What to get now???

TK-421 · 12-11-2008, 10:54 PM

ML320 BlueTEC. It starts at $48K, but the options will probably have its way with you.

TK-421 · 12-11-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian GT PRO

My vote is for a X5 d Blutec diesel, room for what you want, decent fuel economy, nice power and upgradeable all in one package.

Isn't Bluetec only by Mercedes?

MoreCowbell · 12-11-2008, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Motor She Wrote

What are leases like on M5s now? Maybe OP could get a good deal on a leftover '08 M5 or maybe '08 M3 sedan?

M5 is an intruiging idea. Only issue with the 5 series is that it's becoming "dated".

MoreCowbell · 12-11-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Did you do a 1 year lease on your E92? Sig says you got it in June '07.

What about a 535xi wagon?
Gives you a bit more room then the 3er wagon, but it's still sportier then an SUV.

24 months. Up at the end of May. Still have 5 months to go.

MoreCowbell · 12-11-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by news 4 u

Isn't Bluetec only by Mercedes?

May consider the Merc m550

josephr25 · 12-12-2008, 12:14 AM

Bluetec is technology that will be shared by Daimler, VW, and whatever's left of Chrysler:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/2061129....sel-initiative

I think the MDX is the better choice if you don't get a diesel. Good looks and value.

x5love · 12-12-2008, 02:35 AM

I don't think you'll be able to get an X6 or loaded X5 for 800 with no money down... but who knows, with all the carmageddon that's going on you might get a really good deal.

And new family member! Congrats! (but would you really want him/her in a M5?)

I'd go for the MDX. Great tech and nav, safe, comfortable, drives well, good economy... ML seems a little old/ripoff.

TheAcAvenger · 12-12-2008, 03:15 AM

From my experiences, it really seems like the MDX is the most liked non-German car on e90post that isn't an exotic. It's downright uncanny

marcus1701 · 12-12-2008, 04:57 AM

don't get an SUV...they're not cool. If I were you and I really needed the space...i'd get the new a4 avant 2.0t. They have dual exhaust unlike the sedan, and a huuge sunroof along with those beautiful L.E.D.s. I love the details in that car. These cars get 22mpg in the city!! My Z4 is rated at 19mpg in the city with steptronic. Your 335i I think is at 17mpg in the city.

chicagolab · 12-12-2008, 05:18 AM

with a lease euro delivery makes sense because residuals are off of MSRP and euro deliveries are usually around 5-10 off MSRP depending on program. Just there there is a significant lowering of payment compared to getting one at a dealer. The new Audi Q5 and Mercedes glk are both completely new models that are being released in the next 2 months. New releases usually stay close to msrp. You may want to look at euro delivery from Audi or Mercedes. With all that said, I would consider the E91 on euro delivery. The other option I would go with is picking up a CPO 5series wagon.

MrHarris · 12-12-2008, 05:20 AM

Get that new Toyota supercharged truck!

montreal red · 12-12-2008, 06:01 AM

ML 63 AMG.... sports car and suv all in one... plus it has one sick sounding engine note!

Year's_End · 12-12-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal jet black

ML 63 AMG.... sports car and suv all in one... plus it has one sick sounding engine note!

ML with AMG =

Facelifted non-AMG (because they don't sell an AMG version anymore) ML =

Year's_End · 12-12-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer007

Proof that this is a bmw forum

he's most likely being sarcastic.

i'd go for the x6. i'm obsessed with the styling. then again, i don't know how much you factor styling into the equation, or how much practicality you need.

x5love · 12-12-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by marcus1701

don't get an SUV...they're not cool. If I were you and I really needed the space...i'd get the new a4 avant 2.0t. They have dual exhaust unlike the sedan, and a huuge sunroof along with those beautiful L.E.D.s. I love the details in that car. These cars get 22mpg in the city!! My Z4 is rated at 19mpg in the city with steptronic. Your 335i I think is at 17mpg in the city.

sounds like an excellent idea too. maybe an A6 avant? that's another option. Or a 528i wagon?

mmm def · 12-12-2008, 10:52 AM

MDX is very nice.

CnoteMD · 12-12-2008, 12:53 PM

I don't know what the current lease payments are like, but I think the Infiniti FX is a nice SUV. Of the SUV's I've driven, it is the least truck-like.

If you want a family sized car that can blow away almost any car on the road, go with the M5! TRUST ME on that one.

kronzprinz · 12-12-2008, 01:16 PM

'09 Range Rover HST

BMW F22 · 12-12-2008, 02:26 PM

FYI- I checked autotrader last night and saw a 2008 MDX with tech/entertainment packages for $36k (only 4500 miles on it). Heck you could just buy it instead of leasing it if you want.

Motor She Wrote · 12-12-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreCowbell

M5 is an intruiging idea. Only issue with the 5 series is that it's becoming "dated".

That's a consideration, true, but the E39 M5 is as handsome as ever and that's... what, a 10-year-old design now? Plus think about how the E46 and E36s still look good even though the E92s have been around. BMWs age really well.

JIM E92 · 12-12-2008, 03:54 PM

I will once again have to get in my flame suit. I suggest the Touareg. If you would like to do any driving beyond the pavement this is one of the better SUVs for that purpose. It blends creature comforts with real off-road performance. I owned a FJ Curiser for about a year and I was really impressed with the group of nearly stock Touaregs that kept up with the truck based SVU such as the FJ's and the Wranglers. The Touareg is beautifully finished inside as well. The materials and finish are on par or even a step above my current E92. There will be a bunch of nay sayers that will tell you that because it's a VW it's not reliable--well this vehicle is nearing it's cycle end and VW has simplifed the vehicle and worked out most of the bugs that plagued the first couple years.

josephr25 · 12-12-2008, 04:04 PM

Toureg is a good option if you "need" something European.

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x5love Captain 80 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I don't think you'll be able to get an X6 or loaded X5 for 800 with no money down... but who knows, with all the carmageddon that's going on you might get a really good deal. And new family member! Congrats! (but would you really want him/her in a M5?) I'd go for the MDX. Great tech and nav, safe, comfortable, drives well, good economy... ML seems a little old/ripoff. __________________ E92 335i\|Jet Black\|Black Dakota\|Alu\|Step/paddles\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6FL\|Navi\|Heated Seats\|CA
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marcus1701 up all night 1 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 3.0si, alpine white, auto, nav Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orinda, CA iTrader: (0)	don't get an SUV...they're not cool. If I were you and I really needed the space...i'd get the new a4 avant 2.0t. They have dual exhaust unlike the sedan, and a huuge sunroof along with those beautiful L.E.D.s. I love the details in that car. These cars get 22mpg in the city!! My Z4 is rated at 19mpg in the city with steptronic. Your 335i I think is at 17mpg in the city. __________________ 02 Silver Audi TT 225 Roadster, APR Stage 2+ ,ECS underdrive Pulleys, S-Line Bumpers, APR Exhaust, APR Silicone Hoses, APR FMIC, Suntek 50% tint, 08 White Subaru Forester 03 Mineral Grey Ford ZX2 DIU Car- American Pride
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chicagolab Lieutenant 30 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i 2006 TiAg Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (7)	with a lease euro delivery makes sense because residuals are off of MSRP and euro deliveries are usually around 5-10 off MSRP depending on program. Just there there is a significant lowering of payment compared to getting one at a dealer. The new Audi Q5 and Mercedes glk are both completely new models that are being released in the next 2 months. New releases usually stay close to msrp. You may want to look at euro delivery from Audi or Mercedes. With all that said, I would consider the E91 on euro delivery. The other option I would go with is picking up a CPO 5series wagon. __________________ E90 330i \| Titanium Silver \| Black/Aluminum \| Step \| Idrive \| Sunshades \| PDC \| Heated Seats \| M3 Lip \| Roof Spoiler \| Front Splitters \| Lux 5.0 \| Blacklines Link to my European Delivery write up: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=143486
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12-12-2008, 12:53 PM	#39
CnoteMD Commander in Chief 38 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I don't know what the current lease payments are like, but I think the Infiniti FX is a nice SUV. Of the SUV's I've driven, it is the least truck-like. If you want a family sized car that can blow away almost any car on the road, go with the M5! TRUST ME on that one. __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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BMW F22 Major General 3659 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	FYI- I checked autotrader last night and saw a 2008 MDX with tech/entertainment packages for $36k (only 4500 miles on it). Heck you could just buy it instead of leasing it if you want.
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JIM E92 Lieutenant 15 Rep 410 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sandy Eggo iTrader: (0)	I will once again have to get in my flame suit. I suggest the Touareg. If you would like to do any driving beyond the pavement this is one of the better SUVs for that purpose. It blends creature comforts with real off-road performance. I owned a FJ Curiser for about a year and I was really impressed with the group of nearly stock Touaregs that kept up with the truck based SVU such as the FJ's and the Wranglers. The Touareg is beautifully finished inside as well. The materials and finish are on par or even a step above my current E92. There will be a bunch of nay sayers that will tell you that because it's a VW it's not reliable--well this vehicle is nearing it's cycle end and VW has simplifed the vehicle and worked out most of the bugs that plagued the first couple years.
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12-12-2008, 04:04 PM	#44
josephr25 Major 72 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	Toureg is a good option if you "need" something European.
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