A Bit More on the Car Situation...

[Raza]

The trouble with a decision like this is that there are plenty of brilliant cars to choose from. Get the 750 and you miss out on an XJ; get an A6 4.2 and you miss out on an E550. Aside from cars that you definitely don't want, it's not so much a wrong decision that could be made; it's more of a less-preferable one in the worst-case scenario.

For your mother's purposes I'd be ushering her towards an XJ, an A6 4.2 quattro or an E550.

I've been disillusioned with Mercedes since I got my Volkswagen and saw just how good the Passat really is.  I wouldn't suggest the Mercedes to my parents at the moment, especially after the weaseling they did to try to get out of paying for the issues that were addressed--in the end, they did pay up, even covering the tow and the new battery.  

I still think the A6 4.2 is the way to go.  I don't know which way we can go.

[omicron]

The trouble with a decision like this is that there are plenty of brilliant cars to choose from. Get the 750 and you miss out on an XJ; get an A6 4.2 and you miss out on an E550. Aside from cars that you definitely don't want, it's not so much a wrong decision that could be made; it's more of a less-preferable one in the worst-case scenario.

For your mother's purposes I'd be ushering her towards an XJ, an A6 4.2 quattro or an E550.

I've been disillusioned with Mercedes since I got my Volkswagen and saw just how good the Passat really is.  I wouldn't suggest the Mercedes to my parents at the moment, especially after the weaseling they did to try to get out of paying for the issues that were addressed--in the end, they did pay up, even covering the tow and the new battery.  

I still think the A6 4.2 is the way to go.  I don't know which way we can go.

And having purchased the A6, you could well find yourself in an A4 3.2, Golf GTi or R32.  

[Colonel Cadillac]

Hah, my parents are the opposite. They will probably never buy a Mercedes because "only snobs drive them." Back in the day, I told them to try the E320 4matic wagon (when buying the Audi), and they hated it because it both sucked and was too snobish.



Sounds like you are stuck with BMW, Mercedes, and Jaguar. Those are the only that fit your and your mother's criteria. BMW now might even be tough to push, because your mother might see a 550i as a step down from your father's 750Li.  

[SJ_GTI]

Hah, my parents are the opposite. They will probably never buy a Mercedes because "only snobs drive them." Back in the day, I told them to try the E320 4matic wagon (when buying the Audi), and they hated it because it both sucked and was too snobish.

I'm the same way, and for the same reason I am really considering getting another A4. The 325i is a little more fun to drive but I kind of liked the anonymity of driving the A4 when I visited my parents. Literally no one else was driving one...it was great.

But I may still end up with the BMW. In the end I have to get the car I like, not the one that I think will be the best "image" car.

[Raghavan]

Still won't consider a G?

[BENZ BOY15]

I say your dad steps it up and gets a S550.  

[Raghavan]

Raza, have you asked her to at least test drive a G or a TL? OMG.

[Raghavan]

I say your dad steps it up and gets a S550.

Considering their S class just went down the shitter, i don't think they'd want a new one.  

[Raza]

Still won't consider a G?

A G class?  That's not an option, she doesn't want an SUV.

[Raza]

I say your dad steps it up and gets a S550.

Why is that?  It's a bigger, fatter, uglier, and more tech-laden version of what we have now.  My dad's considering two cars--the 750i and Flying Spur, that's it.

[Raza]

If I can't get her into an Audi, there's no way she'll drive an Acura, not that I'd push her to a TL anyway, considering it's not that great (I drove a 6 speed a while ago).

[Raghavan]

Still won't consider a G?

A G class?  That's not an option, she doesn't want an SUV.

G35?
No offense, but your mom is being a brand snob.
Just  buy her an Accent, go on eBay, get some Bentley or MB badges, stick 'em on, and she'll take it in a hearbeat probably.  

[omicron]

I say your dad steps it up and gets a S550.

Why is that?  It's a bigger, fatter, uglier, and more tech-laden version of what we have now.  My dad's considering two cars--the 750i and Flying Spur, that's it.

You must forbid your father from buying a Flying Spur. Allow him to fiddle about with the Bentley configurator, yes. But no purchasing

[BENZ BOY15]

I say your dad steps it up and gets a S550.

Why is that?  It's a bigger, fatter, uglier, and more tech-laden version of what we have now.  My dad's considering two cars--the 750i and Flying Spur, that's it.

The new S is techno loaded, but the flying spur and the 7-series are not? Hmmm....

If she's getting a Bentley, get an Arnage. No techno garbage, just a stunning car:

[Raghavan]

I say your dad steps it up and gets a S550.

Why is that?  It's a bigger, fatter, uglier, and more tech-laden version of what we have now.  My dad's considering two cars--the 750i and Flying Spur, that's it.

The new S is techno loaded, but the flying spur and the 7-series are not? Hmmm....

If she's getting a Bentley, get an Arnage. No techno garbage, just a stunning car:

His dad is the one getting the car, and that's a lot more than the Flying Spur too. Very beautiful though. The Flying Spur looks like a turd in comparison.

[Raza]

Still won't consider a G?

A G class?  That's not an option, she doesn't want an SUV.

G35?
No offense, but your mom is being a brand snob.
Just  buy her an Accent, go on eBay, get some Bentley or MB badges, stick 'em on, and she'll take it in a hearbeat probably.

She is being a brand snob.  

[Raghavan]

Your best shot would be a 530i or a E320 CDI or something.

[Colonel Cadillac]

Hell, if the Flying Spur is being considered, push that. Those are cool...really long though.

[Colonel Cadillac]

Raghaven, the G35 is not a small step down from an S500, but quite a big one. The S500 is around $100,000 (relatively optioned out), and the G35 is like $35,000. That is a big difference.  

[Raghavan]

Raghaven, the G35 is not a small step down from an S500, but quite a big one. The S500 is around $100,000 (relatively optioned out), and the G35 is like $35,000. That is a big difference.

I know, but Raza said she wants a smaller car, so like a 5 series. The G is a big as the 5, and i'm telling him to tell her to at least test drive it. Eliminating a car from your buyers list just because of its brand is just stupid when you're considering mainstream models.

[Raza]

Hell, if the Flying Spur is being considered, push that. Those are cool...really long though.

I don't want him to get one.  As much as I like Volkswagen, the new Flying Spur is (less so than the GT) just too nouveau.  

[Raghavan]

I've seen so many GT's so far. They're like the Camry and Accord of the exotics. Too popular.

[Raza]

Raghaven, the G35 is not a small step down from an S500, but quite a big one. The S500 is around $100,000 (relatively optioned out), and the G35 is like $35,000. That is a big difference.

I know, but Raza said she wants a smaller car, so like a 5 series. The G is a big as the 5, and i'm telling him to tell her to at least test drive it. Eliminating a car from your buyers list just because of its brand is just stupid when you're considering mainstream models.

What mainstream model is she considering?  She won't even have an Audi--the Infiniti, is most definitely out of the question, considering the more than relative lack of luxury, the lack of a snobbish badge, its lack of rarity, and the fact that the Infiniti dealerships are geographically remote compared to our location.

[Raghavan]

Raghaven, the G35 is not a small step down from an S500, but quite a big one. The S500 is around $100,000 (relatively optioned out), and the G35 is like $35,000. That is a big difference.

I know, but Raza said she wants a smaller car, so like a 5 series. The G is a big as the 5, and i'm telling him to tell her to at least test drive it. Eliminating a car from your buyers list just because of its brand is just stupid when you're considering mainstream models.

What mainstream model is she considering?  She won't even have an Audi--the Infiniti, is most definitely out of the question, considering the more than relative lack of luxury, the lack of a snobbish badge, its lack of rarity, and the fact that the Infiniti dealerships are geographically remote compared to our location.

Mainstream as in not exotic.

[93JC]

I know, but Raza said she wants a smaller car, so like a 5 series. The G is a big as the 5, and i'm telling him to tell her to at least test drive it. Eliminating a car from your buyers list just because of its brand is just stupid when you're considering mainstream models.

Yes, yes it is.

[Raza]

Raghaven, the G35 is not a small step down from an S500, but quite a big one. The S500 is around $100,000 (relatively optioned out), and the G35 is like $35,000. That is a big difference.

I know, but Raza said she wants a smaller car, so like a 5 series. The G is a big as the 5, and i'm telling him to tell her to at least test drive it. Eliminating a car from your buyers list just because of its brand is just stupid when you're considering mainstream models.

What mainstream model is she considering?  She won't even have an Audi--the Infiniti, is most definitely out of the question, considering the more than relative lack of luxury, the lack of a snobbish badge, its lack of rarity, and the fact that the Infiniti dealerships are geographically remote compared to our location.

Mainstream as in not exotic.

Your definition of mainstream is too all-encompassing.  According to that, a 100K Mercedes is mainstream.  

This goes back to the issue I brought up earlier--there are no high luxury small cars.  

[MX793]

Raghaven, the G35 is not a small step down from an S500, but quite a big one. The S500 is around $100,000 (relatively optioned out), and the G35 is like $35,000. That is a big difference.

I know, but Raza said she wants a smaller car, so like a 5 series. The G is a big as the 5, and i'm telling him to tell her to at least test drive it. Eliminating a car from your buyers list just because of its brand is just stupid when you're considering mainstream models.

What mainstream model is she considering?  She won't even have an Audi--the Infiniti, is most definitely out of the question, considering the more than relative lack of luxury, the lack of a snobbish badge, its lack of rarity, and the fact that the Infiniti dealerships are geographically remote compared to our location.

Mainstream as in not exotic.

Your definition of mainstream is too all-encompassing.  According to that, a 100K Mercedes is mainstream.  

This goes back to the issue I brought up earlier--there are no high luxury small cars.

How small are you talking?  I'd consider the Audi A3 to be pretty luxurious.  Unless you mean that there are no smaller cars that offer the same level of luxury as an S class or 7 series.

[Raza]

I know, but Raza said she wants a smaller car, so like a 5 series. The G is a big as the 5, and i'm telling him to tell her to at least test drive it. Eliminating a car from your buyers list just because of its brand is just stupid when you're considering mainstream models.

Yes, yes it is.

I've already said that, it's a point we all can agree on.

[Raza]

Raghaven, the G35 is not a small step down from an S500, but quite a big one. The S500 is around $100,000 (relatively optioned out), and the G35 is like $35,000. That is a big difference.

I know, but Raza said she wants a smaller car, so like a 5 series. The G is a big as the 5, and i'm telling him to tell her to at least test drive it. Eliminating a car from your buyers list just because of its brand is just stupid when you're considering mainstream models.

What mainstream model is she considering?  She won't even have an Audi--the Infiniti, is most definitely out of the question, considering the more than relative lack of luxury, the lack of a snobbish badge, its lack of rarity, and the fact that the Infiniti dealerships are geographically remote compared to our location.

Mainstream as in not exotic.

Your definition of mainstream is too all-encompassing.  According to that, a 100K Mercedes is mainstream.  

This goes back to the issue I brought up earlier--there are no high luxury small cars.

How small are you talking?  I'd consider the Audi A3 to be pretty luxurious.  Unless you mean that there are no smaller cars that offer the same level of luxury as an S class or 7 series.

That's what I mean.  

[850CSi]

Literally no one else was driving one...it was great.

That is so not the case around here... A4s are all over the place.