Need a new Daily Driver

Mikegg · 02-04-2017, 06:45 AM

I'm turning to you guys for help again. I'm looking for a new daily driver. I'm looking to stay under $1,100 a month. I'm looking for something sporty, but mature enough where I can drive it in the winter.

Any ideas? SUV I would take too.

Aye-eight · 02-04-2017, 06:52 AM

What's wrong with the i8 in the winter? Mine is handling it just fine.

Mikegg · 02-04-2017, 07:34 AM

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What's wrong with the i8 in the winter? Mine is handling it just fine.

I drive a lot of miles. So to put 20k+ a yr on the i8 would not be ideal.

Jo-Sta07 · 02-04-2017, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikegg

I'm turning to you guys for help again. I'm looking for a new daily driver. I'm looking to stay under $1,100 a month. I'm looking for something sporty, but mature enough where I can drive it in the winter.

Any ideas? SUV I would take too.

Do us all a favor and get the new Alfa Romeo Giulia QF. Then report back with whether we should all go out and get one

Mikegg · 02-04-2017, 07:43 AM

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Do us all a favor and get the new Alfa Romeo Giulia QF. Then report back with whether we should all go out and get one

I have a Ghibli now and am having issues with it. I don't want to get a first model Italian car lol.

Jo-Sta07 · 02-04-2017, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikegg

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Originally Posted by Jo-Sta07

Do us all a favor and get the new Alfa Romeo Giulia QF. Then report back with whether we should all go out and get one

I have a Ghibli now and am having issues with it. I don't want to get a first model Italian car lol.

In all seriousness, I leased a new Volvo XC90 as my daily SUV. My payment is just under $1000 a month for a three year. It's a very nice SUV. Interior is great and looks better than a Range Rover imho. You should check those out.

IdTamer · 02-04-2017, 09:06 AM

Volvo XC90 Excellence

http://www.motortrend.com/news/volvo...starts-105895/

Nivarox · 02-05-2017, 02:33 AM

Skoda Kodiaq ,what a shame, won't come to the US but you can have VW Tiguan instead.

Barago · 02-05-2017, 06:38 AM

Full size RR if you do SUV. Id say G-wagon but a completely new bodystyle is finally on the horizon.

M6 Gran coupe would be my choice...you could probably push hard and get the lease down to that range.

Mightymousemighty · 02-05-2017, 09:17 AM

range rover sport?

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Originally Posted by Mikegg

I'm turning to you guys for help again. I'm looking for a new daily driver. I'm looking to stay under $1,100 a month. I'm looking for something sporty, but mature enough where I can drive it in the winter.

Any ideas? SUV I would take too.

Pitkis · 02-05-2017, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikegg

I drive a lot of miles. So to put 20k+ a yr on the i8 would not be ideal.

Can't understand how miles are related to use as a DD? I'm driving +25k a year and still enjoying my i8 almost every day...

I still have X1 for carrying large things, but that's another story :-)

Mr.SugarSkulls · 02-05-2017, 07:34 PM

Toyota Yaris

It's my other car when I don't feel like driving the i8.

Here's the kicker, she's Manual transmission to keep it interesting. The i8 just garners so much attention I sometimes feel like being invisible when I drive. Also I'm pretty moody, and don't like having small talk on errands with random people.

bumbaclot · 02-05-2017, 10:40 PM

although its still a couple months away from release, the new lexus LCs look amaaazing inside and out. not sure if it would fit your requirements for daily driver, but its sporty and somewhat bigger than the i8, and also going to be offered in a hybrid!

gr112884 · 02-07-2017, 09:48 PM

M6 gran coupe in winter would be fun. haha. You might kill yourself though

gr112884 · 02-07-2017, 09:49 PM

Dont hate me but Id actually get an audi s7. All wheel drive, fast and has plenty of room

Barago · 02-08-2017, 12:51 AM

S7 also a good choice and is closer to 650i pricing. I would def take a hard look at those too

stressdoc · 02-08-2017, 06:55 AM

The new Jaguar SUV looks interesting.
Similar to Mr.sugarskulls, I am happy being anonymous in a Toyota Prius.

Jo-Sta07 · 02-08-2017, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

The new Jaguar SUV looks interesting.
Similar to Mr.sugarskulls, I am happy being anonymous in a Toyota Prius.

A Prius and an i8? Very interesting duo.

AwesomeM3 · 02-08-2017, 03:26 PM

X5 M

Here's mine...lots of fun in the snow

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Mightymousemighty · 02-09-2017, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nivarox

Skoda Kodiaq ,what a shame, won't come to the US but you can have VW Tiguan instead.

It's getting rave reviews but I'm honest, I'm a snob I wouldn't drive a Skoda

Longboarder · 02-09-2017, 03:00 PM

Can you still get an i8 for $1,100 /month?

I know sales have slowed dramatically but I was under the impression the glut from late 2015 had been sold and so there isn't many i8's sitting on lots now.

Barago · 02-09-2017, 03:11 PM

There aren't as many 2016's sitting around vs how many 2015's there were a year ago.

Still some good deals but a few hundred bucks more than last year. After some serious grinding you can probably close that gap a bit.

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Barago Private First Class 61 Rep 189 Posts Drives: i8/ghibli Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Full size RR if you do SUV. Id say G-wagon but a completely new bodystyle is finally on the horizon. M6 Gran coupe would be my choice...you could probably push hard and get the lease down to that range.
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bumbaclot Enlisted Member 20 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2013 650i Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: sacramento CA iTrader: (0)	although its still a couple months away from release, the new lexus LCs look amaaazing inside and out. not sure if it would fit your requirements for daily driver, but its sporty and somewhat bigger than the i8, and also going to be offered in a hybrid!
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gr112884 Private 5 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2016 M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Temecula, Ca iTrader: (0)	M6 gran coupe in winter would be fun. haha. You might kill yourself though
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Barago Private First Class 61 Rep 189 Posts Drives: i8/ghibli Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	S7 also a good choice and is closer to 650i pricing. I would def take a hard look at those too
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