School me on European/Japanese sedans

[kenny.bacon]

I`m finishing up my bachelors in Automotive Technology and I have detailed most my way through this college experience. I`ve detailed a lot of domestic, Japanese, and European cars of various different qualities. A lot of the cars we do repairs and maintenance on in school are BMW`s, Audi`s and Mercedes. My professor worked for BMW for a long time before he decided to do the instructor route. Everybody is right about european vehicles being pricier to do maintenance on. I love Japanese cars mechanically, I love European vehicles mechanically even more They both are doing some next level stuff right now. However it is my opinion when it comes to interiors specifically you can tell a drastic difference in quality of materials. I have a much less difficult time with carpet extractions on any Mercedes, BMW or Audi than I do with a Toyota, Honda, Subaru etc. Considering this is a detailing forum I think it`s safe to bet you care about the upkeep and looks of your vehicle. So that being said I 100 percent recommend a european. If you do go with a japanese or domestic again, grab yourself a luxury model like lexus, or Infinity, Cadillac etc. It`ll make your day better when you have to clean up after the kids. I have two of my own trust me on it. lol

[The Driver]

I shouldn`t have read this haha. I have been thinking about a new car to drive back and forth to work but this is a little more than I was looking to spend. But it looks so awesome! The only downside is when I hear rare I think $$$$$$$$$$$ for parts.

Nah, parts are definitely more affordable then you think, I love it because Bosch makes ever main replaceable part possible for it. The only thing that are expensive are the struts because they are electronic (Adjustable in 3 modes, so you go from floaty grandma to track spec hardness in half a second). I love mine, it`s a tank, quick, handles on rails and destroys the elements. Maintenance is super easy and hey you can tow stuff too, I have (Jet-skis) haha.

Randy Pobst just bought my friends to use as his daily, if that doesn`t say something I don`t know what does.

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[mnehls86]

Nah, parts are definitely more affordable then you think, I love it because Bosch makes ever main replaceable part possible for it. The only thing that are expensive are the struts because they are electronic (Adjustable in 3 modes, so you go from floaty grandma to track spec hardness in half a second). I love mine, it`s a tank, quick, handles on rails and destroys the elements. Maintenance is super easy and hey you can tow stuff too, I have (Jet-skis) haha.

Randy Pobst just bought my friends to use as his daily, if that doesn`t say something I don`t know what does.

Very cool! Well it might be a few months but I will keep my eyes open. Was only able to find 1 6 speed manual in the 100 mile radius for a decent price. Maybe a great deal will pop up soon.

[The Driver]

Very cool! Well it might be a few months but I will keep my eyes open. Was only able to find 1 6 speed manual in the 100 mile radius for a decent price. Maybe a great deal will pop up soon.

Check swedespeed classifieds, your best bet is to get one with around 70k or less. You`ll be saving alot in preventive maintenance since most like the timing belt and struts are around 90k. I just did my T-belt, coil packs, water pump, Idler pulley and exhaust manifold gaskets. All in all it was around 2500 but I haven`t put a dime other then tires an some goodies since I bought it at 55k an now have 90k 2.5 years later.

The best are 05+ manuals or 06+ auto`s because they come with an upgraded stronger 6 speed that can launch alot harder. Be prepared to travel for one, they are tough to get an sell very quickly. I only had to travel 150 miles for mine but was prepared to travel 500+

Edit: Ryan Lemark another member and detailer on here has one, also in NY.

[4u2nvinmtl]

As far as I know all Impreza`s including the WRX edition have Ringland engine issues (motors frequently fail at the 100,000-mile mark). I`m not sure if AWD may be a requirement, but the 4 door Infinity G37x or the slightly cheaper Infinity G35x are rather nice all around and kinda fit the bill.

BMW 335`s are nice too. I have two friends that each own one and have said nothing but good things.

Another friend who had an Audi S4 complained it burned too much oil and another friend with an A4 would rather walk due to the constant issues (I`d avoid the older lower model Audi`s).

If you were thinking domestic I`d say: SRT8, CTS-V, or Mustang...

[House of Wax]

Welllllll I switched gears and went a completely different direction......




Just picked her up tonight. Guy I got it from took great care of it. Spotless inside and out, black paint isn`t a swirled out mess......sounds AMAZING. Soooooo freakin excited right now

[GearHead_1]

Well, I for one, feel better for you in the car that you`ve chosen. Should be a lot of fun. Congrats.

[Angus]

Sweet man! Congrats!! That GTO is going to be a blast. My brother in law sold his GTO 6 years ago and has regretted it ever since. I`m working on him to get a new Vette.

[Ronkh]

Welllllll I switched gears and went a completely different direction......




Just picked her up tonight. Guy I got it from took great care of it. Spotless inside and out, black paint isn`t a swirled out mess......sounds AMAZING. Soooooo freakin excited right now

Beautiful !!!! HOT !!! FUN !!!!

Congrats !!

Enjoy and be safe.

[House of Wax]

Thanks guys. I love it already. Can`t tell ya how pumped I am to have a fun car again. It`s been a few years since I had to sell my Cobra and I`ve missed that thing every day