Which car would you choose?
01-03-14, 09:27 PM
#1
Which car would you choose?
I'm personally planning on getting a new car for fun. Which one is the way to go?
1. 2014 BMW335i, inline 6 twin power turbo 300HP and 300 lb-ft of torque. It goes 0-60 MPH in 5.1 sec.
2. 2014 AUDI S4, V6 Supercharged 333HP and 325 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 is 4.7 sec.
3. 2014 CLA 45 AMG, 4 cylinders Turbo direct injection, 355HP and 332 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 in 4.1 sec.
4. 2015 C350 inline 6 turbo. Not sure on all the specs yet.
5. 2014 GS350 as a optional vehicle for looks.
They are all 60K cars so if it's you what would you choose? Start from the stock compare first then modified version of them. Thanks for reading and opinions in advance!
Jason
1. 2014 BMW335i, inline 6 twin power turbo 300HP and 300 lb-ft of torque. It goes 0-60 MPH in 5.1 sec.
2. 2014 AUDI S4, V6 Supercharged 333HP and 325 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 is 4.7 sec.
3. 2014 CLA 45 AMG, 4 cylinders Turbo direct injection, 355HP and 332 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 in 4.1 sec.
4. 2015 C350 inline 6 turbo. Not sure on all the specs yet.
5. 2014 GS350 as a optional vehicle for looks.
They are all 60K cars so if it's you what would you choose? Start from the stock compare first then modified version of them. Thanks for reading and opinions in advance!
Jason
01-03-14, 10:39 PM
#6
335i; I think it's a good platform to start with and has ample aftermarket support. I would like to say CLA, but having spent time in my wife's mom's CLA (non AMG), the materials are just OK and 26 PSI of boost on that little 2.0 liter doesn't appeal to me...
Not enough performance options for the GS IMO though you might be able to argue it is the best option in stock form.
Not enough performance options for the GS IMO though you might be able to argue it is the best option in stock form.
01-04-14, 02:26 AM
#7
Lexus Test Driver
My choice - GS350 Fsport then 335i with Msport or the new C350(depends how it drives).
The GS is a bigger car and way more premium.
S4 - its due for a makeover/change of bodystyle in the next year
CLA45 - Car is FUGLY to me.
The GS is a bigger car and way more premium.
S4 - its due for a makeover/change of bodystyle in the next year
CLA45 - Car is FUGLY to me.
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01-04-14, 10:25 AM
#8
Lexus Fanatic
I'd go with the S4. The BMW 335i was once a superb car, but they have screwed it up with the electric steering. The CLA, IMO, is not impressive as a sport sedan (generally an ordainary FWD compact), and is not well executed. The extra power in the AMG45 version is likely to cause a lot of torque steer, unless Mercedes does an AWD verson of it. The new GS is still a nice car, but, IMO, not built quite as well as the previous version. And the C-class has had reliability problems. The Audi, IMO, is the best choice of this specific bunch, has excellent fit/finish, nice interior materials, and comes with an excellent AWD system. You might not like its dash-video MMI system, though, which can be quite complex.
An aside note......don't be surprised if you have relatively steep insurance premiums with any of these cars, for several reasons.
An aside note......don't be surprised if you have relatively steep insurance premiums with any of these cars, for several reasons.
01-04-14, 11:01 AM
#10
I'd go with the S4. The BMW 335i was once a superb car, but they have screwed it up with the electric steering. The CLA, IMO, is not impressive as a sport sedan (generally an ordainary FWD compact), and is not well executed. The extra power in the AMG45 version is likely to cause a lot of torque steer, unless Mercedes does an AWD verson of it. The new GS is still a nice car, but, IMO, not built quite as well as the previous version. And the C-class has had reliability problems. The Audi, IMO, is the best choice of this specific bunch, has excellent fit/finish, nice interior materials, and comes with an excellent AWD system. You might not like its dash-video MMI system, though, which can be quite complex.
An aside note......don't be surprised if you have relatively steep insurance premiums with any of these cars, for several reasons.
An aside note......don't be surprised if you have relatively steep insurance premiums with any of these cars, for several reasons.
01-04-14, 11:23 AM
#11
Lead Lap
I'd go with the S4. The BMW 335i was once a superb car, but they have screwed it up with the electric steering. The CLA, IMO, is not impressive as a sport sedan (generally an ordainary FWD compact), and is not well executed. The extra power in the AMG45 version is likely to cause a lot of torque steer, unless Mercedes does an AWD verson of it. The new GS is still a nice car, but, IMO, not built quite as well as the previous version. And the C-class has had reliability problems. The Audi, IMO, is the best choice of this specific bunch, has excellent fit/finish, nice interior materials, and comes with an excellent AWD system. You might not like its dash-video MMI system, though, which can be quite complex.
An aside note......don't be surprised if you have relatively steep insurance premiums with any of these cars, for several reasons.
An aside note......don't be surprised if you have relatively steep insurance premiums with any of these cars, for several reasons.
My order: S4, C350, 335i, GS350, CLA45. The CLA45 is likely the most hardcore out of the group but it's probably too one-dimensional compared to the others.
01-04-14, 12:41 PM
#13
Lexus Fanatic
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why is is350 f-sport not on the list?
