Think I Need to grow up. Need some help!

Fooch · 11-03-2010, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by wilsonp

Keep the Z and buy something old in place of the Civic (Suburu SVX?

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I was thinking about that. Just buy out the civic or give it back when it's done and get a "beater" but I don't want to deal with maintaining and fixing a car all the time. Kind of a gamble. And I would be in the beater 90% of the time. I think I'd be miserable lol.

Fooch · 11-03-2010, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by speedworks

How about Sti or Evo?

Not a big fan of the looks. I respect the performance of both these cars, but it seems to me like going backwards in comfort, like these two would be solely on the performance side and not much luxury to it.

fullmonty · 11-03-2010, 07:04 AM

I was gonna say the G, but you can't go wrong with the BMW, pretty hard choice

wilsonp · 11-03-2010, 12:12 PM

That's why suggested the SVX - something AWD and sporty, don't know about reliability.

Trading both, the G37 seems like the better choice. 50% winter just isn't a good location for sports cars.

Fooch · 11-04-2010, 05:46 AM

I went and checked out the BMW and the interior of that car just doesn't scream luxury to me. I'm really not impressed and it doesn't come with anything you have to add leather to it, add heated seats, add this add that. I think BMW is off my list lol.

CrownR426 · 11-07-2010, 08:52 PM

get the 335xi!
you wont regret that
Boltons + Tune = rape M3

Jquad · 11-07-2010, 10:04 PM

IS 250 is nice

dang370z · 11-07-2010, 10:16 PM

I was going to say an IS too but if you want power then a 350 will be better. It may not be as powerful as the 335i and G37 but its more comfy.

Jquad · 11-07-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dang370z

I was going to say an IS too but if you want power then a 350 will be better. It may not be as powerful as the 335i and G37 but its more comfy.

CrownR426 · 11-07-2010, 10:23 PM

Check out the Infiniti FX50S!
That thing halls asses and is a beast!
It is pricey...
I understand that you want comfort and that performance is a +...
And since you're in PA you would need a AWD with 4 seats.
Most coupes will no be comfortable although the G37x is nice.
Maybe look into FX35's or 40's. Since the 50 is expensive!

ThoriumHotdog · 11-07-2010, 10:36 PM

is350 is nice too.

Fooch · 11-08-2010, 05:54 AM

I ended up going with an Infiniti G37x w/Premium Package and Navi in Red with Black leather. Since I get a VPP(Vehicle Purchase Program) discount through my work I get the car at below invoice. And the lease deal was so much better than the other cars I looked at. Had a 60% residual. And that wouldn't even have mattered. The EXACT car I built on the Infiniti website was sitting there in the showroom and as soon as I saw it, I knew that was the car for me

Thanks for all the suggestions guys but it looks like I'm a Nissan fanboy lol.

chuckd05 · 11-09-2010, 12:50 AM

Nice congrats... but dont discredit BMW ... 335xi with Premium Cold Weather and Nav is a gorgous car inside and out...

But I think you made the right decision.

Fooch · 11-09-2010, 08:14 AM

I can't get over the "a la cart" way you buy a BMW. It barely comes standard with anything. I can't believe it doesn't come standard with leather like all the other ones do. I can't believe I have to buy the cold weather package to get fold down seats, I don't like that I have to put the key fob IN the dash to use the push button start, the gauges are really old and ugly looking. The leather isn't nearly as nice as others I've sat in(Acura TSX, Infiniti G37, Lincoln MKZ, etc) I just was not impressed with the inside of the BMW. and it was the most expensive out of all the cars equally equipped by FAR. I don't think I'll ever own one it seems like they add a $10k status symbol tax to the car lol

JACKPAC · 11-09-2010, 10:38 AM

You picked the best one out of the list I think. One other problem with BMW and Audi is the additional cost of ownership. BMW does come with a free maintenance period, but as soon as that's over you'd be paying out the nose for HPFP issues and direct injection problems with either BMW or Audi.

11-03-2010, 07:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	I was gonna say the G, but you can't go wrong with the BMW, pretty hard choice __________________

11-03-2010, 12:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	That's why suggested the SVX - something AWD and sporty, don't know about reliability. Trading both, the G37 seems like the better choice. 50% winter just isn't a good location for sports cars. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

11-07-2010, 08:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	get the 335xi! you wont regret that Boltons + Tune = rape M3 __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

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Jquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ny Posts: 1,391 Drives: 2k10Z34Pw Rep Power: 17	IS 250 is nice __________________ \|\|F.I.CBE 18" CF muffler\|\|Injen CAI\|\|CF Bpillars\|\|CF Stage 1 Side mirror\|\|CS Amuse Kit\|\|JquadHeadlights\|\|3mTB35%Tint\|\|Work Gnosis GS2\|\| Wish List==>\|\|GTM TT\|\|Coils\|\|Camber Arms\|\|Tires\|\|Wing\|\|Hotchkis Sways\|\|

11-07-2010, 10:23 PM	#25 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 847	Check out the Infiniti FX50S! That thing halls asses and is a beast! It is pricey... I understand that you want comfort and that performance is a +... And since you're in PA you would need a AWD with 4 seats. Most coupes will no be comfortable although the G37x is nice. Maybe look into FX35's or 40's. Since the 50 is expensive! __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

11-04-2010, 05:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
Fooch Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z Tour.Sport Rep Power: 16	I went and checked out the BMW and the interior of that car just doesn't scream luxury to me. I'm really not impressed and it doesn't come with anything you have to add leather to it, add heated seats, add this add that. I think BMW is off my list lol.

11-07-2010, 10:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
dang370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NoLA Posts: 242 Drives: 2013 MBlack Rep Power: 16	I was going to say an IS too but if you want power then a 350 will be better. It may not be as powerful as the 335i and G37 but its more comfy.

11-07-2010, 10:36 PM	#26 (permalink)
ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 16	is350 is nice too.

11-08-2010, 05:54 AM	#27 (permalink)
Fooch Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z Tour.Sport Rep Power: 16	I ended up going with an Infiniti G37x w/Premium Package and Navi in Red with Black leather. Since I get a VPP(Vehicle Purchase Program) discount through my work I get the car at below invoice. And the lease deal was so much better than the other cars I looked at. Had a 60% residual. And that wouldn't even have mattered. The EXACT car I built on the Infiniti website was sitting there in the showroom and as soon as I saw it, I knew that was the car for me Thanks for all the suggestions guys but it looks like I'm a Nissan fanboy lol.

11-09-2010, 12:50 AM	#28 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	Nice congrats... but dont discredit BMW ... 335xi with Premium Cold Weather and Nav is a gorgous car inside and out... But I think you made the right decision. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

11-09-2010, 08:14 AM	#29 (permalink)
Fooch Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 42 Drives: 2009 370Z Tour.Sport Rep Power: 16	I can't get over the "a la cart" way you buy a BMW. It barely comes standard with anything. I can't believe it doesn't come standard with leather like all the other ones do. I can't believe I have to buy the cold weather package to get fold down seats, I don't like that I have to put the key fob IN the dash to use the push button start, the gauges are really old and ugly looking. The leather isn't nearly as nice as others I've sat in(Acura TSX, Infiniti G37, Lincoln MKZ, etc) I just was not impressed with the inside of the BMW. and it was the most expensive out of all the cars equally equipped by FAR. I don't think I'll ever own one it seems like they add a $10k status symbol tax to the car lol Last edited by Fooch; 11-09-2010 at 08:16 AM.

11-09-2010, 10:38 AM	#30 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 16	You picked the best one out of the list I think. One other problem with BMW and Audi is the additional cost of ownership. BMW does come with a free maintenance period, but as soon as that's over you'd be paying out the nose for HPFP issues and direct injection problems with either BMW or Audi.