1. Volvo S80 V8 AWD - fully equipped
2. E350 Sport - fully equipped
3. Acura TL-S - 6speed
4. BMW 530i

I am leaning towards the S80 just cause its the newest and I love the design and features. This will replace the 05 TL.

 

Do you still own those cars listed in the sig? If so, just take the TL. If not, maybe the TL-S. I would not buy a Benz or Bimmer solely for daily driving as I know for sure German reliability is not on par with Jap reliability.

 

Oh trust me the TL is no sanctuary for reliability. But I like the idea of ~280hp from a 6speed manual.

 

Stay away from Acura's. I've got a TL and on my 3rd transmission. It is an expensiive car to maintain, even though it comes cheap with all the
features std. To replace each bulb was 140 + labor. To replace an ignitor was $250+ labor, which involved takingt he bumber out. You are just going for the HP in Acura - no real handling or quality - might as well get a Honda. All the parts are stamped Honda anyway

I do several trips back and forth to Houston - about 300 miles, done it in both cars - the MB feeling is nothing to compare against. NOt even the tiredness.

You can't comapre to the safety of the MB to any other car.

Family memebers own Volvo's - they swear they will never buy one again.

BMW - in my opinion is such a dot-com car. The people who just made $$.

Stick to a MB - has more class, safety and great ride.

 

get a 550...thatll put a smile on ure face

 

Seeing how you already have an E63 and a TL, I would get something different for your DD. I'd go with a 530i or better yet....a 550i!

 

the bimmer

 

E320 Bluetech with KD box. MPG, gobs of torque and it is extremely quiet. Add the P2 package, tint, and have them swap out the wheels. Done deal.

 

Why didn't you consider an Audi S4? 340HP in a 6 speed manual. I absolutely LOVE mine, and it is an 02 - "only" 250 HP in a 6 speed manual.

 

Call me a dummy...what's A "DD"

 

Daily Driver.

I wouldn't buy any of them. I am a little more extremist. Why not either an E550 or BMW 550i? If you are atree hugger, why not a diesel E?

 

Daily Driver

 

Daily Driver

I am leaning towards the S80 simply because it offers a lovely V8 with AWD for around 50K and with all options roughly 60K or less with dealer haggling. However, all I really want is Nav, and premium sound.

I am also liking the styling, its subtle and doesnt scream look at me like the 5 series.

 

Already have an E Jangy. And we cant get Bluetec here in California. I wont buy a used car. A fully specd 550i is north of 65K.

 

One of the cars you tell us to vote for was an E350, wasn't it? Sorry about that.

You don't have to buy used to get one from another state. Just a thought.

Hmmm, I don't know about the Volvo. I never paid much attention until recently. I guess of those, I'd have to give it a shot.

Good luck with your decision. I love buying a new car.

 

But, hate selling the old one ! What a pain....

Whew ! Glad DD wasn't disposable diaper.

 

Unfortunately, for diesels in CA we do have to buy used. God damn CARB here in CA wont allow for the diesel MBZ's. What a bunch of ****.

 

True that... hmm buy it in DC and drive it to Cali ?

you need at least 10k miles on it right ?

i like the BMW

 

Hmm I could buy the car new in Texas and register it at one of the hotel's addresses within texas lol.

 

that can always work

cali blows when it comes to certain things

 

S4
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Hell, at LEAST drive one before you decide on the Volvo. Can't hurt.

(or you could spend a teensy bit more $ and get the RS4 - 420 HP with a 6 speed manual)

 

Too small, and its a VW on crack at the end of the day.

 

It isn't _that_ much smaller (to me) compared to the E class.

I doubt you'd say that after you drove one.

 

I've drove one a few times (an employee of mine) and i judt did not find it to be all that. The RS4 on the other hand is a true beast

Also the interiors on the Audis are way too similar to their VW counterparts for me.

 

Fair enough.