O.k. gals/guys...it is time to start researching a new toy for myself. I will be trading the Z in for a some sort of V8 that works for me the
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08-10-2013, 08:32 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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O.k. gals/guys...it is time to start researching a new toy for myself. I will be trading the Z in for a some sort of V8 that works for me the first of the year. I'm looking at the 2014 Audi RS5 (heavy pig) and the 2014 BMW 2014. I'm looking at the two because I (1) want a V8 (2) need something with a bit more room (backseat). If I'm leaving out some contenders please throw them at me. No Caddy, Camaro, or Stang. Thanks.
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08-10-2013, 09:01 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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The next M3 is supposedly dropping the V8, so are you looking at an M5? The RS5 and M5 are pretty tough to compare... Same with the M6. Very different cars.
However the next generation Stang is probably worth considering - going to be a huge redesign and it'll actually have an independent rear suspension. It's going to be high on my list.
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How bout a 10.... worked for me.
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08-10-2013, 09:11 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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V10? If I hit the lotto...sure...would even shoot for a 12
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08-11-2013, 10:11 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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Pre - owned Maserati Gran Sport or the Quattroporte Sedan. Both nice rides with a V8 and some style.
Anything with a V8 will be bigger/boatish/heavy. Example - GranSport Coupe:Maserati : Gran Sport Base Coupe 2-Door in Maserati | eBay Motors Example - Quattroporte: Maserati : Quattroporte Sport GT in Maserati | eBay Motors |
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This may be included within the "no stang camaro caddy" list, but an interesting choice will be a used G8 GT, 26k for a very low mileage one, do heads can exhaust and you have a monster that has great amount of room inside.
This price range, you can keep the Z if you want, and have 2 different (both fun) personalities in your garage to suit your mood. |
08-11-2013, 11:46 AM | #10 (permalink) |
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C63 AMG and add an aftermarket KW suspension andanti-sways
Cadillac CTS-V 2013 bmw m3 on clearance Porsche Panamera GTS.
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THIS! Went and looked at the supercharged V8's today. The exhaust note sold me. That is going to be my next car in a couple of years. The rear is much more appealing than the V6's and sounds SOOOOOOOOO MUCH MOAR RAW. The sound is indescribable. To be heard in person. Seats have side lumbar support that inflates and hidden A/C vents that pop up. Also the carbon fiber options are awesome too!!!!
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That new Jag is a seriously beautiful car.
Z-girl, what's your budget? If you just want grunt/muscle, something like a new Mustang, Camaro, or Challenger is an option. If you want refinement and grunt... that's getting pricey. Why not get a blower for the Z? No need to go crazy -- I think even the more modestly priced kits add another 100 to the tire. That's plenty of power. EDIT: Oh, you want a back seat? One of the new gen pony cars with a decent suspension package sounds like the way to go then.
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I want a coupe with a backseat...75k tax/tag/title and nothing used is my budget..nothing american.
loving the suggestions...some cars I didn't even think about.
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