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Calum · 06-22-2012, 08:45 PM

If your up for a drive...

http://http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/M/BEDFORD/Nova%20Scotia/19_5686114_/?ursrc=pl&showcpo=ShowCPO

SEC · 06-22-2012, 11:20 PM

Infinity G35 coupe or a Miata.

D4ng3r · 06-27-2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SEC

Infinity G35 coupe or a Miata.

Is the g35 a bit too much for daily driving though? I would think the negatives align around a heavy car with big engine syndrome.

SEC · 06-27-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by D4ng3r

Is the g35 a bit too much for daily driving though? I would think the negatives align around a heavy car with big engine syndrome.

It's around the same weight as the A4 and the engine is supposed to be really good. I'm projecting my own bias here, but the most important atribute to me is RWD.

D4ng3r · 06-27-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Calum

If your up for a drive...

http://http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/M/BEDFORD/Nova%20Scotia/19_5686114_/?ursrc=pl&showcpo=ShowCPO

Hot DAMN. 2006, 13,000 (miles) on the clock... for $14,500- I would jump on that right now if I could! Haha... wow. It would be worth flying down and driving back. What do you think is wrong with it?

Calum · 06-27-2012, 09:30 AM

I don't know. I haven't gone to look at it because if I did, I'd leave with it. And my wife would kill me. Honestly I debated with myself for a few days and I'm still kicking myself for not going to get it.

I'm thinking it's probably part of a estate sale.

10splaya22 · 06-27-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by D4ng3r

Is the g35 a bit too much for daily driving though? I would think the negatives align around a heavy car with big engine syndrome.

I had one and it was a great daily. Comfortable while also having a decently sporty suspension. Also has a good amount of power to keep you happy

Calum · 07-01-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by D4ng3r

Requirements:

Must be reliable
Decent fit/finish
Must have a good shift feel
Can't be a "boat"
Decent MPG
Sporty handling
At least some aftermarket support
200+ hp
Prefer sedan+coupe instead of hatchback.

this should meet most of those, and it's in Ontario.
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/3%20S...howcpo=ShowCPO

bestwheelbase · 07-02-2012, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Calum

this should meet most of those, and it's in Ontario.
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/3%20S...howcpo=ShowCPO

And if you want to go camping, you can erect a tent inside the wheel gap.

D4ng3r · 07-03-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Calum

this should meet most of those, and it's in Ontario.
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/BMW/3%20S...howcpo=ShowCPO

Yeeeaahh... I wouldn't buy that, haha.

At this point its looking like a battle between a g37s, WRX, GTI.

3 different types of putting power to the pavement. 3 different HP classes. 3 different reliability standards...

I need to test drive the GTI and g37s- I just don't really like the hatchback style :|

Godzpeed · 07-03-2012, 06:09 AM

G37 is gonna owned the WRX and GTI

D4ng3r · 07-04-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Godzpeed

G37 is gonna owned the WRX and GTI

I'm not just interested in straight-line speed, I don't need any tickets, haha. Best all-around package with some mods... (I would be chipping the WRX, GTI... and lowering all of them on coilovers). Same answer?

Godzpeed · 07-04-2012, 12:10 PM

From speed, to overall refinement, the G37 still far better than either of them. Handling wise, you will never be able to explore the limits on the street anyways. Plus, the G37 is very capable already.

06-22-2012, 11:20 PM	#30
SEC Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 12Focus, 16MX5, 99VFR Location: Chicagoland Posts: 58 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Infinity G35 coupe or a Miata. __________________ SEC

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Godzpeed Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Nissan GTR Location: Hong Kong Posts: 136 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From speed, to overall refinement, the G37 still far better than either of them. Handling wise, you will never be able to explore the limits on the street anyways. Plus, the G37 is very capable already.

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