10-15-2003, 06:14 PM | #1 |
Jaded
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Go for practical or awesome?
I'm talking about a car for my mother...
Some background - she currently has '01 Audi A6 4.2. Engine and quattro are the only redeeming qualities of that car...everything else (including brakes, a big one) blows. So, after this winter we'll be looking into replacing it. Want to buy the car (50% financing, paid out within 6 months), so looking into something to keep for a long time. In the family we already have 2 sedans (7er, M5) that work well enough during winter, so AWD is not a priority. Her prefs - practical (SUV :roll and prestigious. Current choice - BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne :roll: :roll: My suggestions: Practical - E500 4-matic wagon. Safe, versatile, prestigious and good looking. Just great - SL500 and screw the practicality. I'm leaning towards screwing practicality. I mean, she only needs that extra space one or two times a year when she's shopping for flowers... Rent an Explorer for those two days and you can be driving one of the most beautiful two-seaters in production today, drop the roof down during those perfect days without any sacrifices during the rest of the year. Oh, and SL is definitely a keeper. Price wise (in canadian) - a nicely optioned E500 4-matic wagon is 96k. SL500 with sports package is 137k. A not an insignificant difference, but doable. I know, it's her car, I should mind my own business, but... an SL? Express your opinions here :arrow: :smile: |
10-15-2003, 06:17 PM | #2 |
Crotchety
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My mother went from 7 series to X5...
E-Class is nice. |
10-15-2003, 06:20 PM | #3 | |
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10-15-2003, 06:34 PM | #4 |
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I would say the E. The S would be a great car, but practicality is trump.
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10-15-2003, 07:33 PM | #5 | |
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Keep in mind - our need for practicality is next to imaginary. Anyhow, just talked to the Boss, he thinks SL is the way to go. Man, I just love car shopping |
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10-15-2003, 10:54 PM | #7 |
Oh, are they?
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I would get the SL.
btw, funny that someone with an M5 is complaining about brakes |
10-16-2003, 02:37 AM | #8 |
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SL.
I can't believe I just told someone to buy a Mercedes. aranoid:
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I love the SL500! That will be a great summer ride. |
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