Vicman17

Provided that you were satisfied with (or hated) the 2nd gen TL, which would be a next car to consider?

Staying at the same category, my choices are:

-Mercedes Benz E-500/ E55 AMG

-BMW 5- series

-Audi S4

-Lexus GS400

-Might consider a 3rd gen TL 6MT


What would be yours?

TLaskin

I would go with the 3rd gen TL 6MT

Severin

Uh, I don't think the Benz, Lexus or BMW are anywhere near in the same category as the TL; the TL is NOT a luxury vehicle.

That aside, I'd consider the Inifinity G35 AWD.

NYDesi80

I noticed your title with Upgrading or Downgrading, but to me all of those choices are just upgrades!! With the exception of the 3 Gen TL.. cuz thas its in the same class. Im just curious to see which one you think is down grading?

Besides that, given me with those choices I'd go in the following order:

1. E55 AMG
2. BMW 5 Series
3. E500
4. GS 400
5. 3rd Gen TL
6. Audi S4

These cars are all great... obviosly if money wasn't the issue. If it was...then I would pick the TL again.

NYDesi80

Severin.... I take it that you do well on multiple choice exams!! j/k..

goldendragon576

E500 is definitely gonna be my next car! I've been eyeing that for a while now.

fsttyms1

seeing none of them are going to be in my price range to put the kind of miles on that i do, id pick the 3rd gen TL

Vicman17

My apologies. I should have put "Upgrading, staying or downgrading"

My "staying" choice would be an ES 300 together with the TL 6MT.

Sorry but the Infiniti was not a consideration.

On the downgrading side:

Accord EX- V6 MT
Camry XLE V6 MT
Subaru Legacy GT MT

njtls

those e55 comercials really make me want one

Z Factor

3rd gen TL

TL260power

if i had the money i would get the E500, if not then i would get the acura 04 6MT or the GS400. either or doesnt matter to me..

chris_wTX

I'm probably the only one who would actually downgrade. I would be perfectly happy with a loaded up Accord V6 for $24k, that nearly matches the features that are important to me on the TL-S. My Acura dealer isn't even all that much better than my old Honda dealer--but I would miss the loaner car.

If money wasn't an object, then an E-class would be in the driveway already .

ferizzo

My next car will either be a used M5 (2002) in a couple years or a current 545. I love the E55 but I don't have the 85 large to buy it. Maybe an e500.

SlyTLS

Depends on what my budget is at that point in time.

r10apple

Exactly...
Right now I'm contemplating the s/c vs. getting an AWD G35 or an '02 or '03 C32...I really like my car and would rather keep it another two years with the s/c installed and decide from there...

If I go that route, in two years:

Skyline or Supra is a must to consider if it is here (no matter the price and fact that I may lose the utility of my sedan)
C32
GS430
used E55 (unless I get a healthy raise)
G35

derrick

Dude,

You're making me dream already ...

upgrading (in descending order):
1) E55 -- what a beast
2) GS430 -- wait 'til the next gen comes out in 2005
3) S4 -- amazing how they fit a V8 in the hood
4) 5-series ( < 2003 -- like the old bodystyle better and less i-Drive)

same class:
1) Lexus GS300 (I don't like the ES)
2) 3rd gen TL-6MT
3) Infiniti G35 (coupe -- don't like 4-door too much)
4) Volvo S60
5) Audi A4

downgrade:
1) Accord V6
2) Camry V6 (coupe looks better than sedan)
3) Suburu

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Overall, if I were to stay with a sedan, I'd look at the next gen Lexus GS. My jaw almost dropped with the new Lexus LS (ultra luxury package -- need a driver to enjoy the massanging rear seats). I wouldn't drop my $$$ on Mercedes (my bro's C32 AMG and other people I know have had electronics problems with theirs) -- lease, maybe.

However, I'm most likely going towards a coupe. I love my TL-S but I miss some sportiness with a coupe. In the market probably in 2007-8, so Skyline GT-R and Supra will be my top 2 choices. (Will Honda/Acura have something in that price range???)

- derrick

dark inspire

E55 AMG f'sho...but that'll be in like 20 yearz

vandy786

Renntech Benz S600 TT baby

If that's out of the question, I'd go with the 2004 TL because, with the exception of the E55AMG and the S4, the other cars mentioned barely classify as upgrades unless you're talking about the price.

Type S Lady

BMW 5 series

john32

i cant afford any new car rite now.

DrivebyTL-S 03

WHA WHA WHAT!?! GET THE E55 AMG! THAT CAR IS TOOOOOO HOT

samkws

they are all too gd...but they cost twice as much as the TL....

i would be happy for the new TL as my daily driver~

i don't feel like driving a too high profile car around...say the M3 or E55...draws too much attention~

it's better to drive a sleeper~

BLaCk Acc

a Black Infiniti G35 6spd!!! that car is soo sweett

hemants

Merc = overpriced
BMW = underwhelming
G35X = hot, maybe it's next
2005 Subaru Legacy GT = we'll see how the interior shapes up, supposed to be 250hp AWD woot!
B6 Audi S4 = too expensive but I doubt they'll hold value so maybe a used one
3rd gen TL = sweet but it would take VTM-4 to get me to buy another Acura sports sedan.

vandy786

I hope they upgrade the interior of the G35. When I test drove a 2004 6speed sedan, the dashes looked like they were straight out from an old truck.

axeman

I want a beater. I will probably get an old chrysler convertible that I would not even care if I left the top down in the middle of a rain storm. I am tired of always washing a waxing for the look :-)

Axe

Ianbiz3

-Mercedes Benz E-500/ E55 AMG WAY OUT OF CAT. ONE HELL OF A RIDE

-BMW 5- series IF U GOTS DA DOUGH ITS WORTH IT

-Audi S4 HELL NO

-Lexus GS400 its a 430 and its ok, smoother ride.

-Might consider a 3rd gen TL 6MT YES







how are u gonna sell ur TL for, i am looking for a used type-s

fldave

An optioned-out, supercharged Yugo!!

For a downgrade maybe a TLS with a rebuilt tranny

Fldave

ABLUETYPES78

G35 coupe....my friend has one and that thing is sweet looking!!!

white with black interior

ferizzo

Can't just say 5 series because I wouldn't trade my car in for a 528 or 530. A 540 yes...an M5, hell yeah!

g35coupe is hellahot, but not a sedan.