Radical changes happen all at once, sometimes with a leap of faith. Good decisions take time.

Take your time.

 

I want to like the RDX, because I think it would make a good car for my wife, but AWD withstanding, I don't see how it's any better than an Accord with the same 2.0T and 10 speed auto (or manual). Any benefit of the SH-AWD system is pretty much offset by the weight gain and higher center of gravity.

I too dislike how cars are moving away from gear shifters to buttons.

Why not just sell the Accord and keep the G37? Or are you keeping the Honda for the backseat space for your mom?

 

I really don't see a need for awd for majority of drivers. In more wintry states it's a big selling feature. Proper tires on a fwd or rwd make all the difference.

The rdx is a heavier car, 3800-4K lb, with a higher center of gravity. G is no lightweight either but carries the weight better.

Selling the accord might be an idea too. The accord has been the workhorse. Good space, decent mpg, lots of rear seat and trunk space.

I took a look at another stinger at a different dealership. Again awd (no rwd anywhere), this one was a demo with ~5K miles. Overall reasonably good shape but first thing to catch my attention was the switching on the steering wheel starting to fray. Maybe a result of the person driving the car, but doesn't inspire much confidence in the quality of the car. Sales mgr lost interest once I mentioned it has to be rwd only.

I'm giving myself until the weekend before I put this whole idea to rest.

 

I love AWD even in Texas, but it's not a necessity unless you brave the occasional ice storms. Nothing out there fits my budget or thrills me where I would consider switching from the G37. Supra maybe, I just couldn't justify buying one. But, I could see leasing one until I remember it's a BMW Z4 with Toyota skin/badging on it. Maybe it will be rock solid, but time will tell. My first and last BMW was junk at 60k miles. Honestly, I think I'm gonna have the G37 forever. I don't see selling it even if I got a new car.

 

I think AWD depends on the car. Normally I think RWD >= AWD > FWD

But, all things being equal, which they rarely are, I'd rather a FWD car than an AWD SUV.

I think JSOLO has a pretty nice collection of cars, and IIRC, a motorcycle too. Since it doesn't look like he drives much, I'd tuck the G37 away during the winter months and drive the Accord instead and just keep both. Unless space is an issue, then I'd sell the Honda and keep the G37.

My $.02....

 

I'd only upgrade to a manual, so considering thise are going the way of the dodo... I dont see a reasonably priced "new" car that could replace the G. Granted the only reason I even have a G is because I scored a F&F deal on the car.

The only current possibly affordable ICE that peaks my interest are the I6 Caymans, and the Alfa Q4 Gulia (but reliability!). Unfortunately my childhood brand, saw a sad spiraling decline into metiocraty, which means I'll never experience the drive of the e36 and e42 M cars in a new model year.

So I guess an electric platform with a retro shell is what's next. (ala Zero Labs, but without the Singer prices). That will probably have to be a project. :/

 

<<<<<<I wish I still had the bike... Sold it back in 2012 after nearly 20 years of riding. Got tagged from behind on a different bike while waiting at a light. With 250-300K miles on 2 wheels in that time, I figured I should quite while i'm ahead (at least here in IL). A certain ktm super duke gt is of interest ( https://www.ktm.com/us/sports-tourer...super-duke-gt/ scroll down a screen or two).

Space isn't entirely an issue but a car is meant to be driven, not stored, and having multiple vehicles seems excessive since neither one gets used all that much. Only one can fit in the garage at a time. I can drive the accord for now, and/or trade it in later when something appealing appears.

Late last night I had an epiphany - sell the G to an interested party. Rather I reached out a few days ago to someone who might be interested with some details. Said interested party has just about given up trying to find a low miles G 6mt sedan. So timing seems right. We'll see what happens.

ktm pics



review
https://www.cyclenews.com/2018/12/ar...st-impression/

 

The next generation STi and WRX have been confirmed to have a manual. I'm sure the MK8 GTI will offer a 6MT, Golf R is questionable. Both are supposedly going to be out in 2020, but I wouldn't be surprised to see NA Market have to wait for '21. There is still hope for us 3 pedal guys

 

What are you using the car for where weight is a concern? If you want a bigger back seat in a car the size of a Stinger, then the car is probably going to weigh more. If you cannot find a RWD Stinger- what about getting a used Stinger? AWD is a new feature for that car.

 

Car that heavy will turn/handle like a pig. Have you seen the current rear seat volume of an accord. It's surprisingly large.

Chevy SS sales guy called today. That car is tempting. I may drive out there to look at it. It took is a pig at just shy of 2 tons.

 

Handling on the track at the limit- sure. For a daily driver though I would take the power and refinement of the G80 over an Accord in a heartbeat. They are not even in the same class.

But again, why not look into a used Stinger to get the RWD?

 

I think I've watched this video a dozen times... Well, including now, probably 3 times really. Still, good honest review.

 

That's an interesting review. He does spend a lot of time talking about stuff that most cars have (all the features in the armrest ), but he brings up some good points. The SS caught my attention when it came out when Road & Track compared it to an E39 M5. I could never get over the sheer size or plain styling of the car, especially now that I know it has fake hood and fender vents. But this review got me thinking and researching the car a bit more.

It still seems like a great engine and fantastic suspension covered in a brown paper bag's worth of styling. It is not terribly fast considering the power it has, but most of the articles I read talked about it being a fun driver's car or the reincarnation of an E39 M5. That made me think it would be a fantastic value, but most are priced like a used ATS-V and that makes the ATS-V seem like a much bigger bargain. I was also surprised by the large range of prices on this car. One year and it can be $10,000 difference and they all have almost all the same features?? But if you can find a clean one in that low $30k range without too many miles I think it would be a very fun daily driver.

 

I use to think Doug was a d-bag, but I've really grown to like his reviews. He does a fantastic job going over the interior and obscure features.

+1 It's a big car, and i'm sure the magnetic ride works wonders for the cars handling, but there is still no denying it's dimensions and ~4000 pounds.

Yeah, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and 13 flat in the 1/4 mile isn't that impressive considering the fuel economy penalty it comes with.

 

I hate that, too, more than I can say. The old Genny Coupe, the new Kia Stinger, even the Alfa Quadrifoglio, and all the other cars with hood vents that aren't actually vents, some that are just solid pieces of plastic. It genuinely makes me angry.


Absolutely. I used to cringe watching his videos, but his thoroughness and almost superhuman work ethic over the last few years with hundreds of detailed reviews... I'm a fan now.


4.5 and 13.0 in an entirely usable daily driver with room for 5 and a trunk full of luggage... IDK about that, Lego. It impresses me.

You may or may not remember long ago in this thread, I described an opportunity I had two years ago to drive a modified SS with a 6MT. It was a wonderfully rewarding experience. Loved everything about it, although I felt a little overwhelmed by all the tech.