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Old 08-30-12, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by adamls2
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I thought about that, but I think the LS looks classy on itw own, I just do not have the energy to start again. I did it on the GS i had previously and the Camry but unless one does the LS right, it wll look like straight boody doo and I dont wanna tacky her up. Doing mods correctly on the LS will take some serious cash that Im not ready to shale out all at once.
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7-series to 3-series?

S-Class to C-Class?

Just because you don't like the color?

I won't even trade my LS430 for a M3. New M6 maybe.
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Old 08-30-12, 07:16 PM
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Why not a ls460?
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Old 08-30-12, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
it's a downgrade if one thinks of LS vs 3, but when you throw in 04 vs 09 then things can go the other way.
94' LS400 vs. 12' 335i is a sure upgrade. 04' vs. 09', 5 years is too small of a gap to go from S-Class to C-Class to me.

Would you trade your 07' S550 for a 12' C350?
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Old 08-30-12, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by adamls2
Why not a ls460?
Probably not in his price range, 04' LS430 and 09' 335i are both worth about $25k, he is doing a straight trade. 07' LS460 are still $35k+
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Old 08-30-12, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BNR34
Probably not in his price range, 04' LS430 and 09' 335i are both worth about $25k, he is doing a straight trade. 07' LS460 are still $35k+
Yea exactly, trust me I looked at a LS460 but at a Lexus dealership, just way too much money, not ready to spend that much yet. If I could afford a 460, I would sure as heck get one. But I work for a car dealership so I get amazing deals on any vehicles and amazing finance rates with banks because I'm close to the finance department do I get taken pretty good care of in all aspects in regards of price, rates, extended warranties, vehicle routine Maintance service. It all. But all out honestly, I'm ready for a new car yet again and checking out options of what my dealership has.

Like I said, just always had a sweet spit for 3series but long term effects scare me a little. I can see where you guys are coming from with downgrade yes. Just a hard decision to make sometimes ya know.. I appreciate all comments on here because even though this is a Lexus forum, I don't think we are bias too much :-)
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Old 08-30-12, 09:15 PM
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Since you work for a dealer you might get by the high repair costs that can happen with BMW. Have you driven one for any extended period of time?
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Go for it as you seem more happy with the 335i.
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Originally Posted by BNR34
94' LS400 vs. 12' 335i is a sure upgrade. 04' vs. 09', 5 years is too small of a gap to go from S-Class to C-Class to me.

Would you trade your 07' S550 for a 12' C350?
sorry but the navigation and electronics in 04 ls is pretty dated imho, compared to the 09 3 which has the new idrive. take a guess why we didn't even consider any gx before 07?

make your comparison 04 s class with 09 c350 and i will pick 09 electronic systems. i am not saying it's an upgrade, but i personally don't think it's automatically a downgrade just because one is flagship
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