The nicest stock LS1 F-body (I'd probably find a WS6 T/A based on looks alone, and a nicer interior than the Camaro) with a 6-speed and gnarly winter tires. Not AWD, but AWD is for wimps anyway. Loved driving f-bodies in the snow, plus endless tuning possibilities and proper V8 power. Do it!
Quote from: Firm on September 18, 2018, 10:21:02 pmThe nicest stock LS1 F-body (I'd probably find a WS6 T/A based on looks alone, and a nicer interior than the Camaro) with a 6-speed and gnarly winter tires. Not AWD, but AWD is for wimps anyway. Loved driving f-bodies in the snow, plus endless tuning possibilities and proper V8 power. Do it! Eww....She'd be in a Fox body before ever allowing her in an F-body!
I But since I'm such a proponent of "it's her car, she can buy what she wants"...she'll be buying what she wants.
Quote from: rrocket on September 18, 2018, 10:28:31 pmQuote from: Firm on September 18, 2018, 10:21:02 pmThe nicest stock LS1 F-body (I'd probably find a WS6 T/A based on looks alone, and a nicer interior than the Camaro) with a 6-speed and gnarly winter tires. Not AWD, but AWD is for wimps anyway. Loved driving f-bodies in the snow, plus endless tuning possibilities and proper V8 power. Do it! Eww....She'd be in a Fox body before ever allowing her in an F-body! Hmmm....Quote from: rrocket on September 18, 2018, 06:12:40 pmI But since I'm such a proponent of "it's her car, she can buy what she wants"...she'll be buying what she wants. Lemme talk to her
I know you said no BMWs but:http://wwwb.autotrader.ca/a/bmw/3%20series/toronto/ontario/19_10799106_/?showcpo=ShowCpo&ncse=no&orup=23_8_23&pc=K2J%206B9&sprx=-2 The other AWD manual coupe.
So really are we down to the Acura or an Audi.My vote goes to the A5.
You could get an S90-R with AWD and a stick....Not that I'd have it.The AWD is the crippling factor here, drop that requirement and you could be into all sorts of cool stuff. Tonight, I am thinking an older base model Porsche Cayman would be perfect....Plus, with the weight over the rear wheels and a good set of tires she'll be loving snow days.
Quote from: tortoise on September 18, 2018, 10:58:55 pmSo really are we down to the Acura or an Audi.My vote goes to the A5.Yea, I kinda prefer the A5 with S-line kit.A bit above budget....but very, very nice.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/annapolis-valley/2010-audi-a5-s-line/1384472775?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
Quote from: rrocket on September 18, 2018, 11:01:42 pmQuote from: tortoise on September 18, 2018, 10:58:55 pmSo really are we down to the Acura or an Audi.My vote goes to the A5.Yea, I kinda prefer the A5 with S-line kit.A bit above budget....but very, very nice.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/annapolis-valley/2010-audi-a5-s-line/1384472775?enableSearchNavigationFlag=trueThat looks like a very clean example. Also something to keep in mind is that the A5 and TT use different AWD systems. TT is Haldex and A5 is Torsen. I prefer Torsen because it is more equal and true full time mechanical AWD. I think in that year A5 it would be 60/40 bias rear to front. TT is primarily FWD, with the torque split around 90/10.
Quote from: marcus_go on September 18, 2018, 11:42:15 pmQuote from: rrocket on September 18, 2018, 11:01:42 pmQuote from: tortoise on September 18, 2018, 10:58:55 pmSo really are we down to the Acura or an Audi.My vote goes to the A5.Yea, I kinda prefer the A5 with S-line kit.A bit above budget....but very, very nice.https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/annapolis-valley/2010-audi-a5-s-line/1384472775?enableSearchNavigationFlag=trueThat looks like a very clean example. Also something to keep in mind is that the A5 and TT use different AWD systems. TT is Haldex and A5 is Torsen. I prefer Torsen because it is more equal and true full time mechanical AWD. I think in that year A5 it would be 60/40 bias rear to front. TT is primarily FWD, with the torque split around 90/10.I had a Haldex controller in my old TT and it was awesome.
Did Volvo ever sell a 850 AWD with a manual transmission?
There's also this: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/calgary/dodge-stealth-r-t-twin-turbo/1362269352?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true