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 if you were going to pick one of these cars...
#7597329 - 11/05/07 03:02 AM (10 months, 27 days ago) |
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If you could only choose one, which one would it be:
2005 Mercedes-Benz C240 Sedan 4MATIC
2005 Audi A4 4dr Sdn 1.8T quattro Auto
2005 BMW 325xi AWD Sedan
2005 Acura TSX 4dr Sdn AT Navi
2005 Acura TL 4dr Sdn AT Navigation System
2006 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sport Sdn Auto
The Lexus is a bit out of the price range, but worth considering.
Here's some pics:
Mercedes
Audi
BMW
Acura TSX
Acura TL
Lexus
Price does play a factor. Here's the projected cost for each:
Mercedes: $24,000
Audi: $22,000
BMW: $22,000
Acura TSX: $20,000
Acura TL: $24,000
Lexus: $31,000
Most important factors:
Interior luxury/comfort.
Value.
Styling.
Performance.
Efficiency.
So if you had to choose one, which one would it be?
Consider you would be using your own money.
I know the Lexus is the most expensive, but does it offer the best value?
It's for my son's graduation from graduate school by the way.
He gave me this list and told me to pick one.
I have until next summer to decide.
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Edited by monstermitch (11/12/07 03:37 AM)
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 Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: monstermitch]
#7598011 - 11/05/07 10:54 AM (10 months, 27 days ago) |
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I've always been intrigued by TLs. Never driven one though 
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: monstermitch]
#7599791 - 11/05/07 07:05 PM (10 months, 27 days ago) |
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I picked the BMW, but I would feel like a tool driving any of those. Scrap the list and buy him a car with some character.
Not even Mr. Clean could wipe the grin off my face if my dad pulled up in something like that and said it was mine.
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: paradox_]
#7600237 - 11/05/07 08:40 PM (10 months, 27 days ago) |
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Audi.
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: monstermitch]
#7600307 - 11/05/07 08:57 PM (10 months, 27 days ago) |
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damn, when I graduated college all I got was a satellite radio
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: wps]
#7614919 - 11/09/07 12:00 PM (10 months, 23 days ago) |
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Mercedes.
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: monstermitch]
#7618845 - 11/10/07 01:34 PM (10 months, 22 days ago) |
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I picked the Audi. I absolutely love them. My second choice would be the Beamer. They just seem like the two best choices for someone who is younger. Don't get me wrong, I'd take any of them, but I just would rather have one of those two.
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: jewunit]
#7621351 - 11/11/07 09:23 AM (10 months, 21 days ago) |
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No doubt, that lexus is f*ckin smokin!! Its crazy that the benz and beamer are cheaper than a lex though.
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: trizzledakizzle]
#7623220 - 11/11/07 07:29 PM (10 months, 21 days ago) |
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hey monstermitch, will you adopt me?
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 Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: usg543]
#7624484 - 11/12/07 03:45 AM (10 months, 20 days ago) |
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INTERIORS:
Mercedes C240 +/- $24,000
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Audi A4 +/- $22,000
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BMW 325 +/- $22,000
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Acura TSX +/- $18-20,000
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Acura TL +/- $24,000
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Lexus IS350 +/- $31,000+
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hmmm.....
it's a tough one.
I like the mercedes, I like the acura TL too.
The lexus is probably just too pricey and nothing too special
to warrant the price. The beamer is nice too.
hmmm....
I think the TL has a slight edge over the mercedes right now...
the TL has navigation and a cooler design I think.
it has nice performance numbers too...
tough damn choice.
oh, and I am accepting foster children applications.
you'll have to earn your keep though. each kid must provide at
least 50,000 pounds of nice horse manure to earn their keep.
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: monstermitch]
#7624502 - 11/12/07 04:07 AM (10 months, 20 days ago) |
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lol
i am considering getting the BMW for my wife for x-mas, it is only going to take an arm and half a leg as the others i was looking at takes an arm and both of your legs
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: monstermitch]
#7624504 - 11/12/07 04:10 AM (10 months, 20 days ago) |
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double post
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if you have any questions please feel free to pm me , thx :-)
Edited by royer9864 (11/12/07 04:34 AM)
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: royer9864]
#7628363 - 11/12/07 10:55 PM (10 months, 20 days ago) |
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I'd go with either the Mercedes, Acura TL, or the Lexus
the Acura TL is pretty sick though
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: OzzyOz]
#7628516 - 11/12/07 11:45 PM (10 months, 20 days ago) |
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Quote:
OzzyOz said:
I'd go with either the Mercedes, Acura TL, or the Lexus
the Acura TL is pretty sick though
Yup... that's about where I'm sitting right now.
The TL has more features and is a bit more well appointed than
the benz. The lexus is too new and too pricey really. I think he
added that knowing I wouldn't go for it, but then it makes the
other ones look more affordable.
Maybe I'll buy both the Mercedes and the TL and just keep one.
I drive a 2001 american car with over 110,000 miles on it.
damn kids and their damn college. I didn't pay for the schooling,
so this is my contribution to it all I suppose. A promise that needs
to be kept.
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: monstermitch]
#7629188 - 11/13/07 07:37 AM (10 months, 19 days ago) |
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after seeing the interiors on the nada quide website, its definitely a close call between the Lexus and the Audi A4. There both lookin real nice in black.
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: monstermitch]
#7633107 - 11/13/07 10:32 PM (10 months, 19 days ago) |
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Audi
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: Mojo]
#7701690 - 12/01/07 02:25 AM (10 months, 2 days ago) |
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: monstermitch]
#7703568 - 12/01/07 05:10 PM (10 months, 1 day ago) |
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mercedes duh
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: fysh]
#7705863 - 12/02/07 08:52 AM (10 months, 17 hours ago) |
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Go with the 325xi, or even better, the 335xi.
I will be in an awd bmw in a few months hopefully, but a 88 325ix.
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Re: if you were going to pick one of these cars... [Re: Rustifer]
#7758819 - 12/14/07 03:16 PM (9 months, 19 days ago) |
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I really like the TSX
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