Q60 Final Teaser - Revealed in Detroit
10-19-2015, 01:15 PM
#781
Registered User
^ Looks nice other than what's going on with the bumper on either side of the license plate but the only way to own a German car is under warranty or on lease. German Reliability vs Japanese Reliability = No Contest.
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twin_snails (10-23-2015)
10-19-2015, 09:43 PM
#782
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Exactly. That's why I'm die-hard Japanese. It's all about getting the most value for your money.
I don't want to buy a 40/50/60k dollar car that costs a small fortune to maintain and keep in perfect running order.
I don't want to buy a 40/50/60k dollar car that costs a small fortune to maintain and keep in perfect running order.
10-20-2015, 12:25 PM
#784
That's what I like about it. I use to have an e46 and thought it was the perfect size; the M2 is almost identically sized to the e46. It's smaller than a 4-Series length wise by around 9". The M2's trunk is just as big as a 4-Series and it has folding rear seats. I rarely have back seat passengers so it's not a big deal for me to have a smaller car. I know it won't suit everyone's needs, but smaller cars are so much more fun to drive. The Q60 is going to be 1.5~2" longer than a 4-Series. Not to say it won't handle great or be a great car in itself. Just that it's between these two cars that I'm contemplating on buying. Right now I have no idea which car will come out ahead, but I know I'll make a decision once everyone's cards are on the table.
10-20-2015, 01:14 PM
#785
That's what I like about it. I use to have an e46 and thought it was the perfect size; the M2 is almost identically sized to the e46. It's smaller than a 4-Series length wise by around 9". The M2's trunk is just as big as a 4-Series and it has folding rear seats. I rarely have back seat passengers so it's not a big deal for me to have a smaller car. I know it won't suit everyone's needs, but smaller cars are so much more fun to drive. The Q60 is going to be 1.5~2" longer than a 4-Series. Not to say it won't handle great or be a great car in itself. Just that it's between these two cars that I'm contemplating on buying. Right now I have no idea which car will come out ahead, but I know I'll make a decision once everyone's cards are on the table.
10-21-2015, 01:55 AM
#786
Registered Member
But if you plan on only keeping a vehicle for 2 or 3 years, you might as well lease it.
Especially if you're buying a brand new vehicle. You lose a ton of money selling a new vehicle after owning it for only a couple years.
My car new sold for $45k (to whoever originally purchased it). I bought it with 16k miles for $27K.
Crazy depreciation.
10-21-2015, 10:02 AM
#787
That's not true at all, I dare you to find me one unmolested example of G37 selling for half the original cost after 2 years. I've sold my G35 for 45% of the original price 7 years later.
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chilibowl (10-21-2015)
10-21-2015, 11:03 AM
#788
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Frankly if I can afford it, I prefer new. I keep cars for at least 10 years and frankly you have no idea how the previous owner handled the single most important thing ..... oil changes. So many people buy a car (including expensive ones) and become the cheapest ba$tard in the world when it comes to the life blood of a car.
10-21-2015, 11:16 AM
#789
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Frankly if I can afford it, I prefer new. I keep cars for at least 10 years and frankly you have no idea how the previous owner handled the single most important thing ..... oil changes. So many people buy a car (including expensive ones) and become the cheapest ba$tard in the world when it comes to the life blood of a car.
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2008G-Man (10-21-2015)
10-22-2015, 12:52 PM
#791
Lexus rolls, Tesla stumbles in reliability survey
10-22-2015, 01:24 PM
#793
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I saw this and their scoring includes the Infotainment system, which the Q50 had issues with when it was introduced, so that is why it is low. However, I don't consider that a reliability factor, as I am more concerned with the mechanical and things that could leave me strained.
10-22-2015, 01:27 PM
#794
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^^^Agreed. I thought Infiniti was pretty mechanically sound and reliable. On the flip side, I have heard more than enough horror stories about Audi...yet they are in the "most reliable" section? IDK...I think its all BS personally
10-22-2015, 01:59 PM
#795
Thats crazy.......because I think it MOPS the floor with a G35 Coupe, G37 Coupe, Audi S5, BMW 435, Lexus RC, ATS Coupe, and a Genesis Coupe. Mopping sh*t up all day long.
This is easily the most beautiful coupe to ever come out of Japan. It held its very own among million dollar vehicles, at Pebble Beach.
This is easily the most beautiful coupe to ever come out of Japan. It held its very own among million dollar vehicles, at Pebble Beach.