It's a v6 and very cool!
8
Thinking of replacing the Jetta.......
- Thread starter Thumper
- Start date
It's a v6 and very cool!
Thumper
Autocross Champion
Eh.
Gets close to and over $60k after you equip it (when I am paying $50k or more for a car, I think leather and nav should be included.....just sayin lol)
troyguitar
Go Kart Champion
It's not great but it's the only real new option. Used there's the 2009-2011 A6 Avant 3.0T with APR Stage II+ pulley and some beefy sway bars. It won't handle like the Macan but it will be $20k+ cheaper.
It will be impossible to be anywhere near 60k until the 4cyl model cones out. I've seen plenty of TTRS on the used market in the high 40's. that is what I would do.
Thumper
Autocross Champion
I think you meant $40k....and the 4 cyl will have less performance and abilities, so again, I would be paying for the emblem on the hood. The Macan in 4cyl mid $40k trim would be spanked by a Q5 for the same cash.
Used will be tough since I am leaning toward a lease. If I can find a TTRS for under $50k that would be the exception for sure. I would love to own one of those.
Yeah, I like those, believe me, again, used would be a slight issue but will keep it in mind.
No I was pointing out the macan will be too expensive even when 4cyl comes out of course it's not worth it. If you want to lease I would look at the is350f sport in awd. Sounds crazy and there is no tuning potential ofcourse but it seems to be the lease value of the year along with q50. The is interior is superb and the lfa rev counter is cool.
Thumper
Autocross Champion
Who let this guy in here?
I hadn't even thought of a Lexus, not a big fan. But I will take a look and see what I think.
Right now, I have to be honest, the S4 is at the top of the list. Just so pretty.......
Tk_mkv1
Go Kart Champion
i saw in some magazine that theres a RSQ5, might recommend but too pricey.
dream daily driver/winter beater
Who let this guy in here?
I hadn't even thought of a Lexus, not a big fan. But I will take a look and see what I think.
Right now, I have to be honest, the S4 is at the top of the list. Just so pretty.......
My friend who works in Lamborghini showroom gets employee lease and got the is350 f sport. He is a car enthusiast and snob like no other had lapped the nordshleife and dozen other tracks in supercars and dedicated track machines. He got the is350f sport for 27 months and like 430 a month zero down. He also could have gotten the s4 for low $500's. I thought he was crazy when he said he was getting the Lexus. He said trust me you have to see this car. I think it's worth checking out. I'm not a Lexus fan either but if it caught his attention and is winning all the comparo's against the 335 and ats.
Thumper
Autocross Champion
Well, I looked at the IS350 online......it's not horrible, I will give it that. The interior does look like they actually tried. BUT
BUT
It's not great looking either. It just doesn't WOW me. AND.....I can never shake the feeling that any money I give to Toyota will just go to building another freaking Prius to clutter the roads and rot the planet.
NOW
I looked at Jag's and the ONE that is in my price range looks like a Buick....WTH? The others look pretty good, but the low end one looks like shit.
But I did have a bolt of inspiration, as I am trying to think outside the box.....
I looked at Volvo.
Look what I found coming out new next year...
Volvo V60 Wagon
The T6 R-Line is A 300+HP wagon with AWD? THAT'S WHAT I HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR!!!!!!!! :happyanim:
Of course, have to see how it handles.........
BUT
It's not great looking either. It just doesn't WOW me. AND.....I can never shake the feeling that any money I give to Toyota will just go to building another freaking Prius to clutter the roads and rot the planet.
NOW
I looked at Jag's and the ONE that is in my price range looks like a Buick....WTH? The others look pretty good, but the low end one looks like shit.
But I did have a bolt of inspiration, as I am trying to think outside the box.....
I looked at Volvo.
Look what I found coming out new next year...
Volvo V60 Wagon
The T6 R-Line is A 300+HP wagon with AWD? THAT'S WHAT I HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR!!!!!!!! :happyanim:
Of course, have to see how it handles.........
troyguitar
Go Kart Champion
FYI The V60 wagon is small and has the same amount of cargo space as a MK6 GTI. 43.8 cu ft for the V60, 44.5 for GTI. There's nothing good on the new market except a base Macan.