Quote from: dazzleman on February 04, 2018, 02:31:30 PM
What are you going to do?  Just keep the G37?  Why is a faster car a bad idea now (as opposed to any other time)?

When do you start at Google?

No, the G37 will go away. I test drove "It" yesterday. It's nothing too exciting but I can't deny that it's the best-available do-all vehicle for me at this time, despite it being way overpriced. Oh, well. There's a mix of options I want that are apparently not entirely common but I don't want to order it new from the factory. It's a bit of a long story, but faster is just not good for me ATM. I need something calmer and lower key.

I start Tuesday 2/20.

Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2018, 02:34:49 PM
I say you go find a used C7 Z06

I think the Camaro ZL1 is the better car, and in general have always preferred Camaros to Corvettes.

Quote from: GoCougs on February 04, 2018, 02:37:54 PM
No, the G37 will go away. I test drove "It" yesterday. It's nothing too exciting but I can't deny that it's the best-available do-all vehicle for me at this time, despite it being way overpriced. Oh, well. There's a mix of options I want that are apparently not entirely common but I don't want to order it new from the factory. It's a bit of a long story, but faster is just not good for me ATM. I need something calmer and lower key.

I start Tuesday 2/20.

Good luck at Google man.  I'd be interested to hear your choice when you're ready to reveal it.

Will review after purchase, but it may take a bit of time to find the model I want.

Give some hints- let's play 21 questions. It's so lame when people hide their potential purchases on an online forum

Quote from: GoCougs on February 04, 2018, 02:45:20 PM
Will review after purchase, but it may take a bit of time to find the model I want.

What year is the G37?  How many miles do you have on it?

Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2018, 02:45:49 PM
Give some hints- let's play 21 questions. It's so lame when people hide their potential purchases on an online forum

VagueSPINning is indeed super lame. It's more I don't want to jinx it and then look like an idiot if I change my mind.

Quote from: dazzleman on February 04, 2018, 02:51:15 PM
What year is the G37?  How many miles do you have on it?

2011 w/133,500 miles. Trade in is only about $6k.

Quote from: GoCougs on February 04, 2018, 02:59:40 PM
VagueSPINning is indeed super lame. It's more I don't want to jinx it and then look like an idiot if I change my mind.

No one would give a shit. Besides it would be something to discuss. I 150% get why you wouldn't do it IRL but on an internet forum, what difference does it make?

Question 1: German?

Quote from: GoCougs on February 04, 2018, 03:04:41 PM
2011 w/133,500 miles. Trade in is only about $6k.

Holy fuck, you drive a lot, man. Almost 20,000 miles per year.

Quote from: CALL_911 on February 04, 2018, 03:10:05 PM
No one would give a shit. Besides it would be something to discuss. I 150% get why you wouldn't do it IRL but on an internet forum, what difference does it make?

Question 1: German?

I dunno... Will cut to the chase...

Came down to B9 Audi A4 Allroad vs. B9 S4, and I'm going with the former.  Great ride quality, excellent NVH isolation, DCT is quite slick, has the ground clearance and wheel/tire size fit for all the snow and dirt road driving I do. Performance is good enough. Just couldn't talk my self into a SUV, even the performance variety. Way overpriced though. Jesus, the mid-level models the dealer had on the lot approached $50k MSRP and the Prestige w/cold weather package that I want is $54k MSRP.

The only surprise is it's smaller inside than expected - even a bit tighter than the G.

Expensive, but they're sweet. For what its worth, my family's experience with hanging on to old German cars has been pretty good. You can't go wrong with the allroad.

I know it's not really your thing, but would you consider an E400 wagon?

Also I know it's outdated compared to the Audi, but you'd probably be able to get an incredible deal on a 330i wagon. We got a very good deal on my mom's 328i wagon.

Quote from: GoCougs on February 04, 2018, 03:20:38 PM
I dunno... Will cut to the chase...

Came down to B9 Audi A4 Allroad vs. B9 S4, and I'm going with the former.  Great ride quality, excellent NVH isolation, DCT is quite slick, has the ground clearance and wheel/tire size fit for all the snow and dirt road driving I do. Performance is good enough. Just couldn't talk my self into a SUV, even the performance variety. Way overpriced though. Jesus, the mid-level models the dealer had on the lot approached $50k MSRP and the Prestige w/cold weather package that I want is $54k MSRP.

The only surprise is it's smaller inside than expected - even a bit tighter than the G.

You're coming over into Audi world.  Mine is a really fun car to drive.  Good luck with the transaction.

I need the ground clearance plus the E Class is pretty huge (and even more overpriced - starts at $63k)

Honestly in your shoes, I'd go allroad and not look back. It's a great choice

Yeah, I'll be fine with the Allroad. I have to travel for orientation and then to visit various sights, so probably not till April or so that I can get back to it.

Pretty sure PTM has a wet mode.




EDIT:  Just saw the other posts.  Allroad is ok, but it's no CRV

Quote from: GoCougs on February 04, 2018, 03:20:38 PM
I dunno... Will cut to the chase...

Came down to B9 Audi A4 Allroad vs. B9 S4, and I'm going with the former.  Great ride quality, excellent NVH isolation, DCT is quite slick, has the ground clearance and wheel/tire size fit for all the snow and dirt road driving I do. Performance is good enough. Just couldn't talk my self into a SUV, even the performance variety. Way overpriced though. Jesus, the mid-level models the dealer had on the lot approached $50k MSRP and the Prestige w/cold weather package that I want is $54k MSRP.

The only surprise is it's smaller inside than expected - even a bit tighter than the G.

Nice choice. I'd go test some compact SUVs though. Some of them offer greater space (you bike a lot IIRC) and are fun to drive as well.

Also: make a thread. It's fun. The spin will have you feeling guilty about anything even close to the G in no time.

Quote from: MX793 on February 04, 2018, 02:36:57 PM
Lol.  If I didn't drive my car when the roads were wet, it would literally not get driven.

Just get an SS if you're too scared of the big boy ZL1.

Allroads are awesome if you buy and hold for the long term. Residuals aren't great.

Quote from: GoCougs on February 04, 2018, 03:20:38 PM

I dunno... Will cut to the chase...

Came down to B9 Audi A4 Allroad vs. B9 S4, and I'm going with the former.  Great ride quality, excellent NVH isolation, DCT is quite slick, has the ground clearance and wheel/tire size fit for all the snow and dirt road driving I do. Performance is good enough. Just couldn't talk my self into a SUV, even the performance variety. Way overpriced though. Jesus, the mid-level models the dealer had on the lot approached $50k MSRP and the Prestige w/cold weather package that I want is $54k MSRP.

The only surprise is it's smaller inside than expected - even a bit tighter than the G.

Test drive a CRV.

I wouldn't recommend the CRV for someone who does a lot of skiing or otherwise drives in an area with a lot of snow. The AWD is ok for low speed starts or just putt-putting around town after snowfall, but there are a lot better options if you're going to be out on the highways in slick stuff. You can use it in a pinch, but the system is heavily FWD-biased and doesn't cut in well at speed.

Here we go again!

Quote from: Tave on February 05, 2018, 10:21:31 AM

I wouldn't recommend the CRV for someone who does a lot of skiing or otherwise drives in an area with a lot of snow. The AWD is ok for low speed starts or just putt-putting around town after snowfall, but there are a lot better options if you're going to be out on the highways in slick stuff. You can use it in a pinch, but the system is heavily FWD-biased and doesn't cut in well at speed.

The G seems to have met his needs fairly well, the CRV would do so better/more easily.

Quote from: Lebowski on February 05, 2018, 10:24:15 AM

The G seems to have met his needs fairly well, the CRV would do so better/more easily.

The G has a more robust AWD system that is capable of sustained periods of dual transaxle activity and an option to lock it on a 50/50 split. The Honda can only send 40%, can't lock the split, and can't cope with extended use. It's fine for moderate snow but it's not the ideal setup for more heavy conditions. Coug's ATTESA was a better winter drivetrain and the QUATTRO would be even better still. Not that you couldn't make due with the CRV, or that it doesn't have plenty of advantages over the Infiniti/Audi, but the AWD setup isn't one of them.

Quote from: CaminoRacer on February 05, 2018, 10:23:14 AM
Here we go again!

How did we go from 650 HP Camaros to a damn CRV????   

Quote from: Gotta-Qik-C6 on February 05, 2018, 11:10:41 AM
How did we go from 650 HP Camaros to a damn CRV????   

2018 is the year of the CR-V World Takeover!

Quote from: Laconian on February 05, 2018, 11:13:15 AM
2018 is the year of the CR-V World Takeover!