Guys, I need to counsel with you. Miss having an LSX in the garage.
12-16-2008, 04:07 PM
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Guys, I need to counsel with you. Miss having an LSX in the garage. So, I certainly should not have sold the Formula. I got that already so no need to reiterate.
First, the scenario. I drive a lot for work and they compensate me for it. I receive a monthly stipend (Runzheimer program) for auto expense plus mileage. It pretty much covers the auto expense minus insurance. I work in the retirement plans industry as a registered representative performing reviews for our clients. I must be presentable in all areas. As an up and coming prefessional I opted for a Lexus IS250. 1) Lexus b/c...it's a Lexus; resale, reliable 2) IS250 relatively cheap and very economical.
I feel the Lexus is a little too pretentious and I want something a little bigger, powerful and less snobby. I realize that I would take a hit on economy i.e. V8 and I am willing to accept it. My company program allows for 4 doors only and an age requirement on the car; 4 yrs for regular and 6 yrs for a luxury car.
The G8 seems to fit the bill quite nicely. I don't care for the hood that much but in silver I can dig it. It drives great for a fat car and is a V8. My concerns are longevity and resale. What is in store for GM long term?
I drive about 25K a year.
Thoughts?
Brian
First, the scenario. I drive a lot for work and they compensate me for it. I receive a monthly stipend (Runzheimer program) for auto expense plus mileage. It pretty much covers the auto expense minus insurance. I work in the retirement plans industry as a registered representative performing reviews for our clients. I must be presentable in all areas. As an up and coming prefessional I opted for a Lexus IS250. 1) Lexus b/c...it's a Lexus; resale, reliable 2) IS250 relatively cheap and very economical.
I feel the Lexus is a little too pretentious and I want something a little bigger, powerful and less snobby. I realize that I would take a hit on economy i.e. V8 and I am willing to accept it. My company program allows for 4 doors only and an age requirement on the car; 4 yrs for regular and 6 yrs for a luxury car.
The G8 seems to fit the bill quite nicely. I don't care for the hood that much but in silver I can dig it. It drives great for a fat car and is a V8. My concerns are longevity and resale. What is in store for GM long term?
I drive about 25K a year.
Thoughts?
Brian
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12-16-2008, 05:26 PM
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TBSS hands down with the incentives to buy one! you can get one dirt cheap these days....
G8's are nice but I didnt like the interiors.
Or you could buy our 01 ss camaro
G8's are nice but I didnt like the interiors.
Or you could buy our 01 ss camaro
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12-16-2008, 08:26 PM
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Since you do a lot of driving, don't go TBSS unless you don't mind poor gas milage. Best I've gotten was 18 mpg highway. Usually 15.8-16.5 mix and 13-14 just around town. Plus they tend to have trans and rear end problems among other annoying issues.
I'd also suggest an older CTS-V sice you're not digging the G8 so much. Plus they're M6.
I'd also suggest an older CTS-V sice you're not digging the G8 so much. Plus they're M6.
12-16-2008, 08:40 PM
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Since you do a lot of driving, don't go TBSS unless you don't mind poor gas milage. Best I've gotten was 18 mpg highway. Usually 15.8-16.5 mix and 13-14 just around town. Plus they tend to have trans and rear end problems among other annoying issues.
I'd also suggest an older CTS-V sice you're not digging the G8 so much. Plus they're M6.
I'd also suggest an older CTS-V sice you're not digging the G8 so much. Plus they're M6.
cant beat that
for a dd 
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Since you do a lot of driving, don't go TBSS unless you don't mind poor gas milage. Best I've gotten was 18 mpg highway. Usually 15.8-16.5 mix and 13-14 just around town. Plus they tend to have trans and rear end problems among other annoying issues.
I'd also suggest an older CTS-V sice you're not digging the G8 so much. Plus they're M6.
I'd also suggest an older CTS-V sice you're not digging the G8 so much. Plus they're M6.
12-16-2008, 10:06 PM
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Hey Donamian, I have always come back to LS1Tech when I need some good readin 
I don't mean to say that I dislike the G8. I like them despite their lack of technology interior.
I'll check out the CTS-V BUT remember that my cars cannot be over a certain age. So, if I get a 2005 CTS-V I would have to sell it Dec 2011. If I got a 2009 G8 I would have to sell it Dec 2013. To be honest I am not impressed with the CTS-V reliability.
Naturally, I get tired of cars rather quickly (unless I can toy with them) and it may be better to get an older car put 40-50K on it and sell it. But that sure would be a helluva lot of taxes paid every time I sell/buy.
Brian
I don't mean to say that I dislike the G8. I like them despite their lack of technology interior.
I'll check out the CTS-V BUT remember that my cars cannot be over a certain age. So, if I get a 2005 CTS-V I would have to sell it Dec 2011. If I got a 2009 G8 I would have to sell it Dec 2013. To be honest I am not impressed with the CTS-V reliability.
Naturally, I get tired of cars rather quickly (unless I can toy with them) and it may be better to get an older car put 40-50K on it and sell it. But that sure would be a helluva lot of taxes paid every time I sell/buy.
Brian
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12-16-2008, 11:06 PM
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Ok boys, my thought here is to not spend a ton of money. I am about to close on a new house in the next few weeks and don't want any more debt than I already have which means a car in the 20-26K range. Not much to work with but I am trying to limit spending.
Brian
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12-17-2008, 08:16 AM
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House should come first, leave some cushion in the bank and avoid debt. Also remember, you only pay taxes on the difference when you trade, not the whole price. I like the G8 idea, or a used CTS-V - I see them as low as 20k and you can still find some with GMPP or even remainder of factory warranty in that range. Good luck!