Anonymous
Post 02/12/2020 15:05     Subject: what should be my next car?
Anonymous wrote:"Never considered a Tesla because it's not a sexy car at all."

Go test drive a Model 3 Performance...then see if you still think it's not sexy enough.


Model 3?!? I'm talking Model S P90D.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2020 14:43     Subject: what should be my next car?
I agree with you that the A7 is gorgeous. My husband has a ten-year-old S4 and wouldn’t consider it As a possible replacement because he thinks it’s too big - very narrow streets and garage spaces where he works.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2020 11:58     Subject: what should be my next car?
All of these are boring old man cars.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2020 11:50     Subject: what should be my next car?
"Never considered a Tesla because it's not a sexy car at all."

Go test drive a Model 3 Performance...then see if you still think it's not sexy enough.
Anonymous
Post 02/12/2020 11:34     Subject: what should be my next car?
Alfa?
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2020 16:08     Subject: what should be my next car?
OP here - you guys rock and thanks very much for the suggestions.

Didn't mention Tesla b/c that is something in which DW has expressed interest so if go for that, I want that to be her car.

I'll definitely check out the Mercedes models 15:51 mentioned - have not really given Mercedes a fair look (at least not recently). Thanks, but I'm just not a Porsche guy (great car though) and no way could I swing a Maserati (though it's fun to dream!).
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2020 15:51     Subject: what should be my next car?
Anonymous wrote:have been driving my Audi A6 (3.0L - equivalent to current Prestige models) for nearly 8 years and it's time to give the baby up. I've loved driving this car everyday and especially on long trips with my wife and/or kids. But I'm sensing that the time has come that I need to let this one go - I can just feel the looking maintenance bills coming.

So the question is, what do I buy next? I have a short daily commute (about 4 miles from home to work). We have 3 kids - one is about to set off for college and the other two are 16 and 13 (the 16 old will drive the old RDX that our eldest is driving now). My wife says she wants me to have a "sexy" car - have I mentioned how much I love my wife!! - and she thought the A6 fit that bill perfectly. I could just get another A6, but I'm also quite taken by the A7. Is it worth going smaller - A4 or A5? Do I give up too much power or bells and whistles (relative to my A6)?

Not a fan of BMW and not sure if I really want to get a Mercedes either (just screams 'old man' - my bias perhaps). I was interested in the Lexus 350 GS - until two things: (i) my wife said it's not sexy and (ii) the reviews just blast it for being so underwhelming (for the price). Saw a Volvo the other day that caught my attention, but a Volvo? How does a Cadillac CTS stack up?

So now I'm hopelessly stuck and could use some advice from the gurus here. Also, I don't buy new cars - always 1-2 year old cars with less than 10k miles/year.

Thanks!


Mercedes is more exciting now than both Audi and BMW. I know Mercedes prior to about 2010 was an old-man's car, which is why I picked BMW over Mercedes when I bought my daily driver in 2006 and 2010. But since about 2012/2013, Mercedes Benz has been on a tear releasing new and exciting designs while BMW has faded away with boring designs, soft chassis, inadequate power, and generally uninspiring vehicles. The return of the 8 series is the first sign of life from BMW for a while - that and the M2 competition, which gets a nod from me not because it's particularly sexy, but that it's a really well-driving car that is a close representation of the traditional M-car ownership experience.

For Mercedes, I recommend taking a look at the CLS, which is like an A7, but nicer IMO. Also check out the GLC Coupe and GLE Coupe. If you can swing it, one of the AMG versions of these cars would be a lot of fun to drive.

I'd also recommend looking at a Porsche Macan.

I don't know what your tolerance for excitement is, but a Maserati Ghibli SQ4 is also something you can consider. I drove one for a few years and it was very enjoyable. After the Ghibli I am now driving a Mercedes GT 4Door. I briefly looked at an M5 competition but it was too bland. The Porsche Panamera is also a good choice.

Never considered a Tesla because it's not a sexy car at all.


Anonymous
Post 02/11/2020 13:50     Subject: Re:what should be my next car?
I posted the other day about the Lexus GS350 -- people who say it isn't sexy have not driven the car and are generalizing about the Lexus brand in general. By the way, the reviews regarding that car are fantastic! Check Edmunds, US New and World Report, Consumer Reports, etc. All say that it strikes the balance between luxury and sporty -- in fact, the only negative that I consistently see concerns the infotainment system and use of rotary knob.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2020 13:20     Subject: what should be my next car?
Can’t believe the OP didn’t mention Tesla.

But I am loathe to spend money on an asset that depreciates so quickly so I always say don’t get a car payment unless you have to.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2020 13:00     Subject: what should be my next car?
I agreee Tesla if you want a sexy car. I also think that the XC 90 Inscription looks really good.

Lexus is terrible.

I love the Audi S5.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2020 12:57     Subject: what should be my next car?
TESLA.
Mercedes AMG Coupe - not at all old man.
Lexus is probably the most "old man" car you've mentioned.
I looked at Volvos before settling on my Mercedes GLC coupe -Volvos look sturdy but feel cheap inside, at least the one I test drove did.

DH loves his infinity Q60 red sport - gets lots of head turns, but mostly from kids. Lol.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2020 12:53     Subject: what should be my next car?
You aren't having high repair costs so why replace it with a kid in college and one on the way except if you plan to give the car to one of the kids.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2020 12:46     Subject: what should be my next car?
Is this really motivated by a fear of impending maintenance bills, or do you just have the new car bug. Because unless you have a MAJOR mechanical failure, there’s no way you’ll come out ahead with a new car. If you love the A6, just keep it!
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2020 11:44     Subject: what should be my next car?
Anonymous wrote:have been driving my Audi A6 (3.0L - equivalent to current Prestige models) for nearly 8 years and it's time to give the baby up. I've loved driving this car everyday and especially on long trips with my wife and/or kids. But I'm sensing that the time has come that I need to let this one go - I can just feel the looking maintenance bills coming.

So the question is, what do I buy next? I have a short daily commute (about 4 miles from home to work). We have 3 kids - one is about to set off for college and the other two are 16 and 13 (the 16 old will drive the old RDX that our eldest is driving now). My wife says she wants me to have a "sexy" car - have I mentioned how much I love my wife!! - and she thought the A6 fit that bill perfectly. I could just get another A6, but I'm also quite taken by the A7. Is it worth going smaller - A4 or A5? Do I give up too much power or bells and whistles (relative to my A6)?

Not a fan of BMW and not sure if I really want to get a Mercedes either (just screams 'old man' - my bias perhaps). I was interested in the Lexus 350 GS - until two things: (i) my wife said it's not sexy and (ii) the reviews just blast it for being so underwhelming (for the price). Saw a Volvo the other day that caught my attention, but a Volvo? How does a Cadillac CTS stack up?

So now I'm hopelessly stuck and could use some advice from the gurus here. Also, I don't buy new cars - always 1-2 year old cars with less than 10k miles/year.

Thanks!


I could have written this post as I'm in a similar boat. I'll be curious what people have to say.
Anonymous
Post 02/11/2020 10:44     Subject: what should be my next car?
have been driving my Audi A6 (3.0L - equivalent to current Prestige models) for nearly 8 years and it's time to give the baby up. I've loved driving this car everyday and especially on long trips with my wife and/or kids. But I'm sensing that the time has come that I need to let this one go - I can just feel the looking maintenance bills coming.

So the question is, what do I buy next? I have a short daily commute (about 4 miles from home to work). We have 3 kids - one is about to set off for college and the other two are 16 and 13 (the 16 old will drive the old RDX that our eldest is driving now). My wife says she wants me to have a "sexy" car - have I mentioned how much I love my wife!! - and she thought the A6 fit that bill perfectly. I could just get another A6, but I'm also quite taken by the A7. Is it worth going smaller - A4 or A5? Do I give up too much power or bells and whistles (relative to my A6)?

Not a fan of BMW and not sure if I really want to get a Mercedes either (just screams 'old man' - my bias perhaps). I was interested in the Lexus 350 GS - until two things: (i) my wife said it's not sexy and (ii) the reviews just blast it for being so underwhelming (for the price). Saw a Volvo the other day that caught my attention, but a Volvo? How does a Cadillac CTS stack up?

So now I'm hopelessly stuck and could use some advice from the gurus here. Also, I don't buy new cars - always 1-2 year old cars with less than 10k miles/year.

Thanks!