Buying a new car for mom, suggestions?
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Well see I was a little downsey there, I thought we were comparing coupes and sedans. WHEWPS.
Look into the CC, the CC sport is ****ing sick as ****
edit: I just felt you channeling the spirit of Randy Savage soggy, I was clearly mistaken.
Look into the CC, the CC sport is ****ing sick as ****
edit: I just felt you channeling the spirit of Randy Savage soggy, I was clearly mistaken.
Last edited by manhands; Sep 18, 2010 at 11:14 AM.
I'm not saying it's not a nice car, but it really felt like the older IS300's had more interior room than the newer IS350's.
No No, my hair wasn't in afro mode when I was sitting in the back of my friends car. Also, since I'm not Jewish, but I am Irish, I would say it's my Black Irish Afro. 
Get her an Audi A4 or A5. for 35-40k there is nothing that beats it for safety and overall quality. The Infinity is a joke, seriously an absolute joke. I'm a bit shocked people are recommending it. I know people who own it who don't even like it. I think there's better driver's cars (the A5 for starters).
HOWEVER the new Volkswagen CC is absolutely STUNNING. Seriously. It looks slick as ****, drives like a dream and is easily the best competition for an Audi.
I've spent the last 3 months driving every model of car I can get my hands on and for overall daily driving those are both excellent choices. Seriously, go out and drive an A5 and a G37 back to back, I would be surprised if having driven them back to back you would still want the G37.
HOWEVER the new Volkswagen CC is absolutely STUNNING. Seriously. It looks slick as ****, drives like a dream and is easily the best competition for an Audi.
I've spent the last 3 months driving every model of car I can get my hands on and for overall daily driving those are both excellent choices. Seriously, go out and drive an A5 and a G37 back to back, I would be surprised if having driven them back to back you would still want the G37.
I just think that the Audi and Volkswagen options are easily better drivers cars, more fun, more comfortable and are of comparable reliability. There's plenty of options but everyone needs to take advice then decide for themselves.
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Oh really? I can meet up with you at a Lexus dealership. We can both sit inside the IS350. I'll get in the driver's seat and adjust it to where I find it to be comfortable for my driving style. You can sit behind me and tell me if you think there is plenty of room. I'd be willing to bet you're going to be crammed inside the back of that car.
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. FINALLY, a car that can hit boost. But I'm waiting for some new parts then it's going back in for a tune. Hows yours doing?I think I'm taking my mom in for a test drive of all the cars next weekend, see which one she likes the most. But the A5 is most likely out, don't think she wants a coupe anymore.
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Glad to see that you can pick it up, I bet you are anxious! What are you putting on it for your tune? I have been wanting to go E-85 for a while, will probably need a new clutch for that though, mine feels like it slips slightly when I'm at the track, more power will just make it worse...
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oh man that brings back memories of my childhood. hahahaha nice
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Glad to see that you can pick it up, I bet you are anxious! What are you putting on it for your tune? I have been wanting to go E-85 for a while, will probably need a new clutch for that though, mine feels like it slips slightly when I'm at the track, more power will just make it worse...