Originally Posted by SmithsonGA' post='936351' date='Jul 8 2009, 01:30 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.