ikeb

A friend of mine was the GM of a very big local BMW dealership. He told me "never buy a bmw - too many problems". That is an exact quote.

Nospinzone

Yup, the only way to drive a BMW is to lease it. They do offer great leasing deals, and then you can just walk away from it when the lease expires. I always buy my cars. I looked at the 7 series when I bought my LS, but there was just no way I would put up all that money to buy one. The value simply wasn't there.

m500

That's exactly a buddy of my who works for BMW told me but mainly because I'm picky. I think he just don't want any trouble from me after dealing with my complaints with all 3 of my BMWs at the time. I still loves my BMWs but I just couldn't keep up with multiple trips back to the dealer. So, now I have an Acura and Lexus. I only see my dealer on regular maintenance. Its been great but I'm now wanting some attention to when I have my German cars. Still trying to talk myself out of getting a certified M5 or E63.

Johnny

Same here, old school I guess. Leasing makes sense for some, but it just doesn't work for me - "too many rules", as Connie Francis used to sing (no, I didn't like her...).

Lexwang07

Buy her Lincoln MKS V6 Ecoboost AWD! It's very nice sport sedan. Fully loaded Lincoln MKS Ecoboost is over $50,000.http://www.lincoln.com/mks/home.asp

Lexwang07

[QUOTE=m500;5461330]I was ask to pick out a car for my 60 years old mom. She currently drive a BMW 528i in New York. She wanted a Porsche Panamera but that was scratched since she need something that seats 5. I ask here because I believe people who drove Lexus are people who think and research before they make the right purchase in getting what they wanted for the money including myself..

My question is what is the best car in the list below best suited for New York driving condition and can carry 2 set of golf bag for her age group, thanks for all you help in advance (No turbo):

1. BMW 5 GT Series
2. BMW 7 series
3. Mercedes S class
4. Mercedes E class
5. Mercedes GLK
6. Infiniti FX
7. Infiniti M
8. Lexus G
9. Lexus LS
10. Porsche Cayenne[/QUOTE

BMW 535i GT already had standard twin turbo engine & new BMW 7 Series.

Lexwang07

Lincoln MKS had active park assist! It helps her better parking any tight spots!

(Cj)

Ecoboost is a turbo system... FAIL

If the OP's mom doesn't want turbos that pretty much means BMW and Audi are out. Mercedes and Lexus are the only two that aren't really in the turbo game as far as tier 1 luxury brands.

She would be happiest with an LS or an E/S Class.

Lexwang07

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 is perfect car for her! Lazy old grandma should drives Mercedes-Benz. Any others stupid *** Mercedes-Benz owners in South California. 10 out 10 Mercedes-Benz owners are poor drivers.

LexBob2

Wow! That's 100% of them. You sure about that??

josephdoc

I suggest a full load ES350, and w/ glass top roof... ($40k maybe)

Frequently I see grannies cars are getting crubs the wheels, dents on doors and bumpers. A LS is too big for them and I am sure they will be happy with a ES.