What Luxury Sedan to get?? - Page 3

SVD · 15-10-2009, 08:55 PM

XR5 Mondeo? fully optioned, tis european too!
maybe like a early 200x M5/M3???

burnz · 15-10-2009, 08:56 PM

would a HSV grange be too much??

FlipXW · 15-10-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by burnz

would a HSV grange be too much??

The OP states 'MUST be euro'.

4Vman · 15-10-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by burnz

would a HSV grange be too much??

Try post 1....

g1010 · 15-10-2009, 10:10 PM

Depends what she is looking for does she want
LUXURY
SPORTS HANDLING
POWER AND SPORTS HANDLING
LUXURY AND SPORTS HANDLING
I have a 335 m-sport coupe and its a weapon might be too quick and very firm as it handles like its on rails but awsome machine.
mercs are more on luxury as bmw is first sport then luxury
here is a couple of pics

Smoke Pursuit · 15-10-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 5.4 GT

Yeh I'd say go for one of these too.

Does it have to be a sedan Brent as I found the back of the 335i coupe to have nearly as much leg room as the sedan (tell your mum the coupe is better for posing in too, if she insists on having a sedan)? Really not into the shape of the new 3 series sedan. The coupes on the other hand look awesome. Seen plenty of near new 335i's at the auctions for under 100k too due to GFC.

I drove the coupe today in the 325 as thats all they had (no 325 sedans) and I didnt like the long doors / the way you get in / out of it.. Plus the way the seatbelt is chucked at you is sorta delayed.. Overall didnt like it..

Still not 100% sure if its worthwhile even upgrading, its hard to replace her as "new" calais that does everything this car does only twice as fast.. Its got a us a bit up in the sky...

geckoGT · 15-10-2009, 11:48 PM

Seriously have a look at the VW Passat CC.

Smoke Pursuit · 15-10-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by geckoGT

Seriously have a look at the VW Passat CC.

Had a quick look at it and dont like it, it looks too big...

Trying to downsize her a little..

I like the BMW but would prefer it with more power, which means many more $$$$

geckoGT · 15-10-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

Had a quick look at it and dont like it, it looks too big...

Trying to downsize her a little..

I like the BMW but would prefer it with more power, which means many more $$$$

Ahh, know the problem well!

Did you look at the 330d?

Smoke Pursuit · 15-10-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by geckoGT

Ahh, know the problem well!

Did you look at the 330d?

Yeh but didnt drive it.. THe figures on it are impressive but once you kit it up its gonna be over 100 kay, plus i have been told Diesel isnt very user friendly at the pump smell wise haha. e.g. shes not fueling a diesel equiped car..

If you werent buying the car for specific purpose, in her case im not sure what that is, the Holden / Ford team still smash these cars on user friendliness / ergonomics.

I cannot believe for luxury cars how dated the dashboards are in them with climate control buttons, cruise control stalks etc, as far as user friendlieness goes the Germans could have a few lessons on how to place buttons / make a dash easy to use, as far as im concerned those cars are appauling compared to my FG / our VE on a lessor note.

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by burnz

would a HSV grange be too much??

May aswell keep her Calais V.. Size is an issue, down not up!

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SVD

XR5 Mondeo? fully optioned, tis european too!
maybe like a early 200x M5/M3???

XR5 Mondeo is manual.. It ticks no boxes for me..

Dont want an expensive european car thats had a hard life, plus the cars gotta be new for work purposes.

Pedro · 16-10-2009, 12:12 AM

Slip her into the 2010 E63 AMG, I know who'd be driving it all the time ....

http://www.rsportscars.com/mercedes-...-benz-e63-amg/

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 12:12 AM

Dont worry i spoke to the bloke from Benz about it, but at $250 on the road i dont think so!

burnz · 16-10-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

May aswell keep her Calais V.. Size is an issue, down not up!

lexus GS300 mid size??
if you can look around the toyota stigma, a very nice car to drive.

Pedro · 16-10-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

Dont worry i spoke to the bloke from Benz about it, but at $250 on the road i dont think so!

Holy ***!
We are really getting ripped off here. I just read the road test in Motor Trend this afternoon and its being released Stateside this month at under USD$90,000. Seeing as how the exchange rate is just over 90 cents to the USD ... go figure.

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by burnz

lexus GS300 mid size??
if you can look around the toyota stigma, a very nice car to drive.

Lexus GS300 is too big.. Its like driving an S class mercedes! lol.

Plus theres that dreadful resale that seem to smash Lexus products....

I guess what im saying is ive pretty much made the decision if she believes she needs a euro car its gonna be the BMW 323i, M pac, 18 inch wheels, vision pack (xexons, satnav etc), front park assist.. For the money they are talking and what im getting it seems like im getting a good deal, although they havent commited to a trade in on the Calais yet, funny that!

G6ET would be my choice!! oh i wish!

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

Holy ***!
We are really getting ripped off here. I just read the road test in Motor Trend this afternoon and its being released Stateside this month at under USD$90,000. Seeing as how the exchange rate is just over 90 cents to the USD ... go figure.

Well a C63 AMG is $160 here on the road roughly...

A E500 is about $190 with options.. but then again the Mercedes guy wasnt that helpful, so he coulda been sprouting , i think i started off on the wrong foot by rocking up there in my FG XR6 ute.. if i was driving a 2006 ish C class or something they probably would have been more helpful!

noosacuda · 16-10-2009, 02:29 PM

Chrysler 300! Forget the Euro-trash.

V3RSAC3 · 16-10-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by noosacuda

Chrysler 300! Forget the Euro-trash.

LOL, have you driven one of these? haha they are HUGE! she want's something tiny :P

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by noosacuda

Chrysler 300! Forget the Euro-trash.

If i wanted an Explorer id buy a Ford...

No thanks..

I have the following cars coming thisarvo for Test drives.

BMW 323 M Pack
Mercedes C300 Advantgarde
G6E Turbo sedan LOL!

We will see which one wins!

RG · 16-10-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by noosacuda

Chrysler 300! Forget the Euro-trash.

The thread title is "What Luxury Sedan to get??" not "What Luxury Yacht to get??"

That a mighty fine list there, lets see how the G6ET stacks up to the euros in the eyes of a non-enthusiast.

ADSXR8 · 16-10-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

CONS; its a bloody mercedes, only real estate agents and other criminals drive them

The merc has been great, it just cruises along without any stress whatsoever although I hardly ever drive it personally as it is a mercedes and only union leaders and other criminals drive mercedes......

I'm neither, but loving mine.

Recently found out if you wanted one, you would need more than just another 60k to purchase, insurance on mine of just under $5k per year.

TS50 · 16-10-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by noosacuda

Chrysler 300! Forget the Euro-trash.

I am pretty sure his mum is not a pimp
lol

Mr Brooksy · 16-10-2009, 04:00 PM

They are disgusting looking cars those 300C's!

V3RSAC3 · 16-10-2009, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

BMW 323 M Pack
Mercedes C300 Advantgarde
G6E Turbo sedan LOL!

We will see which one wins!

That'd be a nice photo! ..

*hint hint*

V3RSAC3 · 16-10-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Brooksy

They are disgusting looking cars those 300C's!

I think they're the sexiest car ever made lol

Mr Brooksy · 16-10-2009, 04:40 PM

beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess...

TS50 · 16-10-2009, 04:45 PM

To me, a 300C is like taking a low price hooker home to meet mum and dad
but as Mr Brooksy said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Looks like it will be the G6ET they both loved the G6ET over the 323i BMW.. Thought it was a puss bucket with no comfort, power and too many dumb gadgets..

Waiting for the C300 to turn up!