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<<<<Total cost of ownership on a Lincoln will greatly exceed that of a 3. Lincoln has depreciation written all over it and is not near the quality of any BMW product. >>>> I notice you failed to address my question as to if you have driven an LS or even sat in the car. I guess not. I can now assume you are not qualified to speak on the matter. Yes the LS will depreciate more but I think the long term ownership costs would wind up the same when you take into account the cost to maintain and repair the BMW after the 3 year 36k mile free stuff is over. I've heard all about the $600 brake jobs etc. By the way if you really want to know what car is the depreciation king ...it's the 7 series BMW. |
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<<<the Caddy & Lincoln dealerships I visited two weeks ago in my car pursuit felt strange, not hip or something!>>>> Hip? With the exception of wheel displays and little boutiques tucked in the corner selling cheap trinkets like hats with BMW on the front for people who have to broadcast what they drive I don't see the difference between a BMW dealer and any other dealer. In fact the BMW salespeople seemed greezier than the Lincoln people. All they ask is "are you ready to buy today" That style went out years ago. Hip? |
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<<<<MURRAY, discounting can be a trap. Ask anyone trying to trade in a 2 or 3 year old lincoln or cadillac that thought they got a great deal when they bought it. >>>>> Hey, read up lady. A $35K 2002 BMW 325i has a trade in value of $22k. |
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I've been in a bunch of Lincolns. 8's and 6's and they are loose, raggedy and of poor overall quality. Your long term analysis is way off. According to edmunds here a ten year old lincoln continental is worth about 2 grand trade value and a ten year old 325 is worth about 8 grand. Consider that when your thinking long term. |
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that's funny. All the dealers sell cars like that for around 28 grand or more. What idiot would take 22 for the car? Your going to lose a resale argument EVERY time when talking lincoln v. bmw. Not to mention quality, reliability, performance....... |
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Bartalk2 sales of 325i models have gone up substantially year to date 2003 versus 2002 as well as in the month of September. Overall BMW 2003 sales have also increased over 2002. The competition, however resulted in lower sales of 330i and probably 325ci/convertible. However the xi models are also doing well. You can check out info on www.theautochannel.com/news/2003/10/01/169782.html |
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<<<<<<I've been in a bunch of Lincolns. 8's and 6's and they are loose, raggedy and of poor overall quality.>>>>>> From this and previous comments I can tell you've never been in an LS. <<<<<<Your long term analysis is way off. According to edmunds here a ten year old lincoln continental is worth about 2 grand trade value and a ten year old 325 is worth about 8 grand.>>> Another attempt to avoid addressing your mistaken previous posts. I wasn't talking Continentals and you know it. Secondly I challange you to find 1 10 year old 3 series BMW on ebay that has sold for "8 grand" I don't even think BMW made a 325 10 years ago. I assume you can look for a 318. There was a great expensive car that couldn't get out of it's own way. BMW fans don't even want one at any price. |
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<<<<that's funny. All the dealers sell cars like that for around 28 grand or more. What idiot would take 22 for the car? >>>>> I quoted Edmunds. They post what people are actually getting in trade for their cars on a weekly basis. 2002 325i = $22.5k <<<<Your going to lose a resale argument EVERY time when talking lincoln v. bmw. >>>>> I never said anything different. I never tried to make that argument. <<<<<<<<<Not to mention quality, reliability, performance....... >>>>>> You've yet to post anything to prove this statement that you keep making. My only point through out this discussion has been that the Lincoln LS V8 Sport is near BMW quality with equal or better handeling and performance for less money. The LS blows away the 3 series and is now considered better than the 5 series in handeling. That's published information! As far as reliability goes why does every BMW owner I talk to tell me to unload the car before the warranty is up. |
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LS's are all over and have been for some time, it's insulting for you to say that I've never been in one when in fact I have and if in fact I felt like you were a gentleman I would expect an apology. I have driven an LS, 6 and 8 cyl. You're an owner so, enjoy your Ford product. They probably have a dedicated board for Ford, don't they? Domestic people, geez! |
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<<<<LS's are all over and have been for some time, it's insulting for you to say that I've never been in one when in fact I have and if in fact I felt like you were a gentleman I would expect an apology. I have driven an LS, 6 and 8 cyl.>>>>>> If you have driven or rode in an LS then you would not have made the totally bogus comment "loose, raggedy and of poor overall quality" If you feel that the comment is not bogus I wait for your explaination of "loose and raggedy" <<<<You're an owner so, enjoy your Ford product. They probably have a dedicated board for Ford, don't they? >>>>. Can't take the heat? <><<<Domestic people, geez!>>>> This cool and intellegent comment sure proves what I said a few posts back. You need the ego boost of the hood badge. |
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