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Five years ago, I test drove a 2012 with a friend from work who was considering the new Optima. I found that 2.0T pretty rewarding, although all boost and a suspension that was way too floaty for my tastes. Visually, the car was spot-on for a number of reasons. Very reasonable choice, IMO.
The Giulia... wasn't impressed in person at the Auto Show, but I've never driven one. One thing for sure: their $80k, 500+hp top-of-model car is positively loved by reviewers, and the styling is growing on me.
At the time, the styling was nice on the KIA Optima SX-T model, but my engine died at 63K miles. Hyundai and Kia had a ton of recalls. That killed the brand's for me. I bought the car to replace my muscle car, very short on time to do research and paid the price for it. I checked a few dealers out, saw it and was like ok, decent power, good mpg, sleek design and that was it. Didnt focus much on how the vehicle drove at the time. (BAD IDEA) I am very **** now when it comes to purchasing a car now. I only stick with CPO vehicles or brand new. I love my G for that reason.
I have heard the Giulia is fun to drive, the 500+ hp is awesome but not practical for me, I would be considering the 2.0T model. The TI to be specific. Good amount of power but I am waiting to see how reliable it stands out in the US market.
1. Nissan family. Altima /350z
2. G37xs great reliability, wrong transmission
3. I desperately want a chevy v8 with a manual maybe an 5th gen Camaro or c6 vette if the kids daycare doesn't drain me. The SS is great, but not practical in the northeast.
1. 2003 Honda Accord EX-L V6
2. 2013 Infiniti G37 Journey
3. Who knows. Something less expensive to beat on. Definitely want to learn manual. RWD as well. A Miata?
...what led up to that? And in keeping with that trajectory, what comes next?....
- sold a number of toys due to divorce.. wanted my kids more than the toys
- bought cx7 for practicality
- bought g37s for some fun with backseats on a pinch
- divorced finalized.. have kids.. huge financial cost as a result with large and long termed alimony.. meh
- bought rare rx7 to get some sanity back
- needed third row with towing capability and umph.. bought explorer sport twin turbo
- now looking to restore said toys starting with an 1199s ducati to be followed by an mk4
1) Altima SER 6-sp
2) G sedan 6-sp
3) Probably Lexus GS for day-to-day, and keep the G as the fun car (by then, I'll prob be willing to do suspension, exhaust, etc.)
Pretty sure my career will take me to another major city within 2 yrs, so #3 may become a beater, and I'll leave the G with family.
06-28-2017, 10:44 AM
