View Poll Results: What would you pick the most all around choice.
BMW 530I 01-03
44.44%
MB E320 01-03
5.56%
Lexus IS300
37.04%
Fix the tl first and trade it in.
12.96%
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What would YOU go with??? another car buying thread....MB,BMW,Lexus?

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Old 03-27-2008 | 03:54 AM
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of the cars mentioned, IS300.
Old 03-27-2008 | 06:56 AM
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the 540i was my dream car for many years. It would be really hard for me to turn that down, but I think I would take reliability as my #1 priority, especially when buying used out of warranty.

but i'd save up for a 03-04 m45
Old 03-27-2008 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by csmeance
used 3rd gen tl that would be good, repair costs would stay low, you could still stay on the forums and get help from us, you know it will be reliable and plus you already know the service people at acura, so no new idiots to deal with.



I love everything about the 3rd gen an 05/06 WDP is on my top list, but i really am sick of the torque steer. I use to not mind it but over the last year it's become more and more annoying.
Old 03-27-2008 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by csmeance
DO NOT go for the 02 and 03 7's, they are horrible with the electrical and transmissions. go for 04+ 7's, you can find great deals on them if you have the money to spend. As for the S-class, get the 7 over it, the interior is much more better.

really? my neighbor has an 02 bought it new still has it with no problems he has the 745li.
Old 03-27-2008 | 08:05 PM
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love the old 5 series, heard the interior is fugly....
Old 03-27-2008 | 08:13 PM
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^^^^it's 50/50


I'm going to test drive a white 01 540i tonight
Old 03-27-2008 | 11:25 PM
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i'd take the 540i for it's performance ..
Old 03-28-2008 | 12:39 AM
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I'd be scared of owning any preowned bimmer with more than 60k....if you can find a low mileage one you're golden though
Old 03-28-2008 | 09:37 AM
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i'd take the 540i for it's performance ..
Me too, but I hope he has some deep pockets.
Old 03-28-2008 | 12:03 PM
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Old 03-28-2008 | 12:13 PM
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Don't get the E-Class or BMW.

VANOS is a very expensive repair.

IS300 is your best bet for reliability. Though there are other options in the $20-25k range like a 2005 G35, 2004 RL, 2004 S60R, 2004 GS300, 2004 Jaguar XJ8 (I can't believe it but it's true ... $23,998 w/35k miles) ...
Old 03-28-2008 | 01:34 PM
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test drove the 540i didnt like it all that much yes very powerful pretty fun to drive. The car sucks gas like no other.

Looks like i'll be looking for a 530i white one,white is300 and charliemike i didn't even think about the RL i love everything about the o4.
Old 03-28-2008 | 05:27 PM
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really? my neighbor has an 02 bought it new still has it with no problems he has the 745li.
well the problem that occurs is a hard downshift from 2nd to first when stopping. For some reason the 760LI's have never suffered from this. Go to bimmerfest and their 7 series E65 and E66 forums. Very helpful there, plus I'm there too. This happens to most 745li's and 750Li's. Also if its under 50K, you can always upgrade the maintaince plan and get free oil-changes, wipers, brakes and other stuff.
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