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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......

**Bearcat** · 02-13-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Right now, it looks like I'm going to buy on Saturday. I have to leave town on Sunday for 2 /2 weeks. I've narrowed it down to the BMW 335 or the Challenger. I think both will be gone this weekend due to tax refund weekend.

Tough choice.... drive one car to the other dealership, sit in both again, drive the other, compare options, comfort, etc; then have the salesmen fight to the death just for the hell of it.

**Perineum Ripper** · 02-13-2015, 08:48 AM

Have you looked into the new Mustangs at all

**Perineum Ripper** · 02-13-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Tough choice.... drive one car to the other dealership, sit in both again, drive the other, compare options, comfort, etc; then have the salesmen fight to the death just for the hell of it.

This

**HemiEd** · 02-13-2015, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I'm thinking the SXT Plus
http://www.daytonandrewsdodge.net/ne...8bfa9ffe76.htm

Also thinking of going to the V8 model if the insurance agent can get the price down.
http://www.jerryulmdodgechryslerjeep...63efabd2c8.htm

Both are very nice and would be a good choice. I am partial to the second one, color, rims etc. but have heard nothing but good things about that new six.

I haven't been keeping up lately with all of the changes offered, but are they really offering a shaker hood now with that six cylinder?

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2015, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mac459

Have you looked into the new Mustangs at all

Yes, I don't like the new European style. If I go with the 6 cylinder I can't even get leather seats. The interior is more cramped than previous models. It made me sad what they had done. I still think my 2005 first year retro was the best they ever did but maybe I'm biased.

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2015, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Both are very nice and would be a good choice. I am partial to the second one, color, rims etc. but have heard nothing but good things about that new six.

I haven't been keeping up lately with all of the changes offered, but are they really offering a shaker hood now with that six cylinder?

Yep with the 2015 models. They also changed the grill and front end. Chrome tailpipes. First "major" change since the retro came out.

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

Tough choice.... drive one car to the other dealership, sit in both again, drive the other, compare options, comfort, etc; then have the salesmen fight to the death just for the hell of it.

Doing that now. I sent them the link. Also I know what they paid for the cars and told then that. They both thought I was BS'ing till I told then the #. Then it was good, I wish everyone knew how much we paid. They would realize we are not making $5K - $10K on every car.

Simply Red · 02-13-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Doing that now. I sent them the link. Also I know what they paid for the cars and told then that. They both thought I was BS'ing till I told then the #. Then it was good, I wish everyone knew how much we paid. They would realize we are not making $5K - $10K on every car.

I'm not a big haggler - and that's probably not really a good thing - I like to get shit done and over. Usually Carmax is more than fair - think I've bought 12 cars there in the last 10 years - they love me and make it easy to buy a car - seriously they approved me in 3 seconds last time - from start to finish. LOL

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I'm not a big haggler - and that's probably not really a good thing - I like to get shit done and over. Usually Carmax is more than fair - think I've bought 12 cars there in the last 10 years - they love me and make it easy to buy a car - seriously they approved me in 3 seconds last time - from start to finish. LOL

I've bought 1 car in the last 10 years.

stevieray · 02-13-2015, 10:31 AM

buy the Challenger...you can use it later to trade for the Hemi 'Cuda.

**Bearcat** · 02-13-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I'm not a big haggler - and that's probably not really a good thing - I like to get shit done and over. Usually Carmax is more than fair - think I've bought 12 cars there in the last 10 years - they love me and make it easy to buy a car - seriously they approved me in 3 seconds last time - from start to finish. LOL

Yeah, me, neither... I didn't do enough research with the first car I bought and regretted it, but so far everyone I've worked with at the BMW dealership has been very straightforward, and based on all the research, it didn't feel like I needed to haggle. I'm going to use carmax as a second opinion on the trade in value and my bank as a second offer on an interest rate, and I think BMW might actually win on the latter and be pretty competitive on the trade in value.

All that said, I'm still a little nervous about all the add-on junk, hoping they don't hard sell that crap... I've heard of people having to say no over and over with the hard sell, but I guess as long as I get the key to the car at the end without paying for super duper leather protectant and extended warranties, it won't matter much.

Simply Red · 02-13-2015, 05:44 PM

saw a new M3 today - white + black wheels - very attractive combo IMO.

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2015, 10:14 PM

I'm still torn. It's still either the 335i or the Challenger. They are really totally different cars.

The Challenger pull for me is my youth when I actually rode around in those "real" muscle cars and owned them. I remember the good times of "cruising" and looking for women and a good time. So its probably just nostalgia. But the 2015 model rides the best of any of the retro muscle cars I've ever ridden in. It's comfortable and has plenty of luxury that the old cars from my youth never had.

The dilemma is the seat in the 335i. It wasn't a bad fit, just could have been better. Got me worried about the 1.5 hours I'll spend in it every day.

I can't seem to find a "regular" seat in the 335i. They all have the "sport" seat. I think that for us big guys those wings on the seats just don't feel right to us. If its just a regular seat, it might fit well.

**Bearcat** · 02-13-2015, 10:24 PM

http://www.jcwhitney.com/seats-seat-...8339j1s21.jcwx

**BigRedChief** · 02-13-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

http://www.jcwhitney.com/seats-seat-...8339j1s21.jcwx

The problem with buying in after market is I have to buy the car. If the "regular" seat doesn't work, I'm hosed.

What BMW has "regular" seats or all of them those winged seats these days?

02-06-2015, 09:04 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-831038 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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02-13-2015, 08:48 AM	#302
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02-13-2015, 10:14 PM	#313
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $-831038 VARSITY	I'm still torn. It's still either the 335i or the Challenger. They are really totally different cars. The Challenger pull for me is my youth when I actually rode around in those "real" muscle cars and owned them. I remember the good times of "cruising" and looking for women and a good time. So its probably just nostalgia. But the 2015 model rides the best of any of the retro muscle cars I've ever ridden in. It's comfortable and has plenty of luxury that the old cars from my youth never had. The dilemma is the seat in the 335i. It wasn't a bad fit, just could have been better. Got me worried about the 1.5 hours I'll spend in it every day. I can't seem to find a "regular" seat in the 335i. They all have the "sport" seat. I think that for us big guys those wings on the seats just don't feel right to us. If its just a regular seat, it might fit well. __________________ Mahomes is not a game manager. Release the Kraken.
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02-13-2015, 10:24 PM	#314
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