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Hey everybody! Haven't been on here as much as I used to. Just been reading new posts and keeping up with things.
To the point...got a 2013 Toyota Avalon new when it came out, but I feel like getting a new car. I've asked for opinions on car-specific forums, but I want to ask Mac-Forums users for opinions mostly because I've come to realize I really value seamless phone integration into a car's infotainment system. My car is synced with my iPhone 6s Plus and I believe I can do better with newer infotainment systems.
I've been at this for abut 2-3 months now, and still am as clueless as the first day as to what I should get. I think I want an SUV, but I also was looking at luxury sedans and coupes. I looked at the new XC90, and really liked it. I looked at an M4, and also liked it. But, I could also see myself buying an LS460 or leasing an S550. I literally have no clue what to go with.
My budget is $1,300 a month after tax and 5k down, but that doesn't mean I'm targeting cars in that price range. That's how much I can safely spend on a car, but I'd prefer to find something close to $700-$800/m. Ideally, I would be selling the Avalon and getting the new car.
Some things I value(in order of importance):
Seating and driving comfort. Safety. Luxury and amenities. RWD/AWD. Reliability if I'm buying it, not so much if I'm leasing it. Ride quality depending on the type of car...meaning great handling on a sporty car, and great comfort on a luxury sedan. Craftsmanship.
Vehicles I'm interested in: Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe. Porsche Cayenne and Macan. Lexus LX570, IS-F, and LS460. Toyota Land Cruiser, Hylander limited platinum awd, Tundra TRD pro, and 4Runner TRD Pro/Limited. Jaguar XJ-L awd, F-Pace, and XE. BMW M3, M4, M235i Xdrive, and X5. Volvo XC90. Mercedes C300-450 AMG, S550 4matic, and E350 4matic.
Vehicles I've crossed off the list: GTR and all Nissan/Infiniti vehicles, Escalade/Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon(cheap quality masked by pretty interior/exterior), X6, X4, Mercedes GL/ML/GLE(pretty much all their SUVs). Anything from GM/Ford/Chrysler(they don't have anything I'm interested in). All Land Rover vehicles.
I told myself my next car will be an SUV, but I really want something that offers a plush ride, comfortable seating position, and can handle. So far, sedans have been delivering on the ride aspect more than SUVs, with exception to the LX570.
I'm slightly leaning towards Lexus and Toyota. Then again, I could keep the Avalon, and get a sporty car(340 or M235i Xdrive at ~$600/m lease).
Did I mention I'm looking at a motorcycle as well?
Agghhhhh...see what I mean! Is this what they call a mid-life crisis?
What would you do if you were in my position?
To the point...got a 2013 Toyota Avalon new when it came out, but I feel like getting a new car. I've asked for opinions on car-specific forums, but I want to ask Mac-Forums users for opinions mostly because I've come to realize I really value seamless phone integration into a car's infotainment system. My car is synced with my iPhone 6s Plus and I believe I can do better with newer infotainment systems.
I've been at this for abut 2-3 months now, and still am as clueless as the first day as to what I should get. I think I want an SUV, but I also was looking at luxury sedans and coupes. I looked at the new XC90, and really liked it. I looked at an M4, and also liked it. But, I could also see myself buying an LS460 or leasing an S550. I literally have no clue what to go with.
My budget is $1,300 a month after tax and 5k down, but that doesn't mean I'm targeting cars in that price range. That's how much I can safely spend on a car, but I'd prefer to find something close to $700-$800/m. Ideally, I would be selling the Avalon and getting the new car.
Some things I value(in order of importance):
Seating and driving comfort. Safety. Luxury and amenities. RWD/AWD. Reliability if I'm buying it, not so much if I'm leasing it. Ride quality depending on the type of car...meaning great handling on a sporty car, and great comfort on a luxury sedan. Craftsmanship.
Vehicles I'm interested in: Alfa Romeo 4C Coupe. Porsche Cayenne and Macan. Lexus LX570, IS-F, and LS460. Toyota Land Cruiser, Hylander limited platinum awd, Tundra TRD pro, and 4Runner TRD Pro/Limited. Jaguar XJ-L awd, F-Pace, and XE. BMW M3, M4, M235i Xdrive, and X5. Volvo XC90. Mercedes C300-450 AMG, S550 4matic, and E350 4matic.
Vehicles I've crossed off the list: GTR and all Nissan/Infiniti vehicles, Escalade/Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon(cheap quality masked by pretty interior/exterior), X6, X4, Mercedes GL/ML/GLE(pretty much all their SUVs). Anything from GM/Ford/Chrysler(they don't have anything I'm interested in). All Land Rover vehicles.
I told myself my next car will be an SUV, but I really want something that offers a plush ride, comfortable seating position, and can handle. So far, sedans have been delivering on the ride aspect more than SUVs, with exception to the LX570.
I'm slightly leaning towards Lexus and Toyota. Then again, I could keep the Avalon, and get a sporty car(340 or M235i Xdrive at ~$600/m lease).
Did I mention I'm looking at a motorcycle as well?
Agghhhhh...see what I mean! Is this what they call a mid-life crisis?
What would you do if you were in my position?
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