Looking to buy a coupe - MB, BMW, Audi + others...advice

[dora_da_destroyer]

Aight, I'm looking at:

• BMW 440
• Benz E400
• Audi S5
• Edit: gonna look at the f-type and cayman as well

Not coupes, but gonna give a half look to

• Ghibli (love the look, but heard terrible things about the car otherwise)
• AF Guilia (car is getting high reviews, but I'm not fukking with no 4cyl engines and their damn v6 is gonna hit for $70k+ , basically twice the cost of the base model)
• Stang GT Premium (nostalgia and love for stangs is driving this, very slim chance this will be the pick, i'm wanting to move to an actual luxury car)

So with that...

• any other model/makes you think i should look at (don't like the Q60 plus it's a little too small)
• thoughts on leasing a 17/18 vs buying used (14/15/16?) - i always hear how often these cars end up in the shop at the 2-4 yr mark which is leading me to think lease, but i may end up with a cheaper note on a used
• what things should i consider in the long run about these cars?
• if you've driven a few, thoughts on which is the best ride, most responsive, has the highest quality interior, most INCLUDED tech (BMW seems to nickle and dime people with upgrades)

 

[ORDER_66]

you got maintenance money???

 

[dora_da_destroyer]

you got maintenance money???

yes, but that's what i'm looking for input on, does the frequency (not cost) of maintenance really balloon with these cars? i've had hondas and fords until now and aside from the typical 20k, 50k, etc check ups and oil changes, i never had to do much for those cars. do these cars really gotta go to the shop that often? so often that a lease is better?

 

[philmonroe]

Aight, I'm looking at:

• BMW 440
• Benz E400
• Audi S5

Not coupes, but gonna give a half look to

• Ghibli (love the look, but heard terrible things about the car otherwise)
• AF Guilia (car is getting high reviews, but I'm not fukking with no 4cyl engines and their damn v6 is gonna hit for $70k+ , basically twice the cost of the base model)
• Stang GT Premium (nostalgia and love for stangs is driving this, very slim chance this will be the pick, i'm wanting to move to an actual luxury car)

So with that...

• any other model/makes you think i should look at (don't like the Q60 plus it's a little too small)
• thoughts on leasing a 17/18 vs buying used (14/15/16?) - i always hear how often these cars end up in the shop at the 2-4 yr mark which is leading me to think lease, but i may end up with a cheaper note on a used
• what things should i consider in the long run about these cars?
• if you've driven a few, thoughts on which is the best ride, most responsive, has the highest quality interior, most INCLUDED tech (BMW seems to nickle and dime people with upgrades)

The ghibli nice don't let these nikkas that never in most cases sniffed a Maserati make up your mind for you without doing your own investigation. That car gets looks if you care about that stuff almost everywhere unless you in them Hollywood type circles but if you're mainly around regular cats trust irl cats ain't saying shyt with their daewoo.

The Germans going to definitely nickel and dime you. The Infiniti has the best value imo but no matter which one you get as long as you get the warranty you'll be good. Also if you take care of your car unless you just got a bad one you won't be at the shop like that but you have to realize your always going to hear more from cats with problems than those with none.

I'd go with the Benz just because it's newer and I like how it looks looks like the S class coupe but the ghibli is definitely nice too. I can't answer driving dynamics because that shyt is bullshyt to me. I drive in nice cars but then shyts are a to b for me just in style lol. Unless that shyt is horrible I can't tell esp driving on city streets in light to light traffic. You see a little bit of difference on the highway but they all move so it's not a big concern to me.

 

[LozLink]

yes, but that's what i'm looking for input on, does the frequency (not cost) of maintenance really balloon with these cars? i've had hondas and fords until now and aside from the typical 20k, 50k, etc check ups and oil changes, i never had to do much for those cars. do these cars really gotta go to the shop that often? so often that a lease is better?

Ain't about frequency. It's about cost of parts. Parts for a routine service on a audi or merc ain't the same as a Japanese car. My new civic is only 250 per service every 10k. A German would be most likely more given the nature of the cost of their parts. Look into getting capped servicing

 

[ORDER_66]

yes, but that's what i'm looking for input on, does the frequency (not cost) of maintenance really balloon with these cars? i've had hondas and fords until now and aside from the typical 20k, 50k, etc check ups and oil changes, i never had to do much for those cars. do these cars really gotta go to the shop that often? so often that a lease is better?

Dude be forewarned had my dude I worked with buy a used bmw 325I clean... nice year... sexy asf... dude spent $500 replacing the light bulb in the front light fixture... $500??? I was like that's why you should never buy german if you dont have the gwap for it, shyt adds up...

 

[ecnirp1]

all three coupes that you're looking at are great cars; you'd be splitting hairs as to which is the best. i wouldn't recommend the others on your list.

if you're buying, get a CPO that's a year old with low miles and your warranty will be good for at least 5 years/100K miles.

 

[ElMorenoFeo809]

Whats wrong with the Ghibli OP? Get that shyt. Its ITALIAN

 

[Amerikan Melanin]

Get a used M4 and thank me later. I don't have one but have driven my uncles a couple of times and it's insane. Plus it has leg room.

 

[philmonroe]

Whats wrong with the Ghibli OP? Get that shyt. Its ITALIAN

Nothing wrong with them nikkas with used civics mainly talking shyt

 

[BlackManLiveFromLondon]

nikkas hate on the Ghibli but that shyt looks good depending on what colour (black ) .. the front looks nice its the behind that they need to think again on

 

[4-Rin]

Look into getting a Lexus RC

Ghibli's aren't all that good

 

[philmonroe]

Look into getting a Lexus RC

Ghibli's aren't all that good

Example one of exactly what I was talking about. nikkas watch this bullshyt probably never been in the car talking smfh. Next nikkas going to say Rolls Royce ain't shyt. Online shyt I swear

 

[4-Rin]

Example one of exactly what I was talking about. nikkas watch this bullshyt probably never been in the car talking smfh. Next nikkas going to say Rolls Royce ain't shyt. Online shyt I swear

You're right I do drive a used civic
But I wouldn't buy a Ghibli, for the price of a used one I'd get a 6 series or a cayman

 

[philmonroe]

You're right I do drive a used civic
But I wouldn't buy a Ghibli, for the price of a used one I'd get a 6 series or a cayman

Thats cool but cats saying the car ain't good off of other nikkas that's when I'm like FOH. I never said shyt about cats just not liking it but most of y'all seem to not like it based off of shyt like that video and not actual experience with the car.