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1950 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 6:58 PM
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Hi, I am looking for a luxury sedan. My budget is around $35,000, so I think that leaves me with 2007 models. Things are that are important to me (in order of importance are): 1) Comfort (i am 6'5") 2) Reliability 3) Safety 4) Gadgets (nav system, park assist, backup camera, bluetooth) 5) Cost (Buying cost + cost to own) I started out with 6 choices: Infiniti M35, MB E350, Lexus GS350, Acura TL, Audi A6, and BMW 535. Lexus and BMW were knocked out first. Lexus is too small for me, and BMW is all about performance instead of comfort/reliability. My top two choices right now are M35 and E350 (Acura seems to get lower scores than Infiniti, and Audi gets lower scores then MB). What do people think? What I don't like about M35 is that it is a louder/rougher ride than MB. It also carried a lot less prestige then MB. However, it has a lot of options, is cheaper, and has a roomier cabin. MB gets much lower reliability scores and has fewer options, but is a smoother/quieter ride. Also, should I be spending time looking at Acura/Audi or are Infiniti/MB just better options. Thanks
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Replying to: valentin650 (Aug 20, 2009 11:25 pm) 1) Comfort (i am 6'5") 2) Reliability 3) Safety 4) Gadgets (nav system, park assist, backup camera, bluetooth) 5) Cost (Buying cost + cost to own) Well you don't have to settle for a 2007 because the 2009 or 2010 Hyundai Genesis sedan (North American car of the year) seems like the perfect car for you. The Genesis 3.8 with the tech package is an upscale luxury sedan that rivals all of the models you mentioned. And when it comes time to stretch your legs the Genesis has no equal because it is even larger than the BMW 750 Li.
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Replying to: bwia (Aug 21, 2009 6:55 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Aug 21, 2009 7:33 am) Good point, except the poster claims he can only afford $35K of second hand prestige.
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Replying to: bwia (Aug 21, 2009 8:54 am) 
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Replying to: backy (Aug 21, 2009 11:24 am) Prestige is a concern to me, but not a huge one. I would rather have MB instead of Hyundai if all the other parameters are equal, but I would rather have the Hyundai if it is a better car. I was considering genesis, but I heard that it has a poor suspension and is very bumpy on rough roads (comfort is a major concern for me). The reason MB is on my short list despite reliability concerns is that so far it has been the most comfortable car to drive. I thought about getting a CPO MB so the warranty would counter the reliability issues. I will give Genesis another look since I hear a lot of people suggesting it (what about Azera? is Genesis much better?). |
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Replying to: valentin650 (Aug 21, 2009 3:42 pm) The best way to find out if the Genesis' suspension is an issue for you is to take one for a long test drive, over a variety of road surfaces. If you like how the MB drives the best, the CPO warranty would minimize the reliability concern.
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Replying to: valentin650 (Aug 21, 2009 3:42 pm) |
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Replying to: backy (Aug 21, 2009 3:58 pm) You may do yourself a huge favor by throwing test scores and ratings out the window and driving some of these yourself! One person's bumpy is another person's comfortable. Happy Hunting!
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 21, 2009 9:01 pm) |
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