new car for me

Jeff_DML · 01-08-2010, 05:29 PM

In case you don't know my current car is a 2002 325iT MT and I am thinking of selling it and getting something new.

requirements/needs:
-I have 2 your kids who i take to preschool and daycare in the morning so it needs to fit 2 kids seats.
-I surf and mtb during the work week so having the ability to store in the car is a benefit. I do have a bike rack and I put my surfboard in the front seat with my previous car, wrx.
-I currently have a short commute, couple miles. If I change jobs it will be not much farther most likely. So I dont put a lot of miles on my car.
- Probably lease more expensive cars(50k+) buy cheaper(25k)

Just got back from the porsche/vw/audi dealer....

911 coupe

S or non S, would lease this. Kids seats would only work in a bind, daily would not. Plus the sales guy told me a rough 1500 a month least, too rich for me.

m3 sedan

a. Thinking of trying to find someone who wants to get out of their lease for ~$600 a month.
b. Euro delivered and buy. Not a huge fan of sinking 60k into a car and agree with Stuka, would suck if you ever get in a major accident and you would lose so much equity.

Golf TDI

Was thinking this would be a good option, reviews made it sound like a GTI with a diesel engine but ...

GTI

why not get a GTI, I dont have a commute so gas mileage realistically does not matter(good anyways). Worried about long term reliability but in theory I could lease one. I am not a official contractor so cannot write off the lease

I just test drove one and it is a nice car, good interior, plaid with good seats, black headliner,etc, power is good, do feel the FWD but not obnoxious.

WRX/STI

Like my previous WRX but the crap box interior and bumpy ride got kind of old when commuting to work. Assume new WRX or STI would be the same. Do like the new hatchback and power.

Other cars that hold my interest,

335 sedan:
Couple of years ago I was fired up on them but sort of over them.

s4:
Probably rather spend a bit more for the m3 sedan. If the offered the avant then would be higher up.

anything else I miss...comments?

JST · 01-08-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

In case you don't know my current car is a 2002 325iT MT and I am thinking of selling it and getting something new.

requirements/needs:
-I have 2 your kids who i take to preschool and daycare in the morning so it needs to fit 2 kids seats.
-I surf and mtb during the work week so having the ability to store in the car is a benefit. I do have a bike rack and I put my surfboard in the front seat with my previous car, wrx.
-I currently have a short commute, couple miles. If I change jobs it will be not much farther most likely. So I dont put a lot of miles on my car.
- Probably lease more expensive cars(50k+) buy cheaper(25k)

Just got back from the porsche/vw/audi dealer....

911 coupe

S or non S, would lease this. Kids seats would only work in a bind, daily would not. Plus the sales guy told me a rough 1500 a month least, too rich for me.

m3 sedan

a. Thinking of trying to find someone who wants to get out of their lease for ~$600 a month.
b. Euro delivered and buy. Not a huge fan of sinking 60k into a car and agree with Stuka, would suck if you ever get in a major accident and you would lose so much equity.

Golf TDI

Was thinking this would be a good option, reviews made it sound like a GTI with a diesel engine but ...

GTI

why not get a GTI, I dont have a commute so gas mileage realistically does not matter(good anyways). Worried about long term reliability but in theory I could lease one. I am not a official contractor so cannot write off the lease

I just test drove one and it is a nice car, good interior, plaid with good seats, black headliner,etc, power is good, do feel the FWD but not obnoxious.

WRX/STI

Like my previous WRX but the crap box interior and bumpy ride got kind of old when commuting to work. Assume new WRX or STI would be the same. Do like the new hatchback and power.

Other cars that hold my interest,

335 sedan:
Couple of years ago I was fired up on them but sort of over them.

s4:
Probably rather spend a bit more for the m3 sedan. If the offered the avant then would be higher up.

anything else I miss...comments?

I'd be kind of surprised if you could find an M3 lease for $600/mo; there were some very killer deals on '08s last year and I suppose you could find someone that put a bunch of money down and doesn't mind taking a bath on it, but if you can find an M3 for 600/mo, I'd jump all over it. Why not a used one?

Leasing a new 911 is insane; if you are going to go that route, a 2006 can be had in the 40s.

The 335 is a great car. I'd look at a 2007ish one of those.

The GTI is what I'd get if I needed to buy a four seater right now and I didn't mind FWD.

Kids would also fit in a Cooper, though it would be tight depending on what kind of seats they're in. A JCW is fun, though those get goofy expensive very quickly.

Jeff_DML · 01-08-2010, 06:16 PM

thanks for the input, I saw this m3 sedan for $664, already gone though but figure there must be more

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336620

Yeah I forgot to mention the mini, like the exterior and the general car but cannot get over the interior of it.

Jeff_DML · 01-08-2010, 06:31 PM

vw.com lease, want a 4 door though

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Jeff_DML · 01-09-2010, 05:57 PM

guess I need to change my name to FC to get responses

anyways, test drove a MT GTI today, a bit disappointed with it, super light clutch, long light throws of the stick. Usable but not that impressive. Still prefer the control over DSG. Engine felt pretty lumpy too, guess I have not driven a turbo for almost a year.

bren · 01-09-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

guess I need to change my name to FC to get responses.

LOL

I hear the new Camaro seats 4.

*clyde* · 01-09-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bren

LOL

I hear the new Camaro seats 4.

Mustang, too.

SARAFIL · 01-09-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

guess I need to change my name to FC to get responses

anyways, test drove a MT GTI today, a bit disappointed with it, super light clutch, long light throws of the stick. Usable but not that impressive. Still prefer the control over DSG. Engine felt pretty lumpy too, guess I have not driven a turbo for almost a year.

You have a huge range of cars on that list!!!

GTI to 911? wow!

Is buying a used 997 an option? That would be a sweet car. Or a used E90/E92 M3. For around $50k, a 2008 M3 is a nice car.

If you're looking to spend a bit less, you can get a couple-year old 335 for low $30k range CPO.

Sharp11 · 01-09-2010, 11:13 PM

If you're driving so little, why get an expensive car?

I'd make the short commute fun by getting a small convertible, either a late model E46 or even a Mini vert.

Plus, in san Diego, you'd probably have the top down most of the time - how cool would it be to throw a surfboard in a vert, top down, and show up at the beach

FC · 01-09-2010, 11:48 PM

Sorry, you lost me at you have two kids but you mtn bike and surf on weekdays.

Anyway, from my POV you need 4 doors. If you want fun, ditch the diesel. You seem to like comfort/quality/refinement, so ditch the cheaper cars (except maybe GTI). In my opinion, since you live in SoCal, get a nice sporty RWD sedan. That leads you straight to Munich. Shop the 3er range.

I vote for ED on an M3. Keep options low and get a killer deal and you could get close to the $60K out the door. You don't get to experince an ///M in Europe very easily (nevermind cheaply). Pay a bit extra in insurance for replacement value.

Oh, and I've not waffled since last Spring.

01-08-2010, 05:29 PM	#1
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,564	new car for me In case you don't know my current car is a 2002 325iT MT and I am thinking of selling it and getting something new. requirements/needs: -I have 2 your kids who i take to preschool and daycare in the morning so it needs to fit 2 kids seats. -I surf and mtb during the work week so having the ability to store in the car is a benefit. I do have a bike rack and I put my surfboard in the front seat with my previous car, wrx. -I currently have a short commute, couple miles. If I change jobs it will be not much farther most likely. So I dont put a lot of miles on my car. - Probably lease more expensive cars(50k+) buy cheaper(25k) Just got back from the porsche/vw/audi dealer.... 911 coupe S or non S, would lease this. Kids seats would only work in a bind, daily would not. Plus the sales guy told me a rough 1500 a month least, too rich for me. m3 sedan a. Thinking of trying to find someone who wants to get out of their lease for ~$600 a month. b. Euro delivered and buy. Not a huge fan of sinking 60k into a car and agree with Stuka, would suck if you ever get in a major accident and you would lose so much equity. Golf TDI Was thinking this would be a good option, reviews made it sound like a GTI with a diesel engine but ... GTI why not get a GTI, I dont have a commute so gas mileage realistically does not matter(good anyways). Worried about long term reliability but in theory I could lease one. I am not a official contractor so cannot write off the lease I just test drove one and it is a nice car, good interior, plaid with good seats, black headliner,etc, power is good, do feel the FWD but not obnoxious. WRX/STI Like my previous WRX but the crap box interior and bumpy ride got kind of old when commuting to work. Assume new WRX or STI would be the same. Do like the new hatchback and power. Other cars that hold my interest, 335 sedan: Couple of years ago I was fired up on them but sort of over them. s4: Probably rather spend a bit more for the m3 sedan. If the offered the avant then would be higher up. anything else I miss...comments?

01-08-2010, 06:16 PM	#3
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,564	thanks for the input, I saw this m3 sedan for $664, already gone though but figure there must be more http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336620 Yeah I forgot to mention the mini, like the exterior and the general car but cannot get over the interior of it.

01-09-2010, 05:57 PM	#5
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,564	guess I need to change my name to FC to get responses anyways, test drove a MT GTI today, a bit disappointed with it, super light clutch, long light throws of the stick. Usable but not that impressive. Still prefer the control over DSG. Engine felt pretty lumpy too, guess I have not driven a turbo for almost a year.

01-09-2010, 11:13 PM	#9
Sharp11 Vicarious Twitterer Join Date: May 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 06 330 cic ZHP Location: CT Posts: 7,566	If you're driving so little, why get an expensive car? I'd make the short commute fun by getting a small convertible, either a late model E46 or even a Mini vert. Plus, in san Diego, you'd probably have the top down most of the time - how cool would it be to throw a surfboard in a vert, top down, and show up at the beach

01-09-2010, 11:48 PM	#10
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,263	Sorry, you lost me at you have two kids but you mtn bike and surf on weekdays. Anyway, from my POV you need 4 doors. If you want fun, ditch the diesel. You seem to like comfort/quality/refinement, so ditch the cheaper cars (except maybe GTI). In my opinion, since you live in SoCal, get a nice sporty RWD sedan. That leads you straight to Munich. Shop the 3er range. I vote for ED on an M3. Keep options low and get a killer deal and you could get close to the $60K out the door. You don't get to experince an ///M in Europe very easily (nevermind cheaply). Pay a bit extra in insurance for replacement value. Oh, and I've not waffled since last Spring.