What would you replace your B8 with - $50k budget

[JD S4]

What would you replace your B8 with. $50k budget.

I’m looking at SUVs (X5M mainly), always looking at S6 and S7, occasionally look at 911s.
I really need AWD and a back seat for kids and dogs in the mountains. Limits me.

What would you buy right now to fit your lifestyle and your car interests?


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[bhvrdr]

This hasbeen fun but miss the powerhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180502/684b64348b49208672e933216aeade8e.jpg

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[4RCFED]

Should be able to get a decent 12' Cayenne Turbo for that

[JD S4]

This hasbeen fun but miss the powerhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180502/684b64348b49208672e933216aeade8e.jpg

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Isn’t that funny? Any non-car person in the world would say you’re nuts.

“Hey I sold my Audi sedan and bought a 911 and now I miss the power”

They would think you are exercising your legal rights in CO.


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[EAFLO88]

I will be replacing the S4 with an S5 Sportback next year. They should be popping up for sale for around that price or less on a CPO. I’ve considered the same cars as you but at the end of the day, I keep coming back to the S5 SB. With a mild drop and some nice wheels, it’s a damn sexy car, IMO.

[bhvrdr]

Isn’t that funny? Any non-car person in the world would say you’re nuts.

“Hey I sold my Audi sedan and bought a 911 and now I miss the power”

They would think you are exercising your legal rights in CO.


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Oh the porsche guys love it on rennlist when I tell them our 911 cars are slow and they put the engine in the wrong place, LOL. They love it even more when I joke that I bought the 911 to save money on owning a loaded up Camry since the 911 was only 37 grand lol.

Its a very different forum haha. They have 10 page threads about what is the definition of a true sports car and who can heel/toe the best.

Mike

[MN Blue S4]

We got my wife an SQ5 about 1 1/2 years ago. Really fun car. Almost as quick as my S4 and it's a real sleeper. You surprise a lot of people with it. I find I hardly miss my S4 when driving her car.

[bhvrdr]

How about stretching the budget to 59K for a 2016 AWD FTypeR with a 100K mile warranty...

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=482943550&zip=33409&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D33409%26startYe ar%3D1981%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26incremental%3Dall %26firstRecord%3D0%26endYear%3D2019%26modelCodeLis t%3DJAGFTYPE%26makeCodeList%3DJAG%26searchRadius%3 D25&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=JAGFTYPE&makeCodeList=JAG&searchRadius=25&makeCode1=JAG&modelCode1=JAGFTYPE


Ive been stopping myself each day from going over there and picking it up.

[JD S4]

We got my wife an SQ5 about 1 1/2 years ago. Really fun car. Almost as quick as my S4 and it's a real sleeper. You surprise a lot of people with it. I find I hardly miss my S4 when driving her car.

I've looked hard at the B8.5 SQ5.. I love them.. For some reason - I always think the change won't be "enough" since it's essentially my same car with a different body.. I actually don't mind the new body style for SQ5 (polarizing) and think the tech/interior differences would be "enough" but it will be another year before you could touch one for $50k.

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How about stretching the budget to 59K for a 2016 AWD FTypeR with a 100K mile warranty...

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=482943550&zip=33409&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D33409%26startYe ar%3D1981%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26incremental%3Dall %26firstRecord%3D0%26endYear%3D2019%26modelCodeLis t%3DJAGFTYPE%26makeCodeList%3DJAG%26searchRadius%3 D25&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=JAGFTYPE&makeCodeList=JAG&searchRadius=25&makeCode1=JAG&modelCode1=JAGFTYPE


Ive been stopping myself each day from going over there and picking it up.

yuck

[Gberg888]

997.2 C4S

[bajan01]

If you are really set on an SUV, how about picking up a low(ish) mileage 2015-2016 3.0L Q5/SQ5 and adding ~$4k to your budget for dual pulley tune and upgraded heatexchanger... you can thank me later.

In my opinion X5M = too much $$$.

[blackfunk]

If you are really set on an SUV, how about picking up a low(ish) mileage 2015-2016 3.0L Q5/SQ5 and adding ~$4k to your budget for dual pulley tune and upgraded heatexchanger... you can thank me later.

In my opinion X5M = too much $$$.

Agreed. A Regular X5 5.0 with a tune gets 95% of the way there.

[WarmFuzzies]

I just replaced mine this week with this: (and it’s manual to keep it fun)
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Although I still have the B8 and will likely sell in a year.


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[JD S4]

If you are really set on an SUV, how about picking up a low(ish) mileage 2015-2016 3.0L Q5/SQ5 and adding ~$4k to your budget for dual pulley tune and upgraded heatexchanger... you can thank me later.

In my opinion X5M = too much $$$.

Definitely thought about it. It's a good option - my concerns with that are
- is it different enough than my S4? inside it's the exact same car
- is it actually big enough - still small backseat

I'm definitely considering it.

[JD S4]

Agreed. A Regular X5 5.0 with a tune gets 95% of the way there.

that's a good option too.. if you don't want the brakes, suspension, interior bits, etc..

I think that's a good choice as well.

[brs2c]

ML/GLE/GL 63 AMG + Renntech

[S4'ed]

A new B9 A4 Quattro Premium-Plus with manual trans and Sport-Plus Package.

[hgparrish]

Im looking at the Cadillac CTSV as my next car. Cannot beat the performance per $. And the looks / styling has come a long way.

Its been too expensive to get the S4 where I want it to be performance wise. Ive spent just as much as I would have on the Caddy, to get 140 less hp and tq than what comes stock on the corvette and CTSV. Im $84k into my S4 today, so I’ll sit on that and just enjoy the car for what Ive made it.

But next time I’ll just buy the car up front with the performance I want and only mess with things like wheels, intake, and exhaust (maybe). That wont void my warranty. Granted its been fun building a sleeper beast, but not worth the additional upgrades / repairs that follow.


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[S4'ed]

CTSV = $60K.......

[tar]

Would keep the s4 and buy a suv of some sort if you really need a suv for 30k.


What id personally do for my lifestyle with 50K. Is keep my s4 and add a b7 rs4 or e46 m3 to add to stable. I don't have kids and have 2 dogs that travel with me a lot so that's all back seat is for. I also have a 7 car garage so storage for a 5th car is no problem.

[Snowmonkey]

I've looked hard at the B8.5 SQ5.. I love them.. For some reason - I always think the change won't be "enough" since it's essentially my same car with a different body.. I actually don't mind the new body style for SQ5 (polarizing) and think the tech/interior differences would be "enough" but it will be another year before you could touch one for $50k.

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yuck

You take that back!

[JD S4]

Anyone see a 2013-2016 SQ5 with the light silver colored interior?

[JD S4]

A new B9 A4 Quattro Premium-Plus with manual trans and Sport-Plus Package.

had one of these as a loaner when I had warranty work and left saying "I could drive that"

Doesnt' really "solve" anything for me personally but a damn fine car! With a simple tune it could be fun.

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Im looking at the Cadillac CTSV as my next car. Cannot beat the performance per $. And the looks / styling has come a long way.

Its been too expensive to get the S4 where I want it to be performance wise. Ive spent just as much as I would have on the Caddy, to get 140 less hp and tq than what comes stock on the corvette and CTSV. Im $84k into my S4 today, so I’ll sit on that and just enjoy the car for what Ive made it.

But next time I’ll just buy the car up front with the performance I want and only mess with things like wheels, intake, and exhaust (maybe). That wont void my warranty. Granted its been fun building a sleeper beast, but not worth the additional upgrades / repairs that follow.


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$84k.. That stinks..

[BozMan-S4]

Alfa Romeo SUV...be one of the few!


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[BozMan-S4]

I’ve been considering but haven’t pulled the trigger. The big boy is about 30k outside of 50k budget. However 505hp stock isn’t too shabby. 64693


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[auditanky]

How about stretching the budget to 59K for a 2016 AWD FTypeR with a 100K mile warranty...

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=482943550&zip=33409&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D33409%26startYe ar%3D1981%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26incremental%3Dall %26firstRecord%3D0%26endYear%3D2019%26modelCodeLis t%3DJAGFTYPE%26makeCodeList%3DJAG%26searchRadius%3 D25&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=JAGFTYPE&makeCodeList=JAG&searchRadius=25&makeCode1=JAG&modelCode1=JAGFTYPE


Ive been stopping myself each day from going over there and picking it up.

That is a good looking car. I can't tell, are there any back seats?

[SDV325]

Another vote for SQ5. Been looking for sometime, hard to find a decent deal here. I love the fact that its the same car, same engine (EPL will transfer the tune if within 2yrs)

Also OP, i have seen a few panda interiors for sale in my area, they do exist. If thats what you mean by light silver interior.

[JD S4]

Another vote for SQ5. Been looking for sometime, hard to find a decent deal here. I love the fact that its the same car, same engine (EPL will transfer the tune if within 2yrs)

Also OP, i have seen a few panda interiors for sale in my area, they do exist. If thats what you mean by light silver interior.

Really good advice.

I didn’t mean panda. I mean the silver/platinum style interiors you can order on other Audi lines


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[JD S4]

Now I'm thinking about what all would transfer off of my B8 and into an SQ5...

The only thing I think wouldn't transfer is my Bilstein Suspension.

Tune, roof racks, intake, CR-15 (right?), wheels (I'd sell them seperate but in theory they would)...

I'd lose out on transferring my suspension, CF rear diffuser and exhaust.. I'd 'probably leave front heat exchanger on..

Anyone know if the autotech HFPF is interchangeable between B8 (S4) and B8.5 (SQ5)?

[SDV325]

Really good advice.

I didn’t mean panda. I mean the silver/platinum style interiors you can order on other Audi lines


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Been reading up on the Q5 section, a bunch of previous S4 owners have completed the "Dad mod" aka SQ5. If you love the S4, then 95% of the car is the same for feel and driving. They do lack the sports diff (if you dont have that now, wont even notice). The weight and higher stance makes handling a little less sporty but its no sedan.

Ive looked at everything from new RX-350 Fsports to MDX to X5's. All pretty close in size, just cannot believe what X5 or X5M go for used, its insane still. Also my buddy who is a mechanic could not say one good thing about the X5M, complete garbage in terms of build quality. At 30K miles nearly every piece of plastic in the engine bay just snaps from the excessive heat. Nice while they are "new" but they do not age well.

[JD S4]

Been reading up on the Q5 section, a bunch of previous S4 owners have completed the "Dad mod" aka SQ5. If you love the S4, then 95% of the car is the same for feel and driving. They do lack the sports diff (if you dont have that now, wont even notice). The weight and higher stance makes handling a little less sporty but its no sedan.

Ive looked at everything from new RX-350 Fsports to MDX to X5's. All pretty close in size, just cannot believe what X5 or X5M go for used, its insane still. Also my buddy who is a mechanic could not say one good thing about the X5M, complete garbage in terms of build quality. At 30K miles nearly every piece of plastic in the engine bay just snaps from the excessive heat. Nice while they are "new" but they do not age well.

agree to all.

[bajan01]

agree to all.

Yeah, I did a quick search too and a used low mileage X5M is still more than what a new SQ5 would cost. I don’t dear run this thread past my BMW buddies as it’s “all is great” and “nothing is better” from them every time I talk to them. Glad to hear a different side of the story.

[SDV325]

CR-15 (right?),


In for knowing as well. In theory if the B8.5 AK is the same i would think this is too.

[jimrobbington]

I couldn't believe used prices on RS7s the other day when I was randomly being curious. $60k - $70k for used RS7s with less than 30k miles. If it were me, I'd hold out for the right deal on one of them lol

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[pdqgp]

When I was looking the MDX Hybrid Sport was at the top of my lists. Super quiet, nice interior, feature rich road like a car and around town the hybrid power from the rear wheels helped make fun. I was going to lease new so if you're open to buying used, that will open the options up a bit.

[grrrrrrr]

S6 for me. been looking for 2016 white.

SUV... I have been browsing for Macan, Atlas and Subaru ascent

[bajan01]

S6 for me. been looking for 2016 white.

SUV... I have been browsing for Macan, Atlas and Subaru ascent

Have you come across the Atlas vs. Ascent post on VWVortex?

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=7951&share_tid=9129241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums%2Evwvortex%2Ecom%2Fshowthr ead%2Ephp%3Ft%3D9129241&share_type=t

[JD S4]

I couldn't believe used prices on RS7s the other day when I was randomly being curious. $60k - $70k for used RS7s with less than 30k miles. If it were me, I'd hold out for the right deal on one of them lol

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My boss has an RS7 and as bad as I want one - I couldn’t stomach pulling up to the office in the same car as the CEO. I work for a large company so he optics are just off. Yeah, yeah I know all the keyboard warriors will say fuck that do what you want, etc - but it’s how I feel.

Love RS7. Don’t think I’m ready yet.


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[KRp220]

How about stretching the budget to 59K for a 2016 AWD FTypeR with a 100K mile warranty...

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=482943550&zip=33409&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D33409%26startYe ar%3D1981%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26incremental%3Dall %26firstRecord%3D0%26endYear%3D2019%26modelCodeLis t%3DJAGFTYPE%26makeCodeList%3DJAG%26searchRadius%3 D25&startYear=1981&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0&endYear=2019&modelCodeList=JAGFTYPE&makeCodeList=JAG&searchRadius=25&makeCode1=JAG&modelCode1=JAGFTYPE


Ive been stopping myself each day from going over there and picking it up.

THOSE ARE AWD?!
mind. blown.

[simbat]

I sold my 15’ S4 and got a 16’ Volvo V60 Polestar for $7K less than what I sold the S4 . It has been a year now and I can say it was a good decision for me. Will probably get a B8 with manual for daily again at some point, but will keep the Polestar long term.


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[adkmooserider]

[QUOTE=tar;13085332]Would keep the s4 and buy a suv of some sort if suv for 30k/QUOTE]
I like this idea in the form of a Toyota 4 runner

[adkmooserider]

When I was looking the MDX Hybrid Sport was at the top of my lists. Super quiet, nice interior, feature rich road like a car and around town the hybrid power from the rear wheels helped make fun. I was going to lease new so if you're open to buying used, that will open the options up a bit.
I liked this idea a lot too, until I rode in the second row in an uber, not very comfy or roomy.

[Blownfour]

How many kids and dogs? and what age? I love my sq5 but its not exactly huge. Its your s4 with a higher roof line and a bigger trunk. I have a long history of owning sports cars so having to go the parent route and figure out what to drive wasn't easy. The sq5 was able to check most boxes. I have the bilsteins and h&r's coming, along with 034 trans and rear end inserts. It already handles well, this should help. If I can find a used 034 rear sway that should really take care of the handling aspect.

[JD S4]

How many kids and dogs? and what age? I love my sq5 but its not exactly huge. Its your s4 with a higher roof line and a bigger trunk. I have a long history of owning sports cars so having to go the parent route and figure out what to drive wasn't easy. The sq5 was able to check most boxes. I have the bilsteins and h&r's coming, along with 034 trans and rear end inserts. It already handles well, this should help. If I can find a used 034 rear sway that should really take care of the handling aspect.

5/7/GoldenDoodle and yes #BasicBitchLifestyle

I'm nervous about the size (lack of) as well - but nothing larger really "does it" for me.. Anything with 3 rows is gag worthy sans SQ7 which has landed in US yet (sexy AF though in EU!)

We already have a QX60 (wife car) so we have a larger SUV.. It's the box checking exercise I keep failing.. SQ5 checks all but size.. I'd love a 500+ hp twin turbo super ute - but maintenance/repaits are a whore (X5M/Cayenne).

There is a 2011 Cayenne Turbo with 64k miles for $39k locally that I've been fawning over.. But I'm cringing at that first $8k repair bill for something stupid..

[bhvrdr]

You have a decent size suv so what about Macan S? Get one with a warranty. Id do a q5 3.0t but i cant get past the roller skate look of it. Odd portions. Still a cool truck though but a Macan should be fun to toss around

Mike

[adoonan]

ML/GLE/GL 63 AMG + Renntech

I'd second this, but if you can also do the ML550 for less money (there is a 2014 for ~$40,000 on Carmax right now) and have some scratch left for wheels, etc. It will still do most of the damage of the ML63 (~$54k). It screams for such a large vehicle - my kids love it when I take off from stop lights - and you can still bring the dogs, friends, and luggage. It's a lot larger than the SQ5, but handles more like a car than a large SUV.

[PopTart]

Audi S6

[bajan01]

If I can find a used 034 rear sway that should really take care of the handling aspect.

Be weary of worn urethane bushings on a used swaybar. Other than that it does make a noticeable difference at factory ride height.

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[AUDacIouS4]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the flex fuel B8.5 Allroad.

More cargo space than a Q5 and 8 inches less than a Q7........check
Run 12.0 @111 with k04 swap.......check
All S4 parts swap over........check
Or, big turbo version,( almost finished )that will run mid 11's......check
Room for dogs.......check
Fits 3 car seats.......check
Looks way better than an SQ5.........check
Can hold its own on track..........check

I was in the same boat as you last week. my wife daily's the S4 but just bought a 981 Cayman GTS. I'm thinking of whoring out the S4 on Turo for awhile and let it pay for itself
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[Blownfour]

5/7/GoldenDoodle and yes #BasicBitchLifestyle

I'm nervous about the size (lack of) as well - but nothing larger really "does it" for me.. Anything with 3 rows is gag worthy sans SQ7 which has landed in US yet (sexy AF though in EU!)

We already have a QX60 (wife car) so we have a larger SUV.. It's the box checking exercise I keep failing.. SQ5 checks all but size.. I'd love a 500+ hp twin turbo super ute - but maintenance/repaits are a whore (X5M/Cayenne).

There is a 2011 Cayenne Turbo with 64k miles for $39k locally that I've been fawning over.. But I'm cringing at that first $8k repair bill for something stupid..


I felt the exact same way. I also looked at the x5m. I have owned many M cars so I know about maintenance and repair costs but the x5m takes those costs to a new level. Everything else is that size is blah or gross. I looked at the macan as well but knowing I would eventually be back into a sedan of some sort I decided to save my cash for the next car. The sq gets done what the macan does is a much more subtle fashion and less money. You don't get that Porsche badge though. I have a five month old so we have a lot of shit to bring everywhere we go. I recent Tahoe trip has the sq pretty well packed. A roof box may be in my future. I really wish audi would bring the a6 size avant here. I would have been all over even a plain a6 avant, an s6 avant would have me seriously considering the heat I would have gotten from the wife for spending that much.





Audi S6

This is also hard to pass up. Its in budget and can just barely fit your famil

[GandalfTheIbis]

I liked this idea a lot too, until I rode in the second row in an uber, not very comfy or roomy.
The rear seats are adjustable. I have a 14 with second row bench seating and I can sit behind myself. I'm 6'3, 220lbs so not a giant by any means, but a fairly large adult.

[GandalfTheIbis]

Audacious brings up some good points... when I'm dailying my MDX I'm often thinking to myself...should have bought the allroad.

[bhvrdr]

Audacious brings up some good points... when I'm dailying my MDX I'm often thinking to myself...should have bought the allroad.

I cross shopped an sq5 but i want the look and handling of the avant. Ill k04 it for now and next engine i blow in it (third one is in it now) i may get the balls to throw a3.0t in it
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[EIAlfonso]

5/7/GoldenDoodle and yes #BasicBitchLifestyle

I'm nervous about the size (lack of) as well - but nothing larger really "does it" for me.. Anything with 3 rows is gag worthy sans SQ7 which has landed in US yet (sexy AF though in EU!)

We already have a QX60 (wife car) so we have a larger SUV.. It's the box checking exercise I keep failing.. SQ5 checks all but size.. I'd love a 500+ hp twin turbo super ute - but maintenance/repaits are a whore (X5M/Cayenne).

There is a 2011 Cayenne Turbo with 64k miles for $39k locally that I've been fawning over.. But I'm cringing at that first $8k repair bill for something stupid..

You live in Boulder, then the car for you is a Sue Bah Roo

[JD S4]

You live in Boulder, then the car for you is a Sue Bah Roo

I would but I’m a dude and I’m married to a woman.


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[Blownfour]

All the reasons above are why I wouldn’t buy the allroad. I wanted to like it, but the gen2 ea888 is a turd and dealing with big turbos and e85 is a hassle. There is no comparison between the 3.0 and the 2.0. Now if we are talking b9 allroad that is a different story.

[EIAlfonso]

I would but I’m a dude and I’m married to a woman.


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Half way there!

Jaguar F Pace S would be my vote

[grrrrrrr]

Have you come across the Atlas vs. Ascent post on VWVortex?

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=7951&share_tid=9129241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fforums%2Evwvortex%2Ecom%2Fshowthr ead%2Ephp%3Ft%3D9129241&share_type=tYea. I think the only way to really decide on these two is to test drive it. Ascent seems to be a more practical choice for its standard features but it looks boring. I just wish they would send the new toureg here and it will be an easy decision. But rather they prioritized China.

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[wangshuo1989]

Yea. I think the only way to really decide on these two is to test drive it. Ascent seems to be a more practical choice for its standard features but it looks boring. I just wish they would send the new toureg here and it will be an easy decision. But rather they prioritized China.

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Even the previous gen Touareg got 3.0T engine in China, and in US it's only getting VR6.

[Audi_Andrew19]

Surprised nobody has mentioned a good condition, medium/low-ish mileage F10 M5 can be had for mid 40's to high 50's. Haven't heard any crazy reliability stories with those things and they can be very fast with a tune. Mostly practical too. Also, some 2012+ E63's with the V8 Bi-Turbo can be found looking hard enough I suppose.

Something is drawing me to the newer B9 S4 though. The tech is really next-level and the driving experience I bet isn't half bad despite no manual/DSG and a turbo. I think they look quite good lowered with some wheels/exhaust. Don't always need to be the fastest on the road, compared to the M5 and E63.

One can always do the 911 997/996 route too and many do.

I like posts like these cause it allows me to voice my scattered opinions :). Looking forward to hear what people think of these.

[Estoril4]

I've always disliked mustang's. But did see a gently used shelby 350 online for 50k a couple days ago and, well, unfortunately I kind of like that one.

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[JD S4]

Drive B8.5 and B9 SQ5 tonight. Nope.

8.5 is just too small.
9 is a piece of shit. Hated everything about driving it.

Gonna drive 2012 Cayenne TT tomorrow night and see


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[sc117]

I sold my 15’ S4 and got a 16’ Volvo V60 Polestar for $7K less than what I sold the S4 . It has been a year now and I can say it was a good decision for me. Will probably get a B8 with manual for daily again at some point, but will keep the Polestar long term.


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What’s the tuner market for the Volvo Polestar look like? What are some of the big names? The new Volvo wagons are growing on me


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[4RCFED]

Drive B8.5 and B9 SQ5 tonight. Nope.

8.5 is just too small.
9 is a piece of shit. Hated everything about driving it.

Gonna drive 2012 Cayenne TT tomorrow night and see


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Yes! Cayenne turbo, if you're worried about warranty grab a CPO or pick one up from carmax and add their max care to it.

[JD S4]

Yes! Cayenne turbo, if you're worried about warranty grab a CPO or pick one up from carmax and add their max care to it.

Never heard of MaxCare


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[4RCFED]

Never heard of MaxCare


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It's basically CPO you can add to any car you buy from them for a extra coin. check it out

[JD S4]

Thad’s cool. Thanks for sharing. Looking at M5s and Cayenne’s. Sucks you can’t get an awd M5(yet) but the 550x drive is so boring.


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[JD S4]

Gonna drive a Cayenne TT today and hopefully a 13-15 M5 and an AMG450 and AMG43 soon.




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[fmzip]

Gonna drive a Cayenne TT today and hopefully a 13-15 M5 and an AMG450 and AMG43 soon.


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Interesting thread!

I was in an E39 BMW for the last 15 years until it died last August. Absolutely LOVED this car, still miss the ride and the 5 speed :)

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/BMW/530/530full5.jpg

I thought for sure my next car would be an F10 BMW but as soon as I got in, it I stepped out of it. The thing is a land yacht! That's how I landed in my S4. The F10 M5 is a beast, maybe the size is what you want but for me, it's way too big, way to heavy. Fun to drive in straight line but that's it. The I-Drive is cumbersome.

Ironically, I bet if you didn't have the S4 you'd likely buy an S6. I'd take the S6 over the M5. BMW's interior pales in comparison to Audi in the F10 models.

[simbat]

What’s the tuner market for the Volvo Polestar look like? What are some of the big names? The new Volvo wagons are growing on me


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There a a couple mostly Europe based options. Most popular is TDI piggy back https://tdi-tuning.com/ sold in the USA by VIVA http://www.vivaperformance.com/ . And of course the Polestar tune, that Volvo is offering on all their models and that's why they bought Polestar last year which is a Swedish rally company. The Volvo cars with Polestar tune they call Polestar optimized and the S60/V60 Polestar are Polestar engineered cars build from the ground by Polestar....and now they will do electric only which sucks.... I have extended warranty and honestly don't need any more power so I'm keeping mine stock. The power in the P* is underrated same like in the S4. It feels like it has more than what the specs say. And one of the reasons I went that way is because I wanted a car, that is already perfect out of the box so I can concentrate on other aspects of life and not play around with modding. Stock S60/V60 Polestar is like low 13' 1.4 mile, but drag is not where this car shines. There an enthusiast made video comparison of the Focus RS to the V60 Polestar and that shows it clearly where the car's strength is if it's faster than the RS on curvy roads.I'm not sure a B8/B8.5 S4 will beat the Focus RS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbmY10RMCQs .

Few cars on the market can touch what the V60 Polestar is offering for the money. And then add rarity ! The S60/V60 Polestars are the Swiss army knives in the car world. Photos just don’t justify how nice they are to sit inside , comfort of the seats, quality of the materials, the display is just the right size with great resolution and the dash has real buttons like an old Nokia phone. For me this is what I wanted as I’m tired of looking at ipads everywhere in cars now. The Ohlins suspension is amazing.It's manually adjustable like in real rally cars. I can enter curves with higher speed and confidence than the S4 despite S4’s Sport diff. Chassis is more rigid and probably an RS4 will be a better comparison than an S4 , but we don't get in in the USA unfortunately. Brakes are 6 pistons Brembo GT with two piece rotors ($$$). Active Feritta ss exhaust with electronic flaps - the T6 model sounds terrific.It truly sounds like exotic. For the money you get very high quality hardware. I think very few people had a chance to actually drive one and therefore not much noise about these cars and Volvo was kind of asleep and forgotten for long time, but is going strongly up now. You can get a new Polestar for 20-25 % off MSRP and they are all fully loaded with active cruise control, pedestrian airbags in the bumpers, heated everything front, rear seats, steering wheel etc. Only option to choose is the color and there are only 4 colors. They brought like 150 of these per year and 15’s and 18’s are numbered. Also reliability if you find a 15 or 16’ with the T6 ( Borg Verner twinscroll turbo Inline 6 cyl) they are pretty much bulletproof when comes to reliability. No brainier for me.

I have now also a B6 Avant 1.8TQ with 6 speed for daily and love it, buit is getting old and will probably replace it with a manual B8 S4 again some day because I prefer to have a manual for daily driving and there is no traffic where I live.
https://i.imgur.com/jiRQdpK.jpg

[fmzip]

Just can't get past the Volvo's rear end. The only year they seemed to have it right was in 1997 with the C70 coupe

https://auto-data.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Volvo-C70-1997-Coupe-7-768x432.jpg

[doughboy17]

CPO Used S7. The back seat fits the kids and the dogs fit in the hatch, if necessary (dogs wouldn't like the trunk in the S6 ;-) ). If you want more power, check out the tunes available on the S7!

[fmzip]

CPO Used S7. The back seat fits the kids and the dogs fit in the hatch, if necessary (dogs wouldn't like the trunk in the S6 ;-) ). If you want more power, check out the tunes available on the S7!

That's a good suggestion! I didn't think you could get a CPO s7 near $50K....

I do hate the ass end on the S7 too but I could live with it ;)

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/734313695/overview/

[kevinz]

911 with kids??

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[paul]

This was my solution... we don't have kids mind you. We still have the S4 though.
https://i.imgur.com/t83L8iD.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/xzeYXGf.jpg

[fmzip]

This was my solution... we don't have kids mind you. We still have the S4 though.


Beauty! Kids and dog would be a tight squeeze :)

[EIAlfonso]

Interesting thread!

I was in an E39 BMW for the last 15 years until it died last August. Absolutely LOVED this car, still miss the ride and the 5 speed :)


I thought for sure my next car would be an F10 BMW but as soon as I got in, it I stepped out of it. The thing is a land yacht! That's how I landed in my S4. The F10 M5 is a beast, maybe the size is what you want but for me, it's way too big, way to heavy. Fun to drive in straight line but that's it. The I-Drive is cumbersome.

Ironically, I bet if you didn't have the S4 you'd likely buy an S6. I'd take the S6 over the M5. BMW's interior pales in comparison to Audi in the F10 models.

Ha similar story, got out of the 330ci and the company wouldn't approve a 3 series as my next car so I was forced to get an 535 MSport. Every time I would hit the gas I thought, wow that front end sure does like to heave up.
As soon as my contract came up again I made sure I could choose something else, hence the S4, F10 was really beautiful and I miss the heads up but other than that, glad its gone
http://i.imgur.com/A6DgSdJ.jpg (https://imgur.com/A6DgSdJ)
I would stay away from an F10 M5, first world problems

[JD S4]

Add the S7 to the list.. I'm still wishy washy as my boss (CEO) has an RS7 and I'm cautious of optics. Hate me all you want - it's real.. I like the S7 as an option..

There is a Nardo RS7 @ CarMax locally for $67k... I'm literally pulling my hair out not buying it.. :-)

M5/CayenneTT/AMG C43/450 all on the radar right now. SQ5 is out - even though that's the easy move to swap parts over.

[doughboy17]

That's a good suggestion! I didn't think you could get a CPO s7 near $50K....

I do hate the ass end on the S7 too but I could live with it ;)

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/734313695/overview/

You're correct. Looks closer to $60K. I did not check. Sorry, but you hate the back ends anyway. Actually, I love the look of the S7s but hate the idea of a hatchback.

[SDV325]

Add the S7 to the list.. I'm still wishy washy as my boss (CEO) has an RS7 and I'm cautious of optics. Hate me all you want - it's real.. I like the S7 as an option..

There is a Nardo RS7 @ CarMax locally for $67k... I'm literally pulling my hair out not buying it.. :-)

M5/CayenneTT/AMG C43/450 all on the radar right now. SQ5 is out - even though that's the easy move to swap parts over.

Just curious what about the SQ5 you found too small?
Im in a similar situation as you, only 2 kids (2.5yrs and 9 days), no dogs though. Dont find we need to bring a tonne of stuff other than a double stroller and a diaper bag. Making sure our stroller fits is the only obvious thing.

Haven't been out to test drive one yet.

[bajan01]

Just curious what about the SQ5 you found too small?
Im in a similar situation as you, only 2 kids (2.5yrs and 9 days), no dogs though. Dont find we need to bring a tonne of stuff other than a double stroller and a diaper bag. Making sure our stroller fits is the only obvious thing.

Haven't been out to test drive one yet.

I have 4 kids, 2 of which were twins. Other than not having enough seats in the SQ5 I don’t know what all this “stuff” is that can’t fit in a SQ5. We used to have a Sienna but traded it in last year for an Atlas for family trips.

[USAF_Danny]

Add the S7 to the list.. I'm still wishy washy as my boss (CEO) has an RS7 and I'm cautious of optics. Hate me all you want - it's real.. I like the S7 as an option..

There is a Nardo RS7 @ CarMax locally for $67k... I'm literally pulling my hair out not buying it.. :-)

M5/CayenneTT/AMG C43/450 all on the radar right now. SQ5 is out - even though that's the easy move to swap parts over.

Pick it up before I do lol. I've been looking at it for weeks now, contemplating on driving down from SD to check it out.

[JD S4]

Just curious what about the SQ5 you found too small?
Im in a similar situation as you, only 2 kids (2.5yrs and 9 days), no dogs though. Dont find we need to bring a tonne of stuff other than a double stroller and a diaper bag. Making sure our stroller fits is the only obvious thing.

Haven't been out to test drive one yet.

Room between back seat and front seat backs is zero. Kids in car seats = that sucks. Hatch is fine, front is fine. It's the second row space.

Also - let me be clear. Kids *WILL* fit in the second row.. But - since I already have an S4 with the exact same size backseat, there is nothing gained. It's not smaller than S4 but it's not larger. So no reason to change cars if I'm looking for bigger.. Hope that makes sense.

[JD S4]

Pick it up before I do lol. I've been looking at it for weeks now, contemplating on driving down from SD to check it out.

It's my bosses next door neighbors car. Super rich corporate guy, never beat, maintained at local Audi dealer. It's a sweet car - I'v been in it a few times.

I'm not buying it. All yours.

[SDV325]

Room between back seat and front seat backs is zero. Kids in car seats = that sucks. Hatch is fine, front is fine. It's the second row space.

Also - let me be clear. Kids *WILL* fit in the second row.. But - since I already have an S4 with the exact same size backseat, there is nothing gained. It's not smaller than S4 but it's not larger. So no reason to change cars if I'm looking for bigger.. Hope that makes sense.

Totally understand. That is one thing that has always really bugged me too about the S4. The shape of the rear door and how awkward it can be to get kids into their seats. Hell even when i sit in the back during detailing i find it irritating. Maybe because im 6'3, never found it ideal.

Wife always complains about my trunk size (huge for a sedan but still) and how cramped the seats make the front feel. Im hoping the Q5 maybe a better fit. If not, ill have to keep searching as well. Thinking back though even my dads 4Runner suffered from the same problem, no matter how big the vehicle is the rear seating room just sucks. I was always cramped as hell in back, given how large that vehicle is.

Only other option is American [=(] (Not happening, ever) But they are just designed for to have more space...wonder why lol

Also, totally get what you mean about the RS7 and the CEO. Back when i bought my S4, shortly after the CEO of the engineering company i was at, settled on a S7 for the wife (was looking at RS7). Few months later he bought an S5 convertible for himself...granted very few people in the company were car people but really felt the odd looks from everyone (not the CEO though super chill guy). The E.I.T drives the same car are the CEO lol

[Blownfour]

Just curious what about the SQ5 you found too small?
Im in a similar situation as you, only 2 kids (2.5yrs and 9 days), no dogs though. Dont find we need to bring a tonne of stuff other than a double stroller and a diaper bag. Making sure our stroller fits is the only obvious thing.

Haven't been out to test drive one yet.

How tall are you and your wife? With one kid I find legroom to not be an issue. My wife is short at 5'1" so if I am driving and she is sitting behind me she has room. If she is driving and I sit behind her I have plenty of leg room. The passenger seat has to be moved forward a good amount to fit an infant seat, but the dash design helps with that. I have more front leg room in the sq5 passenger seat than I do in my wife's rdx front seat. Short trips around town there is plenty of room. The issue is family trips someone for multiple days. It just isn't that big a vehicle. For reference I am coming from a super crew cab f150. That thing was comically large and the camper shell on the bed gave us more room than we could ever use.


Room between back seat and front seat backs is zero. Kids in car seats = that sucks. Hatch is fine, front is fine. It's the second row space.

Also - let me be clear. Kids *WILL* fit in the second row.. But - since I already have an S4 with the exact same size backseat, there is nothing gained. It's not smaller than S4 but it's not larger. So no reason to change cars if I'm looking for bigger.. Hope that makes sense.

Did you make sure the rear seats were slid all the way back? I still don't think you would find it big enough given your complaint of leg room but the location of the rear seats plays a huge role in how it feels.


Edit: I see you answered above, 6'3" is going to create some room issues most likely. I am 5'11" for reference.

[SDV325]

How tall are you and your wife? With one kid I find legroom to not be an issue. My wife is short at 5'1" so if I am driving and she is sitting behind me she has room. If she is driving and I sit behind her I have plenty of leg room. The passenger seat has to be moved forward a good amount to fit an infant seat, but the dash design helps with that. I have more front leg room in the sq5 passenger seat than I do in my wife's rdx front seat. Short trips around town there is plenty of room. The issue is family trips someone for multiple days. It just isn't that big a vehicle. For reference I am coming from a super crew cab f150. That thing was comically large and the camper shell on the bed gave us more room than we could ever use.


Im 6'3"
Wife is 5'10"
We have two boys, most likely gonna grow like weeds.

Most Japanese or German SUV's aren't the largest. Looked at RX350, RDX, MDX, XC60, SQ5. All seem to be about the same, not perfect but will be a little better than a mid size sedan. I would hate to be forced into the pickup like a F150 or Tundra. The kid hauler can be the wifes car, i want something fun lol.

[USAF_Danny]

It's my bosses next door neighbors car. Super rich corporate guy, never beat, maintained at local Audi dealer. It's a sweet car - I'v been in it a few times.

I'm not buying it. All yours.

Gah it’s beautiful. I just might if I decide to stop playing with my emotions.


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[drmonkey]

Add the S7 to the list.. I'm still wishy washy as my boss (CEO) has an RS7 and I'm cautious of optics. Hate me all you want - it's real.. I like the S7 as an option..

There is a Nardo RS7 @ CarMax locally for $67k... I'm literally pulling my hair out not buying it.. :-)

M5/CayenneTT/AMG C43/450 all on the radar right now. SQ5 is out - even though that's the easy move to swap parts over.

Who cares what their boss drives?! Mine drives a Hyundai Elantra and I drive a B8 S4. It just means you have a good taste in cars and he may take it as a compliment.

[kobrian85]

I sold my 15’ S4 and got a 16’ Volvo V60 Polestar for $7K less than what I sold the S4 . It has been a year now and I can say it was a good decision for me. Will probably get a B8 with manual for daily again at some point, but will keep the Polestar long term.

Came here to say this! V60 Polestar (or T6-R) would be my choice. Beautiful interior, tons of room (wagon all the things), not a dramatic drop-off in power from the S4. The only box that isn't checked for me is a 6MT, but that'd be an acceptable compromise for a kickass wagon.

[JD S4]

Who cares what their boss drives?! Mine drives a Hyundai Elantra and I drive a B8 S4. It just means you have a good taste in cars and he may take it as a compliment.

Yeah, there are lots of opinions and everyone gets to decide their own way. I recently got a big promotion and I don't want to be the dickhead who shows up in the same car as the CEO 4 weeks later. High visibility role and each company culture is different. It's also just a personal thing for me. I'd be fine driving an M5 but not same car as my boss. I'm 36 and 99% of the people who work for me would go right to google, look up RS7 and see that it's $125k (new), not think about deprecitation/used value and just assume.. Now if I pulled up in a $60k loaded Dodge Ram diesel, no one would bat an eye..

Different strokes, different folks.. Just ain't happening for me.

[JD S4]

How tall are you and your wife? With one kid I find legroom to not be an issue. My wife is short at 5'1" so if I am driving and she is sitting behind me she has room. If she is driving and I sit behind her I have plenty of leg room. The passenger seat has to be moved forward a good amount to fit an infant seat, but the dash design helps with that. I have more front leg room in the sq5 passenger seat than I do in my wife's rdx front seat. Short trips around town there is plenty of room. The issue is family trips someone for multiple days. It just isn't that big a vehicle. For reference I am coming from a super crew cab f150. That thing was comically large and the camper shell on the bed gave us more room than we could ever use.



Did you make sure the rear seats were slid all the way back? I still don't think you would find it big enough given your complaint of leg room but the location of the rear seats plays a huge role in how it feels.


Edit: I see you answered above, 6'3" is going to create some room issues most likely. I am 5'11" for reference.

I didn't know the SQ5 backseat was movable.. That could make a huge difference.. My wife's QX60 does that and the ****** slides like 6".. Goes from cavernous to cramped quick... I'll go look at them again and see - I assumed fix second row seating.

[MN Blue S4]

I didn't know the SQ5 backseat was movable.. That could make a huge difference.. My wife's QX60 does that and the ****** slides like 6".. Goes from cavernous to cramped quick... I'll go look at them again and see - I assumed fix second row seating.

It's a good thing to check but don't get your hopes up. I think they move about 2"-3".

[JD S4]

It's a good thing to check but don't get your hopes up. I think they move about 2"-3".

My wife would probably love another 2” [emoji23]🤷🏽*♂️


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[Estoril4]

Not a large car... but just found a Japan spec original imported 91 r32 gtr on craigslist for 30k

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[Blownfour]

I didn't know the SQ5 backseat was movable.. That could make a huge difference.. My wife's QX60 does that and the ****** slides like 6".. Goes from cavernous to cramped quick... I'll go look at them again and see - I assumed fix second row seating.

It still very well could be too small, no matter how you slice it the q5 is just not that big of a vehicle. There is supposedly a few more inches of shoulder and hip room than an a4 based car. When I test drove my first sq5 I got in the back seats and had a similar reaction. NO WAY, this will not work. Then I check the seat adjustment and realized I had a much more comfortable amount of room. They slide both forward and back as well as recline.

[washyourrhands]

Personally love the SQ5


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[S4'ed]

How about a low mile used 2016 or 2017 Touareg

[Blownfour]

How about a low mile used 2016 or 2017 Touareg


Because lame motor

[SDV325]

Not a large car... but just found a Japan spec original imported 91 r32 gtr on craigslist for 30k

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My god is that what those are going for now? Must be 8-10 years ago my a friend imported one into Canada (15yr old law at the time, not 25). Paid $12K CDN!....

[JD S4]

I checked out the SQ5 at the dealer again and the seats were in fact slid all the way back. Sliding them forward was almost laughable.. I know it's for added rear room - but may - they are just not big..

Sucks because I love them!!!! They have a Sepang 2017 on black leather that is the sex!!

Got my car back from warranty work and the kid pulled it out from around the corner of their car wash bay and I fell in love again. :-)

[simbat]

Came here to say this! V60 Polestar (or T6-R) would be my choice. Beautiful interior, tons of room (wagon all the things), not a dramatic drop-off in power from the S4. The only box that isn't checked for me is a 6MT, but that'd be an acceptable compromise for a kickass wagon.

I don’t think the S60/V60 Polestar has any power drop compared to the B8/B8.5 S4 . The T6 P* is 345 hp/ 370 Lb-ft which is 500NM . The S4 has 325 lb-ft, SQ5 347 lb-ft and the S6 is rated at 400 lb-ft . I know the S4’s power is probably underrated on paper, but so is the P*’s . And power with pulley and tune upgrade is not really that useable in the canyons . A good suspension, brakes, chassis rigidity and precise steering is what differentiates a good drivers car from the rest. The P* feels definitely more hardcore and sporty than a B8 S4. Steering feedback is also better. But Suspension is probably what makes it so special as the next cheapest car coming with this suspension from the factory is the Lambo aventador . I will be also looking for an Sq5 for my wife at the end of the year. Also considering the Q5 TDi as the prices look tempting on the leftover new 15’s and 16’s


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[TXautobahn]

If it was just me: Corvette C7, ATS-V coupe, or some kind of 911. Since I need a decently-sized back seat for clients the next car will most likely be an S6/S7 or a CTS-V.

The hard part is giving up the manual transmission.

[JD S4]

Well. I shopped on and off for about a year for the S4 replacement. As many of us have found - for any sort of reasonable budget I couldn’t find anything f that made me want to move on.

So instead - we added.

We picked up a 13 Unlimited Sport this weekend for summer fun with the kids. 3” lift, 33s, winch and a this rad mesh soft top that gives you some sun protection but let’s you get outside. Only 56k miles - got a great deal on it.

Needs a few things dialed in before it’s ready to go hard. But - we love it so far and the kids have a blast.

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[JettaGetUpandGo]

Well that's certainly a different kind of fun.

[JD S4]

Well that's certainly a different kind of fun.

#Colorado


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[Dr GP]

For strictly financial reasons I leased a NEW 2017 Infiniti QX50 in late Feb. $379/mo including 9% tax. Its not an Audi, but I like it much better than a Q5. I hate the 2.0t engine.The Qx50 is built on the 370z chassis and has the 3.7 325 hp engine rev matching auto trans. Don't confuse this with the 2019 QX50 that was just released. That one is bigger and has the new and first variable
compression ratio turbo 4 cylinder.(Totally unproven) Only has 245 hp and a CVT trans, more expensive, less Hp ,less car-like and more expensive. BTW there are still NEW 2017 Qx50s out there, but the supply is low.Can be leased for a really attractive payment.

[JD S4]

For strictly financial reasons I leased a NEW 2017 Infiniti QX50 in late Feb. $379/mo including 9% tax. Its not an Audi, but I like it much better than a Q5. I hate the 2.0t engine.The Qx50 is built on the 370z chassis and has the 3.7 325 hp engine rev matching auto trans. Don't confuse this with the 2019 QX50 that was just released. That one is bigger and has the new and first variable
compression ratio turbo 4 cylinder.(Totally unproven) Only has 245 hp and a CVT trans, more expensive, less Hp ,less car-like and more expensive. BTW there are still NEW 2017 Qx50s out there, but the supply is low.Can be leased for a really attractive payment.

I looked at the 400 Red. Really nice car. I actually considered it - but it wasn’t “enough” change to make the cost worth it

Great car - glad to hear you’re happy with it


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[NotQuickEnough]

I'm seriously considering keeping the S4 for a long time, where a few years down the line it will take on the daily/winter beater duty and for summers I'd get a 911 or something more nutty like an Esprit V8

[Senseless]

I'm seriously considering keeping the S4 for a long time, where a few years down the line it will take on the daily/winter beater duty and for summers I'd get a 911 or something more nutty like an Esprit V8

I have that idea too, but am thinking of adding a hybrid Accord for daily and keeping the S4 for weekends and winter driving. I don't know when though, because at 90,000 miles, it's still running almost like new.

[Dr GP]

I looked at the 400 Red. Really nice car. I actually considered it - but it wasn’t “enough” change to make the cost worth it

Great car - glad to hear you’re happy with it


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YOU do realize I leased a QX50 not a Q50?

[JD S4]

YOU do realize I leased a QX50 not a Q50?

Nope. But I do now.

That stinks for you [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

My wife drives a QX60. Car is amazing at nothing, decent at everything


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[bajan01]

I looked at the 400 Red. Really nice car. I actually considered it - but it wasn’t “enough” change to make the cost worth it

Great car - glad to hear you’re happy with it



Smoked one in the SQ5 recently.🤫

[Blownfour]

Jeep is awesome. You guys have a tons of trails and off roading to do out there so it should be pretty damn fun. If we end up in CO once we leave this hell hole of a state a beater jeep is definitely on the list.