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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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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....
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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530i all the way. Bimmers are still great cars, and I think you'd be much happier with it than a GS.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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aahhh, the dillema!
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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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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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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What about the A6 too?
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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530i sounds good why not a W211 e350 "amg" sport!?
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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If you like to drive around corners then 530 all the way. If you like straight line power and acceleration, the GS430 is faster.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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With the BMW maintenance program I would go with the BMW!
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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What's RR Sport?

I'd go for the BMW. But I'd go with the black and auburn.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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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
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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What's RR Sport?

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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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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if i were allowed to change my car without spending much more money, i would go with used E500.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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if i were allowed to change my car without spending much more money, i would go with used E500.
Same here! E500 is a piece of work!
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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I'd personally do the new M45
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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I'd personally do the new M45
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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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!
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 12:56 AM
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530i sport with Mtech package minus the wheel since ur gonna upgrade them anywayz.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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The best alternative AUDi! S4 hands down awesome. The A4 Quattro 3.2 S Line is hot as well.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:39 AM
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RR Sport = Range Rover Sport.
haha. I thought it stood for Rolls Royce Sport. Silly me.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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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.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 04:41 AM
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LOL you will definitely be surprised on what is now sitting in my driveway
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 04:48 AM
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I'm calling it an SUV - who's with me!

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Dang your are a smart flip
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 04:50 AM
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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Cayenne Turbo?

Dood...I don't own a fancy buffet to be even able to afford that puppy
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 04:54 AM
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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.

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
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