What vehicle do you drive?

Foler · Jan 18, 2019

Frenzied Wombat said:
Dunno if the new RS7's have it or not, but I drove a 2019 A6 as a loaner while my 2018 S5 was in the shop and the suspension was like riding on clouds and the new electronic interior is super sweet.

Audi can be hit or miss.. My 2014 S4 was flawless and I loved it. My 2018 S5 sportback, so far in one year and 12k miles, has had the following problems: 2 dead airbags (separate occasions), dead airbag wiring harness, dead engine thermostat, dead hatch lock button, 3 dead "premium" Bang and Olufson speakers (also all at different times), and an insufferable rattle from the passenger door that took them multiple tries to eliminate. Also the throttle response is dogshit in any mode other than Dynamic Sport.

Yikes that is not the Audi of my experience. Then again my only experience was with the s8. Almost bought an s6 last year but decided to wait. Drove an 18 s5 for fun. Really fun car but a lil jumpy for my taste.

Foler · Jan 18, 2019

Xadion said:
Audi... just go straight full on asshole and get a jjjaaaaaaaaagggggg

Jjjaaagggg are for ffffaaaagggggssss

Frenzied Wombat · Jan 18, 2019

Foler said:
Yikes that is not the Audi of my experience. Then again my only experience was with the s8. Almost bought an s6 last year but decided to wait. Drove an 18 s5 for fun. Really fun car but a lil jumpy for my taste.

Funny you say "jumpy". My biggest complaint about the car is the laggy throttle response. Sure, if you mash the pedal you take off mighty quick, but in terms of daily driving the pedal just feels like mush.

Foler · Jan 18, 2019

Frenzied Wombat said:
Funny you say "jumpy". My biggest complaint about the car is the laggy throttle response. Sure, if you mash the pedal you take off mighty quick, but in terms of daily driving the pedal just feels like mush.

Hmmm. Maybe it's just relative to my experience.

Suggestions on large fast lux sedans? No teslas.

Burren · Jan 20, 2019

E63s Wagon is my go-to. But, I have a strange thing for wagons. Don't like the new Audi exterior designs, though the interiors are great. BMWs might as well be Hondas now; no character, no emotion, no appeal. And, this is coming from a 4 time ///M owner. It's just sad. Almost, maybe, possibly considering the CTS-V, but I really don't like the infotainment in Cadillacs.

The true crime, however, is that so, so, soooooo many of the best cars (and this includes sports cars) are automatic only.

Hekotat · Jan 20, 2019

Burren said:
E63s Wagon is my go-to. But, I have a strange thing for wagons. Don't like the new Audi exterior designs, though the interiors are great. BMWs might as well be Hondas now; no character, no emotion, no appeal. And, this is coming from a 4 time ///M owner. It's just sad. Almost, maybe, possibly considering the CTS-V, but I really don't like the infotainment in Cadillacs.

The true crime, however, is that so, so, soooooo many of the best cars (and this includes sports cars) are automatic only.

The RS3 is fucking sex!

sleevedraw · Jan 20, 2019

Burren said:
The true crime, however, is that so, so, soooooo many of the best cars (and this includes sports cars) are automatic only.

Also that a lot of the cheap econobox K-cars offer manuals, but only in the base trim. The Accent and the Rio both have 130 horse, my Mazda2 barely makes 100 (she's a good little bug despite the lack of power, though.) I'd absolutely spring for one if I could get them with the features I wanted.

brekk · Jan 20, 2019

sleevedraw said:
Also that a lot of the cheap econobox K-cars offer manuals, but only in the base trim. The Accent and the Rio both have 130 horse, my Mazda2 barely makes 100 (she's a good little bug despite the lack of power, though.) I'd absolutely spring for one if I could get them with the features I wanted.

My Elantra Sport came with 6 speed, granted the fancy tech package is on the Auto only, but thats all the bullshit over the top safety features. Only fancy things on mine is blind sport warning and reverse camera, which is fine with me.

Burren · Jan 20, 2019

Hekotat said:
The RS3 is fucking sex!

You're right, that's a very cool little car. But, for me (and I wish it wasn't the case) I can't have a car that small in the profession I'm in. Like the RS3, I think the Golf GTi and R are awesome little cars. But, they're seen as cars for the 20-something crowd (and of course, the Audi is auto only which is fucking tragic....again). But the odd thing is, if we were to move to Ireland or England, none of that matters and I would get one in a heartbeat.

brekk · Jan 20, 2019

Burren said:
I can't have a car that small in the profession I'm in.

What profession is that? UberX driver? Oilfield hotshot?

Hekotat · Jan 20, 2019

Burren said:
You're right, that's a very cool little car. But, for me (and I wish it wasn't the case) I can't have a car that small in the profession I'm in. Like the RS3, I think the Golf GTi and R are awesome little cars. But, they're seen as cars for the 20-something crowd (and of course, the Audi is auto only which is fucking tragic....again). But the odd thing is, if we were to move to Ireland or England, none of that matters and I would get one in a heartbeat.

First of all, fuck what everyone else thinks. I get shit about the Fiesta ST constantly until I let them drive it, then they stfu afterwards. I'm going to buy what is the most enjoyable in my price range.

It is tragic that RS3 is auto only.

Burren · Jan 20, 2019

brekk said:
What profession is that? UberX driver? Oilfield hotshot?

Partner in a financial planning firm. Perception is important, despite how stupid that sounds.

Burren · Jan 20, 2019

Hekotat said:
First of all, fuck what everyone else thinks. I get shit about the Fiesta ST constantly until I let them drive it, then they stfu afterwards. I'm going to buy what is the most enjoyable in my price range.

It is tragic that RS3 is auto only.

I agree, trust me. I generally don't care what other people think. But, if it affects my income, than I pay attention.

brekk · Jan 20, 2019

I don't understand car size meaning anything, value sure, but size?

Buy an M3/M4 stick.

Burren · Jan 20, 2019

brekk said:
I don't understand car size meaning anything, value sure, but size?

Buy an M3/M4 stick.

Had an M4 manual. Liked it a lot. If the next gen is a good car (and available with a 6spd) I'll definitely get one.

brekk · Jan 20, 2019

Burren said:
Had an M4 manual. Liked it a lot. If the next gen is a good car (and available with a 6spd) I'll definitely get one.

So if an M4 is acceptable why not an RS3? It would seem to me like the bread and butter of financial planners is small european luxury/sports cars.

Quaid · Jan 20, 2019

Currently driving a white ‘15 Subaru Legacy 3.6r Limited. Love everything about this car.

Planning on having a third kid and starting a new business next year, so I’m eyeing a 2018 Chevy Traverse.

Alasliasolonik · Jan 28, 2019

Only had 1300 miles on it but the entire engine needed to be redone. I cant wait to drive it 50 miles and put it in storage for another 25 years. Been meaning to redo the entire thing for about ten years now but the old man wont make it much longer (dad got it new on the lot). The absolute best car on earth to me and the close second being a 96/7 Impala.

Frenzied Wombat · Jan 28, 2019

brekk said:
So if an M4 is acceptable why not an RS3? It would seem to me like the bread and butter of financial planners is small european luxury/sports cars.

RS3 is automatic only. Beemers still come in manual. I used to own Beemers but I absolutely hate the fit and finish on their interiors. I drove manuals all my life, and my new S5 came in automatic only. I goddamn hate the transmission.

Madikus · Mar 10, 2019

Finally got my bumper installed.

What vehicle do you drive?

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