99gpgtx

Like I said I have a new Job offer at Charles Schwab to be a broker, and will be looking to upgrade the GTX this summer, hopefully.

Here is my list of option and the +/-. Admin feel free to move to another section.

The problem for everything comes with trying to find something with low miles and @ a decent price

Take into consideration i drive 110Miles a day to and from work. At least until the end of July

Option 1
2008-2009 CTS V
Positive: Everything, This is my #1 choice
Negative: Price

Option 2
2006-2009 Jeep SRT8
Negative: Fuel consumption, Basic interior/Dash
There is an 08' in town only 28K miles Asking $29000

Option 3
G8 GT
Negatives: Basic interior
Positives: can be found for pretty cheap with low miles, Powerful, use of excess $ to purchase upgrades

Option 4
New Infiniti G37x/s/IPL
Positives: Can be found cheap with lowish miles
Negatives: not too familiar with them in person

Option 5
2006-2010 Audi S4
Negative: can be pricey, not too much experience.
good friend bought a brand new 2012 S4, and its a beast. Got me looking

Option 6
Lexus IS350
Can be found for decent price/Miles


Future upgrades to consider:
Wheels
Suspension
Brakes
Full Audio/video (which im tempted to transfer from the GTX)
Id like to be in the low 13s-high 12s.

I feel like the G8 will get me to where i want to be @ the cheapest price but the CTSV and SRT8 are my top choices. Which of course are the most expensive.

I need to stay under $27000
Iv been looking for years, literally, im just not sure what would be best.

ramairetransam

iTrader: (18)

g8 gxp an option . id go with the g8 over the v . The v shouldn't get much better than 20 highway will it . And its the most expensive too.

99gpgtx

GXPs are still too pricey...from what iv seen. The V gets lil less than 20. Iv been getting about 24mpg in the GTX. The SRT8 gets about 17HW

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

iTrader: (19)

Audi/VW can be daunting if you are wanting to do self maintenance. Lots of specialty tools and you must follow all procedures and schedules. There isn't much room on torque specs either. They are cars for machinists, practically.

ZouMechE

iTrader: (1)

I've always liked G37 coupes. May be worth going for a test drive

99gpgtx

Id like to test drive a G. Huge downfall for the Audi's i realize and $300 an hour for any work to be done at the shop

ws98ta

iTrader: (48)

You can find a GXP for less than a 2nd gen Ctsv.
I haven't seen any 09 Ctsv's for less than 30k.
I would say stick to gm. The audi's are nice but tend to have issues once they are out of warranty.
The g37's are also nice but not a whole lot of extra performance can be had past the basic stuff, without spending a lot of money.
Idk much about the is350.
The jeeps are also nice but love drinking the premium. 14 mpg average from my friends 07 srtgc.

If you went a g8 gt route it would be one of the cheapest for total cost and maintenance. Plus I'm averaging 24 mpg mixed on regular 87 for now.
They are tuned for 87 so once your done with you commuting days you can switch to a 93 tune.

RedHotG8

iTrader: (1)

I had 3 Grand Prixs and I really liked them but the G8 is the best car I ever owned. Plus I get the same mileage with the V8 as I did with the V6. If you like the GTX you will love the G8.

85Iroc

iTrader: (12)

I really like my G8. I was in the market for a maxima, G37 or G8 when I was looking, with the G8 at the top of the list. After test driving all 3 it was no choice at all.

I don't know how big of a guy you are but the G37 didn't fit me well at all. With the seat back my shoulder was into the B-pillar big time. Not very comfortable.

TriShield

I would get something that doesn't use a major amount of fuel, is more affordable to insure and something you won't mind putting a huge amount of miles on. I commuted briefly in a G8 GXP, it gets expensive real quick.

Sickness7

The g8 GT seems like the best choice but there are reasons to consider the CTS-V. Go test drive them see which one makes you happier.

99gpgtx

The commuting will be done with the GTX, at least until we move. I called out to the infiniti dealership but didnt have what i wanted for a test drive. Ill be calling back regularly, and my good friend works at the Cadillac dealership in indy. I just havent had the chance to go drive a V

RedHotG8

iTrader: (1)

Screw that Jap crap, get a real V8 muscle car since it's not you daily driver.

LSnights09

G8. That way when the mod bug bites (because it will,) you'll have money to play with it.

Midnight02

iTrader: (8)

You could go with either a G8 GT or a first gen CTS-V for a reasonable price and still have wiggle room in your budget for mods in the future.

As for the business side of things -- if you already have an existing book of business you're bringing with you, good luck with the transition. If you're starting with zero AUM on day #1, you might want to hold off of the new car purchase for a bit if you're relying on your income stream as a broker. Will take a bit to build up the production to cover the draw and the taxes. And given that grid rates are typically based on trailing-12 month revenues, it takes a bit to get that where you would like (without a grid bump built into your comp plan for some period of time).

01WS6/tamu

iTrader: (37)

Why does changing jobs mean you gotta get out of a cool car and start driving keeping up with the jones' car. Never have understood that train of thought. Get a G8 and enjoy it they are really nice cars and mod friendly. Forget about the other over priced snob mobile's.

Drive what you want especially if it's paid for. You'll go broke trying to support an image.

navyblueSS

iTrader: (1)

Get the G8, I love mine!

TonyGXP

^^^ i often think back to when i made 1/3 of what i do now and had i been smarter, continuing to live at that income level (which i did just fine) and invested, saved, bought other properties....God it kills me.

Save your money, get a good reliable/fun car (like a G37/Lexus IS, etc) and plan for retirement now lol.. I have 15 yrs left and i wish i started sooner. then, when you've mapped out your "after work life" budget, get a hobby car.

DO NOT COMMUTE WITH A CAR YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH... it'll break your heart racking up the miles (once you move). good luck.. SAVE SAVE SAVE..

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

iTrader: (19)

When I DD'ed my GXP. I was using at min 350 dollars a month in fuel. That was without going out much or taking trips. After switching to a 4 cylinder DD with a V8 as a secondary vehicle I spend more about 150 dollars a month.