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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by lexmenow
To be safe first. I want as many air bags as possible cause I got kids. Nav is a must. I really want somthing I can toss around. Of course the kids will not be in the car ! I really don't care about drag race speed cause I don't race, but I do need some power when I want to get up on it.
G35 is well equipped and gives the driver control. Since you will be hauling family, perhaps the G35's bigger brother the M45 fits the bill?

Here is an 06 in your area with low miles



http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...uperSpotlight=

Test drive the 545 BMW & Mercedes E500 also.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by lexmenow
noooooooooo way too ugly to me.

And the GS isn't?
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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 04:48 AM
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The Jag has stunning looks, but I'd have to agree to stay away from it...a real shame, considering it's such a desirable car. They are just too unreliable.

Go with the Infiniti.....or, if you live in an area where you get slick roads, look at the G35X AWD version. I also agree with DASHOCKER's suggestion to check out the M35 or M45, also available RWD or AWD.....they will cost more than the G series, but have been reliable like the G.

The newer Lexus GS series has not been as reliable overall as its predecessors, and Consumer Reports has withdrawn its Recommended rating for some versions.

I don't necessarily agree with, however, the suggestion to check out the Mercedes E500, despite the car's reputation for safety and the fact that you have kids. ALL of the Mercedes products sold in the American market have been well-below-average in reliability for years....in some cases, worse than the Jaguars.

The best bet for reliability, IMO, is clearly the Infinitis.

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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 06:02 AM
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how about a used ls, u can can a 2004/2005 with decently low miles on it for about 35 grand and if not just a little bit higher
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Look at how quickly the M45 can get to 100km/h

http://youtube.com/watch?v=iJkuCNi3O6E

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Old Nov 17, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
Look at how quickly the M45 can get to 100km/h
Fine, but speed is not the only thing to think about when buying a car. Doesn't do any good to own a dragster if you lose your license from tickets and can't drive it.

Having said that, though, the Infiniti M-series, I agree, are generally good choices. Though I personally could do without the I-Drive-type "controller" on the dash, they are reliable, have much-improved interiors over other recent Infiniti products, drive and handle well, have AWD options for traction, and, yes.........they will get out of their own way.

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