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Old 11-05-06, 09:08 AM
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I am tired of my 2005 TL, want the following my next car.

Vent Seats
Navi
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4dr
Rear Wheel Drive
XM Radio


Trying to keep the price around 45K to 50K
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Old 11-05-06, 09:23 AM
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I would get a used infiniti Q45 or a new M45.

But I dont think the M45 has vented seats.
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Old 11-05-06, 09:36 AM
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Get a new RWD Lexus GS. Superb machines.....and they do not seem to have suffered the drop in build quality and materials that the new IS and ES have.
Not sure if the new GS has vented seats, but IMO it is one of the best ways in the market to spend 45-50K.

If you will settle for AWD, the new Acura RL, IMO, is an even more superb machine than the new GS....for about the same price.
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Originally Posted by 1984911Tar
I am tired of my 2005 TL, want the following my next car.

Vent Seats
Navi
Push Button Start
Room
4dr
Rear Wheel Drive
XM Radio


Trying to keep the price around 45K to 50K
Sounds like you are describing LEXUS GS!!
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Old 11-05-06, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by hsk73
Sounds like you are describing LEXUS GS!!

exactly
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Old 11-05-06, 10:43 AM
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I was thinking a loaded IS350 until he said room lol. But then again, the current TL and his 911 aren't exactly large vehicles so the IS may fit the OP.
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IS is to small, I am 250lbs and 6'3" and have several folks with me that are 350 plus.
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05/06 BMW 330I. Cheaper to buy now since the 335I is out. I am 6'4 and fit in that car like a glove.. and ohh what fun it is to drive
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Old 11-05-06, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DASHOCKER
05/06 BMW 330I. Cheaper to buy now since the 335I is out. I am 6'4 and fit in that car like a glove.. and ohh what fun it is to drive

I second this.
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GS350

3 series while has improved room over prev gen, u still cant beat a class up

time to move up, not down
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Be different, or be like everyone else.

Your choice.
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
GS350

3 series while has improved room over prev gen, u still cant beat a class up

time to move up, not down
The idea is not to necessarily move "up" or "down" but how to spend 45-50K on a RWD car the best way....that was Tar's original question. Many of us here on the thread......( me included )....feel that the Lexus GS is one of the best ways to do that.

If it were my money, though, it would be a new AWD Acura RL, hands-down....but Tar apparantly lives in an area and climate where AWD is not an issue.

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Q45> GS. Come on, you know it.

http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...&highlight=Q45

Listen to that beautiful exhaust. custom obviously
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Why would push-button start be one of your requirements?
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745il...if all goes well thats gonna be my next ride
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