LS 400 or E39 540i?

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Used GS430? Decent room. Good comfort with a dash of sport. Lexus namebadge. Moderately reasonable when looking at used.

oddly enough, it looks like it's more expensive than an LS400.

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
The LS says you're old and conservative.

The Bimmer says you're a lemming.

You make the call. 😛

i'm already getting one car with a small backseat, IS-boy

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: vi_edit
Used GS430? Decent room. Good comfort with a dash of sport. Lexus namebadge. Moderately reasonable when looking at used.

oddly enough, it looks like it's more expensive than an LS400.

A lot of the luxury brands are that way when it comes to the price differences between their midsize and full size models. The full size ones take a MASSIVE depreciation hit after three years. The midsize ones hold fairly steady. BMW 7 series get very close to the 5 series after a few years. The Mercedes Benz S class gets close to the E class. The Lexus LS gets close to the ES. The Audi A8 drops like a rock and is close to the high end A6 models. The full size boats just sink after their leases go up.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
A lot of the luxury brands are that way when it comes to the price differences between their midsize and full size models. The full size ones take a MASSIVE depreciation hit after three years. The midsize ones hold fairly steady. BMW 7 series get very close to the 5 series after a few years. The Mercedes Benz S class gets close to the E class. The Lexus LS gets close to the ES. The Audi A8 drops like a rock and is close to the high end A6 models. The full size boats just sink after their leases go up.

the 7 series is hawt (not so much the long wheelbase models, tho).


about the G35: too similar to the mustang, imho. lots of power, not the best interior (although the new mustang has the best interior it's had in a long time). only real difference is that the G35 takes premium and has 4 doors. and i don't like the nissan i have.

 

[raildogg]

BMW over Lexus

 

[GTaudiophile]

E39 all the way!

 

[vi edit]

If you want to keep it value based, the Caddy CTS isn't a bad choice. I know several Financial Advisors that drive them. Back seat room is equal to the 5 series. Very well tuned suspension and great seats. Interior isn't on par with a Lexus or BMW, nor is it a prestige badge like them.

Takes regular old unleaded too, which is kind of nice.

 

[Hyperlite]

E39!!!!!! my dad had two E39's, never had a problem with either of them. simply amazing cars. particularly if you get one with a 6-spd manual...

 

[axelfox]

Now I see where my $500/hr rate is going to 😀.

 

[z0mb13]

why would you even consider the LS? that is a grandpa's car

 

[DivideBYZero]

E39++

 

[ajayjuneja]

another vote for the 540i, lots more fun!

 

[JS80]

LS460

 

[Inspector Jihad]

e39 :thumbsup:

 

[shoRunner]

GS 400/430, very reliable, quite fast, and not too expensive if bought used...i have 1 too.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
The LS says you're old and conservative.

The Bimmer says you're a lemming.

You make the call. 😛

i'm already getting one car with a small backseat, IS-boy[/quote]

😛

 

[madman300]

As a owner, I would say go with a 540i manual with the sport package. It is fun to drive and plenty of room. The lexus is plain boring. PM me if you have any questions.

 

[shoRunner]

Originally posted by: madman300
As a owner, I would say go with a 540i manual with the sport package. It is fun to drive and plenty of room. The lexus is plane boring. PM me if you have any questions.

what lexus have you driven to base this opinion on?

 

[madman300]

Originally posted by: shoRunner

Originally posted by: madman300
As a owner, I would say go with a 540i manual with the sport package. It is fun to drive and plenty of room. The lexus is plane boring. PM me if you have any questions.

what lexus have you driven to base this opinion on?

ES 300, LS 400 and many toyotas 😉

 

[shoRunner]

Originally posted by: madman300

Originally posted by: shoRunner

Originally posted by: madman300
As a owner, I would say go with a 540i manual with the sport package. It is fun to drive and plenty of room. The lexus is plane boring. PM me if you have any questions.

what lexus have you driven to base this opinion on?

ES 300, LS 400 and many toyotas 😉

then i'm not surprised...try a gs400/430, though not quite as fun to drive as a 540i with a manual...its in a different class than the es and ls

 

[Dirigible]

My "lawyerly" car is a '96 Integra that hasn't been washed in several years. Why do you need a fancy car for lawyering?

Not trying to be a reverse-snob, I'm just honestly curious.

 

[Cobalt]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed

Originally posted by: EngenZerO

Originally posted by: DonVito
Both of those cars are bigger and fancier than what most lawyers in their 20s drive, FWIW. Most younger lawyers drive more mundane cars or, if they are making good money, something like a 3-series. Even if you work at a high-dollar firm, to some extent many clients don't like it if an associate is obviously wealthy.

Personally I think the LS400 is awfully big and old-mannish for a 27-YO lawyer (though it's a great car). I'd love a 540i, but God help you when it comes time to make your first out-of-warranty repair.

using this logic... g35 all the way, 🙂

thats what i did.

Infiniti and Acura seem to be the rage right now for young folks that are coming into money.

If you want something stately and slow like the Lexus, but cheaper to maintain than the BMW, the Lincoln LS is a good car.

Not to mention the Lincoln LS is an obvious rip off of the E39 looks wise.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Dirigible
My "lawyerly" car is a '96 Integra that hasn't been washed in several years. Why do you need a fancy car for lawyering?

Not trying to be a reverse-snob, I'm just honestly curious.

<canon rebel>image is everything</canon rebel>

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: Dirigible
My "lawyerly" car is a '96 Integra that hasn't been washed in several years. Why do you need a fancy car for lawyering?

Not trying to be a reverse-snob, I'm just honestly curious.

<canon rebel>image is everything</canon rebel>

Hah! Excellent answer! 😀

 

[dandruff]

BMW

 

[Aimster]

I had a 2001 540i ... It was sweet.
Beat my friend's GS400.