Hi, Guest
02-05-2010, 02:25 PM
It's getting time to drop the old green monster.
I'm just kicking tires right now and I'm not even sure what i'm looking for. I want something sporty, but able to safely carry kids, but I don't want anything prudish either. Not sure if I want to go car or S.U.V. yet either.
I'm off this week, so I went and took some vehicles for a test drive.
First up:
![[Image: 05-09-audi-a5.jpg]](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/04/05-09-audi-a5.jpg)
Audi A5 coupe.
Really nice, sharp, handled well, and the engine sounded wonderful. I couldn't really open it up as the sales guy was a little on the uptight side. Kept asking me what I did for a living, where I lived etc... I think he was sizing up my wallet more than anything.
Nice acceleration, comfortable seats and very high-end feeling inside. The Bang & Olfsun stereo was pimp too.
Not a whole lot of head room, and your practically laying on the ground. This car was a real looker.
My good friend has an 09 and I got to drive it home one night quite aggressively so I knew what the car could do (within reason.)
Next up:
![[Image: 2009-ford-edge.jpg]](http://www.max71.com/wpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/2009-ford-edge.jpg)
Ford Edge Sport.
Loved the Edge already, this is the same car, just with the extra bling. Nice rig, looks sharp, well built and tight. Not the Ford I remember. I hope they continue to polish the diamond that Ford is these days. Wonderful product. Good bang for the buck. And that sync is pimp. I found the tires noisy, but that's because the rims are wrapped with rubber bands $$$. I'd order snows with this car right out of the show room.
Next up:
![[Image: 328i_Sedan_SpaceGrayMetallic.jpg]](http://www.rasmussenbmw.com/Images/VehicleExteriorColors/328i_Sedan_SpaceGrayMetallic.jpg)
BMW 32i Sedan
Horrible. I aged 20 years just standing next to thing. Not to mention I just don't see myself driving one of these. nice car, just not me.
Finally.
![[Image: 2010-Hyundai-Tucson-Price-Front-Side-800x533.jpg]](http://www.gotbroken.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/2010-Hyundai-Tucson-Price-Front-Side-800x533.jpg)
2010 Tuscon.
I only went here because I thought it looked neat. All new styling.
Nice inside, kinda surprising when you look closely... gutless too. It looks like it could easily fit a 6 under the hood, but instead has a tiny little 2.4L engine at 174hp The whole car is positioned around fuel consumption. This thing sips gas.
I know... I know... wide range, kind of random too. I just don't know where to start.
I'm going to hit up the auto show to sit in a bunch more.
If I had my way, I'd roll out on an STi or something impractical like that, but I need to make sure it's able to carry children. I'm off to Acura, Lexus and Nissan tomorrow.
Thoughts fellas?
I'm just kicking tires right now and I'm not even sure what i'm looking for. I want something sporty, but able to safely carry kids, but I don't want anything prudish either. Not sure if I want to go car or S.U.V. yet either.
I'm off this week, so I went and took some vehicles for a test drive.
First up:
Audi A5 coupe.
Really nice, sharp, handled well, and the engine sounded wonderful. I couldn't really open it up as the sales guy was a little on the uptight side. Kept asking me what I did for a living, where I lived etc... I think he was sizing up my wallet more than anything.
Nice acceleration, comfortable seats and very high-end feeling inside. The Bang & Olfsun stereo was pimp too.
Not a whole lot of head room, and your practically laying on the ground. This car was a real looker.
My good friend has an 09 and I got to drive it home one night quite aggressively so I knew what the car could do (within reason.)
Next up:
Ford Edge Sport.
Loved the Edge already, this is the same car, just with the extra bling. Nice rig, looks sharp, well built and tight. Not the Ford I remember. I hope they continue to polish the diamond that Ford is these days. Wonderful product. Good bang for the buck. And that sync is pimp. I found the tires noisy, but that's because the rims are wrapped with rubber bands $$$. I'd order snows with this car right out of the show room.
Next up:
BMW 32i Sedan
Horrible. I aged 20 years just standing next to thing. Not to mention I just don't see myself driving one of these. nice car, just not me.
Finally.
2010 Tuscon.
I only went here because I thought it looked neat. All new styling.
Nice inside, kinda surprising when you look closely... gutless too. It looks like it could easily fit a 6 under the hood, but instead has a tiny little 2.4L engine at 174hp The whole car is positioned around fuel consumption. This thing sips gas.
I know... I know... wide range, kind of random too. I just don't know where to start.
I'm going to hit up the auto show to sit in a bunch more.
If I had my way, I'd roll out on an STi or something impractical like that, but I need to make sure it's able to carry children. I'm off to Acura, Lexus and Nissan tomorrow.
Thoughts fellas?