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Originally Posted by newoldbeemer
Thanks! Focus RS doesn't work because it isn't auto.
M3 doesn't work because it's not cpo.
That 550i has me thinking. I definitely want the small, nimble feeing of a smaller car (since I drive e92 coupe now) but v8 is tempting.
Looks like cpo 335i, cpo S4 and Golf R are at the top of my shopping list like I'd thought.
Is the S4 that much faster than 335i? I find comparably equipped and aged 335i's and s4's listed at an 8k to 10k difference (cpo cars). 2012 with around 30k miles:
- s4 is 42k
- 335i is 32k
Worth the difference? I will drive and decide but want to get perspective so that I don't get carried away by test drive.
Also will that difference carry forward when I resell, or will I take the hit? For eg I keep the cars 3 more years, they'll be six year old cars out of warranty with 60k miles. At that point are the 335i and s4 likely to sell around the same ballpark or will they sell at a good difference like now?
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Why does it have to be auto?
The vast majority of autos are rather boring, soulless and don't need much thinking.
Manual is more engaging.
If the car has something as good as an 8AT, then yes in manual mode it's great.