Help me replace my C Class!!
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Help me replace my C Class!!
I might make the move today so I need assistance asap!
I have narrowed it down to a 530i(alpine white on auburn-reddis) completly spec'd out or a GS430(red on tan) completly spec'd out....any other suggestions?? I am going to lease my replacement so I am trying to stay in the 600-800 a month range, help!! BTW RR Sport is completly out of the question since they wanted 5k down 930 a month w/tax....
I have narrowed it down to a 530i(alpine white on auburn-reddis) completly spec'd out or a GS430(red on tan) completly spec'd out....any other suggestions?? I am going to lease my replacement so I am trying to stay in the 600-800 a month range, help!! BTW RR Sport is completly out of the question since they wanted 5k down 930 a month w/tax....
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530i all the way. It's a DRIVERS car, not like the GS, which is set up for a retired old guy who just wants QUIET. Hey Lorinser, what're you gonna do with your C?
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honestly, you're going to be bored with the 530i.. that thing is a slug. You guys make it out to be the best handling Saloon out there, but honestly it's really nothing special.
Sure it's better then the GS430.
I would go with something else really.. maybe along the lines of a CLK VERT
hehe
Sure it's better then the GS430.
I would go with something else really.. maybe along the lines of a CLK VERT
hehe
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Originally Posted by patrick_y
What's RR Sport?
I'd go for the BMW. But I'd go with the black and auburn.
I'd go for the BMW. But I'd go with the black and auburn.
RR Sport = Range Rover Sport.
I would go with the 530, better handling and noticed your other cars are all Euro cars.
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Originally Posted by SEXSPHERE
if i were allowed to change my car without spending much more money, i would go with used E500.
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New GS or older? If it's the new GS, go that route. If it's the old GS, go with the 5 series.
I can't believe you're gonna get rid of your car, bro!
I can't believe you're gonna get rid of your car, bro!
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How long of a lease are you looking for? I know my dad is getting a z4 3.0si which is MSRP at about 50k and the lease will be about 600/month for 2 years with 2500 down. Though the leases on the z4's are dif. from the 530's.
Personally I would take a BMW over a Lexus any day. It's just much more of an involving car to drive. A 550i would be a dream to own... how much do those retail at? A Lexus is a lot more reliable though and is a great car. My dad drives a rx330 and that car has been absolutel great.
MB's are great but definitelly not cheap, especially with the service costs. The reliability is also not great, probably why my family's next car isn't a MB.
Personally I would take a BMW over a Lexus any day. It's just much more of an involving car to drive. A 550i would be a dream to own... how much do those retail at? A Lexus is a lot more reliable though and is a great car. My dad drives a rx330 and that car has been absolutel great.
MB's are great but definitelly not cheap, especially with the service costs. The reliability is also not great, probably why my family's next car isn't a MB.
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Originally Posted by r3v1ls
How long of a lease are you looking for? I know my dad is getting a z4 3.0si which is MSRP at about 50k and the lease will be about 600/month for 2 years with 2500 down. Though the leases on the z4's are dif. from the 530's.
Personally I would take a BMW over a Lexus any day. It's just much more of an involving car to drive. A 550i would be a dream to own... how much do those retail at? A Lexus is a lot more reliable though and is a great car. My dad drives a rx330 and that car has been absolutel great.
MB's are great but definitelly not cheap, especially with the service costs. The reliability is also not great, probably why my family's next car isn't a MB.
Personally I would take a BMW over a Lexus any day. It's just much more of an involving car to drive. A 550i would be a dream to own... how much do those retail at? A Lexus is a lot more reliable though and is a great car. My dad drives a rx330 and that car has been absolutel great.
MB's are great but definitelly not cheap, especially with the service costs. The reliability is also not great, probably why my family's next car isn't a MB.
I was looking at a 60k 530i for 36 mtns @ 715+tx 4k down so your price definetly seems good
I think the z4 money factor is less than .00240
