dont need 2 E60s...help me replace it!
07-08-2009, 10:30 AM
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Ok, we leased a 2008 528i and loved it. So when I needed a 2nd car, we purchased a CPO 550i.
My lease is up later this year on the 528i and I do not need two E60s. Sooooooooo....decisions on what to replace it with?
Since the 550i is a fairly roomy family car and great for trips etc...I think the 2nd car doesnt have to be as 'roomy' and could be a coupe, but needs to be a 2+2
For BMW I was thinking 3-series of course...and maybe convertible, but they seem to be asking a MINT for the verts and not good lease deals, at least at this time. I have a rental 335i right now and it is nice, but obviously not nearly as smooth/luxurious as the e60. M3 is too much $$$
I dont think they have CPO M3s, correct?
I was at Audi today and really like the S5 but it is pricey as they dont have good finance or lease deals. The A4 vert seems nice but I think they will all be gone before I need to replace the 528i. The new A4 seems roomier than the 3-series and more luxurious, but havent driven it. They mentioned they are coming out with a A5 vert this August..but I am sure they wont offer deals on that. The TT coupe backseat seems too small..
Stopped by Lexus and nothing stirs me....maybe an IS-F but too much $ and maintenance cost.
Mercedes is discontiuing the CLK coupe and vert...so you can get good deals I have heard, but havent driven it. C class seems ok and would be considered.
Cadillac has the CTS...but, I dont know...maybe the CTS-V but, again, $$$
other thoughts? I probably need to nail down a budget. I would probably lease (unless I buy used) and would want the payment <$600 as my 528i payment is in that range now.
My lease is up later this year on the 528i and I do not need two E60s. Sooooooooo....decisions on what to replace it with?
Since the 550i is a fairly roomy family car and great for trips etc...I think the 2nd car doesnt have to be as 'roomy' and could be a coupe, but needs to be a 2+2
For BMW I was thinking 3-series of course...and maybe convertible, but they seem to be asking a MINT for the verts and not good lease deals, at least at this time. I have a rental 335i right now and it is nice, but obviously not nearly as smooth/luxurious as the e60. M3 is too much $$$
I dont think they have CPO M3s, correct?I was at Audi today and really like the S5 but it is pricey as they dont have good finance or lease deals. The A4 vert seems nice but I think they will all be gone before I need to replace the 528i. The new A4 seems roomier than the 3-series and more luxurious, but havent driven it. They mentioned they are coming out with a A5 vert this August..but I am sure they wont offer deals on that. The TT coupe backseat seems too small..
Stopped by Lexus and nothing stirs me....maybe an IS-F but too much $ and maintenance cost.
Mercedes is discontiuing the CLK coupe and vert...so you can get good deals I have heard, but havent driven it. C class seems ok and would be considered.
Cadillac has the CTS...but, I dont know...maybe the CTS-V but, again, $$$
other thoughts? I probably need to nail down a budget. I would probably lease (unless I buy used) and would want the payment <$600 as my 528i payment is in that range now.
07-08-2009, 11:04 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Just my opinion:
Get the 335 vert, may cost a little more but you'll be happier.
Audi - has never had a design that moved me at all (other than the 80s Quattro)
Lexus - Nice but not a BMW
Cadillac - performance of the CTS-V is close or better than the M5, however, it's a Caddy and they don't inspire confidence in me (unless you're Don "The Magic" Juan of course)
MB - They are for retirees, they have replaced Buick and Cadillac as the car of choice in that segment
Remember, these are just my opinions. Drive a few different ones and get the one you truly enjoy more.
Get the 335 vert, may cost a little more but you'll be happier.
Audi - has never had a design that moved me at all (other than the 80s Quattro)
Lexus - Nice but not a BMW
Cadillac - performance of the CTS-V is close or better than the M5, however, it's a Caddy and they don't inspire confidence in me (unless you're Don "The Magic" Juan of course)
MB - They are for retirees, they have replaced Buick and Cadillac as the car of choice in that segment
Remember, these are just my opinions. Drive a few different ones and get the one you truly enjoy more.
07-08-2009, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by SmithsonGA' post='936351' date='Jul 8 2009, 02:30 PM
Ok, we leased a 2008 528i and loved it. So when I needed a 2nd car, we purchased a CPO 550i.
My lease is up later this year on the 528i and I do not need two E60s. Sooooooooo....decisions on what to replace it with?
Since the 550i is a fairly roomy family car and great for trips etc...I think the 2nd car doesnt have to be as 'roomy' and could be a coupe, but needs to be a 2+2
For BMW I was thinking 3-series of course...and maybe convertible, but they seem to be asking a MINT for the verts and not good lease deals, at least at this time. I have a rental 335i right now and it is nice, but obviously not nearly as smooth/luxurious as the e60. M3 is too much $$$ I dont think they have CPO M3s, correct?
I was at Audi today and really like the S5 but it is pricey as they dont have good finance or lease deals. The A4 vert seems nice but I think they will all be gone before I need to replace the 528i. The new A4 seems roomier than the 3-series and more luxurious, but havent driven it. They mentioned they are coming out with a A5 vert this August..but I am sure they wont offer deals on that. The TT coupe backseat seems too small..
Stopped by Lexus and nothing stirs me....maybe an IS-F but too much $ and maintenance cost.
Mercedes is discontiuing the CLK coupe and vert...so you can get good deals I have heard, but havent driven it. C class seems ok and would be considered.
Cadillac has the CTS...but, I dont know...maybe the CTS-V but, again, $$$
other thoughts? I probably need to nail down a budget. I would probably lease (unless I buy used) and would want the payment <$600 as my 528i payment is in that range now.
My lease is up later this year on the 528i and I do not need two E60s. Sooooooooo....decisions on what to replace it with?
Since the 550i is a fairly roomy family car and great for trips etc...I think the 2nd car doesnt have to be as 'roomy' and could be a coupe, but needs to be a 2+2
For BMW I was thinking 3-series of course...and maybe convertible, but they seem to be asking a MINT for the verts and not good lease deals, at least at this time. I have a rental 335i right now and it is nice, but obviously not nearly as smooth/luxurious as the e60. M3 is too much $$$
I dont think they have CPO M3s, correct?I was at Audi today and really like the S5 but it is pricey as they dont have good finance or lease deals. The A4 vert seems nice but I think they will all be gone before I need to replace the 528i. The new A4 seems roomier than the 3-series and more luxurious, but havent driven it. They mentioned they are coming out with a A5 vert this August..but I am sure they wont offer deals on that. The TT coupe backseat seems too small..
Stopped by Lexus and nothing stirs me....maybe an IS-F but too much $ and maintenance cost.
Mercedes is discontiuing the CLK coupe and vert...so you can get good deals I have heard, but havent driven it. C class seems ok and would be considered.
Cadillac has the CTS...but, I dont know...maybe the CTS-V but, again, $$$
other thoughts? I probably need to nail down a budget. I would probably lease (unless I buy used) and would want the payment <$600 as my 528i payment is in that range now.
07-08-2009, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='936381' date='Jul 8 2009, 12:04 PM
Just my opinion:
Audi - has never had a design that moved me at all (other than the 80s Quattro)
Remember, these are just my opinions. Drive a few different ones and get the one you truly enjoy more.
Audi - has never had a design that moved me at all (other than the 80s Quattro)
Remember, these are just my opinions. Drive a few different ones and get the one you truly enjoy more.
My take is to get a used e46 M3.....the e46 will be in the hall of fame of most badass designed coupes haha.
07-08-2009, 11:47 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
3 coupe of come sort--either a 335 or M3. May be my next ride. I really don't need all this space. I had an e46 coupe and loved it.
07-08-2009, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BulldogE60' post='936409' date='Jul 8 2009, 03:44 PM
My take is to get a used e46 M3.....the e46 will be in the hall of fame of most badass designed coupes haha.
I would have to drive it. I drove an 2005 330i vert w/ performance pkg and it was a bucket of bolts. Creaked, rattled and banged over bumps. I then drove a 2006 premium pkg and it was smooth as silk. Either it was the performance pkg or the car was beaten up. I would expect an M3 feels like the performance pkg?
We saw a Silverstone m3 Vert new at our local dealership showroom and it was gorgeous..even my wife said she would re-learn the manual transmission for that car. But it was $72k msrp.
If I could find a very clean e46 330i convertible 2006 or 2007 (I forget when they stopped...I think 2007). That could work. I liked that interior also, more old school.
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check out the white convertible with blk rims/polished lips. that was it. i think i need to add that to my list.
convertible hard top and it's sizzling hot looking to say the least.
check out the white convertible with blk rims/polished lips. that was it. i think i need to add that to my list.
convertible hard top and it's sizzling hot looking to say the least.