which V8?
09-28-2003, 05:49 PM
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2001 540i 6-speed !!!
I went to the BMW dealer today. There were 2 2004 530i. Just one word FUGLY.
Check the current lease deals, you might be able to get a new one dirt cheap like the M45:
I went to the BMW dealer today. There were 2 2004 530i. Just one word FUGLY.
Check the current lease deals, you might be able to get a new one dirt cheap like the M45:
09-28-2003, 06:00 PM
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Originally posted by dez
The best deal for the money is the M45 .. hands down !!!
It actually has the best V8 and nicest interior as well. To comparably equip ANY other car in this class with the features the M45 has, it'll cost ya another $10 G's ...
I hope to be picking one up real soon ...
The best deal for the money is the M45 .. hands down !!!
It actually has the best V8 and nicest interior as well. To comparably equip ANY other car in this class with the features the M45 has, it'll cost ya another $10 G's ...
I hope to be picking one up real soon ...
Don't overlook the M45...it's a hot ride & equipped like a Mo Fo!!! Great leases right now too.
09-29-2003, 03:36 AM
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I finally did the deal, and picked up the M45 on Friday night ...
WHAT A CAR !!! If you're looking for a BEAUTIFUL V8 at a great price ... get this car !!!
Oh, and my dealer beat that lease deal that's been shown on here by a HUGE AMOUNT of $$$ !!! I didn't get the base car that's advertised either ... mine stickered for $46,355 ... and has ALL the goodies !! I'm still in shock that I was able to get this car for so CHEAP !!!
WHAT A CAR !!! If you're looking for a BEAUTIFUL V8 at a great price ... get this car !!!
Oh, and my dealer beat that lease deal that's been shown on here by a HUGE AMOUNT of $$$ !!! I didn't get the base car that's advertised either ... mine stickered for $46,355 ... and has ALL the goodies !! I'm still in shock that I was able to get this car for so CHEAP !!!
09-29-2003, 04:22 AM
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#3. BMW(to the styling of everything before 04 in the 5 series sucked) sorry but thats my own opinion
09-29-2003, 07:57 AM
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Originally posted by dez
I finally did the deal, and picked up the M45 on Friday night ...
WHAT A CAR !!! If you're looking for a BEAUTIFUL V8 at a great price ... get this car !!!
Oh, and my dealer beat that lease deal that's been shown on here by a HUGE AMOUNT of $$$ !!! I didn't get the base car that's advertised either ... mine stickered for $46,355 ... and has ALL the goodies !! I'm still in shock that I was able to get this car for so CHEAP !!!
I finally did the deal, and picked up the M45 on Friday night ...
WHAT A CAR !!! If you're looking for a BEAUTIFUL V8 at a great price ... get this car !!!
Oh, and my dealer beat that lease deal that's been shown on here by a HUGE AMOUNT of $$$ !!! I didn't get the base car that's advertised either ... mine stickered for $46,355 ... and has ALL the goodies !! I'm still in shock that I was able to get this car for so CHEAP !!!
Excellent choice; you cant go worng with the car. I wish I had the opportunity to lease this car... but I already got 2 cars, and insurance is what kills me.I will continue to think about this car in the future.
09-29-2003, 08:45 AM
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Drive all 3 and if you're a "driver" type of driver, I guarantee you will take 540 6 speed or auto over the Benz and Lexus. I have a Lexus LX470 and the reliability is way up there...only thing, Lexus kills you on stupid little service, etc. My oil Change cost me $150...unreal.
09-29-2003, 08:48 AM
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Thanks everyone .. the lease deal was absolutely INCREDIBLE !!! When you can lease a car of THIS caliber for a mere $418 a MONTH (with TAX included) .. with only INCEPTIONS due at signing .. you'd have to be NUTS to pass up the deal !!!
Ok, I had to pull lots of TRICKS to get that deal, as a 'real world' deal would be more like $470/mo with some considerable down money due for THAT particular model ... but my dealer was upfront with me and appreciated the fact that I showed them the WHOLE deal on paper and I was in UTTER SHOCK when they actually GAVE me the deal !!! I guess sometimes they DO appreciate a well-informed consumer !
So, I could really care less about re-sale value, since I leased the car, but if the resale sucks and I can negotiate a good buy-out at the end, I'll keep the sucker, since I'll NEVER see a deal like that again !!! The money factor (interest rate) came out to be a tad over 1% on the deal - INCREDIBLE !!!
Anyone looking -- GO SEE THIS CAR !!! And if you want the info on the dealer, PM me ! I NEED to send him business now -- since he basically made $0 profit on this deal !
Ok, I had to pull lots of TRICKS to get that deal, as a 'real world' deal would be more like $470/mo with some considerable down money due for THAT particular model ... but my dealer was upfront with me and appreciated the fact that I showed them the WHOLE deal on paper and I was in UTTER SHOCK when they actually GAVE me the deal !!! I guess sometimes they DO appreciate a well-informed consumer !
So, I could really care less about re-sale value, since I leased the car, but if the resale sucks and I can negotiate a good buy-out at the end, I'll keep the sucker, since I'll NEVER see a deal like that again !!! The money factor (interest rate) came out to be a tad over 1% on the deal - INCREDIBLE !!!
Anyone looking -- GO SEE THIS CAR !!! And if you want the info on the dealer, PM me ! I NEED to send him business now -- since he basically made $0 profit on this deal !
09-29-2003, 08:52 AM
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I just read this
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=115749
But hell yeah.... with those lease specials i don't care what will happen with the car
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=115749
But hell yeah.... with those lease specials i don't care what will happen with the car
09-29-2003, 05:48 PM
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listen to AC he had a dinan 5 540, I've driven his 540 and it was SICK..
one of the best looking sedans IMO w/ the angel eyes and updated tail lights.
Same engines as my 7 but the body is lighter and more aggresive diff and gear ratios.
Drive the bmw , benzo and lex and you'll know what u want.
If u get a 540 w/ navi make sure u upgrade your navi software to the latest split screen. its much faster and looks just like the new navi's .
If you want realiablity then go w/ a lex. cant beat japanese cars for realaibility
one of the best looking sedans IMO w/ the angel eyes and updated tail lights.
Same engines as my 7 but the body is lighter and more aggresive diff and gear ratios.
Drive the bmw , benzo and lex and you'll know what u want.
If u get a 540 w/ navi make sure u upgrade your navi software to the latest split screen. its much faster and looks just like the new navi's .
If you want realiablity then go w/ a lex. cant beat japanese cars for realaibility
09-29-2003, 06:17 PM
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Driver's car
1. 540 6 speed
2. GS 400/430
3. E 430
12. M45
Hell the M45 can't even beat the 6-CYLINDER offerings from anyone (according to Car and Driver) and the reviews have been average at best. And duh, there is a reason they are selling it so cheap.
Cause it sucks.
1. 540 6 speed
2. GS 400/430
3. E 430
12. M45
Hell the M45 can't even beat the 6-CYLINDER offerings from anyone (according to Car and Driver) and the reviews have been average at best. And duh, there is a reason they are selling it so cheap.
Cause it sucks.
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Driver's car
1. 540 6 speed
2. GS 400/430
3. E 430
12. M45
Hell the M45 can't even beat the 6-CYLINDER offerings from anyone (according to Car and Driver) and the reviews have been average at best. And duh, there is a reason they are selling it so cheap.
Cause it sucks.
Driver's car
1. 540 6 speed
2. GS 400/430
3. E 430
12. M45
Hell the M45 can't even beat the 6-CYLINDER offerings from anyone (according to Car and Driver) and the reviews have been average at best. And duh, there is a reason they are selling it so cheap.
Cause it sucks.
Hell, don't get me wrong...I love a Toyota, but the M45 has 330+ lbs of torque...how can that be a bad thing?
I think somebody here(ME) needs to go & beat the balls off of one for reasearch sakes...of course...
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09-29-2003, 06:27 PM
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Naw, I've driven it twice and the Q45 3 damn times now. The cars are not but clearly not convincing enough to buy over BMW, Benz or Lexus.
330lbs or torque and it is no faster than my car. For a 2003 model not advancing over a 7 year old car is not progress to me.
330lbs or torque and it is no faster than my car. For a 2003 model not advancing over a 7 year old car is not progress to me.
09-29-2003, 06:35 PM
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need I say more this is the car to have if you want to look like a movie star and have chicks on your d*ck....Im telling you I didnt believe it ....its a different game with a Benz people treat you different everywhere you go like your Superstar.
dont believe me...get one and you'll be a believer to
09-29-2003, 07:07 PM
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I've gotta agree w/ lou. I'll prob have my CL till i'm outa college, or at least for another 3 yrs or so, but then it's Benz baby! BMW is fawking up their image, and noone around here is even impressed with them anymore. M3s run around like civics. Lexus's are considered mom's cars round these parts. But my uncle parks his S55 AMG in front of the choo-choo (big hotel here) and we had a lil crowd gathered...Benz's are for impressing...
09-29-2003, 07:28 PM
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Ok, lol let's add something...E series or better is where it's at lol
Oh, and no offence about the Lexus comment, I love the cars. Just saying how things are around here...
Oh, and no offence about the Lexus comment, I love the cars. Just saying how things are around here...
09-29-2003, 07:32 PM
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No offense taken. I'd be dumb to say they still didn't have a momma car image. Hell my MOM has a RX, lmao. Women love a pearl white Lexus with beige leather.
And my baby's momma, momma has a LS (J/K)
And my baby's momma, momma has a LS (J/K)
09-29-2003, 07:55 PM
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Buy what you want and pay what they want. If you have the money, and/or u r willing to spend it, go for it. MB or BMW.
But if you wanna take advantage of a tremendous lease deal, for a car that gives you lots of torque (ok many of you say that it doesnt compte with some V6s), confy, big, leather, etc, etc, for LESS of what you pay for a 325 Ci loaded, why not consider the M45? a 45k car for $450/month or less 0 down aint a deal?
Ok go buy your used 540i and pay more so.
my $0.02
But if you wanna take advantage of a tremendous lease deal, for a car that gives you lots of torque (ok many of you say that it doesnt compte with some V6s), confy, big, leather, etc, etc, for LESS of what you pay for a 325 Ci loaded, why not consider the M45? a 45k car for $450/month or less 0 down aint a deal?
Ok go buy your used 540i and pay more so.
my $0.02
09-29-2003, 09:21 PM
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lou, same for me brotha, The SAME CLUB i been going to for like 2~3 years and one day I pull up in my 740 and its fucken royal redcarpet, being escorted from my car and cutting into the club. its awesome. Now I just get the "nice car is it your dads?"
I just point to my rear plates:
"DNNT H8"
LOL
I just point to my rear plates:
"DNNT H8"
LOL
09-30-2003, 04:20 AM
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Hey ... to each his own !!! I love ALL types of cars -- but Benz's really don't do anything for me. I'm not about the whole 'status' thing. I don't need to flock 'chicks' to my car, since I'm married now !!!
When I get a new car, I have to LIKE the car, and LOVE the deal. I really did happen to LIKE the M45 (I'm sure I'll be LOVING it soon - too early to tell, since I just got it Friday), but I LOVED the deal even better -- to me, it was a NO BRAINER !!!
The value was tremendous. I just can't see spending $10-15 more G's .. just to have a Mercedes or 5-series that STILL isn't as powerful or luxurious as the M45 ...
Just my opinion ...
When I get a new car, I have to LIKE the car, and LOVE the deal. I really did happen to LIKE the M45 (I'm sure I'll be LOVING it soon - too early to tell, since I just got it Friday), but I LOVED the deal even better -- to me, it was a NO BRAINER !!!
The value was tremendous. I just can't see spending $10-15 more G's .. just to have a Mercedes or 5-series that STILL isn't as powerful or luxurious as the M45 ...
Just my opinion ...
