OT: Parent Cars.

[XylathaneGTR]

Aight...Guys, im asking for yoru oppinon...Daddy has a Lexo, momy has a dirtbag chevy minivan, and wants to replace it.

Any suggestions.
here's a few guidelines she wants.

-All Wheel Drive.
-Has to be an Import, no chevy ford domestic crap
-Sedan/sport sedan.
-Luxurious side of things.
-Has to be an Automatic, maybe triptonic (booooo)

thats pretty much it...i was thinking one of these maybe

-BMW 330 Xi AWD, Fully Loaded
-Audi A4 3.0L Quattro
-Mercedes-Benz C or Sclass, (not sure which yet.)
-Subaru WRX STi (when they come to amerika)

Anyone have any suggestions here? They would be appriecated...Thanx guys
-Xyla

[Takumi]

Audi A4 <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

Or maybe one of those 4-motion Volkswagen Passats.

[Two40 SX]

WRX all the way. Even if it isn't the STi.

[onebadm5]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (XylathaneGTR @ Mar. 25 2002,2:14)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Aight...Guys, im asking for yoru oppinon...Daddy has a Lexo, momy has a dirtbag chevy minivan, and wants to replace it.

Any suggestions.
here's a few guidelines she wants.

-All Wheel Drive.
-Has to be an Import, no chevy ford domestic crap
-Sedan/sport sedan.
-Luxurious side of things.
-Has to be an Automatic, maybe triptonic (booooo)

thats pretty much it...i was thinking one of these maybe

-BMW 330 Xi AWD, Fully Loaded
-Audi A4 3.0L Quattro
-Mercedes-Benz C or Sclass, (not sure which yet.)
-Subaru WRX STi (when they come to amerika)

Anyone have any suggestions here? They would be appriecated...Thanx guys
-Xyla</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
subaru isnt the type of car i think your mom would like, at least interior wise. go with the a4 if u want AWD, or if u dont mind, get a C320 or 330i.

[sykikchimp]

Audi S4.. &nbsp;AMAZING cars. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[wherezmytofu]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (XylathaneGTR @ Mar. 23 2002,5:14)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">-All Wheel Drive.
-Has to be an Import, no chevy ford domestic crap
-Sedan/sport sedan.
-Luxurious side of things.
-Has to be an Automatic, maybe triptonic (booooo)</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
well isnt it obvious?!? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>

nissan skyline r35

all wheel drive............check
sedan/sport sedan......check
luxurious...................check
automatic.................check

now tell her 2 get a god damn skyline <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':rolleyes:'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':love:'>

[transient]

Go with the audi.

[DuffMan]

When are we getting an awd G35<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>??

Audi A4 quatros make good mommy-mobiles.

[drift into a curb]

a4s are crap.. too many maintenance problems. &nbsp;stay away from a4s, thats all I have to say.

[junia]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (wherezmytofu @ Mar. 23 2002,8:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (XylathaneGTR @ Mar. 23 2002,5:14)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">-All Wheel Drive.
-Has to be an Import, no chevy ford domestic crap
-Sedan/sport sedan.
-Luxurious side of things.
-Has to be an Automatic, maybe triptonic (booooo)</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
well isnt it obvious?!? <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>

nissan skyline r35

all wheel drive............check
sedan/sport sedan......check
luxurious...................check
automatic.................check

now tell her 2 get a god damn skyline <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blush.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':blush:'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/lookaround.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':look:'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/notify.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':notify:'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':rolleyes:'> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':love:'></td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Too bad the 35 skyline isn't 4WD drive. &nbsp;The only 4WD skylines are GTR's and they don't come in Automatics(thank God), but its still a nice car to have. &nbsp;Oh, and the WRX don't come automatic either(what do expect, its a rally car). &nbsp;Does it have to be 4WD? &nbsp;Why not get a infiniti G20 or something like that.

[burgy240]

Actually a fully loaded Subaru Legacy seems like th ideal car here unless you have the $$ to go better.;) &nbsp; &nbsp;If you have the money definately the Audi S4.....ok the A4 will do!! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

[wherezmytofu]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (junia @ Mar. 23 2002,9:45)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Too bad the 35 skyline isn't 4WD drive. The only 4WD skylines are GTR's and they don't come in Automatics</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
[url]http://www.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/0201/DATA/SPEC/index.html[url]

if u look to the right hand u'll notice a section that says 4wd.....so yes the new r35 is awd..please dont say things when ur not sure....also the r35 is gunna come with a 8-speed cvt tranny = 8 speed manualmatic &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hmmm.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hmmm:'>

[junia]

Whats a manualmatic?? &nbsp;Anyway its gonna have one of those 5speed automatic with the (i don't know the name for it)part where you can click up or down to shift like a manual 5 speed. &nbsp;Also the 4WD 2 and 2.5 liter versions are Japan only for know(maybe later but not now), but I do have my facts straight. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>

[junia]

How about a matrix xrs? &nbsp;180Hp allwheel drive isn't too bad.

[wherezmytofu]

ooooooo o see the problem...notice i said r35 not g35 i was talking about importing the r35 <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>..hahahahha...and manualmatic is a automactic with manual shifting styles <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

[DuffMan]

You can't get a Matrix with 180hp and awd.

WRONG AGAIN!

heh, j/k

[wherezmytofu]

and duff man shall be burned at the steak while he is plummited with stones and stands on broken glass...and then hanged kkk style before before he dies!

[s15dude]

My dad might get my mom the G35, we drove it today and he really likes it. &nbsp;He wants to get a RSX-R if it ever comes to the states. This will replace her horrible Xploder.

[misnomer]

Aside from there not really being any awd domestic cars in the class you speak of, what's wrong with domestics? Next person to pull this "Domestics are shit" shit is going to get a mouthful from me. Every manufacturer has made some crap, and most have made some great stuff. Generalizing that domestics are crap is naive and ignorant.

And, because I don't want to get this thread off topic, here's some advice :-) I haven't researched much into this category, luxury cars aren't my thing, but here's a bit of a take:

If you're looking luxurious, that pretty much cuts out the WRX. It's a decent car interiorwise, but nowhere near the others on your list. What she oughta do is take her list of cars, go to the dealership, and drive them. Test drives are what hooked many of us on the 240sx, and it's the only way to determine how you like a car.

[junia]

If you go to toyota's web page they have the Matrix XRS model listed as 4WD with a 180Hp 1.8 liter engine as an option

[toddnappi]

umm i highly doubt your mom will want a wrx or a matrix or any other car like that. my mom drives a acura 3.5 rl and it is sweet. it is bigger than the bmw, audi, and mercedes, a little more luxo, but not awd. it is one sweet car though.

[XylathaneGTR]

Aight guys, thanx for your help, i really appriecate it...
Junia, the ManualMatic thingy is called Triptonic.
and to the person who said whats wrong with domestics...Sorry, but no offence, no one in my family likes them, just my sister *shudder* &nbsp;
she wont go for a Matrix, i know that, and i showed her the Acura RL, she don't like it.
I'll look into the Audi S4 tho...
The ones she likes so far are the BMW 330Xi, and the A4 Quattro, &nbsp; i wasn't sure which benzo's were AWD, so i havn't looked into that yet...
ones i'll check out will prolly be the Infinity G35, s4, and Benz.

Thanx for the help guys <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>

[sil80]

I would get the new volvo wagon... great mom car and it has a lot of power, awd, power up the zing, auto, more power, lots of mom room.

[XylathaneGTR]

I would, but i Hate volvo...lol, i'll check it tho

The Audi S4 Triptonic Quattro looks really promising...and is about 61,900 Canadian with options mommy wants.

[junia]

How about if she gets an SUV. &nbsp;You guys sound like you're bling blingin so why not get an Escalade? &nbsp;I know you said that your mom doesn't like domestics but still, its a nice ride.

[J300z28]

A4, though if she wants a bit more "pep" go for the S4 <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

[sil80]

I like volvos... I use to have a 740 turbo and boy would that sucker move... wouldnt drift... more body role then junia's mom(thats what ya get for the escalade comment.). I wouldnt mind have a C70 either them suckers are nice to. EEWWW doesnt saab have a new awd turbo coming out?

[drift into a curb]

Just wondering, have any of you ever owned an audi a4? &nbsp;2.8 quattro? &nbsp;

Those that have, am I the only one that experienced constant maintenance problems with the car? &nbsp;Give me a heads up on what your opinions are. &nbsp;Thanks

[onebadm5]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (sil80 @ Mar. 25 2002,6:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I like volvos... I use to have a 740 turbo and boy would that sucker move... wouldnt drift... more body role then junia's mom(thats what ya get for the escalade comment.). I wouldnt mind have a C70 either them suckers are nice to. EEWWW doesnt saab have a new awd turbo coming out?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
WHAT? a volvo that wouldnt drift?? i think i need to teach u a few things about swedish bricks mister... <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':p'>

[junia]

get the the subaru if she's the rugged outdoorsy type.

[S13Grl]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (junia @ Mar. 26 2002,7:27)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">How about if she gets an SUV. You guys sound like you're bling blingin so why not get an Escalade? I know you said that your mom doesn't like domestics but still, its a nice ride.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Ohhh yeahhh! Bling Bling! How could you all forget!!!<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>?

[200sx]

hey man, dont hate on Volvo! &nbsp;They are sweet cars! &nbsp;Thats one of the sugestions I was gona make to you. &nbsp;Look into the Volvo's (you might be suprised!<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> Or the Audi. &nbsp;Bothe these companies have had a hard go of it, but have made alot of progress. &nbsp;Volvo's arn't ugly underpowered &nbsp;box's anymore, and Audi's have worked out a lot of the earlier electrical problems. &nbsp;If someone tells you about the "unintentional acceleration" thing about Audi's, its bull. &nbsp; Thats &nbsp;my $.02.
Volvo or Audi