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My GF is looking into buying a CPO 2006 GS300 listed at $38,500. How much do you think she can negotiate with a dealer to take off from the list price?
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Car totaled, need new 1, BMW vs Lexus
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I've looked at both the new BMW coupe (turbo) and the new IS. They are different cars. As a current BMW (5 series) owner, the "feel" of the BMW drive was preferable. However, I like the IS styling and reliability. I decided to forego either at present. I'm waiting for the "F" model IS to debut to compare how it drives to the BMW 3 series.Originally Posted by Girardian
A car purchase should satisfy your logical, economic, and emotional needs -- sometimes this requires balance, but for most of us these three elements will never weigh "equally." You've explored the logic and presumably the economics -- it looks like a test drive is in order to resolve the emotional aspect of your decision.
Ah, yes, 'F' for ******* UGLY!
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It's not that bad, the only things that look off are the vertically stacked tailpipes and the excessively large widebody in the front.
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Yeah man. Trust me 335i won't let you down. I love that damn car.
It handles like no other. It's 335i or M3. No other!
Go with your heart brother. The 335i is simply breathless.
Procede Vishnu ECU chip cranks that car to 420HP!
The stock 335i can leave a mustang in the dust, the 335i acutally beats SEVERAL cars on the market with the 300hp.
I've drove IS + 335i, 335i feels like there is so much power that just goes up, UP, UP!
Telling you. Gotta love the turbo + torque....
Get a White, silver or black 335i. If I had a silver one i would call it the SILVER BULLET no doubt.
It handles like no other. It's 335i or M3. No other!
Go with your heart brother. The 335i is simply breathless.
Procede Vishnu ECU chip cranks that car to 420HP!
The stock 335i can leave a mustang in the dust, the 335i acutally beats SEVERAL cars on the market with the 300hp.
I've drove IS + 335i, 335i feels like there is so much power that just goes up, UP, UP!
Telling you. Gotta love the turbo + torque....
Get a White, silver or black 335i. If I had a silver one i would call it the SILVER BULLET no doubt.
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What exactly is the driving experience? Does it give me a bigger johnson?Originally Posted by aportnoy
How a car accelerates, handles curves, holds the road, etc. -- not a terribly cryptic concept.
The size of your johnson is between you and Tinkerbell.
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How a car accelerates, handles curves, holds the road, etc. -- not a terribly cryptic concept.Originally Posted by Nantucket Red
He said he is on his second RX350, hardly a car purchased for handling capabilities. Some people value utility over handling, nothing wrong with it either.
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He said he is on his second RX350, hardly a car purchased for handling capabilities. Some people value utility over handling, nothing wrong with it either.Originally Posted by LSeca
Agreed. Like I said, I have a Chevy Suburban. (Technically, I own one back in the States. It's not like I'm driving such a behemoth around Tokyo.)
But the question is whether to buy a BMW or a Lexus, so I assumed the OP placed some value on performance characteristics. If so, BMW is the only real choice.
Andrew's allowed to like whatever he likes for whatever reasons (not as if he needs my permission).
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But the question is whether to buy a BMW or a Lexus, so I assumed the OP placed some value on performance characteristics. If so, BMW is the only real choice.Originally Posted by Nantucket Red
Well said. I actually think these two marques are compared only by the perceived luxury and price point. They are very different animals as far as comfort, handling, styling, etc.
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Agreed. Like I said, I have a Chevy Suburban. (Technically, I own one back in the States. It's not like I'm driving such a behemoth around Tokyo.)Originally Posted by Nantucket Red
But the question is whether to buy a BMW or a Lexus, so I assumed the OP placed some value on performance characteristics. If so, BMW is the only real choice.
Andrew's allowed to like whatever he likes for whatever reasons (not as if he needs my permission).
True enough Red.
Anyhoo, the more valid comparison would be RX 350 vs. X5, not any of the coupes. Th
Though, my parents have owned both the LS400 and the 750i, and I haven driven both extensively, they each have their distinct advantages and I would happily drive either.
I can't imagine why anyone would consider a Lexus. I drove one a few years back that had such horrible understeer it made moderate curves feel like hairpins at speed. My Chevy Suburban handled better.Originally Posted by Nantucket Red
Jeez. I like my car and really never gave it much more thought than that.Originally Posted by aportnoy
Not much into the driving experience, I take it.Originally Posted by Nantucket Red
Originally Posted by Artisan Fan
You'd opt for the Lexus over the BMW, then?Originally Posted by Nantucket Red
In the same way you can't explain with words to a KC shoe wearer how better is to walk on a pair of EGs, in the same way you can't explain with words how better feels a BMW.... they have to experience it
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In the same way you can't explain with words to a KC shoe wearer how better is to walk on a pair of EGs, in the same way you can't explain with words how better feels a BMW.... they have to experience itOriginally Posted by lakewolf
Driven a Rexus lately? I'm a huge Bimmer fan, but for people who appreciate the ride and comfort, a Lexus hits the spot very nicely. The new LS460 is one of the nicest rides in the world -- at any price.
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