Lemoned a Lexus and bought...
09-26-2007, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='474497' date='Sep 26 2007, 10:07 AM
I'm with DrLev, Our 535i is equiped with comfort seats & I drove 660mls (S. Florida to Atl. GA) with 3 stops! & the return on 4 stops....and that was with a 3 1/2 y/o in the back seat. I was never able to go more than 200mls in our E39 530i.
BTW thanks DrLev for the wheel care tips, & great pics.
BTW thanks DrLev for the wheel care tips, & great pics.
09-26-2007, 09:15 AM
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Wow i almost pick the GS i like the body style too but it lacked handling compared to the 5 series. I'm surprise Lexus had reliability issues, but great choice, D "535" . WElcome to the club. 
09-26-2007, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by rodybmw' post='474415' date='Sep 25 2007, 11:30 PM
Hmmmm........Are you going to practice what you preach Eric??? 
I want to... I want to practice it to the fullest 
09-26-2007, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bdkinnh' post='474505' date='Sep 26 2007, 07:33 AM
Given the way things are going for Ford, it may be a good thing for me that they aren't still making Broncos. 
You would have had to lemon it and get a E60.
09-27-2007, 02:06 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 535d M-Sport Individual. Moonstone with extended Platinum Leather, Professional Nav, Piano Black Trim, HUD plus other stuff like 20" Hartge Classic 2's!
A Lexus Lemon.. wow! 
I've had a GS300 Sport myself, and it was so reliable i used to will it to go wrong just to be 'interesting' - but, no, it just kept going and going - right up to 100,000 miles, and then kept going.. and going... zzz
So, i got me an E55 AMG - and boy was that a wake up call! I wore the magnetic strip off my credit card at the main dealer (it was just out of warranty when i bought it), and was on first name terms with every technician there. More faults than San Andreas, and more Gremlins than all the films put together. I almost hugged the Sales Manager when he offered to straight buy it from me, and it then went straight on their forecourt.. (yes, i was rather confused about that one too!)
Then to my brand new 535d, which hasn't yet skipped a beat. I'm not exactly a ballerina on the throttle either, but it refuses to give me less than 27mpg average, which is amazing really for such a lump of a car!
Lee
I've had a GS300 Sport myself, and it was so reliable i used to will it to go wrong just to be 'interesting' - but, no, it just kept going and going - right up to 100,000 miles, and then kept going.. and going... zzz
So, i got me an E55 AMG - and boy was that a wake up call! I wore the magnetic strip off my credit card at the main dealer (it was just out of warranty when i bought it), and was on first name terms with every technician there. More faults than San Andreas, and more Gremlins than all the films put together. I almost hugged the Sales Manager when he offered to straight buy it from me, and it then went straight on their forecourt.. (yes, i was rather confused about that one too!)
Then to my brand new 535d, which hasn't yet skipped a beat. I'm not exactly a ballerina on the throttle either, but it refuses to give me less than 27mpg average, which is amazing really for such a lump of a car!
Lee
09-29-2007, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 9 LEE' post='475188' date='Sep 27 2007, 06:06 PM
...was on first name terms with every technician there. More faults than San Andreas, and more Gremlins than all the films put together.
09-29-2007, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='474386' date='Sep 26 2007, 06:32 AM
An hour test drive (or longer) isn't unheard of, it just depends on your relationship with the dealer and how badly they're trying to sell you a car.
09-30-2007, 07:30 AM
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A lemon lexus might be a collector's item...
Welcome to the club.
Please posts pictures and review of your new car.
BTW how did you get it in production the next day after signing and delivery within the month so quickly?
Welcome to the club.
Please posts pictures and review of your new car.
BTW how did you get it in production the next day after signing and delivery within the month so quickly?
09-30-2007, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by rollee' post='476081' date='Sep 30 2007, 11:30 AM
BTW how did you get it in production the next day after signing and delivery within the month so quickly?
09-30-2007, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rollee' post='476081' date='Sep 30 2007, 11:30 AM
...how did you get it in production the next day after signing and delivery within the month so quickly?