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Looksfast · 12-12-2007, 06:12 PM

My heart was set on a CTS-V. My uncle owns a few dealerships in Cincy and he always gets me my cars. I went to pickup my 06 CTS-V with 15k miles for 28,000.....i drove it and we have a problem. The car accelerates like no 4 door i've driven, and it also had solid firm brakes....but the car did not handle even up to my expectations (which aren't much) and the interior was had to be the cheapest of any car on the market for any car that is over 55k new. I did not buy the car....even with the 100k 6yr warranty...i couldn't do it.

So guys help me out.....i am looking for a small 4 door or 4 seat coupe. S4 doesn't have the power i'm looking for, the C55 seems to be the best mix of handling and acceleration but to me it kinda has that C class bitch car appeal..M3 is outta the question..i would get a 335i but my wifes lease runs out on her 330i on Dec 31st and that is what she is getting next.

HELP!!!

the750 · 12-12-2007, 06:43 PM

hmm i could have told you about the cts interior... it looks like garbage. the c class is uncomfortable to drive. i'm a pretty skinny kid and i found myself bumping my elbows on the door panel all the time.
my a4 was really comfy to drive but if you need more power... hmm

what about an RS6? they are pretty quick, but i dont really care for their looks compared to the S4/RS4...

Looksfast · 12-12-2007, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by the750

hmm i could have told you about the cts interior... it looks like garbage. the c class is uncomfortable to drive. i'm a pretty skinny kid and i found myself bumping my elbows on the door panel all the time.
my a4 was really comfy to drive but if you need more power... hmm

what about an RS6? they are pretty quick, but i dont really care for their looks compared to the S4/RS4...

agreed with the Audi cosmetics....but for 70k for the Rs4 that is not a good deal for what it is. My Z06 cost that. I'm thinking that the C55 might be my best bet.

the750 · 12-12-2007, 06:56 PM

Just make sure you give it a good test drive... they are quick but like i said, uncomfortable for me. just my opinion. why not an e55 or e63?

Looksfast · 12-12-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by the750

Just make sure you give it a good test drive... they are quick but like i said, uncomfortable for me. just my opinion. why not an e55 or e63?

Its REALLY hard to find an E55 with low miles, so under 30k. And i'm running low on time. The C55 price plummeted with the release of the new C class....50k down to now low 30's. The current E55 and 63 are the same body, the new E class doesnt come out for another year...i dont want to be the guy that paid 48k for an E55 and the price goes to 28k in one year.

redline624 · 12-12-2007, 07:33 PM

how about the new Lexus IS-F, it's coming out in next few months.....Best bang for the buck, even a IS350 is not a bad ride...

the750 · 12-12-2007, 07:45 PM

ew. please don't get an IS anything. definitely not the F... ugly as hell.

**GZire** · 12-12-2007, 08:05 PM

IS350 is a good bargain for the money. That and the 3 series. As always if you expect to keep the car for an extended period of time dump the bimmer at least 1 year before the end of warranty.

Performance sedans are not necessarily easy to come by. I like the idea of the RS4 also.

Looksfast · 12-12-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GZire

IS350 is a good bargain for the money. That and the 3 series. As always if you expect to keep the car for an extended period of time dump the bimmer at least 1 year before the end of warranty.

Performance sedans are not necessarily easy to come by. I like the idea of the RS4 also.

You might like the idea of the new CTS V....525hp AWD

IS-F looks awkward to me.

the750 · 12-13-2007, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Looksfast

IS-F looks awkward to me.

agreed..........

Infiniti514 · 12-13-2007, 06:47 AM

The new CTS won Motor Trend's Car of the Year.

**GZire** · 12-13-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Looksfast

You might like the idea of the new CTS V....525hp AWD

IS-F looks awkward to me.

I'm not a fan of the Caddy's.

**GZire** · 12-13-2007, 01:11 PM

ooo....oooo.....oooo............................M5

the750 · 12-13-2007, 01:13 PM

i like the caddy. the m5 is probably more than he's looking to spend (70k+ for a used one) unless you're talking e39... but they're not that quick.

Archer Troy · 12-13-2007, 01:42 PM

M5 is a good choice. if you dont like the C55 then you are cutting your options.

Here is your line-up

C55
E55
RS4
RS6
IS-F
CTS-V
335

I say get the 335. So what if your wife already has one. Get another one different color.

Either that or spend some more money.