Company car help please (non-bmw)

sam2428 · 07-25-2011, 11:40 AM

Hey everyone,

So I will be moving from Houston to Los Angeles, CA for work and will be getting a company car allowance.

I test drove some cars this weekend, and really cant go back to a Japanese car after owning a 335i (not trying to sound snobby). I will most likely be going with Volkswagen and am torn between a GTI and the CC.

The GTI would definately be more fun, but the CC is more sleek (more of a young professional looking car). Normally I would go with the GTI right away, but since this is a company car, I have to think about my image somewhat as well.

On a side note, and unfortunately, I will most likely be selling my 08 335i e92

. It just makes more financial sense to save some extra money instead of making a car payment on a car that will hardly be driven. (I'm saving for an engagement ring and wedding expenses for the the somewhat near future)

Thoughts on GTI vs CC? Any other cars that I should consider in that price range (25-30K)

Thanks!

sam2428 · 07-25-2011, 11:53 AM

I forgot to mention, the company car needs to meet these requirements:

1. 4 door
2. at least 20 MPG city
3. Gasoline (i.e. no diesel)
4. Must not be any older than 4 model years (which is why i will probably go with new vs used). This way they are paying for it longer and once the car is paid off it is mine to keep

MisterSkiMask · 07-25-2011, 12:10 PM

I think the CC is the best looking car in it price range by a fair amount. However, I think the utility of the GTI would be difficult to beat. The hatch can manage odd shapes like tvs, smaller furniture etc. as an only car the GTI is the winner between those two.

MisterSkiMask · 07-25-2011, 12:18 PM

If you were to shop used you could easilly get a nice 328 sedan or wagon.

Or one of these

sam2428 · 07-25-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

If you were to shop used you could easilly get a nice 328 sedan or wagon.

Or one of these

I would love to get a 328....too bad it does not get 20 mpg city

Also, used isn't really an option unless it is an 2011 model with very low miles.

MisterSkiMask · 07-25-2011, 01:49 PM

I found your car

ptack · 07-25-2011, 08:12 PM

Mini Cooper S Countryman

sam2428 · 07-25-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

I found your car

Oh man....that is very tempting. I would love to get an A4. I'm just worried maintenance wise in the long run if i will be putting lots of miles on the car.

How are audi's reliability wise over the long haul? How does VW's maintenance compare to audi?

attbimmer · 07-25-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ptack

Mini Cooper S Countryman

I agree. Looked at one last weekend. Very practical, good milage and still fun to drive.

b0bab0i · 07-26-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sam2428

Oh man....that is very tempting. I would love to get an A4. I'm just worried maintenance wise in the long run if i will be putting lots of miles on the car.

How are audi's reliability wise over the long haul? How does VW's maintenance compare to audi?

The same lulz. Audi is basically VW's luxury division. They share lots of platform/engine parts.

flyinb501 · 07-26-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

I found your car

FWD CVT. I'd pass. I would say the GTI, but since it's for business probably the CC.

kyleb350 · 07-26-2011, 01:39 PM

The Lexus CTh looks pretty nice even though it's Japanese, and it's a hatch

flyinb501 · 07-27-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kyleb350

The Lexus CTh looks pretty nice even though it's Japanese, and it's a hatch

Not quite sure why a car guy would want a glorified Prius.

kyleb350 · 07-27-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinb501

Not quite sure why a car guy would want a glorified Prius.

Just thinking of what would fit his preference in that price range. Lexus' in this segment hold their value well

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam2428

It just makes more financial sense to save some extra money instead of making a car payment on a car that will hardly be driven. (I'm saving for an engagement ring and wedding expenses for the the somewhat near future)

ragingclue · 07-27-2011, 02:42 PM

I'd recommend a Fusion maybe, but that sounds like it could be a bit conservative in your case. The CC isn't bad, but new in the $25-30k range is going to be bare bones if I'm not mistaken.

b0bab0i · 07-27-2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinb501

Not quite sure why a car guy would want a glorified Prius.

Just like how your A4 is a Glorified Passat right?
Why didn't you just buy a Passat?
Ask yourself those same questions and you will get answers to why people would buy a CT200 over a Prius

freshwhite335 · 07-27-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by flyinb501

FWD CVT. I'd pass. .

agreed

flyinb501 · 07-28-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by benmoooon

Just like how your A4 is a Glorified Passat right?
Why didn't you just buy a Passat?
Ask yourself those same questions and you will get answers to why people would buy a CT200 over a Prius

I don't have an A4 anymore, I own a G35 Coupe. However, you missed my point. My point had nothing to do with the fact that Toyota owns Prius. My point is that I don't see why a car guy would want a Prius, Ct200h, or any other hybrid for that matter.

VW's and Audi's are both great cars, and I would be happy to drive either brand.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 07-28-2011, 02:05 PM

CC.

b0bab0i · 08-01-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyinb501

I don't have an A4 anymore, I own a G35 Coupe. However, you missed my point. My point had nothing to do with the fact that Toyota owns Prius. My point is that I don't see why a car guy would want a Prius, Ct200h, or any other hybrid for that matter.

VW's and Audi's are both great cars, and I would be happy to drive either brand.

Ooh, maybe a car guy has other priorities in life like saving up for a house and thinks hybrids will save them money? I really have no ideal lol.

07-25-2011, 11:40 AM	#1
sam2428 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe - Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Company car help please (non-bmw) Hey everyone, So I will be moving from Houston to Los Angeles, CA for work and will be getting a company car allowance. I test drove some cars this weekend, and really cant go back to a Japanese car after owning a 335i (not trying to sound snobby). I will most likely be going with Volkswagen and am torn between a GTI and the CC. The GTI would definately be more fun, but the CC is more sleek (more of a young professional looking car). Normally I would go with the GTI right away, but since this is a company car, I have to think about my image somewhat as well. On a side note, and unfortunately, I will most likely be selling my 08 335i e92 . It just makes more financial sense to save some extra money instead of making a car payment on a car that will hardly be driven. (I'm saving for an engagement ring and wedding expenses for the the somewhat near future) Thoughts on GTI vs CC? Any other cars that I should consider in that price range (25-30K) Thanks!
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sam2428 Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe - Alpine White Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I forgot to mention, the company car needs to meet these requirements: 1. 4 door 2. at least 20 MPG city 3. Gasoline (i.e. no diesel) 4. Must not be any older than 4 model years (which is why i will probably go with new vs used). This way they are paying for it longer and once the car is paid off it is mine to keep
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MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	I think the CC is the best looking car in it price range by a fair amount. However, I think the utility of the GTI would be difficult to beat. The hatch can manage odd shapes like tvs, smaller furniture etc. as an only car the GTI is the winner between those two.
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MisterSkiMask Banned 149 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	If you were to shop used you could easilly get a nice 328 sedan or wagon. Or one of these
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ptack Brigadier General 306 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Mini Cooper S Countryman __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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kyleb350 Brigadier General 428 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	The Lexus CTh looks pretty nice even though it's Japanese, and it's a hatch
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ragingclue One cam is enough 136 Rep 6,801 Posts Drives: VF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: mulletville iTrader: (1)	I'd recommend a Fusion maybe, but that sounds like it could be a bit conservative in your case. The CC isn't bad, but new in the $25-30k range is going to be bare bones if I'm not mistaken.
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