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Originally posted by MY GS300
$200,000 for the M5? Sounds quite expensive.
With that kind of money, I would rather get the LS430, GS430 and the SC430.
-Donald
$200,000 for the M5? Sounds quite expensive.
With that kind of money, I would rather get the LS430, GS430 and the SC430.
-Donald
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Originally posted by Richie
I'm with you Donald!!
I'm with you Donald!!
Hi there
This is why I do not like BMW. Their cars are over-priced.
Yes, a V-10 Engine with 500 HP for a Sports Sedan is an amazing accomplishment for BMW. But a fifth of a million dollars for it?!?!?
BMW, you guys need to be more realistic about pricing.
-Donald
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Originally posted by SexySC
It's believable if it's in Australian $ , & import taxes on cars are notoriously high there.
It's believable if it's in Australian $ , & import taxes on cars are notoriously high there.
My grandfather bought his 2003 LS430 for around $115,000 U.S. dollars in Seoul, Korea. This includes the luxury tax, and other expenses. But an LS430 in the U.S. costs around only $68,000.
So if the M5 costs around $200,000 in the U.S., imagine what the M5 would cost in Korea!!!
-Donald
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That's actually $144,640 USD @ 1.38 AUS Dollar conversion from $200K.
They must have heavy taxes on imports in Australia...I would assume that the M5 would be in the $80K+ US range to compete with the E55.
They must have heavy taxes on imports in Australia...I would assume that the M5 would be in the $80K+ US range to compete with the E55.
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Originally posted by KVA
That's actually $144,640 USD @ 1.38 AUS Dollar conversion from $200K.
They must have heavy taxes on imports in Australia...I would assume that the M5 would be in the $80K+ US range to compete with the E55.
That's actually $144,640 USD @ 1.38 AUS Dollar conversion from $200K.
They must have heavy taxes on imports in Australia...I would assume that the M5 would be in the $80K+ US range to compete with the E55.
66,715 GBP United Kingdom Pounds = 111,085.13 USD United States Dollars
1 GBP = 1.79880 USD 1 USD = 0.555925 GBP
Damn... i didnt know the Dollar was loosing that much clout...
Last edited by Stage3; Oct 1, 2004 at 10:35 PM.
Originally posted by MY GS300
$200,000 for the M5? Sounds quite expensive.
With that kind of money, I would rather get the LS430, GS430 and the SC430.
-Donald
$200,000 for the M5? Sounds quite expensive.
With that kind of money, I would rather get the LS430, GS430 and the SC430.
-Donald
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From: Boston
Originally posted by rominl
if you want performance, the lexus is simply no match
if you want performance, the lexus is simply no match
I want performance,......but driving here in New York City, it is impossible to go over 30MPH.
Take care.
-Donald
P.S. Thanks guys for clarifying the price. Wow, so around $90K? Not bad. So it's the M5 or the SC430 PLUS the IS350. Hmmm,.........
Originally posted by MY GS300
Hey buddy, long time no see.
I want performance,......but driving here in New York City, it is impossible to go over 30MPH.
Take care.
-Donald
P.S. Thanks guys for clarifying the price. Wow, so around $90K? Not bad. So it's the M5 or the SC430 PLUS the IS350. Hmmm,.........
Hey buddy, long time no see.
I want performance,......but driving here in New York City, it is impossible to go over 30MPH.
Take care.
-Donald
P.S. Thanks guys for clarifying the price. Wow, so around $90K? Not bad. So it's the M5 or the SC430 PLUS the IS350. Hmmm,.........
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They're nuts if they would ask more than $80K USD. Of course they would still sell every one the make, but that's too much for me, even if I had the money.
I would have a hard time not picking one of the "lesser" AMG models for that money...C55. 
I would have a hard time not picking one of the "lesser" AMG models for that money...C55.
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i would take the M5 in a heartbeat over the IS+SC430... thats just my opinion.... the M5 offers the heart of a racecar and the ability to carry up to 4/5 passengers comfortably. i like the E55 but mercedes quality control has been horrible of late and the steering probably feels dead when compared to the M5.