I need a second car and I have narrowed down my options to these four...

(in no particular order)
Infiniti G35 sedan (AWD)
Acura TL S-type
Nissan Altima coupe 3.5 SE
Volvo C70

The Charger R/T AWD is very close to creeping on this list, need to do some further contemplation. I realize that two of the options are coupes, and together with the Mustang, they don't really make much sense, I've thought about it and its not a big issue. I Love the G coupe, and the Altima is its twin with FWD (which I need). So, of these 4 cars, which would you choose and WHY?

 

Volvo C70 I like Volvos, plus its a Ford product.

 

G35 AWD hands down.

 

+1

 

I'll probably catch flack for picking "The Ford Product," but C70 all the way. Powered rectractable hard top, GREAT interior, good room in the back, drives great. Looks really good top up or down, too. One sore spot is the engine, but it goot a modest hp boost for 08 to help a bit. And its Volvo-safe.

You'll give up alittle performance to the other three, but to me the Top more than makes up for it. I'm a huge supporter of all things drop-top since I got my MX, its 100 guaranteed to put a smile on your face when you need it to (and you don't risked getting pulled over for enjoying it). Bonus with the C70: retractable hard tops give you all that with better safety, security, and comfort than a rag.

 

G35x.......Ive driven it several times and every time I fall in love with it. Ive also driven the chrysler 300c, and while the hemi feels greats, the unimpressive interior is a major let down. I'd take the G35 over it any day. As for the TL, Ive never driven it before but Ive been in the passanger seat a couple times......nice car too. And As for the Volvo, Ive only driven the S40, so i dont really konw about the C70......but it certainly does look impressive.

So if it were up to me id say the G35x......test drive it and you'll see why

 

Without hesitation...the Acura. I think it has better styling than the rest, I love the interior, and its a Honda...which I believe to be a better engineered car. I currently own a 06 Civic Si(excellent car for the money) so I might be a little biased.

 

+ 2

 

Having seen the not so minor disasters apparent in the new Accord's design I'd be less willing to give the Acure a pass just becuase it's a Honda.

 

I think the new Accord is ugly but what paticularly are you talking about?

 

Volvo.

I droved Altima and I didn't like it, G35 is pretty much the same and Acura is waaaay overpriced (close to $40,000).

For that kind of money I would go with Chrysler 300C SRT-8.

 

On that list, the C70.

I think you should wait until the new pontiac G8 comes out.

 

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=71118
Basically they seem to have let complete morons design everything from the rear seats back. MT may annoint this car (99% likely to be their COTY), and it certainly has some numbers in its favor, but when your wife or mother opens the trunk up on the lot and sees how bad it is, they'll drive on over to a Toyota lot. You always make trunks on lux cars big enough for Golf Bags, and you always design trunks on mainstream cars to be as big and accessable as possible for groceries, strollers, luggage, etc. if Honda can screw up something that fundamental, who knows what other dumb mistakes they're making.

 

ok...I think I did read about the trunk being a issue ...well as I see it, every time there is a redesign theres problems to be worked out no matter who builds it. But what were the design people thinking when they did that??...they need to stop playing with AutoCad and actually try some hands on design..

 

C70 without a doubt.

 

I would love to have either of those cars, except the thing is they are both RWD, I desperatley need a front or AWD car for winters.

UPDATE: The C70 was definitely creeping to the top of the list, but I may have to rule it out due to the fact it only has two back seats . As for the TL-S, I would feel a little dumb purschasing a new car that will be remodeled next year. So its down to the Altima Coupe and the G35x with the Charger R/T in distant third.
I will take all 5 out for test drives anyway.
Thanks for the input guys.

 

NONE of the above. Buy AMERICAN!!!

 

having lived in RI for 12 years, I can testify that AWD is something to have during the winter, especially if you park at the bottom of a hill like I used to.

The Dodge looks great on paper but whenever I drive one I feel I'm doing so from the back seat. I like a long cowl bu the Dodge is kinda nuts, not something I'd want to get behind the wheel of every day.

 

+1 on that statement. If you had to pick a sedan, I would try to track down a Charger Daytona in either the Hemi Orange color, or the new Sublime color. Sick looking car!!!

 

I could swear i read somwhere about dodge bringing AWD to the hemi lineup (300, charger, magnum) soon. Maybe im imagining things again.