Which car would you buy?
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Which car would you buy?
Ok, my dad is looking for a new car. here is what he wants: AWD, 5 Seater, at least 300 hp, 6 speed manual, convertible preferable but not a necessity. He dosen't like the WRX STI. Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Titleist71
Audi S4
S4 = 340 HP V8, 6 Speed, Quattro, Available Ragtop, Back seat... Thats everything you asked wrapped up in a rather attractive $57000 package.
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Rep Power: 346 RL or S4... I mean, I'd go for the RL, but the S4 is smaller and has a V8. I'd go for the RL becuase I actually need the backseats of a sedan, which is the reason for getting a large sedan, the V6 is the most powerful naturally aspirated V6 ever with 300hp, it's also a car that handles extremely well for a large car with AWD.
If he wants a convertible though, he should spend a lil extra and go for the S4 Cabriolet.
If he wants a convertible though, he should spend a lil extra and go for the S4 Cabriolet.
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Rep Power: 583 porsche cayenne. not sure if it comes w/ a 6 speed manual, but it comes w/ a 6 speed tiptronic. the s and turbo trims are well over 300hp.
x5. my friend has one and it handles like its on rails. that thing is sick. 4.4L and up has 300+ HP.
330xi is all wheel drive. then get them to put some dinan mods on it, or hamman, and you can easilly bring that up to 300+. very nice choice.
and of course, like many have said, the s4 cabriolet. i dont know how comfortable it will seat 5 though w/ the convertible. the regular sedan will seat 5 nicely though.
x5. my friend has one and it handles like its on rails. that thing is sick. 4.4L and up has 300+ HP.
330xi is all wheel drive. then get them to put some dinan mods on it, or hamman, and you can easilly bring that up to 300+. very nice choice.
and of course, like many have said, the s4 cabriolet. i dont know how comfortable it will seat 5 though w/ the convertible. the regular sedan will seat 5 nicely though.
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Rep Power: 328 As already mentioned the S4, G35X, RL, and you might look into the Legacy. Tell your Dad to test drive them all, and don't tell him HP figures....Bet he chooses one that's under 300...
By the way, unless you look at the S4 Cabrio, you're gonna have a hard time finding a convertible with those stats...
By the way, unless you look at the S4 Cabrio, you're gonna have a hard time finding a convertible with those stats...
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Rep Power: 273 S4. I personally like the 2001 S4, 260 + horsepower with a v6 and two turbo's.
but the new ones are nice too.
A6, if he wants a larger luxury car. Two models - 3.2 T 250 + Turbo'd or the 4.2 330+
but the new ones are nice too.
A6, if he wants a larger luxury car. Two models - 3.2 T 250 + Turbo'd or the 4.2 330+
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or tell him to get an Evo... thos its only 280hp.. im sure with a few minor mods you can get 300 easily
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Originally Posted by Titleist71
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I second the notion... besides the STi I don't know of any others that fit the manual tranny issue. The G35x is only available with the slushbox (damn bastards), and none of the higher end 4matic Benzes can be had with sticks either.
S4 = 340 HP V8, 6 Speed, Quattro, Available Ragtop, Back seat... Thats everything you asked wrapped up in a rather attractive $57000 package.
S4 = 340 HP V8, 6 Speed, Quattro, Available Ragtop, Back seat... Thats everything you asked wrapped up in a rather attractive $57000 package.
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