Trying to go luxury now..help

Dub_Deux

As you know or dont know, last year I bought a 2003 cadillac seville sts....CASH
no problems and overall didn't really have major issues. (it was a money move that payed off)

Now I currently own said cadillac and 2005 chevy monte carlo and Im looking to move up to the next level by trading in both cars towards something luxurious yet durable.

Any years or models you can suggest will be great
(I have a kid so no coupes)
Price range is a not a issue but I'm not tryna buy a car when I couldve put a down payment on a house(doing that later this year as well)

So acura, bmw, lexus, benz, audi, infiniti?
(no range rover, vehicles are asinine to me)

b00kie

Lexus, albeit boring, would be your most reliable.
Acura and Infiniti following up..
Lexus GS430 V8 or GS350 V6

rage

Agree with b00kie about Lexus being your best best for reliability. The new GS is an amazing car...and I am not a Lexus fan by a long shot.

Dub_Deux

i oculdnt find a used gs in my area without nearly 100k miles
guess niggas keep those for real

what about bmw?
what acura and infiniti would you suggest?

Dub_Deux

thoughts on lincoln mkz?

i see old people ride them tho, not many young

rage

Are you looking at used only? Whats the budget range??

Dub_Deux

a new luxury car in tx is like 30k-60k

only thing ill buy brand new is a altima or something
im not tryna drive a 50k car when i dont have a house to surround it

b00kie

A used $50k car for $25k is still better than a new $19k Altima

BMW will not be as reliable and will eat u up.

How big of a car u want?
2005-07 Acura RL go for cheap now. I hate the way the newer ones look.

2004 Infiniti q45 big body. V8 monster. All less than $20k

2006-2010 Infiniti M35 & m45 can be had for $15-30k

rage

b00kie wrote: »

A used $50k car for $25k is still better than a new $19k Altima

BMW will not be as reliable and will eat u up.

How big of a car u want?
2005-07 Acura RL go for cheap now. I hate the way the newer ones look.

2004 Infiniti q45 big body. V8 monster. All less than $20k

2006-2010 Infiniti M35 & m45 can be had for $15-30k

Well it depends on how many miles are on it and what model of Altima. With a new car you have a warranty and a lot of the newer cars have the features older luxury cars used to have.

I'd look at the RL and M35...great cars.

major pain

IMO.. If you cant afford at least the certified pre-owned cars dont bother with a "luxury" vehicle because that maintenance damn sure isnt luxury

Just buy something that is affordable for you with a good warranty

Rosebudd B'Dose

B00kie hit it on the head... if you want trouble-free luxury... Lexus/Infiniti/Acura is your best bet... I've had or have family members that have had all of these brands and none of us EVER had a problem with the cars. If you can afford the extra 2-3k go CERTIFIED... it's basically buying a used car with new car warranty benefits... Lexus and Infiniti treat you like a new customer with their cert pre-owned cars.

In terms of driving feel.. Infiniti is the sportiest of the bunch (check the M), Lexus is numb and boring but filled with most stuff you pay extra for in a Benz and Acura splits the middle of the 2 the only diff being that Acuras are FWD which is ASS to me.

best bet is to hit your local Infiniti/Lexus/Acura dealers... they'll definitely have what you're looking for and you should be able to get a deal on a 3-5 year old ride in the 36-50k mile range.

Rosebudd B'Dose

Just to back my point up about having or having fam that has the cars... the scene @ my parents crib after Hurricane Sandy in October

Parents MDX and GS, sister's 09 FX, my 12 FX

Dub_Deux

Yeh ill look up Infiniti today

Dub_Deux

aone415 wrote: »

Just to back my point up about having or having fam that has the cars... the scene @ my parents crib after Hurricane Sandy in October

Parents MDX and GS, sister's 09 FX, my 12 FX

East coast?

aneed123

Go infiniti. Sporty affordable as well get a g or a m used.

MzzKlapBak

I love Audi's so I am biased
that A-7 goes hard

Dub_Deux

MzzKlapBak wrote: »

I love Audi's so I am biased
that A-7 goes hard

@MzzKlapBak

what year is yours?
how much total cost?

MzzKlapBak

I have the A-5 which is a coupe
Fiance just bought the A-7 2012 for $55,000

Dub_Deux

MzzKlapBak wrote: »

I have the A-5 which is a coupe
Fiance just bought the A-7 2012 for $55,000

i test drove a A-4 before, it was a slim fit but otherwise pleasant drive
I might cop one after i do some house hunting

konceptjones

Top Cat wrote: »

thoughts on lincoln mkz?

i see old people ride them tho, not many young

MKZ = Ford Fusion, but uglier and with "luxury" appointments. The Mazda 6 is also based on this platform.

BMW? 3 Series would probably be in your immediate range.

Dub_Deux

konceptjones wrote: »

Top Cat wrote: »

thoughts on lincoln mkz?

i see old people ride them tho, not many young

MKZ = Ford Fusion, but uglier and with "luxury" appointments. The Mazda 6 is also based on this platform.

BMW? 3 Series would probably be in your immediate range.

i remember while i was in phx, this delaership tried to sell me a volvo but i was looking at a avalon
i went there, test drove but they wanted to much
next day i look on they website and they lowered the price by 3 grand, 1 grand more then i was bargaining for
i called them told them they lost a sale cuz they tryna be slick
nigga called me and left voicemails for days like he was tryna fight me

konceptjones

Top Cat wrote: »

konceptjones wrote: »

Top Cat wrote: »

thoughts on lincoln mkz?

i see old people ride them tho, not many young

MKZ = Ford Fusion, but uglier and with "luxury" appointments. The Mazda 6 is also based on this platform.

BMW? 3 Series would probably be in your immediate range.

i remember while i was in phx, this delaership tried to sell me a volvo but i was looking at a avalon
i went there, test drove but they wanted to much
next day i look on they website and they lowered the price by 3 grand, 1 grand more then i was bargaining for
i called them told them they lost a sale cuz they tryna be slick
nigga called me and left voicemails for days like he was tryna fight me

which volvo? I had an old 850 and want another one. 850 T5R or an 850 Turbo that I can mod.

Dub_Deux

konceptjones wrote: »

Top Cat wrote: »

konceptjones wrote: »

Top Cat wrote: »

thoughts on lincoln mkz?

i see old people ride them tho, not many young

MKZ = Ford Fusion, but uglier and with "luxury" appointments. The Mazda 6 is also based on this platform.

BMW? 3 Series would probably be in your immediate range.

i remember while i was in phx, this delaership tried to sell me a volvo but i was looking at a avalon
i went there, test drove but they wanted to much
next day i look on they website and they lowered the price by 3 grand, 1 grand more then i was bargaining for
i called them told them they lost a sale cuz they tryna be slick
nigga called me and left voicemails for days like he was tryna fight me

which volvo? I had an old 850 and want another one. 850 T5R or an 850 Turbo that I can mod.

i forgot the model but it looked like a family sedan not one for modding

konceptjones

Top Cat wrote: »

konceptjones wrote: »

Top Cat wrote: »

konceptjones wrote: »

Top Cat wrote: »

thoughts on lincoln mkz?

i see old people ride them tho, not many young

MKZ = Ford Fusion, but uglier and with "luxury" appointments. The Mazda 6 is also based on this platform.

BMW? 3 Series would probably be in your immediate range.

i remember while i was in phx, this delaership tried to sell me a volvo but i was looking at a avalon
i went there, test drove but they wanted to much
next day i look on they website and they lowered the price by 3 grand, 1 grand more then i was bargaining for
i called them told them they lost a sale cuz they tryna be slick
nigga called me and left voicemails for days like he was tryna fight me

which volvo? I had an old 850 and want another one. 850 T5R or an 850 Turbo that I can mod.

i forgot the model but it looked like a family sedan not one for modding

Prolly an S80

saccityprince

lexus ls460 or 430, infiniti m series, audi a6

KingGivBiz

saccityprince wrote: »

lexus ls460 or 430, infiniti m series, audi a6

lexus ls 430 will be more affordable. the infiniti m37 is mroe roomier, but the 37 is just as good and lighter. if you need all weel drive get the x.

I went upscale and got me a fully loaded black on black 2011 Avalon. I'm very happy with it minus snow days.

mercedes e class bluetec may also be another option to look at closely if you got that guapo.