(Revlis @ Feb. 15 2007,15:10)
(dadofthree @ Feb. 15 2007,11:57)
(heavybusa @ Feb. 15 2007,08:00) Anything German is worth the money.
I like the Audis too.
Go with the red seats and spice things up a little.
The 2100 is over kill for integrated GPS, TomTom is just as good. But you want the integrated blue tooth and IPOD.
Congrats bro, great choice.
My nephew works at a German dealership, he says the Lexus is the way to go because of all the electrical problems the Germans are having. I don't know, just repeating what a mechanic that works on them told me.
Mercedes has been plagued with a lot of electrical and other quality issues as well. They got written off my short list quickly enough.
Here's the Problem I have with both the Lexus IS350 and Infiniti G35. Both are right there with the BMW quality wise, hell Lexus leads the way. But, BUT neither of these Japanese competitors really have the "feel" the Ride quality nor the performance or ergonomics of the BMW. It's the WAY the BMW does it's thing and get you involved that really got to me. I've heard about it, I've read it, but not until Tuesday did it really click. This car had spirit, it had soul, something the Japanese don't really get it seems.
Mostly for me it's ergonomics, the Germans understand the European frame and build much better than the Japanese and their cars are built to fit this sorta build. The Japanese cars always leave me with my knees spraddled around the steering wheel, and the dimensions are always a little off.
NO icontrol though. I figure I'll wait till my next lease and then look into it again. By then they shoul dbe on V4 or 5 and have it really working...