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Old 12-03-2008 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by siu0410' post='736012' date='Dec 2 2008, 08:16 PM
meh its worth the price tag.
The ML is cheaper than the X5, heated seats power seats roof paddle shift and a couple other things come standard.
Even though im a big bmw fan , i cant help it to say that it is much better of a deal to get the ML over an x5.
Oh... did i mention the new COMMAND system thats way better than the inferior i-drive? =(
Plus the facelifted ML is pretty darn nice

The c63 is like $10,000 cheaper than the m3 here.
I drove one personally and i like it. (i prefer m3 but meh)
And its a sedan, it is more convenient in most cases.

There are other factors but meh these are of main concern.
I dont wanna type an essay here
Ok, I sorta understand your position. In my country (The Netherlands), an M3 is cheaper (or at least the same price) as a C63. An ML is even more expensive than an X5 (due to the higher taxes, the ML has an 'old' engine).

What I DON'T understand, is that you will settle for a car that's not your first choice. If your first choice is a BMW (X5 or M3), then look for a pre-owned one.
If you sincerely believe that a Merc is the better car , then go for the Merc! In my expercience, people who buy their '2nd choice car', because it's a cheaper car, usually get regrets.......
Old 12-04-2008 | 04:49 AM
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get a freakin m3 convert leon
Old 12-04-2008 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='737657' date='Dec 4 2008, 08:49 AM
get a freakin m3 convert leon
LOL yeah maybe if they reduce the tag a bit.
Not picking up a used one so they better cut me some slack.
Old 12-04-2008 | 07:01 AM
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Originally Posted by siu0410' post='737723' date='Dec 4 2008, 10:35 AM
LOL yeah maybe if they reduce the tag a bit.
Not picking up a used one so they better cut me some slack.

Get a X6!

Or have you considered the TT?

BTW, I think I've seen you on MM couple days ago. Car looks good!
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really huh thomas? my stock 18" winter setup and unwashed e60 attracted you?
I'm sure my eyes would be gazing at every x6s on the road! They're Hot.

Thomas did you buy your x6 from town&country?
I went there, the services were horrible! The sales person kept trying to tell me whats different about a z4 3.0 and a m roadster and she was so confused!!

x6 is nice but we could use a x5 better for its utility!
I love the looks but the backseats arent too roomy. (I do like it better than the x5 but im not the only one making the decision =D)
Old 12-06-2008 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by siu0410' post='737794' date='Dec 4 2008, 12:07 PM
really huh thomas? my stock 18" winter setup and unwashed e60 attracted you?
I'm sure my eyes would be gazing at every x6s on the road! They're Hot.

Thomas did you buy your x6 from town&country?
I went there, the services were horrible! The sales person kept trying to tell me whats different about a z4 3.0 and a m roadster and she was so confused!!

x6 is nice but we could use a x5 better for its utility!
I love the looks but the backseats arent too roomy. (I do like it better than the x5 but im not the only one making the decision =D)
Your ACS spoilers are the parts that caught my eyes.

I bought my X6 from BMW Toronto. Good service, good facilities, and best of all, good discount!

As for utility of X6, do you always have a 5th person in the car? Other than the 5th seat, everything else is the same as the X5, but you get way better handling and styling.
Old 12-06-2008 | 10:41 PM
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Meh. Great point(s) Thomas.
Gotta work something out before May.
I heard Lexus is having some crazy deals now too. If the ISF drops to like Low mid 50ks it is considerable
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='734563' date='Nov 29 2008, 09:45 PM
None of the above. :thumbsdown:

Why are those your only 3 choices?
im so glad he said that... i think those little cars are not masculine at all.. even the roadster.. sorry.. just my 2cents.. dont like any of those choices.. :thumbsdown: get 3 new choices and start over.. please
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='741207' date='Dec 9 2008, 07:15 AM
im so glad he said that... i think those little cars are not masculine at all.. even the roadster.. sorry.. just my 2cents.. dont like any of those choices.. :thumbsdown: get 3 new choices and start over.. please
Agree the Z4M roadster are not masculine at all. The soft top kills the whole lines.

The Z4M coupe on the other hand, can look amazing. Modded coupe below.
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Old 12-11-2008 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='742049' date='Dec 10 2008, 02:35 AM
Agree the Z4M roadster are not masculine at all. The soft top kills the whole lines.

The Z4M coupe on the other hand, can look amazing. Modded coupe below.
i think that looks a little better.. BUT i just cant like it.. lol.. something about those tiny little cars.. the honda 2000 whatever, roadster, slk, miata's all those little cars scream something at me.. "melissa- if you EVER, EVER buy that car, let alone drive it.. your dead meat girl!" lolol.. thats the voices in my head..


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