Best alternative to BMW sedans...

ZJP · 04-03-2011, 12:18 PM

Panamera 4 gets my vote.

Throw on some nice 19" forged wheels and you have yourself a beautiful daily driver.

VenomBMW · 04-03-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ZJP

Panamera 4 gets my vote.

Throw on some nice 19" forged wheels and you have yourself a beautiful daily driver.

I guess I'll consider it. Maybe when they see me as a serious customer at the Porsche dealership they'll let me test drive a GT3 or 911 Turbo

I'd probably go for the 4S even though it can get to $110k.

GregTheStig · 04-03-2011, 01:24 PM

If you want nothing but luxury look at the Jaguars, they're ridiculously nice. I think XJs also sticker over $100K though. I personally think the Panamera isn't a bad choice, despite the looks. Good luck.

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

Do yourself a favor and wait for the F10 M5. I have a feeling you wont be bored with it.

I seriously doubt it'll under $100K though

VenomBMW · 04-03-2011, 01:41 PM

I'm sure the F10 will have a base price of around $90k... Hopefully by the time it comes out I'll have grown my business and won't have to worry as much about the prices. But the M5 looks amazing. And it'll be DCT so there won't be anymore clunky gear shifts like in the E60's SMG.

VenomBMW · 04-03-2011, 03:22 PM

I just looked at some Panamera's at a dealership. They're not that bad on the exterior but what wow'd me over was the Luxor beige interior.

If there's a used Turbo that's at around $100k or less please message me with it. Or even a nice 4S... Also saw some E550's, they're nice but if the steering is numb then I doubt I'd like it very much.

BTM · 04-03-2011, 03:34 PM

Considering it's only been out for a year you'll probably have to wait before Turbos dip below 100

SchnellM3 · 04-03-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

XJ FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just picked up a new Supercharged Liquid Silver XJ with London Tan and Navy Piping on Thursday

Cdnrockies · 04-03-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by VenomBMW

I just looked at some Panamera's at a dealership. They're not that bad on the exterior but what wow'd me over was the Luxor beige interior.

If there's a used Turbo that's at around $100k or less please message me with it. Or even a nice 4S... Also saw some E550's, they're nice but if the steering is numb then I doubt I'd like it very much.

Just got back from Barrier in Bellevue. They have a beautiful white with beige interior '11 4S. Sticker on it is $116K with all the good bits. You can find lightly used 4S's for about $90-95K. I have yet to see a low mileage Turbo for less than $120K. Brand new it's about $155K.

4S gets my vote.

jayely1 · 04-03-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SchnellM3

Just picked up a new Supercharged Liquid Silver XJ with London Tan and Navy Piping on Thursday

Definitely post pictures ASAP! How do you like it??

lace nikks · 04-03-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Augenbrauezug

Can't slap jay los on a Jag

lol. BMW with Jay Lo's are a car drivers dream

"You learn what you need to kill and take care of the details...Its like changing a tire...The 1st time you're careful...By the 30th time, you cant remember where you left the lug wrench"---Ted Bundy

VenomBMW · 04-03-2011, 10:46 PM

Doesn't the 4S post M3 numbers? i.e. 0-60 is 4.5.

okevino · 04-04-2011, 10:33 AM

Maserati for sure. but i don't know how much they are.

MisterSkiMask · 04-04-2011, 11:14 AM

I would look at the Porsche, I would test drive the Jag. But, and I say this without fanboism, with the exception of Porsche, everything I have driven has been a bit disappointing from the drivers seat. I must also say that AMG engines are FANTASTIC

silvergray545 · 04-04-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Blake

used S65. the king of sedans.

Fixed.

lopealle · 04-04-2011, 02:54 PM

tru dat

Year's_End · 04-04-2011, 03:13 PM

XJ = king of luxury sedans atm, for the money.

solefald · 04-04-2011, 03:36 PM

Screw sedans. Get an X3. I love mine

VenomBMW · 04-04-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by solefald

Screw sedans. Get an X3. I love mine

Haha. No.

AngelinIsRich08 · 04-04-2011, 03:44 PM

Porsche Panamera 4S gets my vote. And yes, I'm pretty sure it does 0-60 in 4.5. Am I right?

Hocky · 04-04-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SSKE92

We have a fully loaded E550, the steering makes me wanna kill myself and the brakes are over whelmed easily. But as a luxury car it's great

Agreed! Rides great, super comfortable, nice car to drive. But absolutely not a driver's car.

Year's_End · 04-04-2011, 03:49 PM

XJ 0-60 around 4.5s depending on the publication. Cheaper than the competition. Looks unique. Sounds awesome. Is lighter than most in its class. Interior only second to A8's (imo).

Hot girl + review. Look at the car pulling out at 1:10 and tell me that the competition can match those looks.

IL review: http://www.insideline.com/jaguar/xj-...rst-drive.html

NYCGP · 04-04-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wakka

except you have to look at it everyday....

Drive one... you forget you are driving a 4 door sedan.. Really nice inside too.

04-03-2011, 12:18 PM	#23
ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Panamera 4 gets my vote. Throw on some nice 19" forged wheels and you have yourself a beautiful daily driver.
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VenomBMW Banned 23 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: In a house iTrader: (0)	I'm sure the F10 will have a base price of around $90k... Hopefully by the time it comes out I'll have grown my business and won't have to worry as much about the prices. But the M5 looks amazing. And it'll be DCT so there won't be anymore clunky gear shifts like in the E60's SMG.
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VenomBMW Banned 23 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: In a house iTrader: (0)	I just looked at some Panamera's at a dealership. They're not that bad on the exterior but what wow'd me over was the Luxor beige interior. If there's a used Turbo that's at around $100k or less please message me with it. Or even a nice 4S... Also saw some E550's, they're nice but if the steering is numb then I doubt I'd like it very much.
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BTM Banned 483 Rep 10,309 Posts Drives: A///MERICAN!!! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A///MERICA!!! iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.20]	Considering it's only been out for a year you'll probably have to wait before Turbos dip below 100
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VenomBMW Banned 23 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 128i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: In a house iTrader: (0)	Doesn't the 4S post M3 numbers? i.e. 0-60 is 4.5.
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okevino MR x. 7 Rep 166 Posts Drives: E93 335is DCT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335iS Cabriolet [10.00]	Maserati for sure. but i don't know how much they are.
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MisterSkiMask Banned 147 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	I would look at the Porsche, I would test drive the Jag. But, and I say this without fanboism, with the exception of Porsche, everything I have driven has been a bit disappointing from the drivers seat. I must also say that AMG engines are FANTASTIC
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lopealle Resident Black Guy 251 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	tru dat
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1137 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	XJ = king of luxury sedans atm, for the money. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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solefald Nigerian Prince 385 Rep 2,180 Posts Drives: '11 F25 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List '11 BMW F25 [0.00]	Screw sedans. Get an X3. I love mine __________________ http://soundcloud.com/djtchort
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AngelinIsRich08 Banned 61 Rep 708 Posts Drives: '11 X5M, '09 CTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	Porsche Panamera 4S gets my vote. And yes, I'm pretty sure it does 0-60 in 4.5. Am I right?
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1137 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	XJ 0-60 around 4.5s depending on the publication. Cheaper than the competition. Looks unique. Sounds awesome. Is lighter than most in its class. Interior only second to A8's (imo). Hot girl + review. Look at the car pulling out at 1:10 and tell me that the competition can match those looks. IL review: http://www.insideline.com/jaguar/xj-...rst-drive.html __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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