Here's a question concerning my Galaxy S5 Android device. Will I be able to Bluetooth to the factory radio to play my music?

 

I don't have a Galaxy S5, but I have a Galaxy S4 and I'm able to stream music via Bluetooth to my car's stereo. I have a '14 Q60S (G37S). I would expect the S5 to work the same. I believe you need a 2010+ model with the Navigation package to get streaming Bluetooth audio.

 

You live in GA. I don't see why you are having such a challenge finding that combination.

I had to drive 2 hours outside of Atlanta but I did get what I mostly wanted. I wanted mine in Silver but settled on a 2011 Sport Gray and loaded with everything and black interior. I saved myself dealing with the Pre-owned nonsense of dealers who wouldn't budge on the price and saved myself $4,500.

Also I own a Galaxy S5 and it pairs up nicely. I can stream music and also I prefer to use my Google maps and the directions play through the stereo system.
I can also take phone calls. Bluetooth rocks

I was using Autotrader.com to locate my car but wouldn't you know it that traderonline listed dealers that had more inventory. I am going to assume that autotrader.com charges more money.

Craigslist was a waste of time. Way to many scam artists on there.

 

For me the biggest factor was getting a Manual Transmission, and i was having a hard time finding one, I tested automatics and was eventually going to compromise and get an auto, but found an IPL 6-MT, couldn't be more happier. This car is a blast to drive, add the IPL to your search, if you can get a 6-MT you won't regret it. My other recommendation is not to compromise on things that are important to you, or else you will have regrets. Everyone is different and everyone has their own likes and dislikes, so make sure you have yours prioritized before you make the purchase.

 

I checked out this tasty lil number today.





It's not exactly what I'm looking for and was a little rougher than I'd prefer, but I have a question...





Are these tips factory on the IPL model?

 

Yup those are the stock tips (they're kind of big). I wondered the same thing when I bought my IPL. Did you drive it? I kind of want to go test drive a G37S to compare.

 

It was newly listed and I just stopped by after work. They didn't have any available sales folk at the time. I'll probably drop by tomorrow a little earlier.

 

Yeah, I'm wondering if those few extra horses make any difference. I did like the extra spoilage on the back deck.

 

Bones, in your must haves you've listed manual transmission, that IPL in the pic above, is an automatic.
fyi: carmax is generally expensive, I had checked out a couple Gs in their lot and their price was pretty ridiculous.

But it sure is a good idea to test drive it.

 

This one is definitely not the one, but I'd like to drive an auto just for the sake of it.

 

Whelp, life got in the way and I had to put the car hunt on hold. But... I finally got to drive an IPL. It was sadly an auto, I believe the same one that's pictured above.

My first thoughts: I'm not overly impressed with the amount of "pull" this car had off the line. It definitely could use more torque. I'm hoping the manual remedies some of that. Now I will say after I tached though a couple gears, I was going faster than I thought I was. It hit 80MPH fairly quick.

It was difficult to get into and a pain to buckle up, which a bolster seated sports car should be. Once I was buckled in, it felt like a nice snug bear hug, which I liked.

At first I was scared by the foot e-brake, which initially I thought would be a pain with a manual. Turns out the manual have hand brakes, which made me happy again.

There is a shadow grey / black manual IPL with 9K miles just down the road. I thought this might be my Holy Grail car, but I notice it has been de-badged and someone installed cross drilled rotors. Who knows the quality of these part and what else has been done to it. Think I may steer clear of this one.

 

Come on now you're being a little bit too technical. Drilled rotors + debadged scared you off? It just sounds to me like you keep talking yourself out of it. That one meets every one of your criteria. You could easily put the badges back on..and the drilled rotors is no big deal unless it's causing you problems.

 

Drilled rotors are only a potential problem if you plan on tracking the car. Otherwise, not a real cause for concern.

 

It's not so much the drilled rotors that is my concern. The concern is (or at least starts with), I don't know where those rotors came from. I don't care to use cheap sub-par parts on my cars. I'm not saying these are, but I don't know they are. Additionally, and more concerning is, what else has been done to the car? Obviously, the previous owner had some sort of a plan. I don't like not knowing what this was.

I'll agree what can be seen on the surface of this one is minor, but I'm patient and there are a few of these cars out there. I will find the one I want.

For instance, this one is a CPO and in my county...

www.infinitiusa.com/iapps/cpo/vehicleDetails?id=390748499

 

Don't get me wrong. It could be perfectly fine. I just want a blank canvas to do as I please.