW. It drove like a good sports car. The handling was tight. It rode smooth and low to the road. The cornering was the best I've rode in since I started my search. Definitely still on the short list.

I tried to drive a M3 and a M5 but the dealer didn't have a 335i, M3 or M5 on the lot. None. This was a big dealership. Porshe/VM/BMW. Not a single one on the lot. Not because they are selling that well, but they just don't keep them physically on the lot. The Audi dealer didn't have a S5 on the lot. Is this some trend?

I know BMW dealerships have M allocations and there are M certified dealers. My dealership just happened to be close to their next allocation when I came in, so I was able to get a production date right away, while other people online say they've waited months for their dealer to get one. I assume they're fairly rare, too... the M5 is a $93,000 car.

I built out a few Lexus 350s, but always ended up closer to mid-50s, and when it all started, I was thinking ~$40,000, so I had to draw the line somewhere.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

I know BMW dealerships have M allocations and there are M certified dealers. My dealership just happened to be close to their next allocation when I came in, so I was able to get a production date right away, while other people online say they've waited months for their dealer to get one. I assume they're fairly rare, too... the M5 is a $93,000 car.

I built out a few Lexus 350s, but always ended up closer to mid-50s, and when it all started, I was thinking ~$40,000, so I had to draw the line somewhere.

Thanks for the info on the M scaricity.

What about the 640i? You check into it much? 2012 model
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...89363121&Log=0

[stevieray]

...at this point, I don't care if I ever see another BMW.

[MIAdragon]

Originally Posted by stevieray

...at this point, I don't care if I ever see another BMW.

Id like another E30 M3.

[TrebMaxx]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Thanks for the info on the M scaricity.

What about the 640i? You check into it much? 2012 model
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...89363121&Log=0

Those 6 Series are sexy beast.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Thanks for the info on the M scaricity.

What about the 640i? You check into it much? 2012 model
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...89363121&Log=0

I did not, as I was mostly looking new and those start around $75k. That's a nice deal though... definitely would have considered it for that price and only 26,000 miles.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Thanks for the info on the M scaricity.

What about the 640i? You check into it much? 2012 model
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...89363121&Log=0

This is a 45 minute drive from me. If this fits, this may be the one. Taking the wife and driving down there this afternoon.

[Miles]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

The A5 is out. Just not a good fit. Didn't even drive it.

Tried the Porsche and the Corvette. No fit.

The Lexus is off the charts. Took me and my son out. He is a big BMW fan and he was impressed. Said the interior was better than the BMW. It drove like a good sports car. The handling was tight. It rode smooth and low to the road. The cornering was the best I've rode in since I started my search. Definitely still on the short list.

I tried to drive a M3 and a M5 but the dealer didn't have a 335i, M3 or M5 on the lot. None. This was a big dealership. Porshe/VM/BMW. Not a single one on the lot. Not because they are selling that well, but they just don't keep them physically on the lot. The Audi dealer didn't have a S5 on the lot. Is this some trend?

The M3 has even higher bolsters/tighter seats than the 335 sport seats so probably not worth your time.