acura tl, lexus is350, benz c230 sport, maxima, charger r/t!!!??

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Old 09-26-2006, 10:42 PM
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Default acura tl, lexus is350, benz c230 sport, maxima, charger r/t!!!??

These are the cars I have pretty much narrowed down and need to go test drive. Most can be had for around 30k new or slightly used. Looking to buy in around 6 months...Just looking for opinions and expertise on these cars....Prolly gonna be auto...Im looing for the best over all 4 door car...looks, power, economy all in one...
I like the looks of the benz and the lexus the most i think but the benz is underpowered....All the other cars are 260 hp or more while the benz in 201. The lexus has the most power other than the charger r/t but is prolly faster than the charger....ahhhh let me know guys
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I test drove an is350 about a month ago and was pretty impressed!! Nice cars
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Billy, you just got a new car. What are you doing?
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I like the lexus.
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The IS350's are nice. C230 is also good and the best part is that Mercedes has awesome customer service when you need to have the car serviced.
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lexus for the win, and i think they have an AWD set up on one, what happened with getting a WS6?
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wtf idiot
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I would go with the Lexus. But, I have a friend thats a Tech at a Lexus dealership and says that tires wear real quick on the new IS's or any IS.
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That happens with soft compound tires

225/45VR17 all-season tires front, 245/45VR17 all-season tires rear
225/40YR18 summer tires front, 255/40YR18 summer tires rear

17-in tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than 20,000 miles, depending on driving conditions. See your Lexus dealer for details and other information relating to tire selection.

18-in tires are expected to experience greater tire wear than conventional tires. Tire life may be substantially less than 15,000 miles, depending on driving conditions. See your Lexus dealer for details and other information relating to tire selection.
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Acura TL.


Come see me when your ready to test drive one.
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are you shopping for your girlfriend? If so, nice choices!!
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Tony - 1.

Wild Bill - 0.



Commense.
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
are you shopping for your girlfriend? If so, nice choices!!

LOL

I would get the Lexus hands down out of all the choices, next would be the acura.. I also wouldn't buy anything new, find something with a little bit of miles and let someone else take the initial hit. But do your homework and find a good deal.

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wtf are you doing... you just got another car after selling the camaro.... jesus
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I'm going to vote slightly used CTS-V. It has a V8, rwd, pimp factor, and handles like a ****. Also should get decent mileage.

And nobody will call it a girl's car
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But, he'll mod it, ruin it, and then hate it as a daily driver.


Gotta rememmber who we're talking about here....lol
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
I'm going to vote slightly used CTS-V. It has a V8, rwd, pimp factor, and handles like a ****. Also should get decent mileage.

And nobody will call it a girl's car

I second that Vote. Amazing that you ruled it out of the list and it was the best option you had earlier.

I can tell you that you will not be happy with any of these cars as they will not have the torque you are after that only a V8 will offer..

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come on guys, it isn't like he is planning on taking estrogen shots to buy one of these cars above. Get the V8 or nothing!
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Lexus Is-350....



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