which luxury sedan should I get?

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Scarpozzi

Lifer
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lol...I'm the only one that's voted to keep the avalanche. I think they're fugly, but at least you'd be saving the coin. I say drive it until it dies or buy something cheap and small. Cars are wastes of money when you buy shiny ones.
 

tommigsr

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my vote for acura. very nice car, i think it's more luxurious than ever now, and it has good gas mileage plus plenty of power.

i'm biased though :D

owner of a 3.2 type s :)
 

MaxDSP

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Originally posted by: tommigsr
my vote for acura. very nice car, i think it's more luxurious than ever now, and it has good gas mileage plus plenty of power.

i'm biased though :D

owner of a 3.2 type s :)

:thumbsup:

<---'99 TL, Laguna Green...was going to get a 2001 TLS, but after I read all the horror stories about 6 speed trannies having to be replaced several times, I bought the 5 speed 99

What year do you have?
 

Koenigsegg

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Originally posted by: Intelman34
Get the C230 and as soon as the warranty runs out... sell it.

My C43 AMG was an amazing vehicle, but it was out of warranty and everything was breaking. It was a 1999 with a whopping 60,000 miles on the clock :(

Mercedes cars have a driving soul that no other car can ever match. I will have an E55 AMG once I can afford the proper upkeep.

The Acura is NOT a luxury sedan. It is a very nice car, but not a luxury sedan.

Yes it is, you're wrong.
 

akubi

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Originally posted by: Koenigsegg
Originally posted by: Intelman34
Get the C230 and as soon as the warranty runs out... sell it.

My C43 AMG was an amazing vehicle, but it was out of warranty and everything was breaking. It was a 1999 with a whopping 60,000 miles on the clock :(

Mercedes cars have a driving soul that no other car can ever match. I will have an E55 AMG once I can afford the proper upkeep.

The Acura is NOT a luxury sedan. It is a very nice car, but not a luxury sedan.

Yes it is, you're wrong.

they are just playa hatas :laugh:
 

Ktulu

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Cadillac CTS, has good performance and gas mileage

oh wait, sorry its American, my mistake
 

Maverick

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I like the look of the Lexus and out here in Dallas I see way too many new TLs. Its a good car but almost every other person down here drives one. Get something different. If you're spending 36K after taxes get something unique.
 

IBuyUFO

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A 325i is like driving a german civic. You'll be cramped for space and your passengers in the back will wished you had a bigger car. The RL is the better pick. It's a no brainer.
 

Strk

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I feel cramped in the BMW 3 series and I'm only 5'8".

I'd say take a look at a Lexus ES330 or maybe a used GS300.

The IS looks nice, but kind of small.
 

akubi

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Originally posted by: IBuyUFO
A 325i is like driving a german civic. You'll be cramped for space and your passengers in the back will wished you had a bigger car. The RL is the better pick. It's a no brainer.

RL is in a different class :roll:
 

JImmyK

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Originally posted by: SouthPaW1227
I *love* the C230, but I wouldn't buy just due to the poor reliability.

I'd go Lexus.

I totally agree with the above statement, BUT Id also go with a 300C
 

freebee

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None of those choices are luxury sedans. They all fairly good. Have not driven the new IS yet. Only the old ones.

I voted TL. It smells fantastic. And its a lot quieter than the other cars.
 

Krk3561

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Originally posted by: CtK
Originally posted by: pclstyle
Hmm... my company is leasing me a car (infiniti g35), but i'm trying to get a q45 (paying the difference OOP, of course)

DAMN!! can i come work with u??

either the Bimmer or a G35 sedan/coupe :)

G35 is an awesome car, I drive the sedan, definately a better car/value than the rest of the cars he listed
 

JEDI

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nsf4 highly recommends these models for their superb reliability ;)

bmw 5
bmw7
mercedes E class
mercedes S class
Mercedes SL
Mercesdes CL
 

JulesMaximus

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Jul 3, 2003
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Originally posted by: Kenazo
Originally posted by: CPA
From one Avalanche owner to another: Keep the Avalanche.

Slurp. <- the sound of your truck drinking the gas. ;)

Snicker. <- the sound of other people laughing at you for buying such an ugly vehicle.
 

JulesMaximus

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Originally posted by: JEDI
nsf4 highly recommends these models for their superb reliability ;)

bmw 5
bmw7
mercedes E class
mercedes S class
Mercedes SL
Mercesdes CL

You got it all wrong...this is a short list of vehicles that have slipped the most in design and quality in the past 5 years.
 

luckysnafu

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Originally posted by: Strk
I feel cramped in the BMW 3 series and I'm only 5'8".

I'd say take a look at a Lexus ES330 or maybe a used GS300.

The IS looks nice, but kind of small.

You are cramped in a 3 series at 5'8"??? What year/model were you in? I drive a 2000 323i and I am 5'10" and have no issues at all, in fact I think its very roomy. Did you sit in the backseat or what? I even think the backseat has plenty of space.
 

Krk3561

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Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: JEDI
nsf4 highly recommends these models for their superb reliability ;)

bmw 5
bmw7
mercedes E class
mercedes S class
Mercedes SL
Mercesdes CL

You got it all wrong...this is a short list of vehicles that have slipped the most in design and quality in the past 5 years.

guess you didnt notice the ;)