Ideas for a luxury/near luxury AWD sedans in manual?

[Doggiedog]

It seems like the only ones available are the Audi A/S4 and Volvo S40. The S40 is a piece as junk as my cousin just bought one and is having huge problems with it.

Anything else come to mind? No Subaru or Evo suggestions please.

 

[kpunc]

audi s4

 

[Ryan]

Psssssstttt - why no Subaru?!?!!?

 

[acemcmac]

infinity G35?

 

[Ryan]

Originally posted by: acemcmac
infinity G35?

AWD is auto only

 

[Boogak]

The BMX 525xi and 530xi, but I would get an S4 over those.

 

[iluvtruenos]

Ahh, car for showing to the bosses during lunch, yet having fun to drive, and be practical.

S4, or IS300 (Altezza). I know those come in manual, but not sure about AWD. Probably this year.

 

[Doggiedog]

The IS does not have AWD and manual. Neither does the G35. I hate the 5 series so that's not a consideration. I thought the 3 had AWD but it apparently is not out until October and they were not sure if it came in stick.

No Subarus. I used to own one. They are not luxury cars IMO. I've reached a point in my life where I'm looking for a bit more luxury in my cars.

 

[Shlong]

Will Infiniti release G35x in manual?

 

[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: Shlong
Will Infiniti release G35x in manual?

The dealer said no. There was no interest in it although he did say they might have a G35c in AWD within 2 years.

 

[Reckoner]

Subaru Legacy GT

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[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Subaru Legacy GT

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Didn't mention somewhere in this thread no Subarus? Since when did Subaru become a luxury/near luxury car manufacturer?

 

[GTaudiophile]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Subaru Legacy GT

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Agreed. He needs to test drive one at least. The Limited version is near-luxury enough.

 

[kami333]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Subaru Legacy GT

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Didn't mention somewhere in this thread no Subarus? Since when did Subaru become a luxury/near luxury car manufacturer?

Have you ridden in one of the new Legacies especially the limited ones? Quite different from the old, though still not as luxury as a 5-series BMW.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Subaru Legacy GT

/end thread

Didn't mention somewhere in this thread no Subarus? Since when did Subaru become a luxury/near luxury car manufacturer?

Edmunds Subaru Legacy GT Review

 

[freebee]

n.

 

[DeviousTrap]

Definately go and drive the S4.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats
Subaru Legacy GT

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Didn't mention somewhere in this thread no Subarus? Since when did Subaru become a luxury/near luxury car manufacturer?

I would assume you meant the Impreza WRX.

 

[andylawcc]

another vote for the Legacy

 

[Doggiedog]

Again. I'm not interested in Subarus. I'm looking for something more higher end.

Freebee, I forgot about the X type but I'm not a big fan of Jags.

 

[tontod]

S4 is nice, but pricey. Go for the A4, the 1.8T version. I got it, love it - you can mod it pretty good. I got a ecu upgrade, gained 50 hp and 80 ft-lbs of torque.

 

[Dacalo]

I would stay away from Audi if I were you. I knew someone who sold Audis for a living and he still was not fond of the cars, after witnessing a lot of his customers returning again and again for repairs. However, he did state that Audi is pioneer in comfort and interior design; Japanese especially have copied Audi interior designs.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Again. I'm not interested in Subarus. I'm looking for something more higher end.

Freebee, I forgot about the X type but I'm not a big fan of Jags.

I guess it would help if you gave a price range and if you would like new or used...

 

[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: tontod
S4 is nice, but pricey. Go for the A4, the 1.8T version. I got it, love it - you can mod it pretty good. I got a ecu upgrade, gained 50 hp and 80 ft-lbs of torque.

I looked at the new 2.0T and its nice but I think its too pricey for what you get. I think it priced out to $37K with the features I wanted. $37K for a 2L car is ridiculous.

 

[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
Again. I'm not interested in Subarus. I'm looking for something more higher end.

Freebee, I forgot about the X type but I'm not a big fan of Jags.

I guess it would help if you gave a price range and if you would like new or used...

Up to $40K-$45K. Preferrably new but something like a used S4 may not be bad.