[Richard]

My current lease is bound for expiration in a few months and as a result, I am trying to find my next car. I have looked into several manufacturers and models but can't seem to decide on which car would suit my personal needs. I am definately going to test drive a few of them but first, I need to trim down the list to two choices. I hope our automobile gurus here can provide me some insights and feedbacks as I am not very knowledgable when it comes to cars.

List:

BMW 650i
Mercedes CLS 550
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Carrera



~Appreciated.

[YSK]

MY GOD. THAT IS A GODLY LIST OF POSSIBLE CANDIDATES.

Seriously tho, i wouldnt know which one to choose. Although you cant go wrong with the 650, or the carrera.

[cksdayoff]

if you plan on getting the GTR when all is said and done, you might have to put in a deposit asap, or you might have to wait a really long time for the next batch.

[BAMBAM]

corvette z06. 20 characters.

[sddynamix]

My current lease is bound for expiration in a few months and as a result, I am trying to find my next car. I have looked into several manufacturers and models but can't seem to decide on which car would suit my personal needs. I am definately going to test drive a few of them but first, I need to trim down the list to two choices. I hope our automobile gurus here can provide me some insights and feedbacks as I am not very knowledgable when it comes to cars.

List:

BMW 650i
Mercedes CLS 550
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Carrera



~Appreciated.

How about an M-Coupe (if you're considering something small like a 997)? The lease deals on 07's are dirt cheap. P-cars are nice but they're kind of cost-prohibitive to lease since they depreciate so horrendously.

[MC Muffin]

You've got that much money to throw around and you come to a Korean Entertainment forum, full of teeny boppers, for advice?

Seriously,

[reuniw]

You must be really rich considering your options. What do you do for a living? Are you planing to by used or new?

I'd go for the BMW.

[v8subie]

I concur with BAMBAM and MC Muffin.

[Richard]

To be honest, I really dislike American muscle cars so a Corvette is definately out of question. A M-Coupe is nice seems to be a little too small, reminding me a bit of the Boxster. I have already looked into many cars and narrowed it down to these four but from here on, I can't seem to choose. So I was wondering if anyone have any experience when it comes to these cars and know the advantages and disadvantages of each.

And erhmm, if by teeny boppers, you are refering to 18 year olds who are passionate about Asian Pop culture, then yes, I too, can be considered as such. But for goodness sake, lets not get to assumptions and accusations of 'attention seeking' and what not. I don't visit many forums and this happens to be one of the few I do post in and lets leave it at that please.

[ZiGeNX77]

Yes Soompi is full of teeny boppers, but there are older members here as well and people in almost all stages of life. If you venture in to "real world" forum that I had the pleasure of naming, you will see that there are even people in their 50s and even more rarely a few in their 60s.

Moving on, I don't think it would be wise to try to lease a GT-R since we can assume there will be a big waiting list for it with a deposit. I'd suggest the Carrera.

[BAMBAM]

To be honest, I really dislike American muscle cars so a Corvette is definately out of question. A M-Coupe is nice seems to be a little too small, reminding me a bit of the Boxster. I have already looked into many cars and narrowed it down to these four but from here on, I can't seem to choose. So I was wondering if anyone have any experience when it comes to these cars and know the advantages and disadvantages of each.

And erhmm, if by teeny boppers, you are refering to 18 year olds who are passionate about Asian Pop culture, then yes, I too, can be considered as such. But for goodness sake, lets not get to assumptions and accusations of 'attention seeking' and what not. I don't visit many forums and this happens to be one of the few I do post in and lets leave it at that please.

I can understand why you would hate the tank-like live-axled American muscle cars of the past and even the new Mustang GT. But, please, do, state your reasons for disliking the Corvette; which is not a muscle car by any means, but a sports car that happens use simple and basic technology that does its job extremely well for a bargain. By looking into, what do you mean? I don't know what kind of research you did to narrow it down to only those four with the amount of money you're willing to spend, but seeing how the $70k GT-R is not even out, yet is on your list, really shows what kind of thought you put in, let alone, even test drive the cars.

[sddynamix]

To be honest, I really dislike American muscle cars so a Corvette is definately out of question. A M-Coupe is nice seems to be a little too small, reminding me a bit of the Boxster. I have already looked into many cars and narrowed it down to these four but from here on, I can't seem to choose. So I was wondering if anyone have any experience when it comes to these cars and know the advantages and disadvantages of each.

My house mate has a 997S - they're pretty small, not bigger than an M-Coupe other than the extra 1 foot of space behind the seats. Another friend of mine has a 645i - a boat with very little interior space (my E46 M3 Coupe has about the same, if not more interior room). Looks like it all comes down to what your cargo requirements are. A CLS is probably gonna give you the most room of all of them.

The 650i will seem big and lack the sportiness/connected to the road feeling that a 997 will give you. If you really enjoy driving and want a fun car, and cargo room isn't important, then I'd definitely pick the 997. I can't say much about the MB or the GTR.

[v8subie]

z06 is a pure sports car...muscle only goes straight. the z06 is more than that.

[Tonyc402]

Well firstly, we cant really put our opinions( other then observations of performance ) on the Nissan GT-R since it wont be released till next year. Also, its kinda weird you come to a " i love kpop " forum to ask opinions on cars that are atleast $60K+. I mean , $60K+ is a lot of money to put down and you want to make sure the car you choose is worth the price you pay for, so would it not be wise to ask opinions on an actual automotive forum atleast?

[scribbz]

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i hate you.

[j00n]

My current lease is bound for expiration in a few months and as a result, I am trying to find my next car. I have looked into several manufacturers and models but can't seem to decide on which car would suit my personal needs. I am definately going to test drive a few of them but first, I need to trim down the list to two choices. I hope our automobile gurus here can provide me some insights and feedbacks as I am not very knowledgable when it comes to cars.

List:

BMW 650i
Mercedes CLS 550
Nissan GT-R
Porsche Carrera



~Appreciated.

Porsche, the BMW 650i and CLS 550 are nothing special.

[MC Muffin]

To be honest, I really dislike American muscle cars so a Corvette is definately out of question. A M-Coupe is nice seems to be a little too small, reminding me a bit of the Boxster. I have already looked into many cars and narrowed it down to these four but from here on, I can't seem to choose. So I was wondering if anyone have any experience when it comes to these cars and know the advantages and disadvantages of each.

The corvette, since day 1, has NEVER been a muscle car.

And erhmm, if by teeny boppers, you are refering to 18 year olds who are passionate about Asian Pop culture, then yes, I too, can be considered as such.

You're kidding yourself if you think the average age of this forum, even the ones who frequent the car section, is anywhere near 18. Take a look around at the types of threads going around, even on the first few pages.

But for goodness sake, lets not get to assumptions and accusations of 'attention seeking' and what not. I don't visit many forums and this happens to be one of the few I do post in and lets leave it at that please.

You said it, not me. However, that makes it even more funny that you're getting defensive about something that was never brought up, or inferred. It's ok though, I think we all know what you're trying to do here.

Because if you were honestly trying to get advice from an asian music forum, on how to spend $80,000 ...then

Oh, and I dare anyone to try the jealous argument. Just try.


*edit: Am I being harsh? Yes, but for Christ's sake, someone has got to bring some common sense to these boards.

[Richard]

By looking into, what do you mean? I don't know what kind of research you did to narrow it down to only those four with the amount of money you're willing to spend, but seeing how the $70k GT-R is not even out, yet is on your list, really shows what kind of thought you put in, let alone, even test drive the cars.

By looking, I was refering to price, appearance and basic performance statistics, all of which I can do through edmunds. Its rather easy to narrow my list down because I am looking into cars at around the $70 range and there are rather limited choices at that area where its between regular and super cars.

The 650i will seem big and lack the sportiness/connected to the road feeling that a 997 will give you.

Thank you.

z06 is a pure sports car...muscle only goes straight. the z06 is more than that.

I guess my definition of a muscle car is off by a bit. I just assumed that any vehicle which focuses on nothing but the drive is a muscle car, I mean, if you look at the Corvette, its basicly a stripped down version of many 'super' cars out there.

I mean , $60K+ is a lot of money to put down and you want to make sure the car you choose is worth the price you pay for, so would it not be wise to ask opinions on an actual automotive forum atleast?

I am actually leasing so while that is not to say I wouldn't be careful about my selection, but I'd at at least leave myself a wider margin for 'error'. And oh, I have actually posted on an automotive forum, Pelican before this but the replies I got there are even worse than what I got here.

Porsche, the BMW 650i and CLS 550 are nothing special.

I wouldn't have expected exclusivity at under $150 to be honest, although that would definately be nice....

You're kidding yourself if you think the average age of this forum, even the ones who frequent the car section, is anywhere near 18. Take a look around at the types of threads going around, even on the first few pages.

Seems to me plenty of people are over 17 on the following thread and don't tell me more adults frequent the 'height' thread than teens do.

http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?sho...t=0&start=0

You said it, not me. However, that makes it even more funny that you're getting defensive about something that was never brought up, or inferred. It's ok though, I think we all know what you're trying to do here.

You are right, because we all know you were providing valuable advice on your first post, don't we? And you know what? Yes, I have the audacity to say if I really want attention, I might as well post my current car up on Soompi instead of 'fabricating' something like this....

Because if you were honestly trying to get advice from an asian music forum, on how to spend $80,000 ...then

So are you saying people who are spending less than $30 on their cars are the only ones who should let teeny boppers help them in choosing their cars? I sincerely hope not.

Oh, and I dare anyone to try the jealous argument. Just try.

No, I wouldn't dare.

Am I being harsh? Yes, but for Christ's sake, someone has got to bring some common sense to these boards.

Lets all share our wisdom by dissecting other people's threads disparagingly. We got to show those morons who is the real boss here.

[BAMBAM]

By looking, I was refering to price, appearance and basic performance statistics, all of which I can do through edmunds. Its rather easy to narrow my list down because I am looking into cars at around the $70 range and there are rather limited choices at that area where its between regular and super cars.



Thank you.



I guess my definition of a muscle car is off by a bit. I just assumed that any vehicle which focuses on nothing but the drive is a muscle car, I mean, if you look at the Corvette, its basicly a stripped down version of many 'super' cars out there.

Muscle cars = nothing but drive? I would say two of the cars on your list purely focus on "nothing but drive"... the GTR, the Carrera?... guess they're muscle cars. What the hell do you mean by "stripped down version of many 'super' cars", How many super cars do you see that are all that luxurious anyway? Your definition sure was off by a bit... but the same can be said for your excuse. At least come up with something better like "I don't like how the Corvette looks", or, "The Chevy dealers around my town TPed my house and took my baby away..."

[v8subie]

...good thing you used the word 'many' in your reply to my quote, otherwise I would have disagreed with a simple statement: Ascari A10. I think of the Corvette as a cheaper version of such. Honestly, have you ever driven the Corvette Z06 (which by the way is $72,000). Actually, I think it's just wise that you test drive the cars from your list of options and then decide. For the better interest of all.