BMW 330 or the soon to be released 335i for me. I've driven the current M3 and was not impressed with the harsh ride and rough SMG transmission. My wife has an 04 325i and it has a better handling feel than my G35 coupe. Also, you can barely tell when it changes gears, even when flooring it. In my opinion no one makes a car that feels as good, as far as handling goes, as BMW.

 

cts-v is at best mediocre compared to the s4/m3. While its geared towards that competition it really lacks. The interior is kind of cheap... the car is heavy... and its just un inspiring. I got to drive the cts-v's/xlr's before they came out a couple years ago and they are cool but overpriced and like i said they really really really just cant compete with the m3/s4 caliber cars.

my 2 cents....

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i would've got the c5 z06.

 

+1...sweet.

 

Is350

 

probably TSX, because of Acura reliability. And the thing is loaded with mucho gadgets if you're willing to shell out the dough for them. A4 would have been another contender, but used since i'm on a budget. IS250 was another possibility since I consider it now to be the definitive luxury vehicle (just sit in one and you'll know what i mean....), but it drives like a little old lady on a motorized cart. Would go for the IS350 if i could afford it

 

^^ I know what you mean the interior of the 250 and 350 are extremely nice and they have the camera in the back so you can watch the tv screen as your backing up..

 

Turthly would have been a TL, because it was the only japanese car in the same price bracket range with similar features. I am beyond glad I didn't get a TL, my family already has three accords, no more honda products. I took a look at the IS350 and M3, but both were way over the price of the G35 and smaller.

 

GTO..........so fast

 

Rs4..no reason needed

 

Not out yet, but the Shelby GT500. 500 hp for around 40 grand.

 

Lotus Exige ~D:

 

I dont find this very true at all the xlr-v is a badass car. The m3 and xlr just dont even compare... dont get me wrong i love the m3, but the xlr just is way sexier and faster, I think it would out perform the m3..havn't ever seen someone rip *** in one though. My dads cts-v is freakin baller in no way is the thing cheap...styling is jsut amazing i mean in a sence its a m5..

 

Rs4 = awesome

 

I was pricing out an 03 330Ci and the price tag went over $46K and the G was $35K. Easy choice plus the BMW dealer never called me back.