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-Brian
If you could live with an automatic, the all-new AWD Acura RL. Second choice, the Infiniti G35x.
Bob
I'm currently doing research on alternatives like the new Pathfinder and we're going to see the SRX next week. She loves the FX35 but again space has numbed the feeling. Seems like alot of the new SUV's are coming with 3rd rows as standard... crazy!
Sorry, I just can't get excited over this new GC. A real disappointment now is, if you order the 3.7 V6, you can't get a 2-speed transfer case!!! It has a high-only AWD mode. 2-speed transfer cases are only available in V8 models now. And this is supposed to be a Jeep???
Bob
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/honda/pilot/100467375/researchlan- ding.html?tid=edmunds.n.prices.subnavheader..2.Honda*
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101000
Bob
~Colin
Bob
It was only a matter of time... Even the TL will put a dent, as often compared to the Legacy as well (cross-shopping).
Unfortunately, unless Subaru has been very quiet about it, if Subaru has not even thought of upgrading their AWD system or making it 'sophisticated'; I could see GM just waiting with money in hand to buy them out.
Car manufacturers have caught on...
~c
I'd take a used 911. Maybe a used M5?
tom
-mike
-mike
How about a CTS-V if you want a sedan?
BTW, is Racingbrakes going to have a kit for the '05 LGT soon?
tom
The gull wing doors are cool as long as you don't need to park next to other people!
Are the ideas truly only for women? They seem like good ideas for any car.
tom
If the person is not over 6ft. tall...
I wonder how much Honda will price the SH-AWD option?
Ken
How about a CTS-V if you want a sedan?
BTW, is Racingbrakes going to have a kit for the '05 LGT soon?
tom
Well the problem is I don't think a reliably/good condition 911 can be had for under $50k. NSX is pretty weak and doesn't hit me as a sports car, not sure why but it doesn't rub me correctly.
CTS-V is a possibility but it's expensive and only the 5.7L engine in it, I think I optioned out the CTS-V to well over $50k closer to $55k.
RB will be coming out with rotors for the LGT although not likely tile late spring or summer at earliest. Although they/we are working on getting a larger than WRX rotor (probably similar sized as the LGT) to couple with the 4-pot calipers that I'm testing currently on my '94 Legacy.
-mike
~Colin
-mike
~c
considering the amount of cars women are responsible for buying and the number of families where they control the outlay ....
True true, but since it'll be my daily driver I really want something that I know I can count on a warranty which American Car + Used = highly unlikely it will be reliable....
-mike
-mike
Maybe I just need to build a track car- if only I had more time. What's a good car to start with? I was thinking something rear drive or AWD.
How about a S4? But I don't know about the longterm reliability of an Audi, not good though.
Maybe a slightly used M3 would be your best bet. Has a backseat, it would be a good daily driver, reasonably reliable, and fast.
tom
S4 isn't bad but reliability is questionable. M3 isn't too bad although I really dislike them and colin's repair woes haven't made me any happier about them.
Still even trying to decide between a Truck v. Sporty Car. It's a daily battle: Yukon XL 3/4ton v. Sporty Car.... Who knows what I'll get, but taking all opinions.
-mike
Why the 2.2L and not the 2.5L? I was thinking about a used L or RS or the 240sx. But so many kids are buying up 240sx's to drift making them harder to find.
Hey, after spending all the money building up a car, would it be cheaper just to buy an Evo or STi?
Maybe I just need a 911 or Corvette. ;-)
Tough decision- truck or sports car. It's an easy decision for me, my wife won't let me buy a 911! ;-)
How about waiting for a '06 Legacy STi?
tom
As for a track car I only say L because it's going to be a lot cheaper to buy and is lighter.
My total investment on my L is about $5K total, no where near the cost of an Evo or STi.
I won't be buying til next summer so we'll see what happens. So far in the running...
06 Legacy (GT/STi/SpecB)
05 Vette
05 Yukon XL 3/4ton
used 911
-mike
-mike
I have a friend with a '91 Corvette and a '02 Z06. I am positive that they are much lower maintenance than an M3, and the Z06 is MUCH faster in a straightline, in turns, you name it.
A truly sporty Legacy turbo would be a good addition to Subaru's lineup.
~c
I wonder about some of the kids driving their tuned imports and street racing (and street crashing) and here in Seattle there are some rich kids with expensive sports cars racing around- it's not fun to be passed by cars doing 90 (at least!) on the street. I don't think these kids know how to drive. ;-( Is this a problem everywhere around the country? (Not just CA, FL, TX?)
Thanks for the advice, Mike. I have all winter to think about what to do.
Unfortunately I don't think I'm going to get my LGT on a track before next spring ;-(. It's hard to find track time here in the winter. Maybe an AutoX though. ;-)
tom
I heard the C6 Z06 will be a 7.0 but who knows, I'm sure that will be out of my price range though.
-mike
Ken
-mike
Good to see there is a movement afoot for these large vehicles too.
Bob
~Colin
-mike
-XT with premium package (leather/moonroof)
-Turbo boost gauge
-Auto dimming mirror and security upgrade
-Rubber floor mats
-Air filtration
-Bumper cover, cargo tray, and splash guards
-Arm rest extension
-Cargo net
Here's the dilemma: would you go for an '05 for $27,000 or an '04 for $25,000? Why?
FYI: The difference in price comes from an additional $1,000 in rebates on the '04 ($2K verus $1K), the price mark up in the '05 year, and a little extra dealer profit for an '05.
-Ty
short term-- say less than 4 years-- definitely the '05. negotiate a better deal or join IMBA.
long term, the savings for the '04 make more sense because the instant first-year depreciation (it is already a model-year old) doesn't matter one bit.
~Colin
But then, it's not MY money, just my $0.02.
Jim
Hmmm, if she's plans to keep it a long time, maybe the '04...
235/45-17 Dunlop Wintersport M3, $144 each from the tirerack plus about $45 shipping.
I debated a set of wheels too, but at $180+ per rim, I just didn't see the point. They would be 17x8 just like stock because nothing else clears the brakes, so instead I'll just have my tires mounted & balanced twice a year. Even at my local preferred shop's rate of ~$90 each time, it'll take more than 4 years to pay back those wheels. and in the meantime, I'll just wait around for a killer deal on take-off stock Evo rims.
why performance winter tires instead of an all-season? because I hate all-seasons! they don't remotely compare on ice or deep snow, and I always have real summer tires mounted other times. all-seasons suck all year round.
should be 'good enough' in the dry to keep me happy.
~Colin
-mike
Thoughts?
Of course you'll have to pay $500 for oil changes, parts are about triple, and you will have got last years model (but does it matter with a Porsche?)
There's just somthing about a Porsche that you can't get in a Vette.
How about a Lotus Elise? You can get on the wait list now and get it by next year.
Colin- why not get a set of 18" wheels for the summer, and mount your winter tires on the stock rims? I'm not sure what the real advantage of 18" wheels over the 17" would be though.
tom
I don't see that happening. plus I have a perfectly good set of extremely high performance summer tires in 17" that need to be worn out (the stock ones).
~Colin
-Ty
Craig
I've checked with a couple of dealers here regarding the 05s and they want around $500 over invoice, even using the Costco purchase program. That beats the $500 under MSRP that Honda dealers want for the '05 Pilot; ouch, that's somewhere around $2,000 profit.
-Ty
Bob