Author Topic: Car for my buddy (Read 11437 times)

JohnnyMac · « **Reply #20 on:** May 08, 2015, 12:24:10 pm »

Quote from: aquadorhj on May 08, 2015, 12:09:36 pm

Quote from: NoTo on May 08, 2015, 11:40:46 am
Quote from: aquadorhj on May 07, 2015, 05:13:43 pm
Golf R . 2013 with warranty left can be had for tad over 23k.

VW refinement, more power, AWD... what else could the guy want?
...I agree, but find me one either in Toronto or in Edmonton.

...and I'd think he'd rather near Edmonton (I'm not sure if he's flying to Toronto first).

I think the IS250 or 350 are both excellent choices that I've recommended to him.

it's strange, the price of MK6 Golf R may be kicking back up.
I saw a blue Golf R with 70k on it for $20k last week. that's the one me and my buddy test drove.

there were 2 others for under 25k.

IS250 may not be so good. heard it has engine issues.

I was looking at used prices of 2012/13 Golf R a few months ago on autotraded and it seemed all were around $30K+. Maybe the price has come down due to these owner trading up to the new 2016 R coming out in a few months. With only 750 total R's sold in canada for those two years I would think these would be holding their value really well. If someone was selling for around $20K I'd question if it had been messed with or been in an accident.

micha · « **Reply #21 on:** May 08, 2015, 01:10:21 pm »

Quote from: aquadorhj on May 08, 2015, 12:09:36 pm

Quote from: NoTo on May 08, 2015, 11:40:46 am
Quote from: aquadorhj on May 07, 2015, 05:13:43 pm
Golf R . 2013 with warranty left can be had for tad over 23k.

VW refinement, more power, AWD... what else could the guy want?
...I agree, but find me one either in Toronto or in Edmonton.

...and I'd think he'd rather near Edmonton (I'm not sure if he's flying to Toronto first).

I think the IS250 or 350 are both excellent choices that I've recommended to him.

it's strange, the price of MK6 Golf R may be kicking back up.
I saw a blue Golf R with 70k on it for $20k last week. that's the one me and my buddy test drove.

there were 2 others for under 25k.

IS250 may not be so good. heard it has engine issues.

Where did you find that R? I haven't seen a single one under $30k.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 08, 2015, 01:31:31 pm »

What about an Infiniti G37x?

Noto · « **Reply #23 on:** May 08, 2015, 01:35:56 pm »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on May 08, 2015, 01:31:31 pm

What about an Infiniti G37x?

Our mutual buddy's family has had 4 G sedans, and every single one of them has been sold at about 4 years because of the number of issues that were popping up - the one looking for the car now won't touch Nissans.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 08, 2015, 01:56:02 pm »

Quote from: NoTo on May 08, 2015, 01:35:56 pm

Quote from: Solstice2006 on May 08, 2015, 01:31:31 pm
What about an Infiniti G37x?
Our mutual buddy's family has had 4 G sedans, and every single one of them has been sold at about 4 years because of the number of issues that were popping up - the one looking for the car now won't touch Nissans.

Any ideas on the issues? Just curious. As I have done a bit of research on the G25, and it seems pretty solid. I remember reading more alignment and tire replacements needed on the G37. Not many reported issues with the engine, tranny, or electrical gremlins (as it's Japanese,

) Not the smoothest stick thought...

Noto · « **Reply #25 on:** May 08, 2015, 02:32:56 pm »

Quote from: Solstice2006 on May 08, 2015, 01:56:02 pm

Quote from: NoTo on May 08, 2015, 01:35:56 pm
Quote from: Solstice2006 on May 08, 2015, 01:31:31 pm
What about an Infiniti G37x?
Our mutual buddy's family has had 4 G sedans, and every single one of them has been sold at about 4 years because of the number of issues that were popping up - the one looking for the car now won't touch Nissans.

Any ideas on the issues? Just curious. As I have done a bit of research on the G25, and it seems pretty solid. I remember reading more alignment and tire replacements needed on the G37. Not many reported issues with the engine, tranny, or electrical gremlins (as it's Japanese, ) Not the smoothest stick thought...

I don't know the extent, but every time I got into that car, the dashboard was lit up like a Christmas tree.

OliverD · « **Reply #26 on:** May 08, 2015, 05:18:50 pm »

Quote from: aquadorhj on May 07, 2015, 05:13:43 pm

Golf R . 2013 with warranty left can be had for tad over 23k.

VW refinement, more power, AWD... what else could the guy want?

Where?

The cheapest '12 R on AutoTrader is over $30k.

aquadorhj · « **Reply #27 on:** May 08, 2015, 05:56:55 pm »

Quote from: OliverD on May 08, 2015, 05:18:50 pm

Quote from: aquadorhj on May 07, 2015, 05:13:43 pm
Golf R . 2013 with warranty left can be had for tad over 23k.

VW refinement, more power, AWD... what else could the guy want?

Where? The cheapest '12 R on AutoTrader is over $30k.

sorry all! i was mistaken. the one we test drove was for $28k not $23k.
it was traded in to a dealership. (same dealership has it for sale for 34k)

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #28 on:** May 08, 2015, 05:57:07 pm »

Welcome to Alberta

Noto · « **Reply #29 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:33:21 am »

Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on May 08, 2015, 05:57:07 pm

Welcome to Alberta

I asked him about trucks, to which he responded with:

"I drove a CBR600RR and a GLI. You think I have any desire to drive something that big?"

So, now we know what bike he had

DriverJeff · « **Reply #30 on:** May 11, 2015, 10:52:10 am »

Quote from: NoTo on May 11, 2015, 10:33:21 am

Quote from: Sir Osis of Liver on May 08, 2015, 05:57:07 pm

Welcome to Alberta
I asked him about trucks, to which he responded with:

"I drove a CBR600RR and a GLI. You think I have any desire to drive something that big?"

So, now we know what bike he had

I think having a bike and a truck like a Ford Raptor would be great!

superukr · « **Reply #31 on:** May 14, 2015, 10:37:36 am »

I say convertible, easy transition from bike

say TT or 128

johngenx · « **Reply #32 on:** May 14, 2015, 01:17:51 pm »

Alberta? The only way to get noticed...

Noto · « **Reply #33 on:** May 14, 2015, 01:39:24 pm »

While we're at it...how about these beauts? They all have some decent ground clearance...

YURKBC · « **Reply #34 on:** May 25, 2015, 02:04:04 am »

Quote from: NoTo on May 07, 2015, 02:55:19 pm

... but I don't need a smallpenismobile ...

I wonder how the OP's friend defines smallpenismobile.

If anyone else has an idea, please share. I've never had heard such a term.

YURKBC · « **Reply #35 on:** May 26, 2015, 03:05:29 am »

Got the idea. Thanks.

Noto · « **Reply #36 on:** May 26, 2015, 08:55:03 am »

Picky, I could use a few more details, please.

Noto · « **Reply #37 on:** May 26, 2015, 07:50:07 pm »

Quote from: Picky Details on May 26, 2015, 09:10:08 am

This is a fair representation...or is this not what you wanted more details on?

If he wasn't so old...he could have his own harem. 11's a lucky number, isn't it?

The fingers you have used to dial are too fat

Triple Bob · « **Reply #38 on:** May 26, 2015, 11:57:20 pm »

Golf GTI or WRX. Both have their well known merits.

Noto · « **Reply #39 on:** June 16, 2015, 09:55:33 am »

Thread revival.

He really likes the GTI (obviously), and has eliminated the WRX since no dealers have one for him to test drive. Unfortunately, his nagging girlfriend (who is the pickiest eater, ever...who the f!ck doesn't eat tempura flakes in sushi?!) is adamant that he should not buy new and should only buy used.

...so they've 'compromised' and now he wants demo cars. *sigh* the guy in Edmonton offered him a 2015 GTI Demo, "loaded, except leather and navi" (

), MSRP less $1,000 dealer discount and $750 recent grad rebate - comes to just under $42k with taxes and a 96 month warranty for $3,400. Also included there is a set of winter rims and tires for $2,200 (a bit pricey, too, I think). I rolled my eyes. My buddy said he'd do $40k all-in (on the road) for it. Reasonable? Has 6,500km on the odometer.

I'm wondering if an ILX, or a (used) A3 hatch is perhaps a better buy?

Folks in Edmonton - chime in.