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Old 09-22-08, 09:42 AM
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Question Need some help choosing a mom car

Hello Everyone
My mom is looking for a new car to buy.
She wants:
-Luxury
-4-Door
-Nothing to sporty
-Something that going to last her a long time wihtout breaking down
Here previous car: Mercedes ML SUV

So i suggested the GS400h
is that the best way to go or is there others?
I personally own a Lexus IS350 and love it and the comfort of driving one.
Please input.
Thanks
-Chris
Old 09-22-08, 09:46 AM
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imho, "Mom" car = RX, GS, or ES (LS would be first, if you can afford it.) Roughly in that order.
I wouldnt get my Mom into an IS, since it's too small. Safety and visibility would be my utmost concern.
Old 09-22-08, 09:53 AM
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i say new ES

or a camry or avalon.

but if she wants to spend more, any lexus like the above posts. she may like the rx since her last was an ml
Old 09-22-08, 11:35 AM
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^^ yupe....new ES would be perfect for 'mom'.
Old 09-22-08, 04:06 PM
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RX is totally a mom car.
Old 09-22-08, 04:46 PM
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If you want to recommend the GSh for her, keep in mind that the trunk space is...well there is none.
Old 09-22-08, 04:52 PM
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LS, GS, ES, Avalon, Benz E class maybe?
my mother is also looking into a new car, and I'm about to register her in CL if I can convince her to get the LS
Old 09-26-08, 11:58 PM
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yea LS or GS would be sweet
Old 09-27-08, 12:05 AM
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I agree with everyone:

I say RX or ES
Easy to drive, park, and reverse.
Old 09-27-08, 12:15 AM
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If it was my mom, I'd recommend the new ES.
Old 09-27-08, 01:14 AM
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Those 4 factors = ES to me. GS is pushed as sporting in the ads and the h has no trunk.
Old 09-27-08, 02:37 AM
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prius.....
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Originally Posted by sirblinks
prius.....
hehehe, this made me laugh

I vote will be for the ES
Old 09-27-08, 09:54 AM
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new ES or camry. or the new TSX or TL. better yet, give that new Hyundai Genisis a try!
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