Recommend me a sports sedan
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Recommend me a sports sedan
Been wanting an M3 for quite a while and considering pulling the trigger. Probably preowned (2016/17). $50K range.
I want to know about other competitors you recommend.
Fire away!
I want to know about other competitors you recommend.
Fire away!
- 1954Selmer
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Re: Recommend me a sports sedan
I own a sporty 2014 Nissan Versa with 225k miles. I’ll make you a great deal.
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How about a Hemlig LE?1954Selmer wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:19 amI own a sporty 2014 Nissan Versa with 225k miles. I’ll make you a great deal.
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Never owned one, but do like the looks of these. Lexus IS 350 sport
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Audi RS3 if AWD is important.
Those aren't very fast or sporty. Even the new IS500 F is arguably in the class below the M3.unsub073 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 11:52 amNever owned one, but do like the looks of these. Lexus IS 350 sport
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It is, but 475 hp is plenty.... and it is one of the last great compact rwd sedans out there that you can get with a naturally aspirated V8 stuffed under the hood. Exhaust note sounds terrific (7,300 rpm redline) - would strongly recommend looking at them.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:01 pmThose aren't very fast or sporty. Even the new IS500 F is arguably in the class below the M3.
I like my turbo BMW wagon, but would really love it if it had an NA V8 under the hood. Turbo motors just never sound as good and naturally aspirated combustion engines are nearly extinct.
Problem is this is a terrible time to buy a car.... Todd didn't you just buy a BMW recently?
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IS500 (which will be a special automobile) would get my money over any comparable M series. We’ll see what the new M2 brings. The new RS3 is by most accounts awesome.
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Your watches are kick ass.Bradystraps wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:41 amHow about a Hemlig LE?1954Selmer wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 10:19 amI own a sporty 2014 Nissan Versa with 225k miles. I’ll make you a great deal.
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$50k range I’d look at the GV70 with sport package. Not a sedan, but quick and nice.
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If I were looking for a toy, I’d be shopping here: https://bringatrailer.com/auctions/
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An IS500F would be great. It, however, isn't available used.dnslater wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:33 pmIt is, but 475 hp is plenty.... and it is one of the last great compact rwd sedans out there that you can get with a naturally aspirated V8 stuffed under the hood. Exhaust note sounds terrific (7,300 rpm redline) - would strongly recommend looking at them.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:01 pmThose aren't very fast or sporty. Even the new IS500 F is arguably in the class below the M3.
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It's been over 3 years since i bought my 335i xDrive M package. Has over 106K on it and it out of warranty so.....about to get $$$ to fix.dnslater wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:33 pmIt is, but 475 hp is plenty.... and it is one of the last great compact rwd sedans out there that you can get with a naturally aspirated V8 stuffed under the hood. Exhaust note sounds terrific (7,300 rpm redline) - would strongly recommend looking at them.JP Chestnut wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 12:01 pmThose aren't very fast or sporty. Even the new IS500 F is arguably in the class below the M3.
I like my turbo BMW wagon, but would really love it if it had an NA V8 under the hood. Turbo motors just never sound as good and naturally aspirated combustion engines are nearly extinct.
Problem is this is a terrible time to buy a car.... Todd didn't you just buy a BMW recently?
A lot of great input here guys. Thank you!
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In that price range, check out a used Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Motortrends review vs competiion.
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I have the 2.0 turbo Alfa Stelvio and absolutely love it.
If I could, I would upgrade to the Quadrifoglio stelvio in a heartbeat.
Take a Giulia for a test drive, it will be worth it
Motortrends review vs competiion.
https://www.motortrend.com/news/tested- ... mpetition/
I have the 2.0 turbo Alfa Stelvio and absolutely love it.
If I could, I would upgrade to the Quadrifoglio stelvio in a heartbeat.
Take a Giulia for a test drive, it will be worth it
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these are my recommendations. my Genesis whoops some serious ass.
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Kia Stinger or the G70 would be great choices. I am tempted by the Stinger myself. Totally under the radar, and really good.
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Alfa reliability concerns me a bit. Not great reviews compared to BMW, Audi, Benz, Lexus, Infiniti etc.
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*Half of a Ferrari engine.... which can be a good thing or a bad thing whether or not you are an owner or an Alfa service technician.Seppia wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 6:53 amIt basically has a Ferrari engineDoctorC wrote: ↑Thu Dec 02, 2021 6:01 pmIn that price range, check out a used Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio
Motortrends review vs competiion.
https://www.motortrend.com/news/tested- ... mpetition/
Regarding road tests in this class of cars.... unless you are tracking them, tenths of a second really don't matter anymore.... Go for which one is the better experience, makes the best sounds, etc... The Alfa is supposed to be a riot to drive....
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I’d much rather have an IS500 than that terrible current iteration of the M3. Although the M3 has an MT, which would be nice.BlueSky wrote:https://www.clublexus.com/articles/lexu ... track-toy/
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Lexus doesn't get much talk here. I've owned Lexus exclusively since the mid 1990s and there's just not going to be some of the "issues" with Lexus that one might have with German cars.
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I saw one of those beaver face M3s on campus. It’s ugly but not so ugly I wouldn’t buy one, if I were shopping for a huge and bloated luxury “sports sedan”.dukerules wrote: ↑Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:35 pmI’d much rather have an IS500 than that terrible current iteration of the M3. Although the M3 has an MT, which would be nice.BlueSky wrote:https://www.clublexus.com/articles/lexu ... track-toy/
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The IS cars always tend to feel heavy to me. The M3 always feel light but they are also hard to put all that power down. Prefer the M overall but looking forward to learning more about the IS500.
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