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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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Default Make and Class. Which Would You Pick?

So, the Top 4 Luxury Makes are Audi, BMW, Lexus, and Mercedes Benz.

If you could get the car, Fully Loaded, and keep it for 5-10 years, which car would you pick?

Here are your choices:

Compact Sedans:
Audi A4 $31,950-$53,240
Bmw 3-Series $33,650-$66,143
Lexus IS $32,145-$60,553
Mercedes C-Class $33,990-$63,473

Midsize Sedans:
Audi A6 $45,200-$63,825
Bmw 5-Series $44,550-$99,818
Lexus GS $46,000-$73,375
Mercedes E-Class $49,400-$93,560

Large Sedans:
Audi A8 $78,050-$130,455
Bmw 7-Series $70,650-$165,718
Lexus LS $65,380-$121,255
Mercedes S-Class $91,000-$182,099

(All Prices Begin with BASE MSRP up to FULLY LOADED TOP OF THE LINE MODEL! Excludes S', M's, F's, AMG's)

From all of these Cars, Which would you pick from EACH class? and Why?

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LS460L/LS600hL. reclining rear massage seats. If i'm keeping it 5-10 years, i'd want reliability.
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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Audi A8.

because in 10 years, it will still look the same as the newer model. It will never look outdated.
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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LS600HL

I want reliability, not just a good few years and to the junkyard.
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FIRST POST WAS EDITED! ReRead. Pick a Car from EACH Class (Compact, Mid, Large), and Why?

Which do you think you get your money's worth, or is the Smartest Choice?

Again, these are cars you will keep for 5-10 years.

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Compact Sedans:
1. Bmw 3-Series $33,650-$66,143
2. Toss Up: Lexus IS $32,145-$60,553 or Audi A4 $31,950-$53,240

Midsize Sedans: Man this is a hard decision.
1. Bmw 5-Series $44,550-$99,818
2.Audi A6 $45,200-$63,825 or Lexus GS $46,000-$73,375 or Mercedes E-Class $49,400-$93,560

Large Sedans:
Mercedes S-Class $91,000-$182,099 Boss S600
All the rest are in the way. Sorry


No disrespect but don't you think this is to personal to have out on the internet?
Just asking
2nd Car: 2008 Lexus IS250, leased, but couldn't make payments, so it was repoed, and I went back to my bmw.

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No Jaguar? Would definitely pick the new XJ.
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easy:

C63 with the optional package that increases hp and raises limiter for its brute power
M5: never thought Id be a beamer man, but the new 5 is gorgeous and tech features abound. Id also like to see what the hype around the M model is all about.
S63 amg: not the 65 but the 63. the holy grail of large sedans, the S class is the pinnacle of luxury and style
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by RXSF
easy:

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S63 amg: not the 65 but the 63. the holy grail of large sedans, the S class is the pinnacle of luxury and style
DITTO!!
My favorite 4 door sedan!
Class car and great power.

My neighbor down the street has a white '08 and it's gorgeous.
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by RXSF
easy:

C63 with the optional package that increases hp and raises limiter for its brute power
M5: never thought Id be a beamer man, but the new 5 is gorgeous and tech features abound. Id also like to see what the hype around the M model is all about.
S63 amg: not the 65 but the 63. the holy grail of large sedans, the S class is the pinnacle of luxury and style
If you read what i wrote in the original post, i said no S', M's, F's, and AMG's.
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Incredible
If you read what i wrote in the original post, i said no S', M's, F's, and AMG's.
Lexus IS $32,145-$60,553
Audi A6 $45,200-$63,825
Ok,S Class Benz.

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Originally Posted by rogers2
Compact Sedans:
1. Bmw 3-Series $33,650-$66,143
2. Toss Up: Lexus IS $32,145-$60,553 or Audi A4 $31,950-$53,240

Midsize Sedans: Man this is a hard decision.
1. Bmw 5-Series $44,550-$99,818
2.Audi A6 $45,200-$63,825 or Lexus GS $46,000-$73,375 or Mercedes E-Class $49,400-$93,560

Large Sedans:
Mercedes S-Class $91,000-$182,099 Boss S600
All the rest are in the way. Sorry
Basically what I would have chosen, although the LS460 comes really close!
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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I personally think when it comes to Large sedans, the LS460L is the best. You get what you pay for, and you're not overpaying for anything.

Fully Loaded Large Sedans
BMW 750Li costs $129,869
Audi A8 costs $130,455
Benz S600 costs $178,334

Lexus LS460L w/ Executive Package costs $82,730

I won't be overpaying by $47,139-$95,604

You just get more bang for your buck when going with the Lexus, which is why I prefer Japanese cars (Lexus, then Infiniti) over the German makes.
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Incredible
If you read what i wrote in the original post, i said no S', M's, F's, and AMG's.
lol for some reason, I read including S', Ms, Fs, and AMGs.

easy:

C350: chose it two years ago, will choose it again for its gorgeous looks
5: never thought Id be a beamer man, but the new 5 is gorgeous and tech features abound.
S550 or 600: the holy grail of large sedans, the S class is the pinnacle of luxury and style
Old Dec 6, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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I would take the Lexus in each category since I prefer reliability and be free of headaches!



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