I think I finally chose my next car...

[Corporate Thug]

I've been thinking a lot about two cars:

2005 350z or 2005 Audi A6 3.2.

After a lot of consideration, I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather go for the luxury over the sport. I figure in a few years, I can just buy the sports car I really want (when I'm over 25 ).

What do you all think about the 04 A6? I found once with ~56k miles with an asking price of 22k from Jaguar of OC. I'm pretty sure I can negotiate it down a little more. what do you all think?

 

[Heller]

Have fun maintaining a German car. my old passat was a money pit over $50k


go get your self a brand new civic and be good for the next 10 years.

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: Heller
Have fun maintaining a German car. my old passat was a money pit over $50k


go get your self a brand new civic and be good for the next 10 years.

You spent over $50k maintaining a Passat? Dang.

 

[Skunkwourk]

How long do you plan on keeping your next car?...and I hate to bring it up, but in addition to maintenance costs, factor in gas prices and how much you drive. I know you're in LA, but seriously it doesn't seem worth owning a luxury car right now.

That aside, I like the look of the A6 and (disregarding costs) I'd also pick luxury over sport. I care more about a comfortable ride and nice sound system than having a good 0-60 time.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Heller
Have fun maintaining a German car. my old passat was a money pit over $50k


go get your self a brand new civic and be good for the next 10 years.

I plan on getting an extended warranty to 100k miles and ditching in before I put on another 45k miles (which would still give nearly ~4 years of driving).

I think civics are great cars esp. considering the price tag and gas prices, but I just don't see myself driving one.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: m0mentary
How long do you plan on keeping your next car?...and I hate to bring it up, but in addition to maintenance costs, factor in gas prices and how much you drive. I know you're in LA, but seriously it doesn't seem worth owning a luxury car right now.

That aside, I like the look of the A6 and (disregarding costs) I'd also pick luxury over sport. I care more about a comfortable ride and nice sound system than having a good 0-60 time.

I wouldn't keep it for more than 3 or so years. I just want something in the low 20k range until I save up some money to get a Vette'

 

[Heller]

Originally posted by: Apex

Originally posted by: Heller
Have fun maintaining a German car. my old passat was a money pit over $50k


go get your self a brand new civic and be good for the next 10 years.

You spent over $50k maintaining a Passat? Dang.

Your hysterical.


-C.thug, go grab yourself a one year old civic si and call it a day.

hell if you want something nicer go grab a well taken care of g35 coupe.

 

[ponyo]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: m0mentary
How long do you plan on keeping your next car?...and I hate to bring it up, but in addition to maintenance costs, factor in gas prices and how much you drive. I know you're in LA, but seriously it doesn't seem worth owning a luxury car right now.

That aside, I like the look of the A6 and (disregarding costs) I'd also pick luxury over sport. I care more about a comfortable ride and nice sound system than having a good 0-60 time.

I wouldn't keep it for more than 3 or so years. I just want something in the low 20k range until I save up some money to get a Vette'

You can get C5 Z06 for low to mid $20k. Regular C5 for mid teens to low $20k. Insurance on a Vette is super cheap.

 

[Arkaign]

Originally posted by: Naustica

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: m0mentary
How long do you plan on keeping your next car?...and I hate to bring it up, but in addition to maintenance costs, factor in gas prices and how much you drive. I know you're in LA, but seriously it doesn't seem worth owning a luxury car right now.

That aside, I like the look of the A6 and (disregarding costs) I'd also pick luxury over sport. I care more about a comfortable ride and nice sound system than having a good 0-60 time.

I wouldn't keep it for more than 3 or so years. I just want something in the low 20k range until I save up some money to get a Vette'

You can get C5 Z06 for low to mid $20k. Regular C5 for mid teens to low $20k. Insurance on a Vette is super cheap.

Ditto that.

From the OP though : "After a lot of consideration, I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather go for the luxury over the sport."

Well, why the hell get a 350Z? They're a bit spartan. G35 performs nearly identically, yet delivers a decidedly classier/more lux setup. You can mod either pretty much the same. There are some nutty G35 coupes around here, 6MT turbos and all, though stuffing an intercooler in the front bumper area appears to be tricky.

Anyhow, yeah the C5 Z06 is an incredible bargain, if you're into Vettes and want performance, go for it. They can be supercharged beyond C6 Z06 performance fairly cheaply, are fast as hell already (a shade better than stock C6s), are semi-collectible, and well, they're Vettes! The interior will need TLC, but other than that, they're tough dudes.

Otherwise : G35 Coupe >>>> 350Z

 

[ViviTheMage]

Originally posted by: Heller
Have fun maintaining a German car. my old passat was a money pit over $50k


go get your self a brand new civic and be good for the next 10 years.

user error. Those Audis are a nice ride.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: Heller
Have fun maintaining a German car. my old passat was a money pit over $50k


go get your self a brand new civic and be good for the next 10 years.

I can smell the Bullshit from across the Atlantic.

 

[Tommunist]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Heller
Have fun maintaining a German car. my old passat was a money pit over $50k


go get your self a brand new civic and be good for the next 10 years.

I can smell the Bullshit from across the Atlantic.

I commonly sink 2x the worth of the car (brand new price) into it. You don't?

 

[BlackTigers]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Heller
Have fun maintaining a German car. my old passat was a money pit over $50k


go get your self a brand new civic and be good for the next 10 years.

I can smell the Bullshit from across the Atlantic.

Me thinks he meant 50k miles

 

[Fenixgoon]

check Audi CPO's - many go for 22kish, and come with a 4 year warrant + whatever was left on the original warranty

 

[BarneyFife]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
check Audi CPO's - many go for 22kish, and come with a 4 year warrant + whatever was left on the original warranty

Yeah but those warranties don't cover new brakes or when they air conditon goes etc...

 

[overst33r]

Originally posted by: BarneyFife

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
check Audi CPO's - many go for 22kish, and come with a 4 year warrant + whatever was left on the original warranty

Yeah but those warranties don't cover new brakes or when they air conditon goes etc...

In context of the OP, what warranty do you know that covers wear and tear items such as brakes?

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
check Audi CPO's - many go for 22kish, and come with a 4 year warrant + whatever was left on the original warranty

0 cars match the criteria 2005-2008, any miles, $20000-25000, any distance from zip...

 

[Fenixgoon]

Originally posted by: Corporate Thug

Originally posted by: Fenixgoon
check Audi CPO's - many go for 22kish, and come with a 4 year warrant + whatever was left on the original warranty

0 cars match the criteria 2005-2008, any miles, $20000-25000, any distance from zip...

ah you are correct sir - i am looking at 2004 models

 

[Heller]

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: Heller
Have fun maintaining a German car. my old passat was a money pit over $50k


go get your self a brand new civic and be good for the next 10 years.

I can smell the Bullshit from across the Atlantic.

are you seriously that thick headed or is your sarcasm meter tweaked different in the uk?