Any recommendations for a new luxuryish Coupe?

[alkemyst]

what's the budget? I imagine if 3 series are everywhere so will C-class benzes.

 

[dirtboy]

The new 3 series will be arriving at dealer showrooms by March. Unless you are in a rush, I'd wait for it before buying.

 

[exdeath]

That thing might as well be a boat. It has some of the worst suspension, which is par for the course for every Mustang I've ever driven. I am a fan of the motor, but that's about as far as it goes.

Not that it matters since it's not even a luxury car OP is looking for, but when is the last time you drove a Mustang? 1995?

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

So... uh... this should be stating the obvious, but why not just a CTS coupe? It doesn't have to be a V. If you're not looking for balls out performance, you can save about $20-30K by just getting a standard CTS, which is no slouch by itself with a 300hp+.

I agree. Great, too, if you want something a little unique.

 

[amdhunter]

Mercedes has got to be the biggest ripoff when it comes to leasing. I was looking at an E350 coupe and they wanted $900-1000/month. I couldn't fathom how they came to that amount, especially since I was putting $6k down + have pristine credit. Packages killed the deal.

The only answer they could give me was that there weren't any specials going on at the time. Totally left a sour taste in my mouth. I am glad I didn't do it.

BMW is the best when it comes to lease prices IMO. You always get more car than you pay for from them. I don't know how they do it.

 

[Pantoot]

BMW is the best when it comes to lease prices IMO. You always get more car than you pay for from them. I don't know how they do it.

Especially when you stack the security deposits.

I have never leased a car before, but when the new M5 comes I will certainly entertain a lease over a buy.

Edit: I just read: 62% Base Residual for F30...

 

[Hammyton]

So... uh... this should be stating the obvious, but why not just a CTS coupe? It doesn't have to be a V. If you're not looking for balls out performance, you can save about $20-30K by just getting a standard CTS, which is no slouch by itself with a 300hp+.

CTS Coupe looks like a pretty sweet car but the lack of rear/blind spot visibility kills it for me. I've driven similar cars in the past and it really bugs me that I can't see jack out of the mirrors. No one else seems to care I guess so maybe it's just me?

 

[JulesMaximus]

save a CTS coupe the other day and DAMN it is like nothing else. CTS-V coupe, OP..you will not regret it!

Um, the CTS-V starts at $63,000.

 

[SithSolo1]

CTS Coupe looks like a pretty sweet car but the lack of rear/blind spot visibility kills it for me. I've driven similar cars in the past and it really bugs me that I can't see jack out of the mirrors. No one else seems to care I guess so maybe it's just me?

That's probably the nature of the beast in the coupe segment to be honest. What do you have against a sedan? I've had a G35 coupe since '05 and while I love my car, my next one will definitely have 4 doors.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Um, the CTS-V starts at $63,000.

an optioned A5/S5 can hit that territory no problem.

 

[Ferzerp]

OMG no.

That thing might as well be a boat. It has some of the worst suspension, which is par for the course for every Mustang I've ever driven. I am a fan of the motor, but that's about as far as it goes.

Might not have been a good answer to this particular question, but frankly, you have some of the most inaccurate information that I have ever seen.

The current GTs and above are extremely solid cars.

 

[amdhunter]

That's probably the nature of the beast in the coupe segment to be honest. What do you have against a sedan? I've had a G35 coupe since '05 and while I love my car, my next one will definitely have 4 doors.

That's what I said when I went from my 06 Civic Coupe to GLi. I couldn't wait to get back into a coupe after 2 weeks of ownership. :biggrin:

 

[dirtboy]

Especially when you stack the security deposits.

I have never leased a car before, but when the new M5 comes I will certainly entertain a lease over a buy.

Edit: I just read: 62% Base Residual for F30...

That's why I leased my M3. 63% residual. Cheaper than a E350. LOL

 

[Railgun]

Not that it matters since it's not even a luxury car OP is looking for, but when is the last time you drove a Mustang? 1995?

Did you read my post? I said I drove what was listed...so that would be...oh...four months ago.

 

[Railgun]

Might not have been a good answer to this particular question, but frankly, you have some of the most inaccurate information that I have ever seen.

The current GTs and above are extremely solid cars.

I was referring to the V6, not the GT. Apologies for not making that distinction.

 

[Ferzerp]

I was referring to the V6, not the GT. Apologies for not making that distinction.

The base model of the pony cars should never really be used to judge the product (unless you're judging the base model). The camaro, challenger, and mustang all have cheap v6 versions for people who really want the high end model, but can't afford it. All the nice features are removed to make something that costs about half of what the high end model costs (so that someone who wants to buy a name instead of a car can get the name, cheaply). How many other vehicles are available from 20k-45k? (and in the case of the mustang, that's before you even factor in models like the GT500 that go even higher).

edit: basically, if you buy the base model of one of those cars, you're proably buying the wrong car and could get something better for what you're spending.

 

[Railgun]

Agree, but as it was mentioned in #13...

 

[Howard]

Did you read my post? I said I drove what was listed...so that would be...oh...four months ago.

What year was it?

 

[senseamp]

Get the redesigned 3-series sedan. It's not a coupe, I know. But it's stupid to pay more for 2 fewer doors And it's a 3 series, I know, but it's just been redesigned so it'll hold resale better and have better economy.

 

[Imdmn04]

Leather, SYNC, etc... what else do you need? seat massagers?

It's not a "luxury" coupe. The plastic interior is terrible, with road noise, etc. While the performance is good for the price, it is not a car for someone that is looking for creature comforts.

You guys needs to stop suggesting CTS-V, the man is looking at 40K budget, he'd be lucky if he can get a base stripper model CTS coupe for that budget out the door, much less a V.

For 40K out the door (including TTL), you are looking at Japanese premiums like a G37, or buy used. Or you can buy stripper models 328i. It is not much to work with for German premiums.

If you don't want to buy a 3 because of the "everybody drives one" stigma, then you certainly don't want to buy a C-250 because it has the "cheapest MB wannabe" stigma. It is a decent car, but the reputation is there. At least a 3 series is the de-facto entry level premium for the last 20 years and it is part of BMW's core model lineup (more than 50% revenue comes from 3 series). A C-class is not a part of MB's core model lineup, and they always do a half ass job on this segment because they rather be spending the R&D dough on E and S classes.

 

[BurnItDwn]

Find a good used Mark VIII

 

[Pens1566]

If he's looking for under 40k and new, it's already been mentioned but the 6pd Accord is very nice.

 

[JulesMaximus]

It's not a "luxury" coupe. The plastic interior is terrible, with road noise, etc. While the performance is good for the price, it is not a car for someone that is looking for creature comforts.

You guys needs to stop suggesting CTS-V, the man is looking at 40K budget, he'd be lucky if he can get a base stripper model CTS coupe for that budget out the door, much less a V.

For 40K out the door (including TTL), you are looking at Japanese premiums like a G37, or buy used. Or you can buy stripper models 328i. It is not much to work with for German premiums.

If you don't want to buy a 3 because of the "everybody drives one" stigma, then you certainly don't want to buy a C-250 because it has the "cheapest MB wannabe" stigma. It is a decent car, but the reputation is there. At least a 3 series is the de-facto entry level premium for the last 20 years and it is part of BMW's core model lineup (more than 50% revenue comes from 3 series). A C-class is not a part of MB's core model lineup, and they always do a half ass job on this segment because they rather be spending the R&D dough on E and S classes.

Hell, for $45k you could buy a nicely equipped new Mercedes E350 as long as you don't option it out.

 

[Imdmn04]

Hell, for $45k you could buy a nicely equipped new Mercedes E350 as long as you don't option it out.

A 2012 E350 starts at $50k, and that's a stripper base model that they don't stock at any dealerships. A modest $5k worth options puts it at $55k, then you add tax, title, and license, it will be around $60k before you know it.

 

[JulesMaximus]

A 2012 E350 starts at $50k, and that's a stripper base model that they don't stock at any dealerships. A modest $5k worth options puts it at $55k, then you add tax, title, and license, it will be around $60k before you know it.

My Mom-In-Law bought a 2011 E350 sedan last summer and she paid $45k for it. We shopped around quite a bit and this was the best we could do.