What car to get? 535, a6, RR Sport, etc
04-26-2009, 10:21 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535Xi
i have the 535xi and love the responsiveness of it. it was between the a6 4.2 and that and i just thought the bmw felt more conencted. wife has the rr sport and it's fun to drive, but it's a different truck. if you want the car to drive on curveys and enjoy then the rrs isn't it, but i will say it's a blast to take off road 
04-26-2009, 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by DD_545i' post='859440' date='Apr 26 2009, 11:13 AM
The Jaguar XF is worth considering. It meets all those preferences. I haven't driven one.
04-26-2009, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by eddie33081' post='859457' date='Apr 26 2009, 11:28 AM
That XF is interesting. Maybe I'll email some dealers for numbers on it....
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04-26-2009, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='859453' date='Apr 26 2009, 02:28 PM
That would be my choice too. If the four door point is negotiable, I'd also look at the Audi A5. The A6 is also a fine choice, as, of course, is the 535. There's really not a bad one amongst any of the cars on your list and the suggestions so far.
04-26-2009, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='859466' date='Apr 26 2009, 11:36 AM
no caddy cts or audi?
04-26-2009, 10:48 AM
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If your lease ends next month that is difficult in terms of timing. I would re-lease for 1 year, then have your choice of the new 5, and the new eclass.
I am probably going to get an MB E550 at my lease end - i like the style and the technology package is crazy.
Funny, I looked at the RR sport as well but think I would miss the driving dynamics of a sedan and would get bored of the RR too quick.
IMO, assuming you are not spending the kind of money to get a Maserati Quattroporte, Porsche Panamera, bentley, etc., the the only real 4 door choices are BMW, Audi and MB. Since the new A6 is at least 2 years out, that leaves the MB and BMW's new (this fall) mid-sized sedans. I would extend your lease and then get one of those 2 cars.
I am probably going to get an MB E550 at my lease end - i like the style and the technology package is crazy.
Funny, I looked at the RR sport as well but think I would miss the driving dynamics of a sedan and would get bored of the RR too quick.
IMO, assuming you are not spending the kind of money to get a Maserati Quattroporte, Porsche Panamera, bentley, etc., the the only real 4 door choices are BMW, Audi and MB. Since the new A6 is at least 2 years out, that leaves the MB and BMW's new (this fall) mid-sized sedans. I would extend your lease and then get one of those 2 cars.
04-26-2009, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by eddie33081' post='859417' date='Apr 26 2009, 10:55 AM
Yeah, I might! Whats the payment?
