Notices
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011) Discussion about the 2006+ model GS300, GS350, GS430, GS450H and GS460
View Poll Results: Which one?
BMW 650ci
10
21.74%
Benz CLS 550
26
56.52%
GS 450h
1
2.17%
GS 460
6
13.04%
1SICKLEX in 2012
3
6.52%
Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll

What would you Buy GS460,CLS 550,BMW 650ci

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 2, 2008 | 03:11 AM
  #1  
houstonsc4's Avatar
houstonsc4
Thread Starter
Driver
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Texas
Default What would you Buy GS460,CLS 550,BMW 650ci

GS 460
CLS 550 AmG
BMW 650ci

All 2008 models

all opinion open let me know Guys.

Jimmy
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 03:24 AM
  #2  
kit cat's Avatar
kit cat
Lexus Test Driver
15 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 6,571
Likes: 3
From: US
Default

It's not on your list but I'd consider a GS450h before any of those b/c I think it's a good compromise between performance and gas. ...unless gas isn't an issue for you. if that's the case, CPO CLS55!
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 05:47 AM
  #3  
Yang1815's Avatar
Yang1815
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,970
Likes: 2
From: Nebraska
Default

CLS550 for sure. That car is amazingly beautiful.
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 08:16 AM
  #4  
HeadCase's Avatar
HeadCase
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: CA
Default

If price were not an issue, the CLS 550 AMG is a gorgeous car with great horsepower and features. My best friend has owned this car for the last year and it's amazingly fast. However, like with most German cars there are so many add-ons that make the car extremely expensive.
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 08:24 AM
  #5  
The G Man's Avatar
The G Man
Lexus Test Driver
20 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 8,809
Likes: 143
From: MA
Default

CLS 550 AmG for sure, all of the recent AMG models are top notch.
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 08:45 AM
  #6  
07350FROST's Avatar
07350FROST
Lead Lap
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 768
Likes: 2
From: Nor*Cal to So*Cal
Default

i LOVE the CLS550!!! put another vote in for the MB.
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 08:50 AM
  #7  
whlkev's Avatar
whlkev
Lexus Champion
CL Folding 25,000
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,298
Likes: 4
From: CA
Default

ok guys, no such thing as the CLS550 AMG...

only AMG for CLS is the CLS63

My choice would be the CLS550 too, just something about that car that's sexy.

*only because you already have a GS or had, no point to get another one.
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 08:53 AM
  #8  
Yang1815's Avatar
Yang1815
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,970
Likes: 2
From: Nebraska
Default

Originally Posted by whlkev
ok guys, no such thing as the CLS550 AMG...

only AMG for CLS is the CLS63

My choice would be the CLS550 too, just something about that car that's sexy.

*only because you already have a GS or had, no point to get another one.
He probably meant CLS 550 + AMG wheels/bodykit or something?
Reply
ClubLexus Stories

Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe

story-0

Toyota and Lexus Join Mille Miglia For The First Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Lexus NX 350h: A Fuel-Sipping Secret Hot Hatch???

 Michael S. Palmer
story-2

5 Best & 5 Worst Lexus Daily Drivers

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Top 5 Hottest Lexus & Toyotas in 2026 (Hardest To Buy)

 Brett Foote
story-4

2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks

 Michael S. Palmer
story-5

Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 2, 2008 | 09:00 AM
  #9  
whlkev's Avatar
whlkev
Lexus Champion
CL Folding 25,000
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,298
Likes: 4
From: CA
Default

Originally Posted by Yang1815
He probably meant CLS 550 + AMG wheels/bodykit or something?
ok.. AMG Sports Package is very different i'll go with that
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 09:08 AM
  #10  
Lexiss_sc430's Avatar
Lexiss_sc430
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,560
Likes: 4
From: California
Default

If you get the MB make sure you ask them what kind of loaner cars they will be giving you. Chances are that you'll be driving that more than your CLS


Lease = BMW

Buy = Lexus
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 09:28 AM
  #11  
Yang1815's Avatar
Yang1815
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,970
Likes: 2
From: Nebraska
Default

Originally Posted by Lexiss_sc430
If you get the MB make sure you ask them what kind of loaner cars they will be giving you. Chances are that you'll be driving that more than your CLS


Lease = BMW

Buy = Lexus
Are you speaking from experience?
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 09:41 AM
  #12  
dunnojack's Avatar
dunnojack
Lexus Fanatic
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 6,806
Likes: 7
From: californication
Default

+1 for CLS

and it probably won't break for 2 years. don't be picky. drive it like you stole it.
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 10:56 AM
  #13  
Gojirra99's Avatar
Gojirra99
CL Community Team
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 30,283
Likes: 363
From: Canada
Default

Among the three, CLS550 for me, beautiful car but only as a second car though . . .
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 11:09 AM
  #14  
INHOCJP's Avatar
INHOCJP
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 2,639
Likes: 2
From: California
Default

Originally Posted by Lexiss_sc430
If you get the MB make sure you ask them what kind of loaner cars they will be giving you. Chances are that you'll be driving that more than your CLS
Hmm, I haven't had any issues with my E63. And my wife's '06 E350 had zero issue during the 2.5 years we had it.

Out of the three choices, I'd get the CLS550. Love the styling and the V8 makes plenty of power. There are pretty attractive incentives on the CLS right now d/t the upcoming '09 refresh.

As for the OP's question, are you planning on leasing or buying? If buying, I'd also consider a low mileage used CLS55 or CLS63. AMGs tend to depreciate quickly and you can find some great deals on used cars...especially in this weak economy.
Reply
Old May 2, 2008 | 11:19 AM
  #15  
rominl's Avatar
rominl
exclusive matchup
20 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 81,915
Likes: 512
From: Lovely OC
Default

i would go with cls550 too, especially when price isn't an issue and you don't care that much about rear space, the cls is a slick car

and yes, there is no such thing a amg cls550. putting amg batch at the back (a lot of dealerships do that) doesn't make it amg at all
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 06:13 PM.

story-0
Toyota and Lexus Join Mille Miglia For The First Time

Slideshow: A five-car lineup spanning more than five decades of Toyota performance and engineering will tackle one of Italy's most celebrated automotive routes.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-15 16:53:16


VIEW MORE
story-1
Lexus NX 350h: A Fuel-Sipping Secret Hot Hatch???

Slideshow: a quick review of the 2026 Lexus NX 350h F Sport Handling

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-15 15:25:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
5 Best & 5 Worst Lexus Daily Drivers

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Lexus daily drivers

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 11:14:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 5 Hottest Lexus & Toyotas in 2026 (Hardest To Buy)

These five Lexus and Toyota models are the most sought-after on the market right now.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-15 10:47:52


VIEW MORE
story-4
2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport Review: The Last of Its Kind Still Rocks

Slideshow: the 2026 IS 350 isn't all that new, and that's why we love it!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-04 14:35:23


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!

Slideshow: 10 most confusing things Lexus has ever done.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-04 09:40:55


VIEW MORE
story-6
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles

Slideshow: Our First-Drive Review of the 2026 Lexus ES!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-29 20:30:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4

Slideshow: 10 Lexus bargain that are cheaper than a new Toyota.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 10:28:20


VIEW MORE
story-8
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built

Slideshow: From hoverboards to luxury yachts, these are the strangest projects Lexus has ever attached its badge to.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-16 11:34:36


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Some luxury cars chase trends, but these Lexus models look better now than they did when they first rolled into showrooms.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-06 17:58:29


VIEW MORE