So I am thinking about buying a new car...
 

Test drove the Cadillac CTS and new ATS. Both great cars. (ATS is smaller but the turbo is a nice touch) Also drove the 8 cylinder Camaro and Loved it! (i think i will get arrested in it though lol)

Going to test drive the C series Mercedes and similar class BMW

Out of the above what would you buy?

Lease or Buy and why?

The ATS is a hot little car. My Dad has been looking at them, and is actually driving around in one today. He just left my place. I didn't drive it, but it's a great looking smaller car, of which I'm a big fan.

When I saw the thread and opened it up, that's what I was going to suggest.

i was afraid it was going to be too small and not fast enough. its just about the right size (a little smaller than what I am use to) but the turbo is a really nice added feature and gives it a lot of zip

The CTS is bigger and has similar pickup without the turbo. This aint my grandmothers Cadillac lol

AUDI s6.....

ohh yeah didnt think about the audi

may have to go drive that

I would take the Cadillac. Everyone and their mother has a Mercedes (same with BMW), and the Camaro does nothing for me. I always thought that Cadillac was for "old men" but they sure have changed in the past ten years.

If I had to buy a sports car I would buy the new Dodge Challenger. I just love the way they look.

get a mini.

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If you do go with an Audi, don't opt for one of their 'exclusive colors.' I spent more than I care to remember several years ago having them take care of city scratches with proprietary paint colors that nobody else has access to... after a minor fender-bender the custom paint cost was as much as the repair.

Was a nice car though...

BMW 7 series. If you are thinking of the Merc, then DEFINITELY try the BMW.




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mini's are awesome...my brother just got a black 2013 four door....really sweet car, except he is 6'2" and about 245lbs...looks like a fat guy in a little coat.

The C-class

I would buy it. Refined, fast, safe, good looking. I drove 3 series BMW's for years and just got tired of them.

Personally I'm sold to Mercedes. I love the handling of the car. It's a real smooth boat.

If you like a more sporty feeling you might wanna go test drive the BMWs ;)

That's actually my 1st choice. We've had two and got rid of them when the kids got here.

I'm looking for something small for a third car, that I can drive around when the kids don't need to be. I'm tired of the Minivan.

They are indeed. My 2008 mini cooper S so much fun to drive over highway 17 every day. Just like a go cart.

Get a clubman! They are just as much fun as the regular minis but with the extra room and rad trunk doors.

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out of those you mentioned: MB or BMW

Gotta say the C class surprised me, felt really connected to the road which I didn't expect. Only thing that annoys me about MB is the lack of manual transmission option.

id go for the ATS Turbo

Absolutely agree, and some MB models in the past even did not had MT option. Motherfuckers!

I've got the steering wheel paddle shifters on my M class. It's probably an option on other cars too if you wanna drive manual. No stick thought.

nice junk :1orglaugh

had many Cadillac's and I well get a another some day

I really like the CTS 2 door. Overall I think Cadillac's are the way to go. You get the same power of the Camaro but with a much nicer interior.

Just got back from lunch with a friend, he has a couple years old STS with a V-8 great car and he paid low $20's for it used.

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Check out the Porsche Panamera.

the infinity g37 is nice also should be in the same price range.

Last week Motoring (canadian show) pinned the new ATS against the BMW 6 series and the Lexus es350 and the ATS won hands down, here is a quote from their site.

"Motoring 2013, television's longest-running and most respected Canadian automotive program celebrating 25 years on TSN, has selected the Cadillac ATS as its Car of the Year for 2013.

"Building on the strength of the CTS, Cadillac's new ATS boasts a stunning style, a rich cabin and the right driving dynamics. While there is a choice of engine, it is very difficult to overlook the appeal of the top-level V6. When equipped with this engine and GM's adaptive suspension, the ATS dances its way through a corner like no Cadillac ever before."

Motoring also recognized the Cadillac ATS as its best new Prestige Car,"

I'd go with the car of the year if I was looking, watched the show, it was impressive

audi s4 or s5 :)

Didn't you get to play with hotwheels as a kid ? :1orglaugh:1orglaugh

Did some reading on the new model, you're right. Real nice reviews.

My 2 cents:

I wouldn't buy a BMW or Benz unless it is an M or AMG respectively (I drive a 2008 E63 AMG - BEAST MODE). Base model BMW 3 series or a C-class = average performance and lots of trips to the shop (but if you buying new and have decent warranty, perhaps not an issue). Of course, if we are talking an M3 or C63, you really can't go wrong. Both great cars.

I used to own a G35, and though a nice looking car, under-powered.

Cadillac CTS-V is a great car for the money. I'm not a Caddy guy, but you probably can't go wrong. With all your choices, I'd go that direction.

It seems like you want something that looks mean and attracts looks. If you want a stealth assassin that doesn't beg for cops to arrest you, get a Subaru STI. Those things can beat a lot of stuff on the street, and are very functional (all wheel drive).

If you are looking for a pussy magnet, an Audi S5 would fit the bill.

I test drove one when they came out. It's way to slow for a car that cost 120K

I drive this and happy:

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i agree i love the way the challenger looks and would love to buy one this year.

Buy the camaro and modify the hell out of it.

yeah right now it is between the ATS and the Benz

going to drive the Audi tomorrow

Did you try the BMW 5 or 7?



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did you drive the ATS V6 or just the turbo?

just the Turbo. Great car fast handles well, great pick up both from 0-50 and at higher speeds (the sales guy was holding on as i passed 90mph on the highway lol)

no not yet. im thinking about that. the thing they have in their favor is the maintenance which is free i think

gaa i only got to do the V6.. they were holding the turbos back

were you able to punch it form 0-50? V6 literally sucked me back into the seat.. only problem is the ceiling* so low, i nail my forehead against the sun visor :(

yeah the ramp to the highway has a traffic light so i got to hammer it. It does have a "cockpit" feel to it which is one of the only things i dont love about it

I have a sonata 2.0T which is pretty fast and handles well but is much roomier than the ats.

should be interesting seeing what you think of the Benz in comparison lol

Clearly was referring to a clutch and stick shift, not paddle shifters :error

Audi S8

blows away BMW and Merc"s

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Best car I have ever owned, and i've had over 20.

M5 !!!!!! (Added the !!!! for the 8 characters, lol)

If you need any help I have a lot of connections in the car business in south florida.

Driven one and they're NOWHERE NEAR AS FUN as a little Mini Cooper S. The difference in size is a KILLER, with regards to the fun factor. I'm more into the new Coupes, but would settle for another Cooper S. I like the Clubman, it's just not the same.

None of them can fit three carseats, so size really isn't a concern with a 3rd vehicle.

Oh...and my Dad bought the ATS.