Pick a car

gear02 · 03-27-2007, 07:17 PM

and why.

bachviet · 03-27-2007, 08:32 PM

Infiniti G35X because it's the best your money can buy.

Airencracken · 03-27-2007, 09:35 PM

Lexus IS250, nice car, fairly quick, nice to drive, fair fuel econ, bulletproof reliability.

mechmike0034 · 03-27-2007, 09:59 PM

There's no "NOTA" choice... Wassup with that?

ohukuo · 03-27-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bachviet

Infiniti G35X because it's the best your money can buy.

in that price range the G35X is the best bang. But I like the Acura TL though.

bachviet · 03-27-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohukuo

in that price range the G35X is the best bang. But I like the Acura TL though.

I like the TL too but the G35 has more power and RWD.

gear02 · 03-27-2007, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechmike0034

There's no "NOTA" choice... Wassup with that?

NOTA?

Please elaborate.

brainsmile · 03-27-2007, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bachviet

Infiniti G35X because it's the best your money can buy.

ohukuo · 03-27-2007, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bachviet

I like the TL too but the G35 has more power and RWD.

If only the TL had RWD and more power.....

Cheesypuff · 03-28-2007, 02:17 AM

it was a toss up between the acura TL and the lexuz is250. i only picked the is250 because my parents had a lexus for 16 years without any major tuneups. but yeah...i drove an is200 about 2 years ago, that thing handles great. i love it! the auto shift feature is good for getting a few more umphs from your engine. the TL is also nice. there are very few things i covet...and the TL is one of them.

Jeffbx · 03-28-2007, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gear02

NOTA?

Please elaborate.

"none of the above"

From your list, I'd go with the G35 also.

gear02 · 03-28-2007, 06:20 AM

Ok...if there's nothing on my list, what would you get but that's similar to the cars above (no hummers, crossovers, or economy cars)?

gear02 · 03-28-2007, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheesypuff

it was a toss up between the acura TL and the lexuz is250. i only picked the is250 because my parents had a lexus for 16 years without any major tuneups. but yeah...i drove an is200 about 2 years ago, that thing handles great. i love it! the auto shift feature is good for getting a few more umphs from your engine. the TL is also nice. there are very few things i covet...and the TL is one of them.

I heard the back of a IS250 is small and that you can't fit a bag of golf clubs in the trunk. True or false?

mechmike0034 · 03-28-2007, 08:37 AM

Chrysler 300C SRT8

-or-

Pontiac G8 GT

-or-

Cadillac CTS-V

I'm all about the old-school, pavement-ripping torque "iron fist in a velvet glove"...

bachviet · 03-28-2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gear02

I heard the back of a IS250 is small and that you can't fit a bag of golf clubs in the trunk. True or false?

That's true since the IS is designed as a upscaled compact car not as a midsize like the TL and G35. If I am going to get an IS, it's going to be the IS350.

Jeffbx · 03-28-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechmike0034

Chrysler 300C SRT8

-or-

Pontiac G8 GT

-or-

Cadillac CTS-V

I'm all about the old-school, pavement-ripping torque "iron fist in a velvet glove"...

x3

When I was in Tokyo last month I saw some dude just tearing up the street in a 300C SRT8... it was big, loud and fast, and just stood out like a pro linebacker at a high school football game. I was so proud!

Jihforce · 03-28-2007, 10:47 AM

350Z, cuz its fun...Impractical, but funnnnn!

DarkFury · 03-28-2007, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechmike0034

Chrysler 300C SRT8

MM34.... I'm with ya 100%

I'll vote NOTA as well.

Gratuitous post of the Pimped Out Heritage for flavor...

ohukuo · 03-28-2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFury

MM34.... I'm with ya 100%

I'll vote NOTA as well.

Gratuitous post of the Pimped Out Heritage for flavor...

Now thats a beauty!

DarkFury · 03-28-2007, 11:46 AM

Thank you

Freelance Superhero · 03-28-2007, 03:07 PM

I say TL. In terms of power and the RWD, perhaps the G35 trumps the TL, but I happen to think the G35 is ugly as sin. Plus, speaking purely for myself, there's a point when I say, "eh, I don't really need much more power than this." and the TL meets that threshold. The G35's perks just don't outweigh its looks for me.

EDIT:
oh, and as for some of the other choices, I'm not really a sports car kinda guy, tho a friend of mine owns the Z and it is fun to drive. the only Benz I like is the SL (I know, it kinda contradicts my "not really a sports car guy" statement), and I absolutely hate the way BMWs feel. the Lexus is alright, but again, I've never been that big a fan of the IS's looks. I also like the Audi, sort of my guilty pleasure. that might be one of my alternate choices.

fillup0215 · 03-28-2007, 04:12 PM

get the benz...no matter what people say you still driving a benz...

plus i got some 19s brabus u can buy from me! i'll give yah a good deal! hahaha

gear02 · 03-28-2007, 04:18 PM

When do 2008 models go on sale?

Freelance Superhero · 03-28-2007, 04:24 PM

some models are already available, i believe, but they generally release them nearer to fall and wintertime.

attgig · 03-28-2007, 07:10 PM

it seems like 1/2 of the cars are AWD and the others aren't. is AWD important to you?

gear02 · 03-28-2007, 07:11 PM

I think so. If the TL had AWD and keyless start I would get it in a heartbeat.

yippiekiyeh · 03-28-2007, 10:12 PM

It was a toss up between the bimmer and the g35. I had to go with the g35, that's a nice car for the $$ you pay... we're all about good deals here

attgig · 03-28-2007, 11:00 PM

i picked audi. if you would really like awd, feel like audi knows what they're doing with AWD

infiniti is a close second. really like their cars.

if i were in your shoes, i'd think about picking up an 04 or 05 330xi. not a fan of their latest gen styling, but thought the prev. was really elegant. save 10grand and pick up another toy.

Jeffbx · 03-29-2007, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freelance Superhero

Plus, speaking purely for myself, there's a point when I say, "eh, I don't really need much more power than this."

I'm sorry, I'm going to have to ask you to leave the Automotive forum now.

kgsilvas · 03-29-2007, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechmike0034

There's no "NOTA" choice... Wassup with that?

Nothing there that I wanted.

View Poll Results: Pick a car
BMW 328xi	2	5.13%
Mercedes C class	0	0%
Acura TL	10	25.64%
Infiniti G35x	12	30.77%
Lexus IS250AWD	4	10.26%
Audi A4 2.0T QUATTRO	5	12.82%
Volvo S40	3	7.69%
Nissan Z	2	5.13%
Mazda Rx-8	1	2.56%
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03-27-2007, 07:17 PM	#1
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03-28-2007, 02:17 AM	#10
Cheesypuff Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Cali, but missing Hong Kong and Texas Posts: 4,782	it was a toss up between the acura TL and the lexuz is250. i only picked the is250 because my parents had a lexus for 16 years without any major tuneups. but yeah...i drove an is200 about 2 years ago, that thing handles great. i love it! the auto shift feature is good for getting a few more umphs from your engine. the TL is also nice. there are very few things i covet...and the TL is one of them. __________________ Life is like toilet paper, long and useful! The stars at night, are big and bright clap 4x deep in the heart of TEXAS!

03-28-2007, 06:20 AM	#12
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	Ok...if there's nothing on my list, what would you get but that's similar to the cars above (no hummers, crossovers, or economy cars)?

03-28-2007, 08:37 AM	#14
mechmike0034 aka the keg killer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ala-effin'-bama! Posts: 2,738	Chrysler 300C SRT8 -or- Pontiac G8 GT -or- Cadillac CTS-V I'm all about the old-school, pavement-ripping torque "iron fist in a velvet glove"...

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Jihforce Vice Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 4,352	350Z, cuz its fun...Impractical, but funnnnn! __________________ Auto Leasing Info @ RIDEwithG.com \| My Food & Travel Blog

03-28-2007, 11:46 AM	#20
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03-28-2007, 03:07 PM	#21
Freelance Superhero Optimus Prime Join Date: May 2002 Location: in bed Posts: 4,116	I say TL. In terms of power and the RWD, perhaps the G35 trumps the TL, but I happen to think the G35 is ugly as sin. Plus, speaking purely for myself, there's a point when I say, "eh, I don't really need much more power than this." and the TL meets that threshold. The G35's perks just don't outweigh its looks for me. EDIT: oh, and as for some of the other choices, I'm not really a sports car kinda guy, tho a friend of mine owns the Z and it is fun to drive. the only Benz I like is the SL (I know, it kinda contradicts my "not really a sports car guy" statement), and I absolutely hate the way BMWs feel. the Lexus is alright, but again, I've never been that big a fan of the IS's looks. I also like the Audi, sort of my guilty pleasure. that might be one of my alternate choices. __________________ "I can't believe you can eat that; it looks like abortion." - Augusta, of the Tard-Blog Last edited by Freelance Superhero : 03-28-2007 at 03:12 PM.

03-28-2007, 04:12 PM	#22
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03-28-2007, 04:18 PM	#23
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	When do 2008 models go on sale?

03-28-2007, 04:24 PM	#24
Freelance Superhero Optimus Prime Join Date: May 2002 Location: in bed Posts: 4,116	some models are already available, i believe, but they generally release them nearer to fall and wintertime.

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03-28-2007, 07:11 PM	#26
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	I think so. If the TL had AWD and keyless start I would get it in a heartbeat.

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yippiekiyeh A Friend of a Friend Join Date: May 2001 Location: WESTSIDE! Posts: 1,673	It was a toss up between the bimmer and the g35. I had to go with the g35, that's a nice car for the $$ you pay... we're all about good deals here __________________ Distributed.Net I'm Trying this blogger thang...

03-28-2007, 11:00 PM	#28
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the burbs of baltimore Posts: 11,924	i picked audi. if you would really like awd, feel like audi knows what they're doing with AWD infiniti is a close second. really like their cars. if i were in your shoes, i'd think about picking up an 04 or 05 330xi. not a fan of their latest gen styling, but thought the prev. was really elegant. save 10grand and pick up another toy.

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