In a dilemma… Help.

[BimmerFan]

Wow. This quickly degenerated into a techie-word-jumble of obscure (to me) technology acronyms. Based on the OP's original question, or OQ, I'd say that it really depends on whether or not you want those options. The CF bits look great, but me personally, I can do without all of the other stuff, and that's why I bought a stripper. OK, actually for me it was mostly price. I tend to flip cars rather quickly, and when doing that with new cars, I get hosed when it's a high option car. So I go low option now. And it also depends on whether or not you like the 25's big screen and styling updates.

And even though I'll likely keep this car a long time, I have no regrets about missing options.

I'll also add that I think the cost of maintaining a On-Star subscription is ridiculous. So the whole 4/5/6G conversation is lost on me, because I don't take advantage of the in-car connectivity. I focus on driving, not that other stuff. But I'm a luddite, so take that with a grain of salt.

OP, where are you (I'm guessing Charlotte) in the state? Around here, it's extremely difficult to find a CT5V-BW in stock, and if you do, it likely has an ADM on it. Even automatics.

 

[rubberduck]

I'll also add that I think the cost of maintaining a On-Star subscription is ridiculous.

Makes me laugh when people buy a $100K car with 13mpg and think $30 a month is insane. How much do you spend every month for coffee or booze? Or maybe you guys are living in your car evading the repo man and supporting a bad crack habit?

 

[BimmerFan]

Makes me laugh when people buy a $100K car with 13mpg and think $30 a month is insane. How much do you spend every month for coffee or booze? Or maybe you guys are living in your car evading the repo man and supporting a bad crack habit?

Hey, I need my coffee. And booze.

 

[ngoni]

Makes me laugh when people buy a $100K car with 13mpg and think $30 a month is insane. How much do you spend every month for coffee or booze? Or maybe you guys are living in your car evading the repo man and supporting a bad crack habit?

I don't want to speak for everyone, but I'm in a position to afford a luxury performance vehicle because I minimize other expenses I don't strictly need. That discipline allows me to have expensive toys. But that's just me.