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Need a car for business/commuting - Ole - 10-21-2008
OK I have been without a decent driver for about 2 years now. Last was a 740i (loved it should have kept it). I have been driving a 99 Miata and a 07 Lincoln MKZ, but my wife ends up taking the Lincoln on me.
I want something sporty but tame. I am looking at a 99 Volvo S80 T6 this afternoon. I have looked a vew Cadillac CTS, DTS but they are a bit too big for me. I looked at a Lincoln LS, but it had a sketchy past. I don't know much about the Audis hence I haven't looked. I laso considered a VW.
I do not want anything too flashy (read new and expensive) as it may send the wrong message to clients. My ego does not need a Porsche or MB. No SUVs. Wish I could find a good BMW 740 or 540 again.....
Any ideas?
- CaptainHenreh - 10-21-2008
IS300?
- Maengelito - 10-21-2008
get another 740 or maybe a 5 series
- Ole - 10-21-2008
CaptainHenreh Wrote:IS300?
Would like one, can't find any for sale locally.
Re: Need a car for business/commuting - BLINGMW - 10-21-2008
Ole Wrote:Wish I could find a good BMW 740 or 540 again.....Any ideas?Why can't you find one? Seems like there were plenty of 5ers out there when we were looking for our 3. And the E39 is cheap for what is a really excellent BMW. Of course, I'd recommend the 528 over the 540, but that's just me.
- ViPER1313 - 10-21-2008
Acura TL
BMW 540i
I'm a bigger guy and felt cramped in a CTS, DTS was awesome.
Lexus GS300/400
Lincoln LS400
Mercury Marauder
Mercedes E-Class
Infinity Q45
I would avoid any VW / Audi product like the plague based on my ownership experience, although Phaetons / A8s are cheap now.
- Jeff - 10-21-2008
Got a 03' CTS, Silver, leather, nav, 74K miles
04' Sebring Touring, Blue, Leather, wheels, hole in the roof, 70k miles
Other then that...300's and Chargers.
- ScottyB - 10-21-2008
ViPER1313 Wrote:Mercury Marauder
that would be a neat car but maybe too much 'tude for a business shuttle?
- Apoc - 10-21-2008
Ole Wrote:CaptainHenreh Wrote:IS300?
Would like one, can't find any for sale locally.
This link probably won't work unless you have the developer add-in for Firefox.
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Just in DC, it looks like there are 5.
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- ViPER1313 - 10-21-2008
300C would be a good choice too.
Mercury Marauder - I don't think it has too much tude - it's just a tasteful Crown Vic that's luxed out.
- .paul - 10-21-2008
If you are buying outright, I can take you to the dealers auction. you just have to pay 1,000 over what you pay for the car to use my friends dealer licenses. PM if you are interested.
- Maengelito - 10-21-2008
TurboOmni08 Wrote:04' Sebring Touring, Blue, Leather, wheels, hole in the roof, 70k miles
step 2:
- Jeff - 10-21-2008
?
- Maengelito - 10-21-2008
put your Alan in the box?
- .paul - 10-21-2008
therer are TONS of new 7 series for cheap since a lot of the leases are up and no one wants to spend on gas
- Ole - 10-21-2008
Apoc Wrote:Ole Wrote:CaptainHenreh Wrote:IS300?
Would like one, can't find any for sale locally.
This link probably won't work unless you have the developer add-in for Firefox.
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Just in DC, it looks like there are 5.
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I like the '02
- Evan - 10-21-2008
what happened to "I only buy americuhn?"
05+ Legacy Limited would be a nice car.
- REED - 10-21-2008
a friend of mine just picked up a volvo S60R - or what aboot an infinity M45/m35 - those have kinda grown on me since they came out
- Mike - 10-21-2008
REED Wrote:or what aboot an infinity M45/m35 - those have kinda grown on me since they came out
odd, me too.
- CaptainHenreh - 10-21-2008
I actually like the M's alot. I suggested one to lee when he was car shopping, and he went for the acura.
If the CTS is too big, though, I think an M probably would be also. I also wouldn't bother with the V8 myself, the VQ35 is so sublime of an engine that it kind of eclipses the VH.
But I'd probably still pick a IS300. Fairly simple to work on, easy maintenance, good reliability, excellent styling (IMHO) and adequate performance. Fuel economy could be better, but in entry level luxury that's like the first thing you give up.