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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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looking to spend around 40k
should i
a) get a used 7 series w/ about 30-40k miles on it
b) get a brand new lexus es350
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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Given your 2 choices I would go w/ the used 7 series w/ a good warranty. If you really wanted an ES350 I would wait a few months after the '08's come out to make sure the transmission problems are fixed.

What I really think you should get though is either an '06 GS300 or a little older LS430 for that money For a little more $ you could get an '07 GS350.

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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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germen cars have a lot of problems :/ stick with lexuss
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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Sounds like u want another car What r ur needs? Used 911?
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ARB
Given your 2 choices I would go w/ the used 7 series w/ a good warranty. If you really wanted an ES350 I would wait a few months after the '08's come out to make sure the transmission problems are fixed.

What I really think you should get though is either an '06 GS300 or a little older LS430 for that money For a little more $ you could get an '07 GS350.
i currently own a 06gs
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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so ur the guy off TSS lol
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Is 350 :d .
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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Maybe you otta look at your needs and go from there. Do you have another vehicle in your household aside from the GS? Could you use the utility of an SUV instead of another sedan? Or a truck? Or would you prefer something sporty and with two doors?

So many options, you've gotta narrow it down.
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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I'd definitely take a 7 series over an ES, that's not even a contest

If you want a sports car you can't go wrong with a Corvette. I got my 2006 with 17000 miles on it for $41.5, I can't keep the smile off my face every time I'm driving it
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Old Apr 10, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mkim1120
i currently own a 06gs
Didnt know that LOL! My other suggestions should work for you though
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 12:49 AM
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haha i think that 7 series blows the es away, switch it up a lil
see how much u might like bmw and ect
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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Here's a biased opinion.....get the seven!

Lots of rear leg room in the back. The car has alot of road presence. Here's mine....

http://www.livevideo.com/video/FDC95...o-couture.aspx












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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 02:34 AM
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Get the 7.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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How about an Acura RL? I'd so far prefer that over a ES350. I don't buy FWD cars if it can be helped. The RLs start at mid-$40s.
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Old Apr 11, 2007 | 08:31 AM
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used E63? used E46 M3?
id get a more unpractical fun car if you already have a sedan.
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