BMW or Lexus

[detaildoc]

Ok, so he finally made a decision. He is going for a Toyota Echo. No, not really, he decided to go for the Lexus GS. I am sure he will be very happy. Thanks guys for all your feedback, which I communicated to him, they were very helpful. Funny how the BMW 5 series got more votes, yet those people who voted for it did not post a reply indicating why they voted that way (with 1 or 2 exceptions). My hunch is that most must not be very familiar with that vehicle or with Lexus .

[Accumulator]

detaildoc- He's gonna be very happy with the Lexus

[detaildoc]

Originally Posted by mysteryan

The IS-F looks fun to drive and retain the qualities of a Lexus:
Lexus IS-F on the track

The IS F is amazing. The sound of that engine is just the sweetest sound I've heard. It is being called by many the "M3 Killer". Lexus IS F 2008 Lexus ISF by edmunds -- Revver Online Video Sharing Network

[20jettatdi03]

i hope he is happy with the Lexus but im surprised that no one brought up the 4 year 50k free service for the BMW. Thats a big deal in my book plus the available tire warrenty where if a tire goes flat because of a nail, etc they will come pick it up and replace the tire for free and if it resulted in rim damage that would be replaced too. But like i said i hope he enjoys the lexus.

[detaildoc]

Originally Posted by 20jettatdi03

i hope he is happy with the Lexus but im surprised that no one brought up the 4 year 50k free service for the BMW. Thats a big deal in my book plus the available tire warrenty where if a tire goes flat because of a nail, etc they will come pick it up and replace the tire for free and if it resulted in rim damage that would be replaced too. But like i said i hope he enjoys the lexus.

Someone I know who worked for BMW (high up in their marketing department) explained to me that the "free" 4 year/50k service really isn't free. BMW tags the estimated cost of this service to the price of the car, so you really just end up paying for the service upfront . Kind of sneaky, isn't it? It is no different than buying the service package from Lexus when you purchase the car, except that in this case the buyer has a choice.

[mhadden]

Stolen from CD, "Lexus is going to follow Oldsmobile into the graveyard."

BMW FTMFW! (but personally I'd go 3-series coupe route)

[Accumulator]

Noting that this thread has pretty well run its course...

Don't some current model BMWs have "electronic dipsticks"? I read somewhere that to check (really *check*) the oil level you have to take it to a dealership where they pump out the oil an measure it..there simply isn't an old-fashioned dipstick so there's no way to know if the electronic gizmo is giving an accurate reading or not.

[Carbon Blue]

lexus hands down

[thump_rrr]

Given the above choices I would have also gone with the GS 350.
If it was going against a BMW 540i my choice may have been different.

[charbro]

Great choice with the GS. Congrats to your friend.

Charlie

[KnuckleBuckett]

I am sure the GS will satisfy!

[SamIam]

Accumulator got me, I do miss my Audi. Was a great car and was just thinking that maybe I should trade in my GS300 AWD for a S8, however, I was just at the Lexus dealer for an oil change this week and realized, Wow, these guys at Lexus treat me great. The ownership experience is the best out there. My car works well, looks good and I don't walk away from the dealer po'ed, which happened often with Audi.

Now, I will say, my GS300 doesn't have the HP of the 350. The 350 is either 300HP or just a hair over, mine is like 260 or so. I drove the 350 and it has some scoot. If I didn't want AWD, I would look at the hybrid, it has some pretty serious scoot in it. While the 528 may feel better, I doubt it is as quick as the GS350 in most real world situations, not counting track time. To my eye, the Lexus looks better than the Bangle'ized BMW.

Of course, ymmv.

Sam