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04-Jul-2007, 09:34 AM
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04-Jul-2007, 09:34 AM
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Steve, if maintenance bills worry you, then you are not financially ready for the upgrade. From your old hatch to A4 somewhat proved the theory.
If you want a car that can give you status, power and domination, then you need abundance of money to back you up. If you don't have the source, a car will only drag you down into the deeper financial negativity and at the end, you will lose your status because you have no more money; you will have no power because the car cannot bring you happiness; and you will no longer dominate because you will regret your decision.
For your own good, think this one through.
If you want a car that can give you status, power and domination, then you need abundance of money to back you up. If you don't have the source, a car will only drag you down into the deeper financial negativity and at the end, you will lose your status because you have no more money; you will have no power because the car cannot bring you happiness; and you will no longer dominate because you will regret your decision.
For your own good, think this one through.
04-Jul-2007, 09:44 AM
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Originally posted by Nova_Dust
Steve, if maintenance bills worry you, then you are not financially ready for the upgrade. From your old hatch to A4 somewhat proved the theory.
If you want a car that can give you status, power and domination, then you need abundance of money to back you up. If you don't have the source, a car will only drag you down into the deeper financial negativity and at the end, you will lose your status because you have no more money; you will have no power because the car cannot bring you happiness; and you will no longer dominate because you will regret your decision.
For your own good, think this one through.
Steve, if maintenance bills worry you, then you are not financially ready for the upgrade. From your old hatch to A4 somewhat proved the theory.
If you want a car that can give you status, power and domination, then you need abundance of money to back you up. If you don't have the source, a car will only drag you down into the deeper financial negativity and at the end, you will lose your status because you have no more money; you will have no power because the car cannot bring you happiness; and you will no longer dominate because you will regret your decision.
For your own good, think this one through.
I think I came across wrong. My car is great on everything, but instead of spending more money to fix this car, I was thinking that a lease with a warranty might be better in the long run because I wont have as many maintenance bills.
Timing belt wont have to be done before the lease is up. All the long run maintenance stuff is hitting me now.
04-Jul-2007, 09:58 AM
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Originally posted by Gallagher
What do you think about the A3's?
What do you think about the A3's?
go for a Nissan/infinity, BMW, toyota/lexus(IS250/350 IS HOT), how about a TL TYPE S? :P or a TSX even etc
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04-Jul-2007, 11:13 AM
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Originally posted by Gallagher
$$$$$$$$$
My Audi is so quiet and so smooth!
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My Audi is so quiet and so smooth!
I dunno I'm sort of bias to the Altima, I really like the new one, price and styling are both great, and it comes with a decent choice of motors too,
I would love to get an Audi too, but bank for buck its hard for me to justify =) I have to admit one thing, even the low end audis are pretty luxurious in terms of comfort(maybe not ride but seats etc)
my A3 would cost me the price of a loaded
TL, I guess it's a matter of preference too =) $32k for altima, 46k for A3, or 50k for a TL? then u can say 55k for an is250, 58k for a 335 :P
04-Jul-2007, 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by bananax
or wait, the 1 Series be out soon
135i has a 300hpTWIN TURBO I6 >_> making 300hp @ 1400rpm? (could be false but thats what was stated)
and it should be in the 30s =)
or wait, the 1 Series be out soon
135i has a 300hpTWIN TURBO I6 >_> making 300hp @ 1400rpm? (could be false but thats what was stated)
and it should be in the 30s =)
04-Jul-2007, 11:58 AM
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Originally posted by Gallagher
I'm leaning towards this one tho....
Possibly the R8! Man o man, Audi has some nice vehicles!
I'm leaning towards this one tho....
Possibly the R8! Man o man, Audi has some nice vehicles!
Friend has an A8L , hot car =p
but the S8 is CHEAPER then the A8L W12 =p
yea I don't think the A3 for 37k is that nice, its about 46k with decent options =)
and its not even Quattro to boot, only the 3.2 is ,
http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience...262M&year=2007
not bad
1 series ftw though =p
04-Jul-2007, 05:50 PM
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Originally posted by Double_B
Get a 3 series BMW. The low end with a down payment will run you in that area and all the maintenance is included for 3 or 4 years, so all you have to worry about is the lease payments and gas.
Get a 3 series BMW. The low end with a down payment will run you in that area and all the maintenance is included for 3 or 4 years, so all you have to worry about is the lease payments and gas.
I work at BMW and have looked into many options.
Plus the 323 is slow as hell.
If I were you (and this is actually what I am doing anyways).
Beginning of next year the 1 series comes out.
128i which will have a 2.8L inline 6 producing 230hp.
Or the 135i which is a 3.0L inline 6 twin turbo.
It has better power to weight ratio then the last M3.
And will do 0-100km/h in around 5 seconds.
And it will be starting at 35000$$.
I have driven a load of the 335i's, which come with the same engine.
And they are crazy fast.
And super super fun to drive.
Anyways if your willing to wait it would be something to check out.
If your around the Upper James area come by Budds and I can find you some info on it.
