05-23-2008, 07:35 PM
Because the last one was full of mindless ramblings....
Here's where I am at. VW is still dragging ass about replacing the trans in my car (since they put a faulty one in) but it is looking like it will be done. The car will be sold and is in great condition. Chances are that it will bring in somewhere between $10k and $13.5k depending on how patient I am.
What I was/am looking for in a new car:
Decent Fuel Mileage (25 average or so would be nice with the ability to get 30+ driving conservative on the highway)
Reliable
Relatively quick, fun to drive, tuneable so that I don't get bored
Able to haul bikes, be relatively roomy
All weather drive ability (since it will see snow)
The Cars I was looking at mainly:
Subaru WRX. Seemed like a nice choice but the looks never did it for me.
Lexus IS300 or SC300. Something just isn't quite right.
What I am considering now:
Audi S4. 250 HP stock out of a twin turbo V-6, all wheel drive, pretty reliable, decent fuel economy, would look fine with a bike rack, and can be had for under $14k if you look hard enough (may have mild modifications).
Any input on the S4?? I really don't see how I can go wrong. It really seems like the first car that would meet all of my requirements. It doesn't hurt that a $600 chip bumps it to 320 HP and 380 lb/ft of torque either....
Here's where I am at. VW is still dragging ass about replacing the trans in my car (since they put a faulty one in) but it is looking like it will be done. The car will be sold and is in great condition. Chances are that it will bring in somewhere between $10k and $13.5k depending on how patient I am.
What I was/am looking for in a new car:
Decent Fuel Mileage (25 average or so would be nice with the ability to get 30+ driving conservative on the highway)
Reliable
Relatively quick, fun to drive, tuneable so that I don't get bored
Able to haul bikes, be relatively roomy
All weather drive ability (since it will see snow)
The Cars I was looking at mainly:
Subaru WRX. Seemed like a nice choice but the looks never did it for me.
Lexus IS300 or SC300. Something just isn't quite right.
What I am considering now:
Audi S4. 250 HP stock out of a twin turbo V-6, all wheel drive, pretty reliable, decent fuel economy, would look fine with a bike rack, and can be had for under $14k if you look hard enough (may have mild modifications).
Any input on the S4?? I really don't see how I can go wrong. It really seems like the first car that would meet all of my requirements. It doesn't hurt that a $600 chip bumps it to 320 HP and 380 lb/ft of torque either....