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Old 01-25-2017, 09:15 AM
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Re: Best suby or equivalent??

From NASIOC - list of CURRENT new AWD performance cars, in order by MSRP:


Subaru WRX: $26,695
Nissan Juke NISMO AWD: $27,230
Subaru Forester XT: $29,295
Mini Cooper Clubman S ALL4: $29,450
Nissan Juke NISMO AWD RS: $30,020
Dodge Charger SE AWD (8AT): $30,245
Mini Cooper Countryman S ALL4: $31,600
Buick Regal Turbo AWD: $31,465
Dodge Challenger GT AWD (8AT): $33,590
Ford Fusion Sport (6AT): $33,605
Mini Cooper Clubman S JCW ALL4: $35,100
BMW 230 xdrive: $35,150
Subaru STI: $35,195
Infiniti Q50 sedan 2.0T (208hp) (7AT): $35,950
Ford Focus RS: $36,120
Buick Regal Turbo GS AWD (6AT): $36,540
Cadillac ATS 2.0T Sedan AWD: $37,590
Volkswagen Golf R: $39,375
Mercedes Benz GLA45 AMG: $49,900
Infiniti Q60 coupe 2.0T(208hp) (7AT): $40,950
Cadillac ATS 2.0T Coupe AWD: $40,990
Ford Taurus SHO (6AT): $42,520
Infiniti Q50 sedan 3.0T (300hp) (7AT): $42,650
Lincoln MKZ 3.0T AWD (6AT): $42,810
Audi S3: $42,900
Audi TT: $43,500
Infiniti Q60 coupe 3.0T (300hp) (7AT): $46,300
BMW M240 xdrive: $46,450
BMW 340xi: $49,900
Mercedes Benz CLA45: $49,950
BMW 440xi GC: $50,300
Infiniti Q50 sedan Redsport (400hp) (7AT): $50,700
Infiniti Q60 coupe Redsport (400hp) (7AT): $51,300
Mercedes Benz C43: $52,000
Audi TTS: $52,500
Audi S4: $55,000 (estimated)
Audi S5 Sportback: $60,000 (estimated)
Volvo S60 polestar: $60,000
Volvo v60 polestar: $61,600
Porsche Macan GTS $67,200
Audi S6: $70,900
Mercedes Benz E43: $72,400
Audi S7: $79,900
Nissan GTR: $110,000



Porsche 911 Section:
Carrera 4: $96,300
Carrera 4 Cab: $108,600
Targa 4: $108,600
Carrera 4S: $110,300
Carrera 4S Cab: $122,600
Targa 4S: $122,600
Carrera 4 GTS: $125,900
Carrera 4 Cab GTS: $138,200
Targa 4 GTS: $138,200
Turbo: $159,200
Turbo Cab: $171,500
Turbo S: $188,100
Turbo S Cab: $200,400

i was kinda in the same boat, looking for AWD, good power, handling, braking, and a nice appearance.

i ended up at the used G37, $29k. not many power mods (a few and a tune can get you some extra hp, but not like a turbo car, and not worth the $/hp ratio, IMHO). 330hp is plenty for me as a daily driver and its no slouch as it is. i just added a $250 axle-back exhaust for a little deeper tone.

a used 996 twin turbo was also on my list, but the prices on those where shooting up at the time.
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Re: Best suby or equivalent??

Wow lots of response. Thanks guys. Has anyone heard any more about possible suby GT coupe that was rumored a couple years ago? Kinda what I am really looking for. Hybrid flat six has serious potential with today's technology

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Has anyone heard any more about possible suby GT coupe that was rumored a couple years ago? Kinda what I am really looking for.
if i've learned one thing, its to not buy a 1st year vehicle and be a guinea pig for the manufacturer's beta test ... especially with Subaru.
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Well that was surprising. Went to test drive a used S5 4.2 today, I will be taking delivery Monday. Decided against spending a lot a spent 21k on a 2010. Really looking forward to driving it more but was a little late to the dealer today. Will post pics... Can't believe I bought an Audi

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Very nice car. (unless it needs repairs). A new one is about $60K.
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Congratulations Tom!! Perfect car for you.
Like many German high performance cars, these can get expensive to repair for the average guy...you are not the average guy!!
This car will let you take advantage of your automotive skills, you can own this car, enjoy the farfegnugen and not get taken to the cleaners when it needs repair, as you can do many of the repairs yourself with the help of folks on the interwebs such as yourself, sharing their experiences.
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Thanks!! The dealer did indeed try to take me to the cleaners for my Ford though! They offered me 1500 for it, so I will be selling it on my own. Worst part is I have to wait until Monday to take it!! As much as I am nervous about owning another German performance luxury car, the M5 could have broken me if I didn't unload it, I cannot wait to hear that v8 under the hood again

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Pics attached from dealer site

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Mean machine! Enjoy!
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You're a braver man than me!

Nice car. Good luck with it.
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Re: Best suby or equivalent??

You will love the S5 and its glorious V8. I had an S4 with the slightly different 4.2 and loved it until a deer decided to attack it on the highway and get it totalled.

The Audi (or other German stuff) is not for everyone though, but for someone with your skills you'll be fine. My S4 didn't give me much trouble, except for a broken heater hose which was nearly impossible to get at given the big V8 in small car packaging. At least the S5 should be better in that regard.

You'll probably want to get a VAG-CON if you don't have access to one already.

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You will love the S5 and its glorious V8. I had an S4 with the slightly different 4.2 and loved it until a deer decided to attack it on the highway and get it totalled.

The Audi (or other German stuff) is not for everyone though, but for someone with your skills you'll be fine. My S4 didn't give me much trouble, except for a broken heater hose which was nearly impossible to get at given the big V8 in small car packaging. At least the S5 should be better in that regard.

You'll probably want to get a VAG-CON if you don't have access to one already.

Enjoy
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Congrats on the purchase it looks great in pictures I bet it is nice to drive, I know I love V8's under the hood myself.
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