Help me pick my new car!

[Andriy242]

So as many of you know
I got an 09 corolla and done some little things here and there and it is now hit 64k (km)
and to spice it up i have been looking at ADV.1 rims and gave them a call and the price is unreal for the size of rims I want.

So it's time to get a new ride!!!!

Trading this in.
What I am currently looking at and can afford.

Car has to be AWD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
emphasis on AWD
and ofcourse its gota be sexy and sick

so this is what I have been looking at

2007-08 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line
2009 Mercedes C-320
2006 Mercedes E-500
2008 BMW 328xi
2007 Lexus is-250

So you know what to look for.
So which one would you choose and why?

[motto]

Rims are too expensive, so you want to take a big loss selling your car, and get an Audi or BMW, which will cost a lot more than your Corolla?? Wtf?

[Andriy242]

Actually the rims are very expensive. ADV.1 are killer.

And hense my corolla is at 64k. And since the warranty is done, time to change.
Its not a big loss, trade in value is 12k.
And all the cars that I am looking at are all valued around 23-28.

[SuperchargedMR2]

At 64k KM your engine is barely broken in. Just keep your Corolla & buy an older AWD car for the $12k-16k that you would spend on the newer AWD car in your list. Always better to have an extra car.

[Andriy242]

I guess. But I want something stylish and has leather and sunroof.
and I could keep the corolla but I don't need a third card.
i already have a 2011 Subaru Forestor
and just need a rolla replacement, something since for myself since ill be 21 this friday.

[cabur]

From a Corolla to your short list and AWD is a huge jump.
I was at the Vancouver car show to see what my next car will be then the price per litre went to C$1.372 I decided to keep the Corolla.
Mine's also at 63K now.

[Andriy242]

lol it might be a huge jump for some but not from me.
Like I said i have a 2011 forester. I have had a 2006 G35, 2005 Suzuki XL7, 2005 Civic Si and a 2004 Mercedes S500.
So its not that big of a deal.

[Persian Scarface]

Is the 328 a coupe? regardless, i would probably go with that or the new A4. Reason being is that the IS250 lacks power, but looks nice. the c class isnt my favorite looking car, but i feel that the 3 series has more to offer than the C class. The E500 is amazing, perfect for class, luxury, and power, however maintenance and gas is an issue.

Also you didnt explain any packages either. If you were to go with the 3 series, definitely get sports package, comfort access, and iDrive. If you were to get the sedan, i would go with the 09+ sedan because it is the LCI facelift version that looks better in the rear and front IMO. but if you were to go with an older sedan, make sure you get xenons with it. If you can, try and get a 335, that would be the deal maker for me

[ilikebass7]

i would get a couple year old R32. Bang for the buck and a GREAT car. Hottest hatch around

[Persian Scarface]

^this too

[adamjackson]

My dream all wheel drive car now is the Infiniti G35 AWD. Beautiful car.

[pengin978]

keep it in toyota, get the lexus is350, it has more power and awd to.

[thestone11]

Originally Posted by ilikebass7

i would get a couple year old R32. Bang for the buck and a GREAT car. Hottest hatch around

Canada doesn't have any R32 for sell...

We actually do....but not VW, we have R32 GTR haha~!

[Londonguy]

What kind of Corolla is it? Ce, Le, S etc. If it's just a Ce $12000 is way too high of a trade in value. The resale values on these cars aren't what they were a few years ago. A dealer would offer you about $8000 for it.

[kniterider09]

Originally Posted by Andriy242

So as many of you know
I got an 09 corolla and done some little things here and there and it is now hit 64k (km)
and to spice it up i have been looking at ADV.1 rims and gave them a call and the price is unreal for the size of rims I want.

So it's time to get a new ride!!!!

Trading this in.
What I am currently looking at and can afford.

Car has to be AWD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
emphasis on AWD
and ofcourse its gota be sexy and sick

so this is what I have been looking at

2007-08 Audi A4 2.0T S-Line
2009 Mercedes C-320
2006 Mercedes E-500
2008 BMW 328xi
2007 Lexus is-250

So you know what to look for.
So which one would you choose and why?

Here's my advice:

buy my Xrs rims and pivot tc and enjoy your ce for some more time.

All the above cars you mentioned are high maintenance cars (except the is250, idk anything about that car)

I'm looking for a new car and even I would not buy any of the above. yes they are nice to drive and have awd but when shit breaks down your screwed on the repairs.

a good alternative would be an 09 Ralliart, there's one on 780 for 25K fully loaded.

also take into consideration (if you already haven't) insurance!

all comes down to how much cash you have and what you can afford. if money is not an issue, go drive all of them and then pick the one you like.