"hangus77" (hangus77)
10/22/2014 at 16:28 • Filed to: None
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"hangus77" (hangus77)
10/22/2014 at 16:28 • Filed to: None | 0
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Hello Friendly Community,
I have decided that I am going to sell off my 2012 Audi A5 after three years of ownership. Thus, I get to decide what I want next! I am heavily interested in ~2011 BMW 535i with the manual trans. They range anywhere from $28,500 - $35,000 depending on mileage and options. I have never driven one with the manual, but is it safe to assume that I will love it? I am trying to find one with the M-Sport package, but they are quite the unicorn of the BMW world. Has anyone driven one of those with the manual? Also, what other schnazzy rides could I get in that same price range?
P.S. If you are interested in a 2012 Audi A5 with 38,000 miles for $31,000, please let me know. :)
jkm7680
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:29 |
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How about an S4?
Nibby
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:32 |
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You could land a 2007-2011 S550 for $25-35k
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hangus77
> Nibby
10/22/2014 at 16:33 |
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True, but I kinda want something that has a manny tranny.
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hangus77
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:34 |
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Not to be confused by a tranny named Manny.
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Nibby
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:36 |
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Buy an E46 M3 for $10-15k and give the rest of the money to me. Problems solved.
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hangus77
> Nibby
10/22/2014 at 16:38 |
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I can't believe that I didn't think of that already?! Who says that you never get any good advice on the internet?
Cherry_man1
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:38 |
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Why not RS4?
G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:39 |
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What about a 335i and a Burger Tuner? E92 M3 levels of speed, while being relatively affordable.
Milky
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:40 |
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You're thinking too practical.
Arben72
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:41 |
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The electric steering sucks. No feel or emotion. Unless you get xdrive you'll get the electric steering. That's early e90 m3 money, drive one and you'll never look at the f10 again. I cross shopped a 550i with my M (along with other cars), easiest choice I ever made between those two.
Steve in Manhattan
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:43 |
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Here is the most Jalop thing you could do - just find one w/ lower miles (at least this one has a manual). This would be sort of a DeMuro, but the question would be where would you get it repaired? Your posts about it would be endless! And just 15 grand!
phenotyp
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:44 |
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Not sure how the F10's manual compares to the E60's, but the E60s I've driven really weren't great. I honestly prefer the autos, and this coming from an exclusive manual driver for 20+ years.
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hangus77
> Cherry_man1
10/22/2014 at 16:54 |
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I want something with some more modern amenities and the gas mileage SUCKS on RS4's.
But, 8,000 RPM V8 tho...
V8 Rustler
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 16:58 |
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I would research about the Clutch Delay Valve on bimmers and see if the 335i has one, and if it has one find a way to remove it. That valve is pos. My 120i has one and it is very difficult to rev match correctly and make shifts quickly.
treesmakewater
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 17:32 |
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i can't imagine 8K on a v8, I drove the c5 Audi s6 with a 7K limit and that felt like a LOT
Vicente Esteve
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 17:47 |
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What about a Stick shift Passat CC? I know it wont be as good to drive as a 535i, but its sexy:
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Cherry_man1
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 17:50 |
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You know you want the RS4. Give in or go geta Focus ST
PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
> hangus77
10/22/2014 at 20:36 |
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Ok, question is, do you want a new car or a used car?
If you want a new car, a nice 328i sport would do the job well! 240hp is enough to have fun with
Alternatively, you could look at a new WRX STI, or a GTI\GLI autobahn for a cheaper option