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#10997 of 11073 Re: Hey Mark [nyccarguy] by markcincinnati Apr 26, 2008 (8:50 am)
Replying to: nyccarguy (Apr 24, 2008 7:51 pm) My wife recently took a job in the CBD of Cincinnati -- seemed difficult for her ever get out of third gear -- just no fun with the stick (for her.)   I virtually hated my automatic (5 speed tiptronic) transmissions in my previous Audis -- love the automatic in my 2005 A6 3.2. I drive some 15+ miles to work most of it on I275/I71 in Cincinnati. When I am in any "fun place" to drive the stick, the traffic is often all tangled up.   With automatics THIS good -- I rarely miss the sticks.   I did test drive a new S5 -- wheeeeeeeee -- now THAT was a blast. But truth be told, the same pain in the butt traffic issues would apply even with that one.   I have officially joined the ranks of those who, while I did not kill the stick shift, certainly are preventing its resurection. To those of you who won't go shiftless, I apologize -- I am keenly aware of your pain (past tense.)   I would have loved a 7speed DSG even more, I'm sure -- just not avail this time.   Also not this time, torque vectoring, which I would have PAID extra for. Replies to this message: bmlexus (Apr 27, 2008 11:33 am) ivan_99 (Apr 27, 2008 1:25 pm)
#10998 of 11073 Re: Hey Mark [markcincinnati] by bmlexus Apr 27, 2008 (11:33 am)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Apr 26, 2008 8:50 am) I did test drive a new S5 -- wheeeeeeeee -- now THAT was a blast. But truth be told, the same pain in the butt traffic issues would apply even with that one.   I have to say the world is getting smaller a car like the S5 with such power but where to drive when u will be stuck in traffic   Congrats on your new car. I want to get a car I really like the A4 but I am more interested to get an SUV I like the Q5 but I wish audi would consider yet bringing another SUV perhaps a Q6 in the near future, My friend he is interested to get the A4 but he has a big problem his decisioncan changes within a second !!! Replies to this message: ivan_99 (Apr 27, 2008 1:25 pm)
#10999 of 11073 Re: Hey Mark [bmlexus] by ivan_99 Apr 27, 2008 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 27, 2008 11:33 am) S5...but where to drive when u will be stuck in traffic   I took out an A5 Sline and S5 after work during rush hour...I was able to find enough room to get up to speed; the S5 doesn't need much room.   BTW...love the Audi (Delphi) magneto (wasn't he in Spiderman...or XMen) suspension.
#11000 of 11073 What bargain 15K leases for May? by jaxs1 Apr 27, 2008 (4:07 pm)
If I'm open to look at a lot of different brands, which near luxury sedans have the hottest lease deals for a 15K per mile lease? I'm open to 2 or 3 year leases, but assume 3 year leases will have much lower payments, so I would more likely do a 45K 3 year mile lease than a 30K 2 year mile lease.   I'm looking for the lowest combination of total costs (lease payments + maintenance and wear etc.). For instance I know BMWs include free scheduled maintenance, but many cars with "Sport" packages and 18" performance tires can cost thousands extra in 3 years due to tires that don't last long and are ultra expensive to replace.   If I were to lease one of these vehicles, I would want automatic transmission, premium package with heated leather seats and moonroof, bluetooth. Must not have low treadlife 18"+ sport performance tires. Factory nav would be a plus if any would still fit the price range even with nav.   Can less than $450 before tax be done with $0 cap reduction on any of these cars with that equipment based on realistically available discounts in California?   328i, G35 sedan, C300 Luxury, TL, TSX, ES350, are some that I'd like to consider. Replies to this message: ghstudio (May 19, 2008 9:14 am)
#11001 of 11073 Re: Placed my order and got my confirmation #. . . . [markcincinnati] by bruceomega Apr 28, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Apr 26, 2008 8:31 am) ..... and hopefully I will not regret not going with my second choice: the new Infiniti G37X 4 door sedan .....   Mark,   Has a G37 sedan been anounced?   Thanks Bruce Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Apr 28, 2008 2:11 pm) markcincinnati (Apr 28, 2008 6:43 pm)
#11002 of 11073 Re: Placed my order and got my confirmation #. . . . [bruceomega] by blueguydotcom Apr 28, 2008 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: bruceomega (Apr 28, 2008 12:47 pm) Nope. No such thing.
#11003 of 11073 Re: Placed my order and got my confirmation #. . . . [bruceomega] by markcincinnati Apr 28, 2008 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: bruceomega (Apr 28, 2008 12:47 pm) Technically, not yet.
#11005 of 11073 Re: What bargain 15K leases for May? [jaxs1] by ghstudio May 19, 2008 (9:14 am)
Replying to: jaxs1 (Apr 27, 2008 4:07 pm) G35 sedan would fall in your price range...below $450 before tax.
#11006 of 11073 3 Series BMW is quiet by jaxs1 May 27, 2008 (7:21 pm)
I thought I might need to buy a Lexus for a quiet ride, but I found the 3 series to be surprisingly quiet. Not LS460 dead silence, but seemed about as quiet as an ES to me when I drove it regardless of what any db meters may say. I ended up buying a 328i. From inside with the windows closed, the turn signals are most noticeable noise at times:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaQg8JrzL_c&fmt=6 Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (May 27, 2008 11:04 pm) tayl0rd (May 28, 2008 4:01 am) blueguydotcom (May 28, 2008 8:32 am) tayl0rd (May 28, 2008 8:43 am)

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