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Hey gang,
Gotta rant here.

So I am ALWAYS looking for my next ride. Yes, I have 1 year and 9 months left on my lease, but it's never too early (in my book) to start planning for the next ride.

I'd really like to simplify things and go down to 1 vehicle... but I'd like something I can drive all year and not have to worry too much about some snow and bad weather.

SO! My ideal vehicle is the following....

1. AWD... I'm on that band-wagon (love it or hate it).
2. A Coupe. Sorry, but I don't have a family, I do not need and do not want 4 doors.

So you would think with only 2 stipulations it would be easy to find a car and the market would be flooded with choices, right?
NO! My rant is.... how hard is it to find a 2 door AWD car?????? VERY HARD.
And when I actually find one, it's expensive. VERY expensive.

Damn car makers! :doh:

Any suggestions here from people of manufacturers to look at?
 
find and old suburu LOL
used caddy
preowned Infiniti Q60

anything else ive seen will be 40-50k new
 
DetailKitty said:
Hey gang,
Gotta rant here.

So I am ALWAYS looking for my next ride. Yes, I have 1 year and 9 months left on my lease, but it's never too early (in my book) to start planning for the next ride.

I'd really like to simplify things and go down to 1 vehicle... but I'd like something I can drive all year and not have to worry too much about some snow and bad weather.

SO! My ideal vehicle is the following....

1. AWD... I'm on that band-wagon (love it or hate it).
2. A Coupe. Sorry, but I don't have a family, I do not need and do not want 4 doors.

So you would think with only 2 stipulations it would be easy to find a car and the market would be flooded with choices, right?
NO! My rant is.... how hard is it to find a 2 door AWD car?????? VERY HARD.
And when I actually find one, it's expensive. VERY expensive.

Damn car makers! :doh:

Any suggestions here from people of manufacturers to look at?
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LOL! You sound just like me, though I only have 8 months left on my current lease.

While I want a coupe too, I will consider a sedan if it meets my other criteria.

The current list.

BMW M240ix
Audi S3
MB C43
MB CLA45
Infiniti Q60 Redsport
Alfa Romeo Giulia

Possible considerations
WRX
Golf R
New Kia Stinger

My wife recently picked up an off lease CPO MB E350 4Matic Coupe. If you'd consider buying used, check out the 2015 E400 4Matic Coupe. She LOVES hers! :)

 
Maybe the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe will be out by the time your lease is up, rumor has it may be offered in awd.

Then there's always the Audi A5 LOL :props:
 
Monica, knowing you through the forum I'm first going to subscribe to this thread:dblthumb2:

Now onto the car, its quite difficult to find you a car that fits YOU and your personality, based off of the vibe I get here and through PM's over the years. Now I know you said you don't want or need a 4 door but can I interest you in a 5 door, LOL!

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I think this car fits you to a T Monica, look for a CPO and go for it!
 
Ohhhh, I just thought of something, does it have to be really, really new?

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Klasse Act said:
Monica, knowing you through the forum I'm first going to subscribe to this thread:dblthumb2:

Now onto the car, its quite difficult to find you a car that fits YOU and your personality, based off of the vibe I get here and through PM's over the years. Now I know you said you don't want or need a 4 door but can I interest you in a 5 door, LOL!

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I think this car fits you to a T Monica, look for a CPO and go for it!
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Great ideal, it they are still getting a premium over sticker, and used going for almost new pricing.
 
Hmmm, Monica with a used Godzilla🐲

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Can't wait to see what Monica says about all this info. I know this, I was waaaaaaaay off when I guessed her current car that replaced the MINI.

I do know Monica is "concentrated awesomeness" and because of that I would also suggest this, a FiST. No it's not AWD and yeah it's a 5 door but a set of steelies and snow tires aren't that much money and they will get your though the winter AND keep wear and tear off of your 3 season set up. The Recaros in that car would cradle her and the cars hardcore attitude would compliment Monica very well!

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I think the Golf R is a great option. Newer versions have 4 doors, but like the RS or other hot hatches, it doesn't have the same persona as a sedan.

While not AWD, have you given any thought to a Focus ST or even a Fiesta ST? Smaller cars, total hoot to drive. Interiors won't stand up to a Golf R./GTI, but overall they are good in their own right.

Don't know what you've looked at, or your budget but how about:
- Audi TT or TTS
- Audi A5 or S5
- Infiniti G37x coupe

Unfortunately the combination of AWD and coupe are difficult to come by. Typically the makers of a coupe are going one of two directions a simple, light, inexpensive, tossable car; or a focused performance car/GT coupe. The first case often results in a FWD car based on the platform of another car in the stable, and the second a RWD coupe/sports car in some fashion. Adding AWD, even more system like Haldex goes against both those philosophies.
 
Hello gang!
Just getting to all your suggestions...

Klasse Act said:

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I think this car fits you to a T Monica, look for a CPO and go for it!
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Roger, I love the Focus RS, even though it's a 4-door.
HOWEVER- non of my local dealerships have any coming in, nor do they know when they will get any, so I don't know how that will change down the road. AND they insist on marking up the hell out of them which is a GIANT NO to me. I have no issues paying sticker price for a vehicle, but 5-10k more just because? No thank you.

RaskyR1 said:
My wife recently picked up an off lease CPO MB E350 4Matic Coupe. If you'd consider buying used, check out the 2015 E400 4Matic Coupe. She LOVES hers! :)

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I like this as an option, but I plan on leasing, so it wouldn't be used.

paul_g said:
What about the Greys? How do you transport them?


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Don't worry Paul, right now I have the Escape for the hounds. My husband will most likely still have a doggie transporter.


I'm REALLY trying to avoid a 4-door... the RS was an exception to that rule, but that was even stretching it.
Thx for all the suggestions! LOL I love reading what you all have to say Im the MAN
 
Challenger AWD is coming out. I'm not a Dodge guy but it's another option.

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DetailKitty said:
I like this as an option, but I plan on leasing, so it wouldn't be used.



I'm REALLY trying to avoid a 4-door... the RS was an exception to that rule, but that was even stretching it.
Thx for all the suggestions! LOL I love reading what you all have to say Im the MAN
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Leasing...that changes things. I thought you were looking at buying.

If you like the RS, don't let local dealerships take you out of the hunt. I've purchased/leased half of our cars over from out-of-state/out-of-area dealerships. It's a great way to get a good price and then road trip your new baby home!

As for other options: Infiniti Q60 AWD, Lexus RC AWD, along with a host of German products like the 2 series, 4 series, C class, TT, A5/S5.

If I was looking for an AWD coupe it would come down to the TT or the 2 series. The TT is no longer a "chick" car and the 2 series is a star performer, as well, though I'd think the AWD would mute things a bit.
 
Desertnate said:
Leasing...that changes things. I thought you were looking at buying.

If you like the RS, don't let local dealerships take you out of the hunt. I've purchased/leased half of our cars over from out-of-state/out-of-area dealerships. It's a great way to get a good price and then road trip your new baby home!

As for other options: Infiniti Q60 AWD, Lexus RC AWD, along with a host of German products like the 2 series, 4 series, C class, TT, A5/S5.

If I was looking for an AWD coupe it would come down to the TT or the 2 series. The TT is no longer a "chick" car and the 2 series is a star performer, as well, though I'd think the AWD would mute things a bit.
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Yeah, buying is no good for me... I get bored of vehicles too fast LOL
The RS is tough to find, period. But who knows if I really look outside of my "local" range.

The Lexus RC is not bad... nice looking car.

Sadly I've test-driven a 2 series and I was SEVERELY underwhelmed by it. It wasn't fast, nor did it handle well. And no touch screen? It's 2017!!!!!
The good thing is maybe more options will be out there by the time I'm ready to lease again.
Right now tops on my list is the Jaguar F-Type.
 
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