Time for a new car.
11-16-07, 12:10 PM
#16
To be safe first. I want as many air bags as possible cause I got kids. Nav is a must. I really want somthing I can toss around. Of course the kids will not be in the car 
! I really don't care about drag race speed cause I don't race, but I do need some power when I want to get up on it.
! I really don't care about drag race speed cause I don't race, but I do need some power when I want to get up on it.Here is an 06 in your area with low miles
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...uperSpotlight=
Test drive the 545 BMW & Mercedes E500 also.
11-17-07, 04:48 AM
#18
Lexus Fanatic
The Jag has stunning looks, but I'd have to agree to stay away from it...a real shame, considering it's such a desirable car. They are just too unreliable.
Go with the Infiniti.....or, if you live in an area where you get slick roads, look at the G35X AWD version. I also agree with DASHOCKER's suggestion to check out the M35 or M45, also available RWD or AWD.....they will cost more than the G series, but have been reliable like the G.
The newer Lexus GS series has not been as reliable overall as its predecessors, and Consumer Reports has withdrawn its Recommended rating for some versions.
I don't necessarily agree with, however, the suggestion to check out the Mercedes E500, despite the car's reputation for safety and the fact that you have kids. ALL of the Mercedes products sold in the American market have been well-below-average in reliability for years....in some cases, worse than the Jaguars.
The best bet for reliability, IMO, is clearly the Infinitis.
Go with the Infiniti.....or, if you live in an area where you get slick roads, look at the G35X AWD version. I also agree with DASHOCKER's suggestion to check out the M35 or M45, also available RWD or AWD.....they will cost more than the G series, but have been reliable like the G.
The newer Lexus GS series has not been as reliable overall as its predecessors, and Consumer Reports has withdrawn its Recommended rating for some versions.
I don't necessarily agree with, however, the suggestion to check out the Mercedes E500, despite the car's reputation for safety and the fact that you have kids. ALL of the Mercedes products sold in the American market have been well-below-average in reliability for years....in some cases, worse than the Jaguars.
The best bet for reliability, IMO, is clearly the Infinitis.
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-17-07 at 04:58 AM.
11-17-07, 07:32 AM
#21
Lexus Fanatic
Fine, but speed is not the only thing to think about when buying a car. Doesn't do any good to own a dragster if you lose your license from tickets and can't drive it. 
Having said that, though, the Infiniti M-series, I agree, are generally good choices. Though I personally could do without the I-Drive-type "controller" on the dash, they are reliable, have much-improved interiors over other recent Infiniti products, drive and handle well, have AWD options for traction, and, yes.........they will get out of their own way.
Having said that, though, the Infiniti M-series, I agree, are generally good choices. Though I personally could do without the I-Drive-type "controller" on the dash, they are reliable, have much-improved interiors over other recent Infiniti products, drive and handle well, have AWD options for traction, and, yes.........they will get out of their own way.
Last edited by mmarshall; 11-17-07 at 07:36 AM.
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