My new purchase

stickypaws · 04-01-2009, 04:04 PM

After a lot of thinking and research I decided it doesn't make sense for me to have two cars. So today I bought one car to replace my other two (both are for sale now, please pm me if interested.)

I wanted something that looked good, was foreign, handled well, and was pretty fast for the street since I like to go around corners faster than some people feel is safe. But I don't street race.

This car fit the bill perfectly. It's a brand new 2009. I think it's faster than my old Porsche (it's also foreign made) which is really just too old now. At least the engine looks a lot bigger when I looked at it. The dealer said it was, too.

The inside is about the same size as my Benz, but, well, maybe a bit smaller. But there's no leather so it will last a lot longer. That's also what the dealer said.

Consumer Report really rates it high. A lot higher than my current cars. So that was a real plus. And everything will now cost me less: tires, oil changes, etc.. What a relief!

I took it for a long drive in the canyons and it drove smooth and got good gas mileage. I'm happy!!

LI E90 · 04-01-2009, 05:13 PM

the Altima is a nice car

the 3.5 is plenty quick

rubber_ducky · 04-01-2009, 05:27 PM

Congrats. My biggest reservation would be the FWD layout. Had you looked at the infiniti Gs?

Year's_End · 04-01-2009, 05:41 PM

Hmm, interesting choice. Definitely the more driver-oriented one of the midsize family car bunch. I like how the new ones look.

I found the throttle response too touch at low speeds though.

stickypaws · 04-01-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

Congrats. My biggest reservation would be the FWD layout. Had you looked at the infiniti Gs?

Well, the dealer told me that the FWD was better in all respects. Especially compared to my Porsche which he said also had the engine in the back, which is not as good as the Altima which has the engine in the front.

This 3.5 engine is a beast. I can go really fast around the corners now. I'll bring it up to the Rock Store on Mulholland this weekend if anybody is interested.

I like the interior. The plastic bits are very well placed.

I made a good decision, imho. And I'm getting almost 22 mpg (still not broken in of course.)

Crimson92 · 04-01-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stickypaws

Well, the dealer told me that the FWD was better in all respects. Especially compared to my Porsche which he said also had the engine in the back, which is not as good as the Altima which has the engine in the front.

This 3.5 engine is a beast. I can go really fast around the corners now. I'll bring it up to the Rock Store on Mulholland this weekend if anybody is interested.

I like the interior. The plastic bits are very well placed.

I made a good decision, imho. And I'm getting almost 22 mpg (still not broken in of course.)

im speechless

ejazbmw · 04-01-2009, 05:52 PM

this seems like a april fools joke...

NewSong · 04-01-2009, 05:53 PM

In other news, I sold my Ford Focus and bought this:

I felt I needed something with a bit more speed, and handling, and thought this would be the logical step up.

Year's_End · 04-01-2009, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickypaws

Well, the dealer told me that the FWD was better in all respects. Especially compared to my Porsche which he said also had the engine in the back, which is not as good as the Altima which has the engine in the front.

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

im speechless

blue2fire · 04-01-2009, 05:58 PM

You are just kidding. Ha!

Crimson92 · 04-01-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NewSong

In other news, I sold my Ford Focus and bought this:

I felt I needed something with a bit more speed, and handling, and thought this would be the logical step up.

hello my new best friend

Kenix · 04-01-2009, 08:16 PM

This thread just smelled like April Fools the second I saw the Porsche in his sig.

maaicher · 04-01-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stickypaws

Well, the dealer told me that the FWD was better in all respects. Especially compared to my Porsche which he said also had the engine in the back, which is not as good as the Altima which has the engine in the front.

This 3.5 engine is a beast. I can go really fast around the corners now. I'll bring it up to the Rock Store on Mulholland this weekend if anybody is interested.

I like the interior. The plastic bits are very well placed.

I made a good decision, imho. And I'm getting almost 22 mpg (still not broken in of course.)

I just lol'd ( i am at work)

DakarE36 · 04-02-2009, 01:28 PM

Looks kinda like my new car!!!

My new whip!!

Bimmer Nerd · 04-05-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DakarE36

Looks kinda like my new car!!!

My new whip!!

fuck you lol !!!!! that shit messed me up i was in school in my history class and my teacher kicked me out of the class he thought their was a virus in his computer !!!

04-01-2009, 04:04 PM	#1
stickypaws Dictator 57 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: people crazy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where you want to be iTrader: (0)	My new purchase After a lot of thinking and research I decided it doesn't make sense for me to have two cars. So today I bought one car to replace my other two (both are for sale now, please pm me if interested.) I wanted something that looked good, was foreign, handled well, and was pretty fast for the street since I like to go around corners faster than some people feel is safe. But I don't street race. This car fit the bill perfectly. It's a brand new 2009. I think it's faster than my old Porsche (it's also foreign made) which is really just too old now. At least the engine looks a lot bigger when I looked at it. The dealer said it was, too. The inside is about the same size as my Benz, but, well, maybe a bit smaller. But there's no leather so it will last a lot longer. That's also what the dealer said. Consumer Report really rates it high. A lot higher than my current cars. So that was a real plus. And everything will now cost me less: tires, oil changes, etc.. What a relief! I took it for a long drive in the canyons and it drove smooth and got good gas mileage. I'm happy!!
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LI E90 Colonel 144 Rep 2,086 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	the Altima is a nice car the 3.5 is plenty quick __________________ 2013 MB C300 4matic 2014 Ford Explorer Ltd 1973 Jeep Commando
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rubber_ducky Colonel 388 Rep 2,993 Posts Drives: roach coach Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: boston-ish iTrader: (21)	Congrats. My biggest reservation would be the FWD layout. Had you looked at the infiniti Gs?
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1250 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Hmm, interesting choice. Definitely the more driver-oriented one of the midsize family car bunch. I like how the new ones look. I found the throttle response too touch at low speeds though. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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ejazbmw blahhh 320 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	this seems like a april fools joke...
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NewSong Just another jerk in a hat... 124 Rep 1,462 Posts Drives: 2005 Ford Focus Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	In other news, I sold my Ford Focus and bought this: I felt I needed something with a bit more speed, and handling, and thought this would be the logical step up. __________________ He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth.
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Kenix Private 0 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2004 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0)	This thread just smelled like April Fools the second I saw the Porsche in his sig.
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DakarE36 Private First Class 27 Rep 163 Posts Drives: Dakar yellow '95 e36 m3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	Looks kinda like my new car!!! My new whip!!
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