$30k to spend on a luxury car, what do you guys recommend?
07-17-2008 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by gotabyte' post='625446' date='Jul 16 2008, 10:11 AM
... Also the M35 interior had a very Japanese car feel like a Maxima. ...
07-17-2008 | 05:08 AM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige
Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by abbmw' post='625682' date='Jul 16 2008, 02:02 PM
...I will be driving the car 100 miles every single day to commute ...
07-17-2008 | 05:11 AM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige
Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='625702' date='Jul 16 2008, 02:30 PM
...and for a long commute, you would really get to enjoy the sporting nature of the car on a daily basis. ...
07-17-2008 | 05:12 AM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
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2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by ModBargains' post='625951' date='Jul 16 2008, 05:37 PM
...the RL is nothing but an over-grown legend. ...
07-17-2008 | 05:32 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
Lease the new 535i sport with M5 appearance package. Get the car mostly loaded and enjoy holding on to your $ over time.
07-17-2008 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='626407' date='Jul 17 2008, 09:32 AM
Lease the new 535i sport with M5 appearance package. Get the car mostly loaded and enjoy holding on to your $ over time.
07-17-2008 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='626388' date='Jul 17 2008, 09:03 AM
An E550 for $30K?? Only a scrapped one!
I've driven the latest gen RL. Might as well be driving an Accord. A Civic Si is waaaaay more fun!
I've driven the latest gen RL. Might as well be driving an Accord. A Civic Si is waaaaay more fun!
really? you don't think the RL is better than it's japanese counterparts?
maybe i need to go back and drive one.
07-17-2008 | 02:53 PM
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Funny, I'm with a 25k budget and I'm looking at 05 E60's or the Acura TL. As a former E60 guy I'm biased! In any event what the Japs can't get right is the interior......I actually looked at an RL and found it way more offensive than the TL. Too much chrome inside and they look like they crammed a boombox in the center console. I don't want light's, switches, dials coming out the wazooo! Look at an infinity...god that interior is ugly! BMW has understated eligence......problem is for my pocketbook I may be forced into the TL......There are only a few E60's in my range but there are over 70 TL at a dealer near me all within my range......
07-17-2008 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hpdrifter' post='626902' date='Jul 17 2008, 06:53 PM
Funny, I'm with a 25k budget and I'm looking at 05 E60's or the Acura TL. As a former E60 guy I'm biased! In any event what the Japs can't get right is the interior......I actually looked at an RL and found it way more offensive than the TL. Too much chrome inside and they look like they crammed a boombox in the center console. I don't want light's, switches, dials coming out the wazooo! Look at an infinity...god that interior is ugly! BMW has understated eligence......problem is for my pocketbook I may be forced into the TL......There are only a few E60's in my range but there are over 70 TL at a dealer near me all within my range......
found it offensive
cracked up like crazZzy.
07-17-2008 | 04:59 PM
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Another option might be a looking at Lexus. You could get a nice IS350, IS250 AWD, GS, ES, or the bigger LS. I use a Lexus LS that I put alot of hard miles on for my work. When I mean hard I mean hard. My car will run/idle for around five hours a day (when in the field), stop and go over and over for about 50 to 75 miles a day(similar to being stuck in a traffic jam all day every day for hours on end), and restart the car around 30 times a day. In 6 years of ownership all I've had to do is oil changes, brakes (twice), tires, and a starter. Otherwise problem free and just about to 200K. I got guys who work for me who have gone through two cars in that time and now on there third. They just start falling apart or just isn't worth sticking more money into them. Good MPG on the Lexus's also. If your leaning more towards the sporty side go drive a an IS350 or GS. You don't quite get the overall handling feel of the BMW but its isn't bad either. More then you'll ever need commuting. Lexus might not be the most sexy choice but for racking up miles, comfort, and reliablity they are just about impossible to beat. Your Acura RL your looking at isn't bad either. Guy at work a TL he has over 200K and basically nothing but maintance.
BMW's are great (I own one now and have owned 7 series in the past). But I'd never use one for basically racking miles up on. Just my two cents.
P.S.: Since your putting so many miles on you ever think of just buying a 4 to 5 year old Toyota Camry, Corrola, Honda Accord, Civic, Acura TL, etc. etc. and just drive it into the ground. Those few I listed can eaisly go past the 200K point will just simple maintance. Spend like 8K to 12K now. Then buy yourself a nice weekend car like BMW Z4 or Porsche Boxster next spring.
BMW's are great (I own one now and have owned 7 series in the past). But I'd never use one for basically racking miles up on. Just my two cents.
P.S.: Since your putting so many miles on you ever think of just buying a 4 to 5 year old Toyota Camry, Corrola, Honda Accord, Civic, Acura TL, etc. etc. and just drive it into the ground. Those few I listed can eaisly go past the 200K point will just simple maintance. Spend like 8K to 12K now. Then buy yourself a nice weekend car like BMW Z4 or Porsche Boxster next spring.