Graduating in 2 years... And already thinking about my next car!

[Moodymedstudent]

Hi guys, I realize that this is probably a bit premature, but it's a great distraction from studying! Since I don't really see the auto industry changing dramatically over the next couple of years, I've decided to start fantasizing about my next purchase!

I have been a very happy and proud owner of a GTI, and is looking forward to driving it for the next couple of years. However, by that time, I would have run out of warranty and will probably want a change. I just wanted to see if you guys have any suggestions/comments that might help me out in the future, or perhaps provide some reflection of what you'll be looking for in your next vehicle as well. Here's my criteria:

Budget: $50,000 CDN (if USD, $45,000 equivalent)
Seats 4
No more than 2 years old

Cheers!

 

[littleazn248]

G37 Coupe?

 

[Rockchops]

Golf R + tune. You're on an Mk6 board

 

[Skeptix]

G37 Coupe?

Ewwww.

45k US... hmm. If performance is in your eyes, (new)STI... save some cash for mods too. Even trade of both lux and performance, get yourself a used TT-RS or M3 in 2 years.

 

[zVp]

2 year old S4

 

[littleazn248]

Ewwww.

45k US... hmm. If performance is in your eyes, (new)STI... save some cash for mods too. Even trade of both lux and performance, get yourself a used TT-RS or M3 in 2 years.

Whats not to like though I am beginning to see a lot of old people drive those cars.

 

[czhao1009]

Hmm if you are going to change when your car get out of warranty, why not leasing it instead?
I was gonna say M coupe, but it will be more than 2 years old
Perhaps S4?

 

[oSniper]

you are definitely not going to get $45k US worth of car with $50k CAN
if you know what i mean...

 

[zVp]

Gotta tone that USD value down to 40k or even 35k

 

[TommyD]

Hi guys, I realize that this is probably a bit premature, but it's a great distraction from studying! Since I don't really see the auto industry changing dramatically over the next couple of years, I've decided to start fantasizing about my next purchase!

I have been a very happy and proud owner of a GTI, and is looking forward to driving it for the next couple of years. However, by that time, I would have run out of warranty and will probably want a change. I just wanted to see if you guys have any suggestions/comments that might help me out in the future, or perhaps provide some reflection of what you'll be looking for in your next vehicle as well. Here's my criteria:

Budget: $50,000 CDN (if USD, $45,000 equivalent)
Seats 4
No more than 2 years old

Cheers!

Keep the GTI spend 2-3k on an extended warranty, bank the rest for 5 years. Take it from an old man, the new car isn't worth it. Invest the money for a few years.

http://www.usfunds.com/investor-resources/frank-talk/?i=7992

 

[littleazn248]

Gotta tone that USD value down to 40k or even 35k

I think you're right. To equip a mk6 GTI the same as an Autobahn in Canada it will cost 42,431.50 while in the US it will cost 35,000.

In that case you are prob best off buying a Golf R when it gets a older.

 

[nouse4aname]

I'd honestly be happy with a few more GtIs presuming they don't ruin them.

 

[livefast]

2 year old 335i perhaps? But you could keep the GTI and maybe add some sick mods for like 1-2 grand.

 

[grambles423]

Med student? Must be nice to shit money.

 

[C4L]

CPO B8 S4 w/ Under 15k miles - EASY for $45k

OR

NEW B8 A4 2.0T Quattro Premium Plus w/ Sports Pack and B&O Sound PLUS;
+ Stasis Tune - $1,300 (+50hp/47lb-ft)
+ Stasis Exhaust - $1,500

So, a CPO 333hp/325lb-ft S4 or a NEW 261hp/305lb-ft A4