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  1. MickZagger

    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    So I wanna spend around $15,000 to $20,000. I've narrowed it down to Mid-to late '00's Acura TL, Infiniti G35 and Lexus IS300. I've found a couple real nice IS300's that I like and I'm leaning towards the IS300 because its a Toyota and pretty sharp. I like the looks of the G35's but I'm not sure how dependable they are and I've heard they're a bitch to fix. I really like the TL's, but I'm not sure if I want another Honda.

    Anybody own any of these or know anything about them?
     
  2. EL PRESIDENTE

    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    Go with the Lexus. To me, the G35s are bought by a lot of dorky dudes. The TL...kind of boring. I like Hondas though...but the Lexus is the best option. I have 2 friends with them and they're really happy with them....always have the best customer satisfaction.
     
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    Zags, come on man! Come to the German Car side....... you won't regret it FAMS!
     
  4. MickZagger

    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    I'm surprised to see how reasonably priced they are for a Lexus.

    http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/3617740630.html
     
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    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    I got a buddy with an Audi. He complains about how expensive they are to fix. I am a huge fan of them though.
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    get the new body style, those look like little ricer cars.
     
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    ...what do you know about "little ricers"?! :biglaugh:
     
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    EL PRESIDENTE Username Retired in Honor of Lanny.

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    me and my boys used to cruise broadway back in the day. :MARIS61:
     
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    ...like this?!

    [video=youtube;SBPpy_SVV_0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBPpy_SVV_0[/video]
     
  11. MickZagger

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    I don't know, I just can't take Hyundai, Kia or Daewoo or any of those types seriously no matter how hard they try.
     
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    I like GTI's. But, they I'd feel like I was in high school or something. I'm really sold on the iS 300 or 350.
     
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    only when we "borrowed" my friend's mom's benzorito.
     
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    ...not even Hyundai's new Azera or even the high-end Equus?!
     
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    Just cant do it.
     
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    ...then in that case, you're best off with Teh Lexus!
     
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    Yes my Audi is expensive to fix, but I fucking love it. Solid, handles. To each his own...... hope you get what you want and enjoy it......but don't you dare pull up next to me and my V8! I will smoke the fuck out of one of those little rice rockets! Post some pics of what these things look like and I'll give you an honest opinion.
     
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    The german vehicles may be ultra nice rides, but they are over engineered to death and very costly to own.

    The Lexus is nearly a perfect vehicle with a blend of everything one would want in a car.
     
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    The union guy wants to buy a foreign car. Way to go. The GM union workers would be proud.
     
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    Lol, I don't give a shit about that.
     

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