Looking for a good SC400 replacement?
03-16-05, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Looks like you might have to look at luxury sports cars like the M3 or M5. Maybe a E55 AMG, or C32 AMG. That way you'll get the speed, most of the handling, and the quieter luxury interior. If you don't like the interior no need to look at a newer version since they are the same. In 2000 the got perforated leather and the 99 Zanardi got suede leather, but that is about it. By the way, what exhaust did he have? The stock exhaust is actually very quiet and you really can't hear it at all. Aftermarket exhausts are fairly loud though. The engine is much louder than usual since it is right behind your head.
If you're going to sell your Lexus - I'd pass all MB products up. If you'd have a backup vehicle - then take a look. the C32 has an awesome interior and great performance.
Maybe look at a new or late-model S4 as well (with the 4.2L V8 - not the biturbo six-cyl). Audi reliability has been improving steadily lately.
Porsche has a reputation for being fairly reliable as well.
Other than that - see if you can get over the pitfalls of the far-less-expensive G35c. The fact that it's fairly prevalent shouldn't keep you from enjoying the drive.
Or you can always drop your dough on one of these
M.
Last edited by whipimpin; 03-16-05 at 09:04 AM.
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