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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN
ughh...
why are u trying to convince ur friend to get a m3
when he is looking at a 40k car, while m3 costs double
why dont u tell him to get a 458 while u are at it
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Used E46, obviously.
The $41K is taxes in. Quoted from Clarkdale on Main.
When he first asked me on opinions, he wanted an SUV. Something that can haul shit with. Possibly go off-roading in.
I suggested the 2011 Grand Cherokee. He liked it, but his girlfriend said it was way too big, and he would probably never go off-roading, or do anything fun with it. It's also overkill when his office is in Downtown, and lives in Vancouver.
So he downgraded and wanted something that was AWD, and able to tackle snow+mountains with ease.
I suggested the Ralliart/WRX. He test drove the Ralliart, but thought it was too slow. He didn't test drive the WRX because he can't drive Standard, so instead went for a drive in the 2.5i Limited just to get a feel for it, since I told him I would teach him how to drive Standard. While he liked the Impreza, he didn't like the fact that he had to go learn how to drive Standard just to get the WRX, since the 2.5i was just WAY too slow. Alot of noise for something.. slow.
His co-workers suggested the RAV 4, or CRV. While they're good cars, he didn't like it.
Test drove the IS250 AWD. LOVED it. Didn't like the price. It's a great car, but it's just a little too much. At the same time, he likes the RX, but again, it's a little too much for what he needs. The options on the Lexus just to get the Factory Navi made the price just jump in the Thousands.
So, we've narrowed it down to:
4 Door Sedan/Hatch. AWD prefered. Automatic. Factory Nav a huge plus. Fully loaded, prefered. Must be New.
Budget WAS around $50K. Now it's at around $40K. Taxes in.
If it were still 50K.. the A4 Premium Plus has everything he needs and wants.
Regarding the budget drop... I think it's because there isn't really anything in the 50K range that suits what he really needs. It just seems overkill for him.
It's not giving me alot of room to work with though. He's already said No to everything Honda/Acura.
BTW, he plans to keep this car for 10+ years, or until he actually needs a new car for kids or something. He's got tons of money, and I'm having a hard time trying to convince him to buy something that's fun and practical. VS something to replace the POS he's driving now. He needs to treat himself, and not buy an overpriced..Golf.