$600/ month car allowance

[SimpleS14]

Infiniti M35x


I have one and it's quite comfy with ample room.

[ripnbst]

^Silviaguy240 LOL, you're nuts. I said 600, not 6000. Those cars are baller but I dont have that kind of budget. i am leaning towards the Evo X GSR pretty heavily. I know its not a 3 series but it should be comfortable enough. I am not fat so the seat should suit me fine. I dont see my clients being that uncomfortable. The longest I could see a client in my car at any one time is a half hour. Thats not really long enough to bitch about comfort if you ask me.

To the guy who said spend some of my own money and get an M3, I honestly thought about it. But then in 5 years (Or less) I have to get another car and I spent money I didnt need to on the car upfront that I wont get back so to me putting more money on top. On the topic of BMW I have looked into getting a 3 series but for the options I would want it ends up being a little more money than the Evo. I am not sure what kind of incentives BMW has right now but I know Mitsu America is hurting to sell their Evo inventory.

I have also thought going the complete opposite direction and getting something like a civic or something of the sort. Whatever I have left from the allowance put it in my pocket. Then after like a year or two put a nice down payment on a 350Z, E36 M3, etc and turn that into a track car/weekend warrior.

[LongGrain]

LS460

done

[lolatclint]

school bus

[babowc]

Originally Posted by silviaguy240

LS460L


A8L


XJ8 PLAAAAASSSSSS



or anything else that comes long wheel base

My pops has the LS460 and I tell you, it is very very very comfortable, but $600 won't get him anywhere close to it. He's paying $1200-1300/mo.. $0 down, 60mo, 6 or 7%

[babowc]

And also, I think the majority of people are thinking too "sporty"
if you're going to be hauling clients around, wouldn't you want something luxury and comfortable?

3 series are NOT comfortable.
IS isn't that comfortable either.
I've never ridden in a A4 so I can't say.

$600/mo w/ 6k down should be able to get you a 5 series with a lease option or even over a 72mo period. Hell, if you're not paying for it, get the best car you can get with the longest payment period.

After the 5 year period is up, what happens to the car? Is it sold or kept?

[Def]

A "normal" (non-M3) 3 series with a sport package is pretty damn cushy. It's not a Cadillac, but I doubt anybody in the world would complain about being driven around in one.

If it were me, I'd probably get a G37 or E92(2 door 3 series). Screw an LS Lexus, he's not 50 years old(it sounds like). The Evo is just going to be seen as a Mitsu by 99% of the people out there, and that's not exactly what I'd want to show up in to pick up a client. They'll probably just think you're driving around in some loud Mirage or something, not a good first impression.


It also matters what your job is, and the image you want to project. So what exactly do you do? Everybody I know with a company car usually just gets a Ford Taurus or equivalent and has no out of pocket expenses.

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

is250 awd
m35x
328xi



forget that evo jazz unless you work for HKS or something; boy racer type cars shouldn't be on the company car radar.

[flip3d]

I vote 05+ STi. Get rid of the airplane wing and get a nice subtle lip spoiler. Shit looks executive.

[ronmcdon]

Originally Posted by ripnbst

^Silviaguy240 LOL, you're nuts. I said 600, not 6000. Those cars are baller but I dont have that kind of budget. i am leaning towards the Evo X GSR pretty heavily. I know its not a 3 series but it should be comfortable enough. I am not fat so the seat should suit me fine. I dont see my clients being that uncomfortable. The longest I could see a client in my car at any one time is a half hour. Thats not really long enough to bitch about comfort if you ask me.

To the guy who said spend some of my own money and get an M3, I honestly thought about it. But then in 5 years (Or less) I have to get another car and I spent money I didnt need to on the car upfront that I wont get back so to me putting more money on top. On the topic of BMW I have looked into getting a 3 series but for the options I would want it ends up being a little more money than the Evo. I am not sure what kind of incentives BMW has right now but I know Mitsu America is hurting to sell their Evo inventory.

I have also thought going the complete opposite direction and getting something like a civic or something of the sort. Whatever I have left from the allowance put it in my pocket. Then after like a year or two put a nice down payment on a 350Z, E36 M3, etc and turn that into a track car/weekend warrior.

The only way to test comfort would be to take a test drive.
comfort is subjective.
it entirely meaningless for me to tell that 'such & such' car is too harsh or soft.
it's something you just have to experience first hand.

personally i think the evo's suspension is perfect.
it's stiff enough without being uncomfortable.
but that's not necessarily going to be valid to everyone.

Just make sure that your test drive encompasses shitty roads and hwy driving, so that you have a better idea of how it drives under different conditions.

The deals on evos are definitely there.
The dealer I went to in socal (southcoast mitsu) was selling them for invoice pretty much the first few months they were out.

[flip3d]

If you're really set on a BMW, the 3 series is a bit pricey. Try looking into the 1 series. They aren't as bad as you think.

[ryguy]

They're going to look down on you if you get an Evo. Definitely not a car to haul clients around in under any circumstances.

[VROOOM]

Subaru Legacy GT Spec B

[shishcabobers]

Mazdaspeed 6

[sub9lulu]

get the G8 while the stealership still got those
GXP !!!!

and how much different is "taking clients out to lunch" different in the G8 than ... a BMW 3 series ? or a IS 250 / 350

if u got ur mind set for the evo then whatever

[TheWolf]

I'd try and get a hyundai genisis sedan or shoot for some toyota avalon. Those are "smart" choices. A STI is not a "client" car. Neither is an Evo. An Acura TSX would work as well.

[Maximamike]

Something comfortable and quiet. You're out of your mind if you buy an Evo with a company allowance. IS250/350, M35/M45 or G37. Either that or a truck/suv depending on what industry you are in.

[undesiredshoe]

Hyundai Genesis and and if your company goes bankrupt, Hyundai will buy it back from you.....

[ANVIL]

Civic Si, or WRX Sedan and pocket the leftover

[sub9lulu]

Originally Posted by ANVIL

Civic Si, or WRX Sedan and pocket the leftover

its car allowance ... doubt u can pocket it ...

[ANVIL]

he said he could pocket the leftover...

[imotion s14]

Gunmetal Hummer H1 with a .50cal mount on top to clear traffic while I talk on my cellphone and change lanes without looking.

[ronmcdon]

Originally Posted by ANVIL

Civic Si, or WRX Sedan and pocket the leftover

owned an 08 Si and test drove a 08 WRX.
both are great & practical!
Just stay away from the pre-08 Si's.
They are prone to tranny problems Honda doesn't always support.

The WRX will offer a much more comfortable ride & nicer interior than the EVO.
Driving dynamics & performance of the EVO are hard to beat though.

The Si is super fun to drive, but it's somewhat of an acquired taste.

[DrftSLowHomIe!!]

Done plus this color ownz ..............

[turbo_dreams]

A toyota cressida.
Yes, a toyota cressida.
Nvm the 5 yr rule.
....On a serious note, 5 series bmw sounds about right, or a gs300 and just pocket the rest.

[VROOOM]

600 a month is nice. but it wont buy you a 5 series. you can tell most of the people on this site have never bought a new car.


and a Toyota Cressida??? only a drift fanboy would suggest such a monstrosity. i would love to take clients out in my 25 year old POS. they would probably laugh at you when you pulled up.

[ZilviaKid]

what do used maserati quattroporte's go for in your area?

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

Originally Posted by ZilviaKid

what do used maserati quattroporte's go for in your area?

not less than 40K, i'm sure.

[ronmcdon]

I'm going to have to go with the consensus mentality here
you guys cant be taken seriously

[aoiken3]

is-f, c63 amg, cls 500, m3 sedan, or 7 series

show your clients that your car can be baller and fun