Too soon?

SF_DCT · 02-04-2013, 10:54 PM

My lease is up in September, is it too soon to think about what to do? I don't think so... I can keep the car, no complaints after 2.5 years, and I don't like the feel of the new 3 - my dad has the 328i, non-sport. I've never kept a car at lease end, and I have a bit of car ADD. I was thinking LCI 535i, S4 to try something new, or maybe go back to Porsche (maybe a 2011 997). What am I missing?

smallseafishie · 02-05-2013, 01:45 PM

New C7 vette looks pretty hot to me.

ChasVS · 02-05-2013, 01:57 PM

VW Beetle Turbo!

Dozhdbog · 02-05-2013, 02:52 PM

RS5

SF_DCT · 02-05-2013, 03:25 PM

I can't see myself in a Vette, although I like the idea...
RS5 may be a great option. I test drove an RS4 before I bought the Cayman and thought it was really front heavy - does anyone know if the new ones are more balanced?

Monster900 · 02-05-2013, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SF_6MT

I can't see myself in a Vette, although I like the idea...
RS5 may be a great option. I test drove an RS4 before I bought the Cayman and thought it was really front heavy - does anyone know if the new ones are more balanced?

I haven't driven one but my neighbor has one and that thing sounds mean.

Jaime_E90 · 02-05-2013, 03:48 PM

'11 997 sounds pretty good to me..

Hybrid For Life · 02-05-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaime_E90

'11 997 sounds pretty good to me..

catherineanh · 02-05-2013, 06:52 PM

I think it's time for a change. Problems start to occur over time as well. Try something new. I am for the 2011 997 as well. How about the RS5?

efdiesel3s · 02-05-2013, 07:00 PM

Out of those 3 I'd definitely take the 997. But if you need 4 doors and space I'd go for the 535lci but please do not put the m5 bumper and be a poser. If you drive often in snow (i.e. trips to tahoe) the S4 would be ideal.

quattro system makes the weight distribution front heavy. the new 2013's say its more evenly distributed but I cannot find an exact number. They are heavy and have predictable understeer. From what I've observed people who really like their audi s4's are skiiers and snowboarders.

M340i Pride · 02-05-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SF_6MT

I can't see myself in a Vette, although I like the idea...
RS5 may be a great option. I test drove an RS4 before I bought the Cayman and thought it was really front heavy - does anyone know if the new ones are more balanced?

just got a vette (you might find me on this thread somewhere lol) and it is worlds night and day in terms of athletic prowess. if 335i is a senior running back in highschool who is pretty good, C6 vette is like barry sanders. hugh gap in performance. cheap to maintain. but if you are into luxury then it is not for you....

SF_DCT · 02-05-2013, 08:53 PM

I definitely think the new Vettes are impressive, just not for me.
The main reason I got rid of the Cayman was because of the size - not enough cargo space. Thinking the Carrera is a bit better there, but the roads in SF are horrible, so ride may be an issue. Thanks for all your suggestions... E60 M5?

Eric335 · 02-05-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwpride335i

just got a vette (you might find me on this thread somewhere lol) and it is worlds night and day in terms of athletic prowess. if 335i is a senior running back in highschool who is pretty good, C6 vette is like barry sanders. hugh gap in performance. cheap to maintain. but if you are into luxury then it is not for you....

Im jealous. C6 Z06 is next on my list!

02-04-2013, 10:54 PM	#1
SF_DCT Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2021 Porsche Cayenne S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0)	Too soon? My lease is up in September, is it too soon to think about what to do? I don't think so... I can keep the car, no complaints after 2.5 years, and I don't like the feel of the new 3 - my dad has the 328i, non-sport. I've never kept a car at lease end, and I have a bit of car ADD. I was thinking LCI 535i, S4 to try something new, or maybe go back to Porsche (maybe a 2011 997). What am I missing? __________________ Retired: 2015 M5, BSM/Black, DCT Retired: 2013 E92 M3, SSII/Black, DCT Retired: 2011 E90 335i, BSM/Beige, 6MT Retired: 2008 Cayman S, Black/Black, 6MT Retired: 2007 E92 328i, JB/Black, 6MT
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smallseafishie Colonel 109 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	New C7 vette looks pretty hot to me.
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SF_DCT Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2021 Porsche Cayenne S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0)	I can't see myself in a Vette, although I like the idea... RS5 may be a great option. I test drove an RS4 before I bought the Cayman and thought it was really front heavy - does anyone know if the new ones are more balanced? __________________ Retired: 2015 M5, BSM/Black, DCT Retired: 2013 E92 M3, SSII/Black, DCT Retired: 2011 E90 335i, BSM/Beige, 6MT Retired: 2008 Cayman S, Black/Black, 6MT Retired: 2007 E92 328i, JB/Black, 6MT
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Jaime_E90 Captain 46 Rep 985 Posts Drives: '06 325xi '08 328xi '13 328xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (37) Garage List 1991 BMW 325ci [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00] 2011 BMW 335xi [0.00]	'11 997 sounds pretty good to me.. __________________ 2006 E90 325xi/Barrique Red/Beige Leather/OEM Style 193-M's/BMW Performance Black Kidney Grilles/E90 LCI Headlights/CF Trim Wrap/Fujita Cold Air Intake/Dinan Cat-Back Exhaust/RS Technik 15MM. Rear Spacers/OEM Blackline Tailights/OEM M3 Steering Wheel/Steering Wheel Button Delete/BMW Performance Shifter/BMW Performance E-brake/Euro-Light Switch.
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catherineanh Captain 71 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 2014 435xi M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (1)	I think it's time for a change. Problems start to occur over time as well. Try something new. I am for the 2011 997 as well. How about the RS5?
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efdiesel3s Halle Berry or Hallelujah 1 Rep 57 Posts Drives: '11 335d, '93 fd3s, '90 e30 m3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Out of those 3 I'd definitely take the 997. But if you need 4 doors and space I'd go for the 535lci but please do not put the m5 bumper and be a poser. If you drive often in snow (i.e. trips to tahoe) the S4 would be ideal. quattro system makes the weight distribution front heavy. the new 2013's say its more evenly distributed but I cannot find an exact number. They are heavy and have predictable understeer. From what I've observed people who really like their audi s4's are skiiers and snowboarders. Last edited by efdiesel3s; 02-05-2013 at 07:13 PM..
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SF_DCT Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 2021 Porsche Cayenne S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0)	I definitely think the new Vettes are impressive, just not for me. The main reason I got rid of the Cayman was because of the size - not enough cargo space. Thinking the Carrera is a bit better there, but the roads in SF are horrible, so ride may be an issue. Thanks for all your suggestions... E60 M5? __________________ Retired: 2015 M5, BSM/Black, DCT Retired: 2013 E92 M3, SSII/Black, DCT Retired: 2011 E90 335i, BSM/Beige, 6MT Retired: 2008 Cayman S, Black/Black, 6MT Retired: 2007 E92 328i, JB/Black, 6MT
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