Topic: Sports Sedan Purchase

[Ex-airbalancer]

how about a cts-v 556 HP

[aquadorhj]

how about a cts-v 556 HP

saw a CTS-V coupe yesterday.  ..  oh and c63 AMG coupe as well.     both looked so good. probably more expensive than 328 though.

[Ex-airbalancer]

how about a cts-v 556 HP

saw a CTS-V coupe yesterday.  ..  oh and c63 AMG coupe as well.     both looked so good. probably more expensive than 328 though.

not my money

[Snowman]

Totally depends on what you want.

All three are fine choices, although I think you mean C250 Sedan?

If he wants power and reliability he needs to look at a G37.
Railton

+1

BMW 328xi      $39,950    230HP
C250 4Matic    $39,990    201HP
A4 Quattro      $39,700    201HP
G37x              $43,450    328HP

While the G is a little over $3k more in price, if you are looking for an AWD Sports Sedan, the 100 extra HP is well worth it IMO.  

I agree and Japanese reliability as well.

[Jaeger]

The G gets my vote.

Jaeger

[whaddaiknow]

G hits the spot! 
More HP, nice interior, sweet NA engine, no turbo-related headaches.

[CanuckS2K]

G hits the spot! 
More HP, nice interior, sweet NA engine, no turbo-related headaches.

Just like my plate frame.   

[Hammy]

I just drove a Volvo S60, thats a ncie car as well, not quite as nimble as the BMW but good power and comfort.... I'll add it to my list.

[sailor723]

I have to throw in a plug for the 328iX. I had occasion to drive our 328 some 80 kms on a winding, picturesque secondary road yesterday in the country following a 160km expressway drive @130kph. It really is about more than just HP numbers! For me both the cockpit environment and the driving "feel" of the BMW on both types of roads made the day a real pleasure. With all due respect to the G37x proponents here I think the two cars really are very different and which is the "better" car all depends on your priorities.

[Snowman]

G hits the spot! 
More HP, nice interior, sweet NA engine, no turbo-related headaches.

Just like my plate frame.   

Is the Edge red 

[CanuckS2K]

^  White, but probably would of been red if it was available.   

Btw, your colour of S2K was my first choice when I was shopping.  Although I really do love the NFR. 

[Jaeger]

The S2K looks great in any colour.

Jaeger

[Weels]

I just drove a Volvo S60, thats a ncie car as well, not quite as nimble as the BMW but good power and comfort.... I'll add it to my list.

I think the S60 is a fantastic idea   

[Hammy]

Hey Weexy, I guess you have no regrets? 

[Weels]

none yet

[Flinter]

I just drove a G37X last week and was impressed.  But I did think the interior was marginal and although the motor was strong at the low end, it was definitely rough at high RPM.  Sufficiently so that the shifter buzzed incessently.  I am one who likes the exhaust note.

I also drove the new 2012 TL SH-AWD and although it lacked some of the low end, the engine was significantly smoother and was just as quick on a roll.  The handling was noticeably better.  I also thought the technology and interior were better but obviously this would be a personal call.

Seriously though, the handling was really impressive.  The grip was at least as good as my M3 and it had less understeer (when using the throttle).  I thought when R&T tested the Acura to within 0.4 seconds of the Audi S4 on their track, beating the G37 (non-x) that they were full of it.  But I guess not.

+1 on the Acura TL SH-AWD. I know the styling is polarizing to some (I like it) but I'm sure it would be very nice ride.

[Snowman]

^  White, but probably would of been red if it was available.   

Btw, your colour of S2K was my first choice when I was shopping.  Although I really do love the NFR. 

I was hoping to find a black on black.

[CanuckS2K]

^  White, but probably would of been red if it was available.   

Btw, your colour of S2K was my first choice when I was shopping.  Although I really do love the NFR. 

I was hoping to find a black on black.

Mine's not Berlina Black, but ya wanna trade?   

[Snowman]

^  White, but probably would of been red if it was available.   

Btw, your colour of S2K was my first choice when I was shopping.  Although I really do love the NFR. 

I was hoping to find a black on black.

Mine's not Berlina Black, but ya wanna trade?   

Sorry, wife said any colour other than silver, red, or white 

[SeaBlueS4]

I also drove the new 2012 TL SH-AWD .....
 I thought when R&T tested the Acura to within 0.4 seconds of the Audi S4 on their track, beating the G37 (non-x) that they were full of it.  But I guess not.

The TL was 1.1 sec slower, quite a bit on a 60sec lap. But it was faster than the G37S and 335i that were also tested - claimed to be due to it's AWD ability to get the power down early.