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re: Car Suggestions - ~$45,000 budget
Posted on 9/8/14 at 7:06 am to jordan21210
Posted on 9/8/14 at 7:06 am to jordan21210
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Better argument would be comparing Audi to VW
Only on a model or two. If you buy Audi or Porsche you can always find parts stamped VW-XXXXXXXX on your car but that means little. Hell, my 1989 944S2 has parts with the VW part stamp on them.
The extra finish and engineering makes a huge difference.
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Posted on 9/8/14 at 7:26 am to LNCHBOX
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Audi to VW is definitely the more apt comparison. The other guy beinging up Porsche and Ferrari was a little off base.
I made that comparison not from the engineering perspective but rather the perception of the brands.
Porsche and Ferrari both had its roots in pedestrian modes of transportation and morphed into what they are today.
You can knock Lexus for not being a driver's car, but to scoff at the notion of it being a luxury car is absurd.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 7:28 am to Restomod
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You can knock Lexus for not being a driver's car, but to scoff at the notion of it being a luxury car is absurd.
That's what I didn't get wit Patrick Bateman's post. Lexus is head and shoulders above anything Toyota has in their lineup. back in the day you could say it was nothing more than rebranding, but that's just not the case anymore. The ES is built off the Avalon, but after that, you're dealing with completely different cars with much better materials used etc.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 7:51 am to LNCHBOX
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I agree with everything you're saying. It was just funny that you went with 911 turbo to a Jetta
Yeah, a bit of a stretch lol. I was trying to think of a top of the line VW but came up short...CC maybe??
Posted on 9/8/14 at 7:53 am to jordan21210
CC is the most expensive sedan, with the twaaaaarg being the top SUV.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 7:57 am to Restomod
I'll give you that...
But not this:
Porsche, maybe, since it's roots are in the Beetle. But Ferrari has always had a racing pedigree.
I don't mind Lexus, to be honest. I think they're going the right way in differing Lexus from Toyota. Infiniti too, to an extent. The worse is Acura. My buddy has an Accord and some people I work with have Acura TLX's (I think)...interiors are identical. Lots of plastic too...it's bad..though I'm sure longevity is more their thing.
But not this:
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Porsche and Ferrari both had its roots in pedestrian modes of transportation and morphed into what they are today.
Porsche, maybe, since it's roots are in the Beetle. But Ferrari has always had a racing pedigree.
I don't mind Lexus, to be honest. I think they're going the right way in differing Lexus from Toyota. Infiniti too, to an extent. The worse is Acura. My buddy has an Accord and some people I work with have Acura TLX's (I think)...interiors are identical. Lots of plastic too...it's bad..though I'm sure longevity is more their thing.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:19 am to lynxcat
45k used? Why not buy new?
My two buys for 45k would be 4runner limited 4x4 or acura mdx
Also two models don't fit below
My two buys for 45k would be 4runner limited 4x4 or acura mdx
Also two models don't fit below
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Models I have been looking at: - Audi A5 - Audi S5 - Jaguar XF - Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland / Summit - Hyundai Genesis - Hyundai Equus - Mercedes E350
This post was edited on 9/8/14 at 8:20 am
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:23 am to HempHead
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Buy a 15k used car, invest 30k.
THIS
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:24 am to dyslexic
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Richards Honda.
What is the deal with everyone in the world having a sticker across their entire back windshield that says "richardshonda.com" ?
Do they get some kind of discount for being a moving advertisement?
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:24 am to theBeard
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My two buys for 45k would be 4runner limited 4x4 or acura mdx
The guy is single with no kids; why drive a boring car when he doesn't have to? I do agree the Genesis and Equus be eliminated - because they're also boring as hell.
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What is the deal with everyone in the world having a sticker across their entire back windshield that says "richardshonda.com" ?
They're extremely easy to remove, but people are lazy. My car came with a Walkerautomotive.com sticker; I peeled it off in their parking lot.
This post was edited on 9/8/14 at 8:27 am
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:25 am to Mulat
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THIS
Why stop there? Why not buy a $5k car and invest $40k?
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:25 am to LouisianaLady
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Do they get some kind of discount for being a moving advertisement?
Doubtful, they just know that most people are too lazy to remove a sticker, so they get free advertising all over.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:28 am to biglego
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Poor people by used cars
Quite possibly the stupidest thing I've read all month.. This indicates you are neither wealthy and or know anyone who is..
This post was edited on 9/8/14 at 8:41 am
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:29 am to Phil A Sheo
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This indicates you are neither wealthy and or no anyone who is..
at least proofread when you are calling someone out for being dumb
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:32 am to GaryMyMan
thought we were friends, I drive the same 4runner and don't think of myself as boring?
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:34 am to theBeard
I latched on to the Acura MDX suggestion. The 4Runner is a fine vehicle. Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:36 am to GaryMyMan
you still looking at a new Tahoe?
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:37 am to theBeard
4Runner is awesome. The only problem with them is the front end styling on the new models. Hopefully Toyota corrects that soon.
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:38 am to member12
agree the sr5 frontends look like crap, the limited is much better.
I am trying to decide on a new suv in the next couple months. Looking at sequoia, LR4 (I know they are shitty but always wanted one), lexus gx 460
I am trying to decide on a new suv in the next couple months. Looking at sequoia, LR4 (I know they are shitty but always wanted one), lexus gx 460
This post was edited on 9/8/14 at 8:40 am
Posted on 9/8/14 at 8:41 am to yellowfin
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at least proofread when you are calling someone out for being dumb
Shut the frick up.. It's Monday and I'm still half asleep
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