06 Lexus GS300 AWD vs. 06 BMW 530xi (AWD)
02-18-05, 03:03 PM
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1 more M5 Photo for the heck of it!
Link to M5 Page:
http://www.bmwusa.com/Vehicles/futurevehicles/newM5/
Link to M5 Page:
http://www.bmwusa.com/Vehicles/futurevehicles/newM5/
02-18-05, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Itsuki_23
For the love of God, it is not really hard to order those 5-spoke GS430 wheels for your GS300 AWD!!!
03-04-05, 10:39 PM
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One of the first reviews of the new 2006 BMW 530xi (link below):
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/ly/06_530xi.htm
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/ly/06_530xi.htm
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Originally Posted by lexguynj
Why spend another $2K+on a new set of of aftermarket or Lexus optional rims (not factory installed) and tires when you are paying this much already for a GS300AWD? This will make it approach GS430 territory and at that point, who cares about AWD, the V8 is at your reach.
03-05-05, 08:19 PM
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You can add anything to the negotiations, but in the end, the dealer will make money on whatever was added to the deal regardless.
03-06-05, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN
I wonder if you could get the wheels thrown in during negotiations...
03-11-05, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by lexguynj
03-13-05, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by highmiles
Brilliant idea of doing a "First Drive" in March in Finland with Spring only a few days away. I know I grilled my Lexus saleman in Oklahoma at great length on how my new GS would handle in the Tundra. Let me guess next they are going to test the new RX vs ML in the Rain Forests of Paraguay. Who thinks up this stuff. Sounds like someone did something wrong and got sent to Finland as punishment.
03-13-05, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by lexguynj
I detect sarcasm in your response above. There's still snow on the ground, it's still cold and wintry outside, what else do you need in a real world test to test AWD. Does Finland have a different type of road than the US?
03-13-05, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by highmiles
I guess its the timing of it so close to Spring that set me off and just seemed quite funny given that it was 85 degrees here yesterday. Also my point was why not test it in the Northeast where there is plenty of snow instead of on an iceberg an ocean away from any US buyers.
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