Has anyone started looking into this? As we search for a larger car, I can't help but cross-shop it to the 3 series/A4. Any thoughts from the motoring public here?

 

Meh not for me. A 3 would be alright but they are too expensive.

 

hey man I have been thinking about this too but after reading some of the cadillac recalls, you might wanna think about it again and again. im not saying that it's bad. i just want you to be sure. cheers!

 

So far, from the website, none of the recalls seem to be for the ATS since it is new.

Personally for me, the ATS look is not to my liking.

I am currently looking at the scion frs/Subaru BRZ twins.

 

Car and Driver loved the chassis, but not much else...

 

The only newer, bigger cars I've actually had a chance to drive recently are a Mercedes C250 and two 3-series: 335i and 323i.

For performance and fun I'd take the 335i of course, but the Benz had an infinitely better interior and ride. It was quick even with the turbo'd 4cyl. Step up to the C300 with 4matic and I imagine it would be a great touring car.