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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 01:12 PM
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whats wrong with getting an upgraded LS model?
LX is the new name for the Base model on 08+

That means it's the 2.7, cloth seats, and few options. We've eliminated that from our list. We will not be buying a 2.7. My first concern with any Chrysler product is the transmission. How are their 5-speeds?
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Originally Posted by BrettJacks
LX is the new name for the Base model on 08+

That means it's the 2.7, cloth seats, and few options. We've eliminated that from our list. We will not be buying a 2.7. My first concern with any Chrysler product is the transmission. How are their 5-speeds?
Transmission is a Mercedes unit, they're rock solid
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BrettJacks
LX is the new name for the Base model on 08+

That means it's the 2.7, cloth seats, and few options. We've eliminated that from our list. We will not be buying a 2.7. My first concern with any Chrysler product is the transmission. How are their 5-speeds?
sorry, i worded that wrong, i meant upgraded Lexus LS, 2nd or 3rd gen
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Mainly to do something different. We are not a brand loyal family. And for the most part, they're priced high. Keep in mind, my mom paid $3500 for her 91 LS and I paid $3200 for my 92. We don't have new Lexus money.
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If you're on a tight budget, it often makes sense to finance or lease a new car, this way you avoid expenses and possible downtime due to repairs. You can lease something like an Altima for around $200 a month, and it going to be hell of a lot better than a used Chrysler, and use half as much gas.
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Originally Posted by Och
If you're on a tight budget, it often makes sense to finance or lease a new car, this way you avoid expenses and possible downtime due to repairs. You can lease something like an Altima for around $200 a month, and it going to be hell of a lot better than a used Chrysler, and use half as much gas.
You missed the 8000 dollar budget
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Originally Posted by BrettJacks
Mainly to do something different. We are not a brand loyal family. And for the most part, they're priced high. Keep in mind, my mom paid $3500 for her 91 LS and I paid $3200 for my 92. We don't have new Lexus money.
http://www.300cforums.com/forums/car...g-edition.html
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So...I talked them out of the 2.7......aaaand the 3.5

They've bought a loaded C, we're picking it up in a couple of weeks.
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Well done!
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I'm excited. The temptation to romp on that Hemi on I-80 coming home from NY is going to be hard to resist.
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We picked up the 300C on long island on Friday. We are currently in Burlington, Iowa. It has been an impressive car for the last 1200 miles. There are a couple of electrical gremlins that need to be chased down, but overall we are very happy with the car. The only option i wish it had was an aux input for the stereo.... none of us brought CDs.

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