$30k to spend on a luxury car, what do you guys recommend?
07-16-2008, 06:43 AM
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Maybe this video will help, these guys compare the acura RL vs. Audi A6 3.2 vs. bmw 530i around the track.
07-16-2008, 07:39 AM
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I was in the same situation 6 months ago and the driving experience between the RL and 5 series was a no brainer. The RL felt "tin-canny" compared the 5. I'm also not sure if the modifications available for the RL are as extensive as they are for the E60...... That wasn't a part of my original decision to go with a BMW, but I'm cofident I made the right decision. Good Luck!
07-16-2008, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by hime' post='625513' date='Jul 16 2008, 11:39 AM
I was in the same situation 6 months ago and the driving experience between the RL and 5 series was a no brainer. The RL felt "tin-canny" compared the 5. I'm also not sure if the modifications available for the RL are as extensive as they are for the E60...... That wasn't a part of my original decision to go with a BMW, but I'm cofident I made the right decision. Good Luck!
plus i think the RL is mostly purchased my middle-aged people who are not into mods.
It's an overall great car but lacks presence in the realm of big thing.
The e60 is no doubt an awesome car. Everyone who has driven my 525i has loved it. And that too from my brother-in-law who has 540i sport with 6speed.
BMWs are for pure enthu.
07-16-2008, 08:25 AM
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GO WITH THE 5ER.. you will not regret it at all... the other cars your lQQkin at are great cars...but... to the 5er no comp.... good luck 
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Originally Posted by abbmw' post='625362' date='Jul 16 2008, 08:04 AM
Hi all,
I am out for my first used / Pre-Owned luxury car, but still haven't set my mind on which one to go with. I have a budget of up to $30K, and my actual list includes BMW 5 series, Acura RL and Infinity M35x. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
I am out for my first used / Pre-Owned luxury car, but still haven't set my mind on which one to go with. I have a budget of up to $30K, and my actual list includes BMW 5 series, Acura RL and Infinity M35x. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Thank you guys all so much for all of your inputs. There are a couple of things I feel I left out, one be it that I will be driving the car 100 miles every single day to commute from NY (place of living ) to NJ (place of work). Also I have owned stick shift cars before, and last what year and model you guys recommend for the mentioned amount?
07-16-2008, 10:02 AM
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Thank you guys all so much for all of your inputs. There are a couple of things I feel I left out, one be it that I will be driving the car 100 miles every single day to commute from NY (place of living ) to NJ (place of work). Also I have owned stick shift cars before, and last what year and model you guys recommend for the mentioned amount?
07-16-2008, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by abbmw' post='625362' date='Jul 16 2008, 05:04 AM
Hi all,
I am out for my first used / Pre-Owned luxury car, but still haven't set my mind on which one to go with. I have a budget of up to $30K, and my actual list includes BMW 5 series, Acura RL and Infinity M35x. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
I am out for my first used / Pre-Owned luxury car, but still haven't set my mind on which one to go with. I have a budget of up to $30K, and my actual list includes BMW 5 series, Acura RL and Infinity M35x. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Well as you could probably figure on a 5 series website, the suggestions are mainly for the BMW! 
All in all, the 5 is the better driver's car and for a long commute, you would really get to enjoy the sporting nature of the car on a daily basis. 
So enjoy the forums, and really enjoy the car buying process!!
07-16-2008, 12:30 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
This is a great deal if you can swing it. 2008 535i loaded.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=58372&hl=
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