I think the IS beats all other smaller cars hands down. The one advantage I think teh BMW has is the BMW name. Some people are big on name and heritage etc. But for overall cost over ownership and a lot of features and options the Lexus IS is hot.
Can't argue on the quality of those cars... but in my opinion the CTS still has an edgier design... but again that is only my opinionCaddy Man said:I think the IS beats all other smaller cars hands down. The one advantage I think teh BMW has is the BMW name. Some people are big on name and heritage etc. But for overall cost over ownership and a lot of features and options the Lexus IS is hot.
i agree, the lexus IS might be the best entry level luxury sedan, but for some reason, I can never see myself owning a Lexus no matter how good of a car they come up with.Planediveguy said:Can't argue on the quality of those cars... but in my opinion the CTS still has an edgier design... but again that is only my opinion![]()
Lexus are great cars...my brother in law has a highly mod LS 430 that is 9 years old and never gave him any maintenane issues... I am willing to give GM a chance and hope they get serious about reliability...Caddy Man said:i agree, the lexus IS might be the best entry level luxury sedan, but for some reason, I can never see myself owning a Lexus no matter how good of a car they come up with.
B Hoth said:(items we don't have access to) plus all the items they offer that we do....However, I still prefer our more distinct styling
I saw an XLR on the road for the first time yesterday. I noticed a nice black car that I thought was an Infiniti G35 coupe at first in my mirror as it came up from way back behind me. As it got closer, I saw the grille and knew right away that it was an XLR. I just stared as it passed me in the lane to my left. :: Drool ::jteolis said:I miss my Allante (ragtop) so I want a CTS convert or a USED xlr, once I see an XLR under 40K, I'll probably pounce on it!!
I think the XLR is ugly...BARF!!! Sorry you guys, but it really looks odd with the top up, a bit better with the top down... Something about that car is just not right with me... An SL or 6-series would be a far nicer choice IMO.skepticman said:I saw an XLR on the road for the first time yesterday. I noticed a nice black car that I thought was an Infiniti G35 coupe at first in my mirror as it came up from way back behind me. As it got closer, I saw the grille and knew right away that it was an XLR. I just stared as it passed me in the lane to my left. :: Drool ::
There'd be one in my garage right now if I could afford one. I may have to settle for a Saturn Sky, maybe a Red Line coupe with a turbo and 250 HP if I can bring myself to spend the $$$.
Haute,haute_heir said:I think the XLR is ugly...BARF!!! Sorry you guys, but it really looks odd with the top up, a bit better with the top down... Something about that car is just not right with me... An SL or 6-series would be a far nicer choice IMO.
Also by the time your lease is up, the new C-class will be rolling out, and from the looks of whats in the works, it going to be a REALLY hot car (watch out BMW for all the biased magazine editors!). I've owned my current C320 for just over a year, and can honestly say its the best car i've ever owned. It performs very well, looks awsome when dressed up in the sport package, and has superior service and dealerships when compared to the competition. My C has also been virtually problem free and now with 20,000kms on her, it has ZERO rattles and squeaks... unlike my CTS with half the kms. I guess I will see how good the cars stands up in the next year or 2 before I trade them both in... But in all honesty, at this point Mercedes wins it for me, I would seriously look at the new IS (Lexus ownership experience is supposedly the best), as for the Bimmer, meh, they're going to be a dime a dozen just like they are now, so how special do you feel owning what everyone else on your block already has?