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breitlings · 12 May 2017, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

For that money I would go CTS-V

Fwiw i destroyed a transmission in one after a year or so of hard driving manually selecting gears at redline.

texex91 · 12 May 2017, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by breitlings

Fwiw i destroyed a transmission in one after a year or so of hard driving manually selecting gears at redline.

CTS V's won't let you get to redline (in paddle manual)...just FYI. I owned/tracked one as well.

GoingPlaces · 12 May 2017, 09:43 AM

Big ticket, no way 100K for that car. Too many options. Base 911 comes to mind. I have a 2015 SL550 and would in no way consider that car over the SL. I'd keep the SL until you find the one.

It is nice looking though, I think Lexus did a nice job with it.

breitlings · 12 May 2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

CTS V's won't let you get to redline (in paddle manual)...just FYI. I owned/tracked one as well.

I imagine there was some protection logic but still the tranny was not the same at the end of lease.

FSUGeoff · 12 May 2017, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by arizonapaul

What model is this, I just looked on the site, I'm intrigued

giulia quadrifoglio

texex91 · 12 May 2017, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FSUGeoff

giulia quadrifoglio

I've driven it.

It's a fun car...smaller than it looks though. And interior has a lot to be desired IMHO. For OP you're better off with MB (used).

FSUGeoff · 12 May 2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

I've driven it.

It's a fun car...smaller than it looks though. And interior has a lot to be desired IMHO. For OP you're better off with MB (used).

I tried to find one in South Florida, nobody had any...it was vaporware

GB-man · 12 May 2017, 02:52 PM

For 100 I would get a CPO 991 gts. If it must be new, no judgement, then base c2. Still a great car and much better than a Lexus lc 500

Alexwwjd · 12 May 2017, 03:56 PM

100k is like 6 Corollas

DeeTee · 12 May 2017, 04:16 PM

AMG GTS is the cure for you.
That AMG exhaust note plus great tech.

zama · 12 May 2017, 07:03 PM

Lexus sponsored our Cars and Coffee event in Sydney last weekend to launch the car.

I liked it more than I thought I would, but it is HUGE, I would think it close to S Class Coupe size, you need to live where there are big roads. Had 21in wheels as well.

1William · 12 May 2017, 09:03 PM

I got to look at a the new LC at my local Lexus Dealership this week. It is an amazing looking vehicle and I don't think pictures do it justice. The one they had had a sticker of 104K and it was sold. It comes back to the same question, do you spend 100k on this car or do you look at other options for the same money. It just depends on who you are and what you want. The SL from MB is a great car but the depreciation is huge and it does not stop. I would go drive the Lexus, what do you have to lose? Then if any doubt I would just keep my MB until I figure it out.

arizonapaul · 12 May 2017, 11:53 PM

So looked at the LS last night and definitely not me. Sorry but the cockpit still looked like a old man Lexus. And even the lines didnt jump out at me. You all said it perfect, there are way too many cars to look at when you start at 100k.
Again, apples to apples, this compares to the c63AMG, and amg wins hands down. I really need to be looking at 1 year old cars that are CPO and be smart about it.

I even asked the lady about the big dollar upgrade for the carbon fiber roof. If you choose that pricey option, you loose your see-through moonroof which is standard. Thats crazy in itself.

lapince · 13 May 2017, 12:21 AM

A great friend here in Odessa had a Cayenne S, even changed the electronic card so he had something like 680hp, a beast, but sold it to get a Lexus, still trying to figure out if he has a brain tumor or alzheimer to do something so stupid. Nice cars, but not for that kind of money, no way!!!!

m j b · 13 May 2017, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by arizonapaul

Sl550 ... They took a 35,000 hit after just 3 months.(taxes included for them) ouch!!!!!

I'm kinda in the market for the S550 coupe, and I'm finding slightly used 2016 models for about $30K (retail CPO) under MSRP. Ouch indeed!

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Originally Posted by arizonapaul

Please, someone talk me out of this nonsense.

I was obliquely discussing the upgrade to the M-B (I currently have a BMW 640i Gran Coupé) and a coworker said, "you don't really spend enough time in the car to make it worthwhile, do you?" No, I don't. That kind of rational discourse annoys me. It's like saying "a $50 Timex will also tell you the time just as well (better, actually) as your Rolex". We all know there's more to it than that.

Still, I'm having a hard time rationalizing another $100K+ car. I've had several of them, and it usually ends badly. They were Porsches, by the way. Great cars, wonderful performance, but they are not for those of us who like our luxury and comfort.

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Originally Posted by arizonapaul

I really need to be looking at 1 year old cars that are CPO and be smart about it.

True that.

KDS777 · 13 May 2017, 01:21 AM

Lexus and Audi both went to the same school of grille design...........WhalemouthU.com

Until both these manufacturer's change this aspect of their car's visual I won't even bother to walk into their showroom.

1st amg · 13 May 2017, 02:44 AM

Just a thought. ...since you were considering 100k price range, seeing that you are also very happy with the MB product, can you find a used one year old CPO AMG GT. ....that's a hell of a car, a graduation of sorts from your current SL. Or just buy an extended warranty for your SL, that is a stunning car with loads of features and great road presence. Post pics of your SL! Have fun deciding.

droptopman · 13 May 2017, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by KDS777

Lexus and Audi both went to the same school of grille design...........WhalemouthU.com

Until both these manufacturer's change this aspect of their car's visual I won't even bother to walk into their showroom.

Word is that the main Audi designer went to Lexus a few years ago. So it does make sense that they would have a similar grill look. Although I believe he has helped Lexus with styling.

Starwalker · 13 May 2017, 03:02 AM

FWIW, check out the BMW M6 or 6 series. I think they offer the best of both worlds. Comfort and performance.

Etschell · 13 May 2017, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by FSUGeoff

I tried to find one in South Florida, nobody had any...it was vaporware

the collection would be the place to try.

VICI · 13 May 2017, 10:04 PM

Depends what you're looking for in a car. They all lose value, some more than others (MB, BMW vs Porsche).

Lexus has better resale than the MB & BMW but I think they make better 4 door cars than 2 door.

Don't think that for $100k the entry level Porsche is the bottom of the barrel bc compared to competitors, it's way past them in MANY ways.

MB does make some nice cars but I've always had fun in my P cars and always looked for a way out of the MB's after a month ;)

Knappo 1307 · 13 May 2017, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KDS777

Lexus and Audi both went to the same school of grille design...........WhalemouthU.com

Until both these manufacturer's change this aspect of their car's visual I won't even bother to walk into their showroom.

Have to agree here. I've been a loyal Lexus customer, but the latest designs are not doing it for me. They are either trying too hard, or not hard enough...

breitlings · 13 May 2017, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Have to agree here. I've been a loyal Lexus customer, but the latest designs are not doing it for me. They are either trying too hard, or not hard enough...

I believe the guy is who designed the a7 designed the Avalon and perhaps some of the Lexi

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VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	2018 Lexus LC 500 Depends what you're looking for in a car. They all lose value, some more than others (MB, BMW vs Porsche). Lexus has better resale than the MB & BMW but I think they make better 4 door cars than 2 door. Don't think that for $100k the entry level Porsche is the bottom of the barrel bc compared to competitors, it's way past them in MANY ways. MB does make some nice cars but I've always had fun in my P cars and always looked for a way out of the MB's after a month ;)

12 May 2017, 09:43 AM	#33
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Big ticket, no way 100K for that car. Too many options. Base 911 comes to mind. I have a 2015 SL550 and would in no way consider that car over the SL. I'd keep the SL until you find the one. It is nice looking though, I think Lexus did a nice job with it.

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Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	100k is like 6 Corollas

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12 May 2017, 09:03 PM	#42
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,490	I got to look at a the new LC at my local Lexus Dealership this week. It is an amazing looking vehicle and I don't think pictures do it justice. The one they had had a sticker of 104K and it was sold. It comes back to the same question, do you spend 100k on this car or do you look at other options for the same money. It just depends on who you are and what you want. The SL from MB is a great car but the depreciation is huge and it does not stop. I would go drive the Lexus, what do you have to lose? Then if any doubt I would just keep my MB until I figure it out.

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lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	A great friend here in Odessa had a Cayenne S, even changed the electronic card so he had something like 680hp, a beast, but sold it to get a Lexus, still trying to figure out if he has a brain tumor or alzheimer to do something so stupid. Nice cars, but not for that kind of money, no way!!!!

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KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	Lexus and Audi both went to the same school of grille design...........WhalemouthU.com Until both these manufacturer's change this aspect of their car's visual I won't even bother to walk into their showroom.

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1st amg 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,545	Just a thought. ...since you were considering 100k price range, seeing that you are also very happy with the MB product, can you find a used one year old CPO AMG GT. ....that's a hell of a car, a graduation of sorts from your current SL. Or just buy an extended warranty for your SL, that is a stunning car with loads of features and great road presence. Post pics of your SL! Have fun deciding.

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