need bigger car....suggestions?

jetblk328i · 07-07-2007, 08:02 AM

i need something bigger, but i dont want a suv. i was thinking a used 2005 or 2006 5er or A6 and good suggestions?

///M3NACE · 07-08-2007, 07:17 PM

hey get a 540 sport package or a m5 if u gots the $$$

spacedogg · 07-08-2007, 07:30 PM

Seems to be some longer term reliability issues with Audi's...so unless you are going for a new model, I would go for a used 5 series...if you want something driver's orientated.

Otherwise...anything from Japan will probably serve you well.

hks786 · 07-08-2007, 07:36 PM

I would take the A6, I love it so much more than the 5, but that's just me...

Year's_End · 07-08-2007, 10:44 PM

I'd be glad to post suggestions, but I need you to give a general price range.

younghov85 · 07-08-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hks786

I would take the A6, I love it so much more than the 5, but that's just me...

+1

TheAcAvenger · 07-08-2007, 11:07 PM

+2

ward · 07-09-2007, 12:04 AM

examine the 5 carefully before making any moves

it's not that much bigger

T Bone · 07-09-2007, 12:07 AM

My 2001 A6 is way more roomier than the E60 5er.....and so is the current A6.

But the A6 drives like a couch, a slow couch and I have the 4.2 V8!

gtb75 · 07-09-2007, 12:08 AM

+1

A buddy of mine has a 335i on order, but also looked at the 535i as well... The only area where the 5er seemed noticeably larger was in the trunk.

ehhhwik · 07-09-2007, 12:13 AM

go for mercedes e class, i kept mine even though i bought a new e92 328i, and my e320 is almost 8 years old and is going strong, hell it doesn't even rattle as much as my e92, WTF???

Year's_End · 07-09-2007, 03:35 AM

Yeah, nice suggestion^^^. New E-class or a used CLS perhaps? Yeah, a CLS sound mighty fine to me...

Chris.G · 07-09-2007, 04:17 AM

^ +1 on the CLS and E-class

truong321 · 07-09-2007, 05:47 AM

Why did no one mention gs430?...... its a beautiful car with alot of luxury

Chris.G · 07-09-2007, 06:12 AM

^ lol because we like driving German cars, don't get me wrong im no fanboy but i would never pay the amount of a German car on a Japanese car. In Australia the Lexus is seen inferior against the German rivals because most people's mentality here is that Lexus's are just Toyota's with an L badge.

jetblk328i · 07-09-2007, 08:13 AM

my price range would be 35-42k

gtb75 · 07-09-2007, 09:51 AM

At the risk of getting flamed for suggesting it, you might want to check out the Pontiac G8 GT... Definitely larger than the 5er and should be well within your price range. There's a thread about it a few posts down in this forum. We should start seeing it in the states at the end of this year.

Slke46 · 07-09-2007, 10:04 AM

I say go for a 5-series if you don't want an SUV. I was in the same situation and turned away from Audi b/c of the lack in performance and the fact I felt like an old man driving that boat. B/c the prices are different her in Canada I dropped the idea of a 5-series and just bought an 03 X5 which really drives like a car!

jetblk328i · 07-09-2007, 10:50 AM

yea i didnt want a x5 because geez those prices at the pump are high!

Tobizach · 07-09-2007, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris.G

^ lol because we like driving German cars, don't get me wrong im no fanboy but i would never pay the amount of a German car on a Japanese car. In Australia the Lexus is seen inferior against the German rivals because most people's mentality here is that Lexus's are just Toyota's with an L badge.

The thinking over here on our side of the pool is a bit different.

Junster · 07-09-2007, 04:29 PM

I have an E class and X5 E is longer than X5. Much more comfortable ride. It's my daily driver.

OC Guy · 07-09-2007, 05:18 PM

How much bigger? Can you tell us what you need a bigger car for? You just like more space? You need to haul stuff now and then or what?

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spacedogg Colonel 203 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Seems to be some longer term reliability issues with Audi's...so unless you are going for a new model, I would go for a used 5 series...if you want something driver's orientated. Otherwise...anything from Japan will probably serve you well.
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07-08-2007, 07:36 PM	#4
hks786 Major General 2276 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I would take the A6, I love it so much more than the 5, but that's just me... __________________
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1234 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I'd be glad to post suggestions, but I need you to give a general price range.
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07-09-2007, 12:04 AM	#8
ward Major General 159 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	examine the 5 carefully before making any moves it's not that much bigger
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T Bone Brigadier General 550 Rep 4,021 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The land where we kill baby seals iTrader: (0)	A6 My 2001 A6 is way more roomier than the E60 5er.....and so is the current A6. But the A6 drives like a couch, a slow couch and I have the 4.2 V8! __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"......Enzo Ferrari
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ehhhwik Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,431 Posts Drives: 09' BMW 335d, 07' BMW E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (5)	go for mercedes e class, i kept mine even though i bought a new e92 328i, and my e320 is almost 8 years old and is going strong, hell it doesn't even rattle as much as my e92, WTF??? __________________ Current: 09' E90 335d - Titanium Silver/Black Leatherette/Sports Package/6AT Paddle Shift/USB Integration/19" Staggered Breyton GT Gloss Black Retired: 07' E92 328i (Jet Black)
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07-09-2007, 03:35 AM	#12
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1234 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Yeah, nice suggestion^^^. New E-class or a used CLS perhaps? Yeah, a CLS sound mighty fine to me...
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07-09-2007, 04:17 AM	#13
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Chris.G Banned 110 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	^ lol because we like driving German cars, don't get me wrong im no fanboy but i would never pay the amount of a German car on a Japanese car. In Australia the Lexus is seen inferior against the German rivals because most people's mentality here is that Lexus's are just Toyota's with an L badge.
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07-09-2007, 08:13 AM	#16
jetblk328i Colonel 324 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	my price range would be 35-42k
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gtb75 Private 13 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2006 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: IL, USA iTrader: (0)	At the risk of getting flamed for suggesting it, you might want to check out the Pontiac G8 GT... Definitely larger than the 5er and should be well within your price range. There's a thread about it a few posts down in this forum. We should start seeing it in the states at the end of this year. __________________ 2006 Corvette Z06 Black / Ebony - 459RWHP / 438RWTQ 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Wagon Brilliant Silver / Tweed M5 - 229AWHP / 260AWTQ
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Slke46 Captain 25 Rep 952 Posts Drives: E90 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Canada iTrader: (4)	I say go for a 5-series if you don't want an SUV. I was in the same situation and turned away from Audi b/c of the lack in performance and the fact I felt like an old man driving that boat. B/c the prices are different her in Canada I dropped the idea of a 5-series and just bought an 03 X5 which really drives like a car!
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jetblk328i Colonel 324 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	yea i didnt want a x5 because geez those prices at the pump are high!
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Junster New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern, VA iTrader: (0)	I have an E class and X5 E is longer than X5. Much more comfortable ride. It's my daily driver.
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