Help me pick a new DD!!

[IPD]

slk's tend to hold value fairly well once they're in the 20k range. especially the AMG's.

but if you want classy, there's a lot more to consider than just what's been said here. jaguar xke/xkr's. MB cla's. cadillac cts. etc.

[J-Groove]

That Buick was pretty slick, I won't lie. ...

Another thing to consider is resale value. The Audi S5 is a rare car, looks awesome as can be, and I can find one that is an 08 or 09 for mid 30's. ...

The Buick is at the top of my list right now. Just something unassuming about the car. I like it. Top Gear also loved its sister car.

The A5 is one of the best looking current cars IMO.

slk's tend to hold value fairly well once they're in the 20k range. especially the AMG's.

but if you want classy, there's a lot more to consider than just what's been said here. jaguar xke/xkr's. MB cla's. cadillac cts. etc.

I agree, the SLK is a fun car. My wife had a Crossfire (SLK 320 sister car) it was a blast. We miss that little thing.

-John

[IPD]

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um, that's ok. you can keep the audi.

p.s.
the crossfire is an affront to the SLK; it's an abomination. thank god they never made a chrysler knockoff of the r171's. i think the world might have ended.

[hunt.chad]

The Buick is at the top of my list right now. Just something unassuming about the car. I like it. Top Gear also loved its sister car.

The A5 is one of the best looking current cars IMO.




I agree, the SLK is a fun car. My wife had a Crossfire (SLK 320 sister car) it was a blast. We miss that little thing.

-John

Man I use to work at a dodge dealership. You must be shorter than 6' because im 6'3'' and with the top down my head stuck out over the windshield. Why was the top down you ask?? Because on almost everyone we got in the top was stuck in the down position. From what I saw they were garbage. Everything but a blast to me lol.

[green-lantern]

This is all you Nat

[J-Groove]

p.s.
the crossfire is an affront to the SLK; it's an abomination. thank god they never made a chrysler knockoff of the r171's. i think the world might have ended.

I guess I am in the minority thinking that the Crossfire looked better than the MB.

SLK 320



Our old Crossfire

Man I use to work at a dodge dealership. You must be shorter than 6' because im 6'3'' and with the top down my head stuck out over the windshield. Why was the top down you ask?? Because on almost everyone we got in the top was stuck in the down position. From what I saw they were garbage. Everything but a blast to me lol.

I'm 6'3" too, we had the coupe (as seen above). I would hit my head whenever we went over a bump, my wife is shorter than me, so for her it was never an issue.

Only issue we had with the car was the crank angle sensor, a know issue and easy $40 fix. Problem we had, it was known on the MB boards, but NOT the Crossfire boards. I changed that with some threads.

Aside from that, the car was fun. It would turn around in it self. It wasn't a great car, but it was a fun car.

-John

[HilbillyHomeboy]

You're not, John. I, too, much preferred the Crossfire to the SLK.

On topic, how about a Lexus IS, Nate?

Jeremy

[bearded1]

Thought maybe you were staying away from American brands but started seeing the Buick part way through.

I'd throw a Pontiac G8 in the run. Its classy looking, nice interior (better holden styling), reliable motor and fun to drive out of the box.

Just to throw yet another name out there

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[J-Groove]

I'd throw a Pontiac G8 in the run. Its classy looking, nice interior (better holden styling), reliable motor and fun to drive out of the box.

Great car. The G8 GT is in your price range. The G8 GXP though (the only one you can get a 6 speed in) have been going up in value. They are in the $30K's now. Especially with the new Chevy SS coming out that costs in the $50K's that is a G8/Holden sister car.

-John

[bearded1]

Great car. The G8 GT is in your price range. The G8 GXP though (the only one you can get a 6 speed in) have been going up in value. They are in the $30K's now. Especially with the new Chevy SS coming out that costs in the $50K's that is a G8/Holden sister car.

-John

I'd say the GT is definitely a far better bang for your buck too as far as the differences in the trims go. I didn't realize you couldn't get it with a 6-speed though. That makes me a little bit sad inside... Still, it's an option if thats not a deal breaker, and for a comfortable, classy DD, why would it be? I'm a huge fan of m/t, but probably not the most practical feature to make a buy on. Just my .02





- Jake