entry-lux sedans

Started by Vinsanity, October 27, 2010, 01:46:28 PM

where would your money go?

BMW 328i | 230hp | $33,150
10 (40%)
Mercedes-Benz C300 | 228hp | $33,990
3 (12%)
Lexus IS250 | 204hp | $32,145
2 (8%)
Audi A4 2.0T quattro | 211hp | $32,850
6 (24%)
Infiniti G25 | 218hp | $30,950
3 (12%)
Acura TSX 2.4 | 201hp | $29,870
0 (0%)
Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Sedan | 290hp | $33,000
1 (4%)

Total Members Voted: 23

Vinsanity

It's a sign of the times: smaller engines for budget-minded consumers who, perhaps paradoxically, still want to hold on to the taste of the mid-2000's bull economy. Which would your wallet vote for?

I went ahead and added the Genesis, because it does fall below the price of the BMW and Benz, and the truth is there is plenty of cross-shopping that goes on between the Hyundai and some of the smaller premium sedans.

GoCougs

IS250 but w/AWD.

But I don't think it's really sign of the times. Betcha the bigger engines sell plenty if not more.

68_427

I'd take a Passat/CC with a 6 speed and pocket some cash, or a Legacy 2.5GT.
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Colonel Cadillac

I said the 328i. I've never driven one, but they sure do get great reviews all the time. The A4 would be next on my list.

Now if I was living in the snowy regions of the country, I'd switch those.

CJ


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2o6

Actually, a Cadillac CTS 3.6 (No DI) 6MT.

giant_mtb


Vinsanity

Quote from: GoCougs on October 27, 2010, 01:58:19 PM
IS250 but w/AWD.

But I don't think it's really sign of the times. Betcha the bigger engines sell plenty if not more.

I doubt the bigger engines sell more. With exception to the newly released G25, the smaller-engined variants are far more abundant than their more powerful conterparts. IS350's are a surprising rarity here. I am, however, seeing a few more C350's and 335i sedans than before, though.

Quote from: 2o6 on October 27, 2010, 04:48:01 PM
Actually, a Cadillac CTS 3.6 (No DI) 6MT.

I thought about putting up the Caddy; it's over a grand pricer than the Benz, though.

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the Teuton

I'm going to go with the Audi for this vote, but I'd likely narrow it down between the BMW, Audi, and the Infiniti G37 if it could fit the price cap if I were really shopping.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
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thewizard16

For completely subjective reasons, I'd take the Audi. Other options I'd look at in that relatively narrow price range, once again for subjective reasons, are the IS and the CTS.
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Vinsanity

looking strictly at the options I gave myself, it would probably be down to the BMW or Infiniti. Although the Hyundai does offer the best value...it might be my choice if I didn't have a strong yearning for something sporty.

the Teuton

Quote from: Vinsanity on October 27, 2010, 09:41:22 PM
looking strictly at the options I gave myself, it would probably be down to the BMW or Infiniti. Although the Hyundai does offer the best value...it might be my choice if I didn't have a strong yearning for something sporty.

If you want sporty for $33k, buy an STI.

The Audi seems to me to be the best all-arounder of the group. I :wub: them, and while I'm a fan of RWD BMWs, spec'ing out a model I would like would likely hit somewhere near $37k for a 328i. There are better options for that kind of money, imo.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

Vinsanity

Quote from: the Teuton on October 27, 2010, 11:04:57 PM
If you want sporty for $33k, buy an STI.


meh, my car spoiled me. I still want that pretense of luxury ;)

Cookie Monster

Either the C300 or IS250, both with MT's.
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Colonel Cadillac

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Quote from: the Teuton on October 27, 2010, 11:04:57 PM
If you want sporty for $33k, buy an STI.

The Audi seems to me to be the best all-arounder of the group. I :wub: them, and while I'm a fan of RWD BMWs, spec'ing out a model I would like would likely hit somewhere near $37k for a 328i. There are better options for that kind of money, imo.

A4's with options get just as pricey. Mom's A4 Avant was $47k and I believe all it's missing is the S-line package and the dynamic suspension (adjustable). 

the Teuton

Quote from: Colonel Cadillac on October 28, 2010, 12:29:25 AM


A4's with options get just as pricey. Mom's A4 Avant was $47k.

Holy shit. I was thinking more along the lines of Giant_MountainBike's $34k car. Screw Tiptronic. That's probably a $1,500 option right there.
2. 1995 Saturn SL2 5-speed, 126,500 miles. 5,000 miles in two and a half months. That works out to 24,000 miles per year if I can keep up the pace.

Quote from: CJ on April 06, 2010, 10:48:54 PM
I don't care about all that shit.  I'll be going to college to get an education at a cost to my parents.  I'm not going to fool around.
Quote from: MrH on January 14, 2011, 01:13:53 PM
She'll hate diesel passenger cars, all things Ford, and fiat currency.  They will masturbate to old interviews of Ayn Rand an youtube together.
You can take the troll out of the Subaru, but you can't take the Subaru out of the troll!

68_427

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i was sat at home drinking brake fluid when wife ring
'racecar is die'
no


Colonel Cadillac

Quote from: the Teuton on October 28, 2010, 12:52:29 AM
Holy shit. I was thinking more along the lines of Giant_MountainBike's $34k car. Screw Tiptronic. That's probably a $1,500 option right there.

No more manual A4 wagons  :cry:

omicron

328i please, and I'll try to sneak in M-Sport for the slightly lower, meaner stance.

giant_mtb

Quote from: the Teuton on October 28, 2010, 12:52:29 AM
Holy shit. I was thinking more along the lines of Giant_MountainBike's $34k car. Screw Tiptronic. That's probably a $1,500 option right there.

Only options I have are warm seats and krome exaust tipz. :praise: :mask:

sportyaccordy

Back in the day these would have been the top of the line motors.

Anyways I would prob go with the TSX. The rest of the cars on the list either have no rear seats (IS), or are equipped like base Accents (Germans)

2o6

My Take:

Genesis = Too bland, too cheap.

IS = Too small

G25 = Too redundant in comparison to the G37

A4 = Too slow

MB C = Too Ugly

BMW 328i = Too Spartan

CTS = Too Heavy

TSX = BAHAHAHA! Get out of here with that.....I really hate this car.


Vinsanity

Quote from: 2o6 on October 28, 2010, 08:34:05 AM
G25 = Too redundant in comparison to the G37

not so much...unfortunately, the cheapest G37 is now the Journey model starting at $36k. no more base G37.

what car DO you like for $33k? or do you just happen to like cars you consider to be ugly and heavy?

2o6

The MB C-class and CTS.


It's just interesting to see that all cars in this class have some sort of flaw.

Vinsanity

Quote from: 2o6 on October 28, 2010, 09:38:25 AM
It's just interesting to see that all cars in this class have some sort of flaw.

well to be fair, almost every car has a flaw

Colonel Cadillac

Quote from: 2o6 on October 28, 2010, 08:34:05 AM
My Take:

TSX = BAHAHAHA! Get out of here with that.....I really hate this car.



The old one is a great car, but I do not like the new one. It's worse in almost every way except the updated gadgetry.