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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......

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-07-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I'm making it my goal to trade both of my cars in for a year old M4 in 2015. It's not a good investment (I realize) - but I don't really care TBH.

It's just money. We'll make more.

Simply Red · 02-07-2015, 10:49 AM

**SAUTO** · 02-07-2015, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

It's just money. We'll make more.

I say that every day.

Miles · 02-07-2015, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Thanks but the manual is a deal breaker. Just don't want to mess with shifting in traffic. After a hard day of work who wants to concentrate on gears in traffic?

I think the right hand drive might also not be the greatest thing either.

kccrow · 02-07-2015, 04:29 PM

If you're testing out BMW, test a Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe.

**BigRedChief** · 02-07-2015, 07:22 PM

I think this was the best deal on a BMW I found today. 2014 C250 9000 miles, $320000, 5 year bumper to bumper unlimited miles warranty.

**BigRedChief** · 02-07-2015, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I think this was the best deal on a BMW I found today. 2014 C250 9000 miles, $320000, 5 year bumper to bumper unlimited miles warranty.

I found the handling the best of any car I've ever driven, besides a Lamborghini. The interior of the car was quiet. The AC was an iceberg. The stability around corners and over bumps in the road was excellent. It had enough pick up but still gets 30 mpg on the highway.

Al Bundy · 02-07-2015, 07:36 PM

Having to drive over the Sunshine Skyway every day now?

KC native · 02-07-2015, 07:37 PM

Wait a year and buy the Ford Focus RS. AWD. 315 HP and a likely sticker of $36,000.

KC native · 02-07-2015, 07:39 PM

Actually, nevermind. I see you want a slushbox instead of a real transmission. The Focus RS is going to be manual only.

Miles · 02-07-2015, 07:42 PM

Like the styling of the Mercedes C250 even though it reminds me of the Accord coupe (which also looks good). For me at least it suffers from the same problem of the great looking Audi A5 since it's main issue is it could use more power in the base model. 200ish HP in a coupe that cost that much just seems a bit light.

stevieray · 02-07-2015, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

I found the handling the best of any car I've ever driven, besides a Lamborghini. The interior of the car was quiet. The AC was an iceberg. The stability around corners and over bumps in the road was excellent. It had enough pick up but still gets 30 mpg on the highway.

$320,000?

gold plated?

Miles · 02-07-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

Actually, nevermind. I see you want a slushbox instead of a real transmission. The Focus RS is going to be manual only.

On performance cars slushbox can be a thing of the past. Probably also applies to the 8+ speed autos but a true dual clutch transmission on performance cars are quicker than anyone can shift. Still like a manual though...

KC native · 02-07-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

On performance cars slushbox can be a thing of the past. Probably also applies to the 8+ speed autos but a true dual clutch transmission on performance cars are quicker than anyone can shift. Still like a manual though...

I know. I was just giving BRC some shit.

The problem is that many of the paddle shifter transmissions aren't true dual clutches.

Edit: I drive a manual in some of the stupidest ****ing traffic ever. It's not bad at all.

Miles · 02-07-2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KC native

I know. I was just giving BRC some shit.

The problem is that many of the paddle shifter transmissions aren't true dual clutches.

Agreed. Have even had a few rentals with paddle shifters. On my most recent car purchase it was super tough to decide between a dual clutch and manual. Went with the DCT and mostly love it but occasionally miss the third peddle.

02-06-2015, 09:04 PM
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3169627 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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BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3169627 VARSITY	I think this was the best deal on a BMW I found today. 2014 C250 9000 miles, $320000, 5 year bumper to bumper unlimited miles warranty. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. -YODA
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02-07-2015, 07:42 PM	#56
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1692400	Like the styling of the Mercedes C250 even though it reminds me of the Accord coupe (which also looks good). For me at least it suffers from the same problem of the great looking Audi A5 since it's main issue is it could use more power in the base model. 200ish HP in a coupe that cost that much just seems a bit light.
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