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V · 06-14-2009, 08:10 AM

As some of you may have noticed my SKY Redline is up for sale...
Ive realized I want a car with a little more practicality as a daily driver.
When i am home in Dec, I'll be selling off my Denali so that'll be gone soon enough too.

Now the thing is, picking the right car for me... possible the hardest thing in the world to do... (having owned 60+ cars to date)...

My only requirements are dealer sold, 4 doors, somewhat luxury based, between years 2004-2007 and around $25k. (car is intended to remain stock for the most part)

With that in mind, I started out with decent sized list...

Audi A4
Cadillac STS
Cadillac CTS
Chrysler 300
Dodge Charger
Dodge Magnum
Infiniti G35 x sedan
Infiniti M35 sedan
Jaguar X type
Jaguar S type
Lincoln LS
Mitsubishi Lancer Evo
Pontiac G8
Subaru WRX
Volvo S60

Believe it or not, certain years of those cars, mileage varying(most with certified warranties) fit into my price requirement.

so then i started looking online at pictures of all these, picking out things i didn't like or i like about each...

Dislikes:
Audi got canned due to too "blah" styling.
CTS shot down since the STS in my mind is a step up.
The Lancer got nixed due to a cheap looking interior.
Lincoln LS got a no, since i wont buy a ford based product.
Infiniti had blah styling inside and out for my taste.
I hate the radio on the Jag x type
Nose of the s type takes a lot to get used to.
WRX is a car every ricer and their mom has...

Likes:
STS has the 4.6 northstar option.
300, Charger and Magnum have r/t srt8 variations
G8 has a GT option
S60 R is a quick car.

so that left 6....

the G8 for some reason doesnt do it for me, i cant put my finger on it, plus they are hard to come by at my price range as of now, even though i found a handful. so... thats out.

The volvo s60 R.. 5cylinder turbo...mmm sweet, but rare, once again that jacks up price and hard to find... byebye volvo s60r

Chrysler 300... wants to be a rolls royce too much, i cant drive a car with an identity crisis even with a 6.1l hemi... sorry, thats a no go.

Dodge charger, my friend had a '05 R/t was a very nice car, i even stole it once and gave Kasey a ride, moves for what it is and comfy on long trips to NC when he had it. problem is, my friend had one, i dont like doing that, i like my unique stuff... so no charger...

Now, Down to only 2, and this is the point at which I am now... but i think im leaning towards one.

1st.. 2005-2006 Cadillac STS, with 4.6 Northstar V8 rwd.
In '98 i rocked a 95 STS, one of my most favorite cars ive owned.
I'd love to get back into an STS. Its just "classy". Interior is sweet. Heated seats. Only thing that gets me kinda is the ford fusion looking front grille... lol

2nd.. 2005-2006 Dodge Magnum, in either r/t or SRT8 trim. Suprisingly, ive came across several SRT8s, certified with at least 40k miles of warranty left AND in my price range. navi, 20" wheels, 425 hp hemi... that makes a good opening debate for me. heated seats as well. The extra cargo space would be a plus for me too since im always buying/selling/transporting parts. Definately a vehicle thats unique.

SO..........In sept, when im on R&R, the SKY will be coming out and visiting some local Caddy and Dodge dealers... possibly staying at one, and i'll be rocking something new to me(STS or magnum SRT8) as early as then....

...see how picky i am... haha

if you have any other vehicle suggestions, let me know, ill post up why i didnt consider them or perhaps i overlooked some make/model.

06-14-2009, 08:10 AM	#1
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,082 iTrader: (12)	thinking of a new car.... (with me, this is a long story...) As some of you may have noticed my SKY Redline is up for sale... Ive realized I want a car with a little more practicality as a daily driver. When i am home in Dec, I'll be selling off my Denali so that'll be gone soon enough too. Now the thing is, picking the right car for me... possible the hardest thing in the world to do... (having owned 60+ cars to date)... My only requirements are dealer sold, 4 doors, somewhat luxury based, between years 2004-2007 and around $25k. (car is intended to remain stock for the most part) With that in mind, I started out with decent sized list... Audi A4 Cadillac STS Cadillac CTS Chrysler 300 Dodge Charger Dodge Magnum Infiniti G35 x sedan Infiniti M35 sedan Jaguar X type Jaguar S type Lincoln LS Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Pontiac G8 Subaru WRX Volvo S60 Believe it or not, certain years of those cars, mileage varying(most with certified warranties) fit into my price requirement. so then i started looking online at pictures of all these, picking out things i didn't like or i like about each... Dislikes: Audi got canned due to too "blah" styling. CTS shot down since the STS in my mind is a step up. The Lancer got nixed due to a cheap looking interior. Lincoln LS got a no, since i wont buy a ford based product. Infiniti had blah styling inside and out for my taste. I hate the radio on the Jag x type Nose of the s type takes a lot to get used to. WRX is a car every ricer and their mom has... Likes: STS has the 4.6 northstar option. 300, Charger and Magnum have r/t srt8 variations G8 has a GT option S60 R is a quick car. so that left 6.... the G8 for some reason doesnt do it for me, i cant put my finger on it, plus they are hard to come by at my price range as of now, even though i found a handful. so... thats out. The volvo s60 R.. 5cylinder turbo...mmm sweet, but rare, once again that jacks up price and hard to find... byebye volvo s60r Chrysler 300... wants to be a rolls royce too much, i cant drive a car with an identity crisis even with a 6.1l hemi... sorry, thats a no go. Dodge charger, my friend had a '05 R/t was a very nice car, i even stole it once and gave Kasey a ride, moves for what it is and comfy on long trips to NC when he had it. problem is, my friend had one, i dont like doing that, i like my unique stuff... so no charger... Now, Down to only 2, and this is the point at which I am now... but i think im leaning towards one. 1st.. 2005-2006 Cadillac STS, with 4.6 Northstar V8 rwd. In '98 i rocked a 95 STS, one of my most favorite cars ive owned. I'd love to get back into an STS. Its just "classy". Interior is sweet. Heated seats. Only thing that gets me kinda is the ford fusion looking front grille... lol 2nd.. 2005-2006 Dodge Magnum, in either r/t or SRT8 trim. Suprisingly, ive came across several SRT8s, certified with at least 40k miles of warranty left AND in my price range. navi, 20" wheels, 425 hp hemi... that makes a good opening debate for me. heated seats as well. The extra cargo space would be a plus for me too since im always buying/selling/transporting parts. Definately a vehicle thats unique. SO..........In sept, when im on R&R, the SKY will be coming out and visiting some local Caddy and Dodge dealers... possibly staying at one, and i'll be rocking something new to me(STS or magnum SRT8) as early as then.... ...see how picky i am... haha if you have any other vehicle suggestions, let me know, ill post up why i didnt consider them or perhaps i overlooked some make/model.