looking for a luxo cruiser

NYSpeed Automotive
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So this has probably come up before but I didn’t see the thread.

Right now we have the 350 roadster, a stang cnv and the jeep. I want something more comfortable to use for road trips with 4 doors so when we are with family and friends it’s easier to pile everyone in.

So far I have been looking at:

CTS(V’s out of the question I can’t justify the extra price difference unless I got rid of the z since I already have one toy)
TL(whats the major difference other than visuals from the regular to the type-S)
S4
IS 350
CLS

(I havn’t ruled out 5/7 series I’m just still not overly thrilled with bmw’s styling)

Also still not sure how I feel about a ford but MKS/Taurus Limited.

Jeeps gone soon, I also considered trading it for one of the 2011 grand cherokee’s any input there?

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You didn’t mention price.

For 25k I would get a Lexus Gs with a V8.

The new body style 2006+ is much nicer looking than the older ones.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-LEXUS-GS-430-SUNROOF-NAV-REAR-CAM-DVD-SUNSHADE-44K-/190467773796?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2c58c39564

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If I like something I’ll buy it that doesn’t mean I’m going to buy a porsche panamera but I’m willing to pay for something I’m overly impressed with. I’ve driven a CLS,CTS and an IS350. I do like the GS’s it just wasn’t as fun to drive as the IS.

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GS’s aren’t as fun as IS’s because they are bigger and more luxurious where as the IS is a sport compact.

I just picked up a B6 S4 and so far I am in love with it. I do quite a bit of traveling of Western NY for work, and it hasn’t let me down to be a comfortable ride and also fun when I want it to be. I personally didn’t care for the IS350 when I drove it, but I think it was because of how used to my IS300 I was. I have driven a TL, and it didn’t wow me. I also drove an '01 BMW 5 Series which I liked, but just didn’t want to spend the money at the time.

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clarkson approved and cheap now.

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The IS is a nice car, it is more sporty than the GS, but I prefer the larger GS. A GS with the V8 is still a bad ass daily driver.

My true favorite somewhat “classic” luxury car would be a 98 Lincoln Mark LSC Collectors Edition, pearl white with the 32v cobra engine and IRS… But those things are very dated compared to the new cars…

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A8L’s are surprisingly cheap

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close, decided against the car I think I’m going to grab one of the new GC’s some really good incentives right now.

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ill always sell my car 97 A8

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I just picked up a TL and love it, the Type S is better it has Brembro brakes, slightly bigger engine ,navigation, different styling etc. Either way they are really nice.

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i loved my b6 s4 as a daily so much. i would suggest either that or a e60 5srzzzz

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CLS. I personally think that they look really good, other people say that they look like a Taurus but I really really like the look of them.

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CLS is just a baller car, I don’t get how it would look like a taurus and they are EXTREMELY comfortable.

It came down to when I’m doing long drives I wanted to be a little higher up, so as much as I thought I wanted a car I couldn’t make it work.

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If you change your mind I would say go for an A8L or a 745Li

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what you should buy is a 03 Audi RS6! your baller and fast as shit! Did i mention they sound amazing?!

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I would have to vote for a new Taurus SHO or even a new Chevy Tahoe.

The Tahoe would give you plenty of passenger space with a good amount of cargo room.

I do like the Caddy’s and Lincoln’s as well,so can’t rule them out.