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Unless I get iced in here in Texas, I should be back home late tomorrow. I'm going out Friday and driving the Audi A5 here: http://www.crownaudi.com/used-Tampa+...LFAFR1EA028329 Also the Lexus 350 RC http://www.lexusofclearwater.com/Veh...FL/2470319073\ While there I'll scope out some other models.
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I'd still nudge you towards a S5 vs. an A5 if you go that route but also keep an open mind when driving the A5. Since you haven't locked into what you want just continue to test drive a bunch of stuff. Not only does is help you know you made a good purchase when you do its a good way to drive all of the other offerings for the hell of it.
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Tried the Porsche and the Corvette. No fit. The Lexus is off the charts. Took me and my son out. He is a big BMW fan and he was impressed. Said the interior was better than the BMW. It drove like a good sports car. The handling was tight. It rode smooth and low to the road. The cornering was the best I've rode in since I started my search. Definitely still on the short list. I tried to drive a M3 and a M5 but the dealer didn't have a 335i, M3 or M5 on the lot. None. This was a big dealership. Porshe/VM/BMW. Not a single one on the lot. Not because they are selling that well, but they just don't keep them physically on the lot. The Audi dealer didn't have a S5 on the lot. Is this some trend?
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I built out a few Lexus 350s, but always ended up closer to mid-50s, and when it all started, I was thinking ~$40,000, so I had to draw the line somewhere.
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What about the 640i? You check into it much? 2012 model http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...89363121&Log=0
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...at this point, I don't care if I ever see another BMW.
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How was the 640? Really like the looks after they fixed the back end with the re-style. It's a bigger car but still drives really well. Much better interior than the 3 series and uses higher quality materials like the leather.
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Definitely one of the better BMW back ends.
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Left there and went to the Lexus dealership to drive this RC 350 F Sport. I had no problem fitting in this car. I drove the one in a blue color. 4.5 seconds in the 1/4 mile. It was a very fast little car. It sits low to the ground and corners better than anything I drove. It has the upgraded suspension, steering and drivetrain. Had all the luxury of 640i in a fast little sports car. It's listed at $55K so you would expect more than the mid 30's 335i's I've been looking at but this is one sweet ride.
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Not surprising about the luxury interior on the Lexus since they are well known for doing one of the best. Lexus also would likely offer less of the reliability/maintenance cost issues of a German car. Think the RC F might be the one with the 0-60 of 4.5 but would ignore that and just go off how you like driving it. |
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