View Poll Results: What are your 3 Favorite Entry Level Luxury Sedans?
Lexus HS250h
0
0%
Lincoln MKZ
0
0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll
What are your 3 Favorite Entry Level Luxury Sedans?
12-06-10, 09:58 AM
#1
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: NYC
Posts: 543
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What are your 3 Favorite Entry Level Luxury Sedans?
Pretty self-explanatory.. as of right now, at this point in time, what are your 3 favorite entry level luxury sedans and why?
12-06-10, 10:26 AM
#6
I only voted twice - IS 350 and G37.
My biggest priority with any automotive purchase is reliability, followed closely by quality (inside and out), design, performance and value.
Reasons for omissions are below:
TL - design, performance (FWD).
A4 - design (interior), performance (no 4cyls, please), and value.
335i - design (interior), value and reliability.
CTS - design (dislike it), quality, reliability.
ES350 - performance (FWD)
HS250h - design, performance, value
MKZ - design, performance, quality, value
C350 - design (interior), performance, value
IS and G do the best job at combining my necessary criteria into an attractive package.
My biggest priority with any automotive purchase is reliability, followed closely by quality (inside and out), design, performance and value.
Reasons for omissions are below:
TL - design, performance (FWD).
A4 - design (interior), performance (no 4cyls, please), and value.
335i - design (interior), value and reliability.
CTS - design (dislike it), quality, reliability.
ES350 - performance (FWD)
HS250h - design, performance, value
MKZ - design, performance, quality, value
C350 - design (interior), performance, value
IS and G do the best job at combining my necessary criteria into an attractive package.
12-06-10, 10:57 AM
#7
Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Francisco, CA
Posts: 12,044
Likes: 0
Received 69 Likes
on
42 Posts
I voted IS, ES, and C
IS: Have the first generation, and seeing it so grown up in its second generation makes me love it even more. the 1st doesnt really count as a lexus if Im honest, interior materials are pretty sub part as well as amenities.
ES: its undeniable value for its size. Great car with lots of room, looks great on the outside, could use some work inside, but for 35K I dont expect much
C: because it looks so darn good looking on the outside, in sport trim. May not be the fastest, quickest around a corner, or offer the most amenities, but there is a real sense of occasion when I drive mine.
IS: Have the first generation, and seeing it so grown up in its second generation makes me love it even more. the 1st doesnt really count as a lexus if Im honest, interior materials are pretty sub part as well as amenities.
ES: its undeniable value for its size. Great car with lots of room, looks great on the outside, could use some work inside, but for 35K I dont expect much
C: because it looks so darn good looking on the outside, in sport trim. May not be the fastest, quickest around a corner, or offer the most amenities, but there is a real sense of occasion when I drive mine.
Trending Topics
12-06-10, 12:40 PM
#11
I voted IS350, 335i, and TL only with SH-AWD. 
Both the IS and 3 are amazing products with technical innovations and proper RWD chassis. I wouldn't hesitate to get an IS. I'd have to do some thinking about a 335 with all of the HPFP issues but it does have an undeniably great suspension design.
Now on to the TL.... I think that if you can get over the fugly exterior design it is a relative bargain and a great driver. It is about 2k cheaper than an IS and loads cheaper than a 3. It has an outstanding AWD system, pretty good reliability, an amazing stereo, and its a hoot to drive. Some say the 3.7 is inefficient--and it is. It may be outdated but it makes an amazing noise for a V6 and the peaky power is pretty fun. From the long term reviews I've read they all say it is dependable and an absolute blast to drive. I've seen what SH-AWD does for an SUV and it only gets better on a sedan. The upcoming mid-cycle update should add the 6 speed and improve the appearance (some...).
If I weren't focusing on a sports entry it would definitely go to the ES350. It is a great car!
Both the IS and 3 are amazing products with technical innovations and proper RWD chassis. I wouldn't hesitate to get an IS. I'd have to do some thinking about a 335 with all of the HPFP issues but it does have an undeniably great suspension design.
Now on to the TL.... I think that if you can get over the fugly exterior design it is a relative bargain and a great driver. It is about 2k cheaper than an IS and loads cheaper than a 3. It has an outstanding AWD system, pretty good reliability, an amazing stereo, and its a hoot to drive. Some say the 3.7 is inefficient--and it is. It may be outdated but it makes an amazing noise for a V6 and the peaky power is pretty fun. From the long term reviews I've read they all say it is dependable and an absolute blast to drive. I've seen what SH-AWD does for an SUV and it only gets better on a sedan. The upcoming mid-cycle update should add the 6 speed and improve the appearance (some...).
If I weren't focusing on a sports entry it would definitely go to the ES350. It is a great car!
12-06-10, 01:06 PM
#12
Lexus Fanatic
For styling, I like the Cadillac CTS SportWagon (if I can cheat and include a wagon). Dynamite looks, nice driving-dynamics, but questionable reliability.
For comfort/quietness, I like the Lexus ES350......but its ride, though on the smooth side by today's standards, is not quite up to the previous 2Gen model. Its reliability, after a couple of first-year glitches, has, of course, been up there.
For a Drivers' Delight, its gotta be the BMW 335i or xi. I've said before, several times, I think it's a better buy, dollar-for-dollar, than the M3. But its reliability, like the Cadillac's, is questionable....particularly with fuel-pump and electronic issues.
For comfort/quietness, I like the Lexus ES350......but its ride, though on the smooth side by today's standards, is not quite up to the previous 2Gen model. Its reliability, after a couple of first-year glitches, has, of course, been up there.
For a Drivers' Delight, its gotta be the BMW 335i or xi. I've said before, several times, I think it's a better buy, dollar-for-dollar, than the M3. But its reliability, like the Cadillac's, is questionable....particularly with fuel-pump and electronic issues.
12-06-10, 01:18 PM
#14
Lexus Fanatic
There are three Lexus models on the OP list.
