Lexus or BMW????
#31
Re: another idea...
Originally posted by hhodgetts
It just occurred to me. Get both!
You don't have the money? Sure you do!
The cost of a brand new GS430 is $55-60k.
I just bought a 99 GS400 for $25,000 (my daily driver)
I'm looking for a 95 M3 they're about $18,000 (to race at Road Atlanta on weekends)
Buy both and save $15-18k !!
It just occurred to me. Get both!
You don't have the money? Sure you do!
The cost of a brand new GS430 is $55-60k.
I just bought a 99 GS400 for $25,000 (my daily driver)
I'm looking for a 95 M3 they're about $18,000 (to race at Road Atlanta on weekends)
Buy both and save $15-18k !!
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Re: Re: another idea...
Originally posted by ARB
hmmmm, that's actually a very good idea!
hmmmm, that's actually a very good idea!
#33
Originally posted by LexRX
As long as you can handle the insurance and maintenance cost of the two.
As long as you can handle the insurance and maintenance cost of the two.
Originally posted by hhodgetts
Buy both and save $15-18k !!
Buy both and save $15-18k !!
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Everyone up the creek here in NJ has a 3 series. In the past I also wanted a 330i with Sports Package, they look sweet but I realized every one has a 3 series and they all look very similar whether it's a 325 or 330 series. If you want BMW, step up to the next generation coming out soon and go for a 545. I look forward to seeing that. The new E class E500 model also looks sweet.
Now the GS430 is a more unique car and not everyone has that one. Go with the GS430, you'll be happy.
Now the GS430 is a more unique car and not everyone has that one. Go with the GS430, you'll be happy.
#36
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BMW 330 VS Lexus GS4?
I have both.. I know exactly how both car behave. After 3 month of owning the 330i, I start searching Internet on modding my Y2KGS400. I could no longer stand the float feel that Lexus gives.. Hate it.. HATE IT... Nothing compare to the drive feel of the BMW.. at least thats what I thought until I found CL.
Working on modding my Lexus to out handle M5.. two more mods to finish.. I love to drive my GS.. more than BMW. BMW 3 is build for petite people... maybe German miget? hahahaha the rear room is so small... try sit in the back yourself!
Fun Factor? My mod GS4 out handle, out perform than BMW330. Plus, you can have fun mod a BMW. Maybe body kit and rim.. I was talking to a BMW sales last night. (Getting my car fix) German car not not mean for mod... small engine bay.. in 3 series.. almost left no room for anything.. we discuss about Cold Air Intake..and he did not recommand that...( no room to get the cold car.. hahahaha) by the way.. he used to be a manager of a turner shop.. so He know...what can a BMW doooooo....
I have a 21 month toddler.... and let me tell you, sometimes my wife has to set in the back to keep the toddler happy in the long road trip.. can you imagining ur wife spending 8 hour in the back of the BMW?
Working on modding my Lexus to out handle M5.. two more mods to finish.. I love to drive my GS.. more than BMW. BMW 3 is build for petite people... maybe German miget? hahahaha the rear room is so small... try sit in the back yourself!
Fun Factor? My mod GS4 out handle, out perform than BMW330. Plus, you can have fun mod a BMW. Maybe body kit and rim.. I was talking to a BMW sales last night. (Getting my car fix) German car not not mean for mod... small engine bay.. in 3 series.. almost left no room for anything.. we discuss about Cold Air Intake..and he did not recommand that...( no room to get the cold car.. hahahaha) by the way.. he used to be a manager of a turner shop.. so He know...what can a BMW doooooo....
I have a 21 month toddler.... and let me tell you, sometimes my wife has to set in the back to keep the toddler happy in the long road trip.. can you imagining ur wife spending 8 hour in the back of the BMW?
#37
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Re: Re: G35
Originally posted by tod071
Depends what you're comparing it to. Would have to disagree if comparing to a GS4. G35 is smaller, slower, and plastic. Compared to the 330, close.
My friend (former mechanic at BMW) gave me 2 options, BMWs a nice car, but not reliable after 3yrs. If you lease, BMW 530/540, if you buy, Lexus GS. Simple? You decide...
Depends what you're comparing it to. Would have to disagree if comparing to a GS4. G35 is smaller, slower, and plastic. Compared to the 330, close.
My friend (former mechanic at BMW) gave me 2 options, BMWs a nice car, but not reliable after 3yrs. If you lease, BMW 530/540, if you buy, Lexus GS. Simple? You decide...
#38
Originally posted by whitels
I don't know if your friend (former BMW mechanic) is the same person as my cousin. He always tells his wife and relatives not to buy BMW and points them to go buy a Lexus. He works for a Lexus dealership now, some sort of a head mechanic.
I don't know if your friend (former BMW mechanic) is the same person as my cousin. He always tells his wife and relatives not to buy BMW and points them to go buy a Lexus. He works for a Lexus dealership now, some sort of a head mechanic.
#39
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If I were you, O would g owith the GS430, I have a GS430 and my brother has a 325i stick. Granted the stick shift is fun 2 drive, but as faar as room is concerned, there is none in the back seat whatsoever. If you plan on having a family your going 2 need something more practical, so go w/ the GS430.=-)
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I had a 3-series. Great car. The small trunk drove me insane.
I got a GS300, chosen over a 530, for a few reasons, but mainly because there was more cargo space. With a child, a GS is a no-brainer.
Once BMW comes out with a car with a decent trunk, I'll consider them again. Let's face it, the BMWs have got merit.
Doug
I got a GS300, chosen over a 530, for a few reasons, but mainly because there was more cargo space. With a child, a GS is a no-brainer.
Once BMW comes out with a car with a decent trunk, I'll consider them again. Let's face it, the BMWs have got merit.
Doug
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Horor Stories about the BMW M3 Engine Failure
Please check out this web site :
http://members.roadfly.com/jason/m3engines.htm
Forget about the BMW and go get GS430
http://members.roadfly.com/jason/m3engines.htm
Forget about the BMW and go get GS430
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I have a question:
The gs400 and 430 have the same times pretty much, only .1 seconds apart... the only diff. is torque... so why do so many people buy the 430??? Is it for exclusitivity??? i bought the 430 cuz it was the right price, cheaper than any 400 i found fully loaded.
The gs400 and 430 have the same times pretty much, only .1 seconds apart... the only diff. is torque... so why do so many people buy the 430??? Is it for exclusitivity??? i bought the 430 cuz it was the right price, cheaper than any 400 i found fully loaded.