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02-16-2024, 12:46 PM | #23 | |
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Console area eats balls - but I'm getting used to it (which means ignoring it) Lack of storage is terrible. When I went from a explorer to a X5 back in the day - I thought the X5 was bad - this is way worse. But you are right - I wish it had the same tranny tune as my X5 in sport mode, but the engine is a different world. Can turn from highway comfy to dialed in street feel with the flick of a switch and pop of the gear shift. The Virtual Cockpit is one of my favorite things - love that. Not to mention.........drum roll...........NO ORANGE DASH. After several bwm's in a row - I could not stand that orange anymore. My barin always said "1969" when I saw it. B&O seems to have bas for me, but zero mid-range. Just "hollow" sounding to me. I feel like my mid-range X5 system sounds better when I drive it. Just "fuller" for lack of a better word, but less bass. For my first Audi - I am really enjoying it. Miss that little extra cargo room of the X5 - but I can live with it.
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02-16-2024, 12:49 PM | #24 |
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Almost everyone who owns one says the steering wheel buttons and climate controls are a non issue after they get used to it. It's mainly YouTube reviews that bag on it.
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I see a bunch on Autotrader. Should be able to ship one no problem.
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So accurate. My brother is in his 3rd straight Alfa. Giulietta Cloverleaf, then Stelvio, now Guilia. Not a single problem in 7 years. Guilia is hands down the best looking, most fun mid sized car on the market. |
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02-17-2024, 02:01 AM | #28 |
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V8 would be nice but twin turbo V6 it is. GM magnetic ride control is best in class.
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I own a 6MT MK8 R and it is shockingly good (coming from multiple M cars). The haptics issue is largely overblown. Definitely worth considering IMO, but feel free to PM me if you like with any questions.
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Yes but the 6MT is gone after the 24 model.
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SQ5 is boring asf, both to look at and to drive. Why would you wanna drive a suburban mom car?
Integras are nice I have a buddy who is happy with his. I'd recommend stepping up to the TLX however as its a nicer product and likely heavily discounted. M340, S4/5 sedan also nice options. All seem like relatively spacious cars with a sporting edge when you want it but lean more toward comfort.
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With that being said, it seems OP is looking more for a cruiser; and the base engine of the Giulia is gonna be a downgrade from what he's used to. Sad there was never a 6 cyl version in the M340/C43 power/price range. The 2.0s are reliable enough cars...mine has had 30k flawless miles, but the QVs are an accident waiting to happen. OP is making the right call, with no nearby dealers to him doesn't make sense.
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