Article Comments - Comparison Test: 2007-2008 Sport Sedans

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What is this discussion about? Cadillac CTS, BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G35, Mercedes-Benz 350-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Car Comparisons, Sedan

Comparison Test: 2007-2008 Sport Sedans - This is exactly why we gathered this group of sport sedans. That is, to find out if the 2008 Cadillac CTS, 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport, 2008 Lexus IS 350 or 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport can topple the Bavarian champ — the 2007 BMW 335i. In the spirit of the segment, each car in the test is outfitted with sport package hardware — usually a stiffer suspension and bigger wheels and tires — and an automatic transmission. (more)

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#453 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [davidd3] by lovemyclk May 20, 2008 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: davidd3 (May 20, 2008 9:55 am) "An upgrade to a 335i does not excite me. It is basically the same car as I have now, albeit more powerful. It's a lot of money and not much of change. " Drive the 335 w/ SP and you might just change this opinion Leave out the iDrive and go with the HK sounds for a little aural pleasure beyond that straight six and you have a wonderful driving machine that is truly well-engineered. Make mine a Coupe! Replies to this message: davidd3 (May 21, 2008 7:55 pm) bmlexus (May 21, 2008 9:04 pm) ghstudio (May 22, 2008 6:07 am) and 4 more... davidd3 (May 22, 2008 7:34 pm) and 8 more...
#454 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [circlew] by davidd3 May 21, 2008 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: circlew (May 20, 2008 11:02 am) OW, Thanks. Given your timing (lease up in Dec), you will have more options than me (lease up in Aug). The new gens of the A4 and TL will be out, if either of them might appeal to you. Maybe we will both end up in 1s. That would be a nice change for me, after driving sedans for many years. But right now it's still a pay through nose leasing situation - no or small dealer discount coupled with BMWFS's highest current money factor. Let's see what June brings. It should be much better when your time comes. As for the 3, the money factor is decent, but they lowered the residuals by a whopping 4% in May. Regards, DD
#455 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [lovemyclk] by davidd3 May 21, 2008 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: lovemyclk (May 20, 2008 7:46 pm) "Drive the 335 w/ SP and you might just change this opinion." Maybe. But I'm trying my best not to drive it, because I'd like to have a lower monthly payment this time around. Thinking back 3 years ago, I now recall that I was ready to order a 325i. I supposed the 330i was not worth the extra money, on paper that is. I changed my mind at the last minute, after driving one. To me, it was the difference between adequate (325i) and fun (330i). 3 years later I suppose I might have a similar feeling about a 335i as compared to my 330i. But in any event, since the 335i looks the same inside and out as the car I have been driving for 3 years, it would not have nearly the same new car excitement for me as totally changing to another car. Replies to this message: bmlexus (May 21, 2008 9:04 pm) ghstudio (May 22, 2008 6:07 am) bmlexus (May 22, 2008 12:37 pm) and 3 more... davidd3 (May 22, 2008 7:34 pm) bmlexus (May 24, 2008 9:04 pm) and 7 more...
#456 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [davidd3] by bmlexus May 21, 2008 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: davidd3 (May 21, 2008 7:55 pm) U sure have many options to choose from. I have been considering a suv for sometime now. Now I am thinking when I get a suv, I might consider a second car. I am thinking about the audi a4. v4 how good will this be? But wont the engine be noisy for the v4 then the v6? But I have no idea about Audi cars never checked much about it. Can any1 tell anything... Replies to this message: ghstudio (May 22, 2008 6:07 am) bmlexus (May 22, 2008 12:37 pm) lovemyclk (May 23, 2008 11:30 am) and 2 more... davidd3 (May 22, 2008 7:34 pm) bmlexus (May 24, 2008 9:04 pm) davidd3 (May 25, 2008 4:06 am) and 6 more...
#457 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [bmlexus] by ghstudio May 22, 2008 (6:07 am)
Replying to: bmlexus (May 21, 2008 9:04 pm) wait and drive the new, completely redesigned A4 this fall.... Replies to this message: bmlexus (May 22, 2008 12:37 pm) lovemyclk (May 23, 2008 11:30 am) sjaieve (May 24, 2008 2:39 pm) bmlexus (May 24, 2008 9:07 pm)
#458 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [ghstudio] by bmlexus May 22, 2008 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: ghstudio (May 22, 2008 6:07 am) Actually I am talking about the new A4. Replies to this message: lovemyclk (May 23, 2008 11:30 am) sjaieve (May 24, 2008 2:39 pm) bmlexus (May 24, 2008 9:07 pm)
#459 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [bmlexus] by davidd3 May 22, 2008 (7:34 pm)
Replying to: bmlexus (May 21, 2008 9:04 pm) "Now I am thinking when I get a suv, I might consider a second car. I am thinking about the audi a4. v4 how good will this be? But wont the engine be noisy for the v4 then the v6?" Yeah, I'm partial to 6 cylinder cars. I don't know if I could go back to the 4. And the coming A4 with the optional 6 would be very costly. I also have no experience with Audi. Replies to this message: bmlexus (May 24, 2008 9:04 pm) davidd3 (May 25, 2008 4:06 am) ghstudio (May 25, 2008 5:33 am) and 2 more... bmlexus (May 25, 2008 3:14 pm) and 1 more... lovemyclk (May 28, 2008 4:21 pm)
#460 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [bmlexus] by lovemyclk May 23, 2008 (11:30 am)
Replying to: bmlexus (May 22, 2008 12:37 pm) Well, if you are considering Audi and don't need 4 doors, take a look at the A5/S5. What a terrific effort to build a beautiful touring/performance coupe, IMO. 1st Audi to make me consider giving up my beautiful '03 e39SP. Audi achieved a goal of making a 55K (S5) car look like an 80K car. Solid performance from the 6-SP S5 I drove. Auto just now available in N.A. Replies to this message: sjaieve (May 24, 2008 2:39 pm) bmlexus (May 24, 2008 9:07 pm)
#461 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [lovemyclk] by sjaieve May 24, 2008 (2:39 pm)
Replying to: lovemyclk (May 23, 2008 11:30 am) Agreed 100%, the S5 is the only Audi I would consider, thats a sweet ride
#462 of 475 Re: Not Sure What's Next For Me, After #2 and #1 [davidd3] by bmlexus May 24, 2008 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: davidd3 (May 22, 2008 7:34 pm) Yeah, I'm partial to 6 cylinder cars. I don't know if I could go back to the 4. And the coming A4 with the optional 6 would be very costly. I also have no experience with Audi Yea and the v4 engine will be very small then the twin turbo which for some reason bothers me. will the v6 will also have twin turbo. I also dont have much experience like you but for some reason I am beginning to like audi more than bmw. The new a4 really interests me but I know there will wont be much leg room in the back. Well my first choice is lexus but IS is to small ES dont like much LS is big and expensive. Replies to this message: davidd3 (May 25, 2008 4:06 am) ghstudio (May 25, 2008 5:33 am) bmlexus (May 25, 2008 3:16 pm) davidd3 (May 25, 2008 5:45 pm) bmlexus (May 25, 2008 3:14 pm) davidd3 (May 25, 2008 5:41 pm) lovemyclk (May 28, 2008 4:21 pm)