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Old 06-09-07, 01:36 PM
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I'm sure this has been done before, but I figured I would start a new thread on this, just to see what people's preferences are on here these days.

Price not being an issue, with the ability to add on as many options as the dealer would offer, which of these cars in each class would you want to own?


Entry Level

Lexus IS350
Infiniti G35
BMW 335i
Mercedes C350
Audi A4
Acura TL


Executive V6

Lexus GS350
Infiniti M35
BMW 535i
Mercedes E350
Audi A6 3.2L
Acura RL


Executive V8


Lexus GS430
Infiniti M45
BMW 550i
Mercedes E550
Audi A6 4.2L


Flagship

Lexus LS460L
BMW 750Li Series
Mercedes S550
Audi A8L
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Entry Level
BMW 335i

Executive V6
BMW 535i

Executive V8

Mercedes E550

Flagship
Lexus LS460L
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Entry Level
BMW 335i Coupe, but may change my mind after G37 coupe comes out

Executive V6
NONE

Executive V8
CLS550 , or even better CLS 63

Flagship
Lexus LS460L
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Old 06-09-07, 03:40 PM
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Entry Level
Past gen Integra Type R
Infiniti G35 coupe
Acura TL-S
IS-350



Executive V6
Acura RL
Audi A6 3.2L
Infiniti M35



Executive V8
Audi A6 4.2L
Infiniti M45


Flagship
Audi A8L
Lexus LS460L

Convertible
S2000
SC430


Stupid fast
Viper SRT10
Supra TT with a lot of mods

And most of these #1 choices would probably be replaced by Alfa Romeos if they were available in the US. Granted, I don't know much about them, but from the photographs I've seen, they look SICK!!!

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Entry Level

Lexus IS-F

Executive V6

Acura RL


Executive V8


Lexus GS450h

Flagship

Lexus LS600hL


I made some "tweaks" to the choices available.
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Old 06-09-07, 04:20 PM
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I figured you guys would start throwing in cars like the IS-F

But to keep it fair, let's just stick to the choices in the poll.


Here are my picks:



Entry Level


Infiniti G35


Executive V6

Lexus GS350


Executive V8

Infiniti M45


Flagship

Lexus LS460L
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Entry Level

Lexus IS350

Executive V6

Lexus GS350


Executive V8


Infiniti M45

Flagship

Audi A8L

P.S. We could add like SUV's, etc to this list too :]

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Entry Level
BMW 335i

Executive V6
BMW 535i

Executive V8
Mercedes E550
GS460 when it comes out

Flagship
Audi A8L
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Entry Level

Lexus IS 350

Executive V6

Lexus GS 350


Executive V8

Lexus GS 460

Flagship

Lexus LS 460
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Entry Level
IS350

Executive V6
Acura RL

Executive V8
Maserati Quattroporte

Flagship
Audi S8
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Old 06-09-07, 06:47 PM
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Lexus all the way around.
 
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My first choices would not necessarily be strictly on those lists you posted, but OF those cars posted, here would be my picks:

Entry-Level: It would be a tie between a DSG /Quattro-equipped A4 and a G35X with AWD. The Audi DSG is superb.

Executive V6: Acura RL, hands-down.........IMO the best AWD sedan I've ever driven. Only the Lexus GS AWD even comes close.

Executive V8: Tough choice, but it would probably be a Quattro A8. The others don't offer AWD.

Flagship: LS460....minus the self-park option. I'll give up my AWD addiction for this car. The 460 is probably the best RWD sedan I've ever tested.....and the Mark Levinson stereo is INSANE. AWD comes with the 600H, but that is not on the list.....and the 600H, IMO, is just TOO expensive.
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Entry Level

Lexus IS350: Hey, I chose it, didn't I? I chose it because of the blend of styling (both interior and exterior), power, performance (which may not be "top", but definately is good enough for everyday driving as well as spirited weekend runs), reliability, and value.

Executive V6

Acura RL: this car has all the bells and whistles you can get, with enough power and spunk to make it a true competitor. Reliability is also key. This car is the most functional+luxurious of the group listed.

Executive V8

Infiniti M45: A good balance of luxury and power for a great price. I would have chosen the 540i, but it has its issues. If I could get both for the same price, I would definately get the 5-Series. However, Infiniti has a good thing in their hands right now.

Flagship

Lexus LS460L: technologically, nothing can touch it. As far as performance, it's dead last. Would I want the LS to be sporty? Absolutely NOT!!! This is not a racehorse; this is purebred show dog. This is the best of the litter.
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As far as the flagship goes, the LS460 defenately trumps everything else, in pretty much every way. Unfortunately, its not particularly good looking, while the A8 is so gorgeous that I personally prefer it over the LS.
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Old 06-09-07, 09:36 PM
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Im thinking and I would rather the GS 450h instead of the GS 430 since the GS 460 aint here yet.
 


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