OT: Car Buying Advice

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I test drove a 2008 328 Sedan today and was surprised how small the interior is – at 6-1 a 3 Series just seems to small for me.[/quote]

Actually, it’s meant that way…You don’t really want to take people in the back seat :)[/quote]

Before today I had never driven a BMW, I’m still processing the experience, but overall I was very impressed.

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[quote=Ricechex]Like I said…he is a big guy![/quote]

Most every big & tall guy I know drives a full size pickup or an SUV (Explorer size or bigger). It just fits them best.

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[quote=Ricechex]Like I said…he is a big guy![/quote]

Most every big & tall guy I know drives a full size pickup or an SUV (Explorer size or bigger). It just fits them best.

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[quote=Ricechex]Like I said…he is a big guy![/quote]

Most every big & tall guy I know drives a full size pickup or an SUV (Explorer size or bigger). It just fits them best.

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[quote=Ricechex]Like I said…he is a big guy![/quote]

Most every big & tall guy I know drives a full size pickup or an SUV (Explorer size or bigger). It just fits them best.

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[quote=Ricechex]Like I said…he is a big guy![/quote]

Most every big & tall guy I know drives a full size pickup or an SUV (Explorer size or bigger). It just fits them best.

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[quote=paramount][quote=flu][quote=paramount]

I test drove a 2008 328 Sedan today and was surprised how small the interior is – at 6-1 a 3 Series just seems to small for me.[/quote]

Actually, it’s meant that way…You don’t really want to take people in the back seat :)[/quote]

Before today I had never driven a BMW, I’m still processing the experience, but overall I was very impressed.[/quote]

Near perfect weight distro…Go for the 335 though. Lot’s of tuning options… A lot more fun in the long run. Too bad most people that drive these things don’t really understand them and just buy the label. For shame.

[Coronita]

[quote=paramount][quote=flu][quote=paramount]

I test drove a 2008 328 Sedan today and was surprised how small the interior is – at 6-1 a 3 Series just seems to small for me.[/quote]

Actually, it’s meant that way…You don’t really want to take people in the back seat :)[/quote]

Before today I had never driven a BMW, I’m still processing the experience, but overall I was very impressed.[/quote]

Near perfect weight distro…Go for the 335 though. Lot’s of tuning options… A lot more fun in the long run. Too bad most people that drive these things don’t really understand them and just buy the label. For shame.

[Coronita]

[quote=paramount][quote=flu][quote=paramount]

I test drove a 2008 328 Sedan today and was surprised how small the interior is – at 6-1 a 3 Series just seems to small for me.[/quote]

Actually, it’s meant that way…You don’t really want to take people in the back seat :)[/quote]

Before today I had never driven a BMW, I’m still processing the experience, but overall I was very impressed.[/quote]

Near perfect weight distro…Go for the 335 though. Lot’s of tuning options… A lot more fun in the long run. Too bad most people that drive these things don’t really understand them and just buy the label. For shame.

[Coronita]

[quote=paramount][quote=flu][quote=paramount]

I test drove a 2008 328 Sedan today and was surprised how small the interior is – at 6-1 a 3 Series just seems to small for me.[/quote]

Actually, it’s meant that way…You don’t really want to take people in the back seat :)[/quote]

Before today I had never driven a BMW, I’m still processing the experience, but overall I was very impressed.[/quote]

Near perfect weight distro…Go for the 335 though. Lot’s of tuning options… A lot more fun in the long run. Too bad most people that drive these things don’t really understand them and just buy the label. For shame.

[Coronita]

[quote=paramount][quote=flu][quote=paramount]

I test drove a 2008 328 Sedan today and was surprised how small the interior is – at 6-1 a 3 Series just seems to small for me.[/quote]

Actually, it’s meant that way…You don’t really want to take people in the back seat :)[/quote]

Before today I had never driven a BMW, I’m still processing the experience, but overall I was very impressed.[/quote]

Near perfect weight distro…Go for the 335 though. Lot’s of tuning options… A lot more fun in the long run. Too bad most people that drive these things don’t really understand them and just buy the label. For shame.

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[quote=Ricechex]So far…here is what we tried today:
Toyota Avalon–he is still too tall and can’t see the stoplights.
Camry, Mazda6 (I have one) too small.
Honda Element–fit him well, very boxy, large interior, but seems a little cheap.
Toyota Scion–better price than the Element, also boxy and fit him, but again…just didn’t seem to be the right car.
Prius–he liked all the gadgets, but again too small.
His partner has a 2003 Grand Marquis, and he thinks maybe a new one of those might suit.
Will definitely check the Toyota Sienna.

Like I said…he is a big guy![/quote]

Ricechex, is there any way your friend can go older?? There are many Lexus LS’s (luxury sedan model), Cadillacs and Lincoln Towncars which would be much more comfortable for your friend to drive that are outside of the “certified-used” period of five years old. Used vehs. are SO competitively priced right now – almost a “steal” in some cases. If properly maintained, well-built quality vehicles such as the above-mentioned can last up to 200K mi. until they need major work. A Lexus can typically last 275-300K mi. before needing major work.

Your friend might be surpised how good the gas mileage is on an 8-cyl. passenger car built in the last 18 years. It’s not uncommon to get 29+ MPG on the open road. Look at private parties’ vehicles and ask to see service records. Sometimes a dealer will have service records avail. also.

My theory is, if you are going to go used, you want the most “bang for your buck.” There’s no sense in buying an unsafe “tin can.”

I am just about to embark on another 3000K road trip in the 100+ deg. heat in my 16-year old Lexus. I will be the only driver and am female and have complete confidence that everything will be fine 🙂

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[quote=Ricechex]So far…here is what we tried today:
Toyota Avalon–he is still too tall and can’t see the stoplights.
Camry, Mazda6 (I have one) too small.
Honda Element–fit him well, very boxy, large interior, but seems a little cheap.
Toyota Scion–better price than the Element, also boxy and fit him, but again…just didn’t seem to be the right car.
Prius–he liked all the gadgets, but again too small.
His partner has a 2003 Grand Marquis, and he thinks maybe a new one of those might suit.
Will definitely check the Toyota Sienna.

Like I said…he is a big guy![/quote]

Ricechex, is there any way your friend can go older?? There are many Lexus LS’s (luxury sedan model), Cadillacs and Lincoln Towncars which would be much more comfortable for your friend to drive that are outside of the “certified-used” period of five years old. Used vehs. are SO competitively priced right now – almost a “steal” in some cases. If properly maintained, well-built quality vehicles such as the above-mentioned can last up to 200K mi. until they need major work. A Lexus can typically last 275-300K mi. before needing major work.

Your friend might be surpised how good the gas mileage is on an 8-cyl. passenger car built in the last 18 years. It’s not uncommon to get 29+ MPG on the open road. Look at private parties’ vehicles and ask to see service records. Sometimes a dealer will have service records avail. also.

My theory is, if you are going to go used, you want the most “bang for your buck.” There’s no sense in buying an unsafe “tin can.”

I am just about to embark on another 3000K road trip in the 100+ deg. heat in my 16-year old Lexus. I will be the only driver and am female and have complete confidence that everything will be fine 🙂

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Ricechex]So far…here is what we tried today:
Toyota Avalon–he is still too tall and can’t see the stoplights.
Camry, Mazda6 (I have one) too small.
Honda Element–fit him well, very boxy, large interior, but seems a little cheap.
Toyota Scion–better price than the Element, also boxy and fit him, but again…just didn’t seem to be the right car.
Prius–he liked all the gadgets, but again too small.
His partner has a 2003 Grand Marquis, and he thinks maybe a new one of those might suit.
Will definitely check the Toyota Sienna.

Like I said…he is a big guy![/quote]

Ricechex, is there any way your friend can go older?? There are many Lexus LS’s (luxury sedan model), Cadillacs and Lincoln Towncars which would be much more comfortable for your friend to drive that are outside of the “certified-used” period of five years old. Used vehs. are SO competitively priced right now – almost a “steal” in some cases. If properly maintained, well-built quality vehicles such as the above-mentioned can last up to 200K mi. until they need major work. A Lexus can typically last 275-300K mi. before needing major work.

Your friend might be surpised how good the gas mileage is on an 8-cyl. passenger car built in the last 18 years. It’s not uncommon to get 29+ MPG on the open road. Look at private parties’ vehicles and ask to see service records. Sometimes a dealer will have service records avail. also.

My theory is, if you are going to go used, you want the most “bang for your buck.” There’s no sense in buying an unsafe “tin can.”

I am just about to embark on another 3000K road trip in the 100+ deg. heat in my 16-year old Lexus. I will be the only driver and am female and have complete confidence that everything will be fine 🙂

[bearishgurl]

[quote=Ricechex]So far…here is what we tried today:
Toyota Avalon–he is still too tall and can’t see the stoplights.
Camry, Mazda6 (I have one) too small.
Honda Element–fit him well, very boxy, large interior, but seems a little cheap.
Toyota Scion–better price than the Element, also boxy and fit him, but again…just didn’t seem to be the right car.
Prius–he liked all the gadgets, but again too small.
His partner has a 2003 Grand Marquis, and he thinks maybe a new one of those might suit.
Will definitely check the Toyota Sienna.

Like I said…he is a big guy![/quote]

Ricechex, is there any way your friend can go older?? There are many Lexus LS’s (luxury sedan model), Cadillacs and Lincoln Towncars which would be much more comfortable for your friend to drive that are outside of the “certified-used” period of five years old. Used vehs. are SO competitively priced right now – almost a “steal” in some cases. If properly maintained, well-built quality vehicles such as the above-mentioned can last up to 200K mi. until they need major work. A Lexus can typically last 275-300K mi. before needing major work.

Your friend might be surpised how good the gas mileage is on an 8-cyl. passenger car built in the last 18 years. It’s not uncommon to get 29+ MPG on the open road. Look at private parties’ vehicles and ask to see service records. Sometimes a dealer will have service records avail. also.

My theory is, if you are going to go used, you want the most “bang for your buck.” There’s no sense in buying an unsafe “tin can.”

I am just about to embark on another 3000K road trip in the 100+ deg. heat in my 16-year old Lexus. I will be the only driver and am female and have complete confidence that everything will be fine 🙂

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