What Luxury Sedan to get?? - Page 4

gcg2503 · 16-10-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

Looks like it will be the G6ET they both loved the G6ET over the 323i BMW.. Thought it was a puss bucket with no comfort, power and too many dumb gadgets..

Waiting for the C300 to turn up!

My money is on the G6ET winning

Price advantage also helps

So what colour would she like?

I would go for velvet with cashmere ;)

V3RSAC3 · 16-10-2009, 04:39 PM

That burgandy red colour. OMG sex!

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 04:40 PM

Yeh she wants the dark interior (dissapointing i know) so that makes it hard as theres not many cars built with the dark interior!!

So it looks like it will be EGO (september build). Going to get the aftermarket Garmin satnav fitted to (the integrated version).. Otherwise it will be stock!

**Polyal** · 16-10-2009, 04:41 PM

Ah true justice is served. Rack another one of for the G6ET!

Falc'man · 16-10-2009, 05:13 PM

Amazing. All it took was bum-in-seat and all perceptions were thrown out the window.

V3RSAC3 · 16-10-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

Amazing. All it took was bum-in-seat and all perceptions were thrown out the window.

Don't talk about his mums bum!

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**Polyal** · 16-10-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

Amazing. All it took was bum-in-seat and all perceptions were thrown out the window.

Not to go off topic to much but this is Ford greatest problem, but for some reason doesn't seem to slow down holden...hmmm

Matty4 · 16-10-2009, 05:52 PM

How's going from a large 4 door Holden to a large 4 door Ford downsizing?

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Matty4

How's going from a large 4 door Holden to a large 4 door Ford downsizing?

It isnt, but then again their expectations of the smaller cars may have been a little high..

C300 is the winner, but cant get one for months it seems and still dont know about trade in...

FPV8U · 16-10-2009, 06:35 PM

The newer C-Class is an extreamly nice car, good choice.

V3RSAC3 · 16-10-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

It isnt, but then again their expectations of the smaller cars may have been a little high..

C300 is the winner, but cant get one for months it seems and still dont know about trade in...

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Nice choice! You won't look back!

... yay I win!

Gobes32 · 16-10-2009, 08:06 PM

Congratulations Ford, you managed to sell a car to someone who really didn't want one of your vehicles, but once they had driven the car, they were sold.

Gobes32 · 16-10-2009, 08:08 PM

And the fact that she chose it over more expensive euro competitors makes my chest puff out even more........ May she enjoy many years of trouble free motoring.

Falc'man · 16-10-2009, 08:14 PM

Congrats, they're a very nice car. I was hoping this would be the case as I know you could be reliable in commenting on how well the FG fairs compared to it, especially once it's racked up some kays.

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 08:45 PM

I think you guys have missread my last post..

In the end the C300 Avantgarde won..

Havent bought the car yet as im still negotiating and trying to get one before Christmas (they are difficult to get).

Will let you know what ends up..

TS50 · 16-10-2009, 08:49 PM

got to say i do like the C class
impresses me more everytime i drive it

however, ford do do somethings better
climate control
ipod intergration
blue tooth symplicity

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TS50

got to say i do like the C class
impresses me more everytime i drive it

however, ford do do somethings better
climate control
ipod intergration
blue tooth symplicity

What model do you have mate??

Any option packs??

Terraplainin' · 16-10-2009, 08:50 PM

I realise you have made the choice, but why was it not worth testing one of these?

Not enough HP? Or had to be a sedan?

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Terraplainin'

I realise you have made the choice, but why was it not worth testing one of these?

Not enough HP? Or had to be a sedan?

Its got a ford badge and its too cheap.. lol !

4Vman · 16-10-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

Its got a ford badge and its too cheap.. lol !

AND... FWD...

TS50 · 16-10-2009, 09:00 PM

Its the wifes car, a 2 door version CLC200 evolution plus
so it has the glass roof, flappy padles, upspec climate, body kit, 19" amg wheels
only the little banger, but goes better than i thought it would

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 09:05 PM

See I can buy a C200 Avantgarde fully option for 72,000 or about $101,000 for a C300 with same options, just different gearbox / motor..

$29,000 for a V6 and an extra 2 gears.. hmmmmmmmmm Any comments on this?

4Vman · 16-10-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

See I can buy a C200 Avantgarde fully option for 72,000 or about $101,000 for a C300 with same options, just different gearbox / motor..

$29,000 for a V6 and an extra 2 gears.. hmmmmmmmmm Any comments on this?

Welcome to Mercedes!
We bought a SLK230 a few years ago and it started out at 72K base price but when you optioned it up with luxuries like wheels, seats and a stereo we drove out at 92K!!!

TS50 · 16-10-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Welcome to Mercedes!
We bought a SLK230 a few years ago and it started out at 72K base price but when you optioned it up with luxuries like wheels, seats and a stereo we drove out at 92K!!!

We found BMW was even worse
As someonesaid earlier, you want air in your tires, thats a $1000 a tire
lol
But yeah they know how to charge for options

4Vman · 16-10-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TS50

We found BMW was even worse
As someonesaid earlier, you want air in your tires, thats a $1000 a tire
lol
But yeah they know how to charge for options

Shop at Mercedes or BMW and you'll appreciate the value for money Ford offer. The option list costs with the top Euro's can easily add 40% to the base price of the car.
Im not saying Ford are in the same class, but they represent good value for money sometimes.

TS50 · 16-10-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

See I can buy a C200 Avantgarde fully option for 72,000 or about $101,000 for a C300 with same options, just different gearbox / motor..

$29,000 for a V6 and an extra 2 gears.. hmmmmmmmmm Any comments on this?

big difference huh?
depends on it use and who would be driving it mainly
If it was to be mine, I would spend the extra

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however, as its my wifes car, she was very happy with the C200

I dont even mind driving it, and dont feel its a slug , and this is from someone thats daily driver is 310kw FG F6
Economy is great, we did a return trip to hobart a couple of weeks ago, 3 adults on board, approx 440km, returned a figure of 7.7l/ 100km, that was pretty good, the F6 doing the same trip would return 11.9

TS50 · 16-10-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Shop at Mercedes or BMW and you'll appreciate the value for money Ford offer. The option list costs with the top Euro's can easily add 40% to the base price of the car.
Im not saying Ford are in the same class, but they represent good value for money sometimes.

Got to agree with you there, Ford, and the value for money you get is outstanding, as is the overall vehicle, maybe finish isnt quite to the class of the euros, but its getting closer every model

**DJM83** · 16-10-2009, 09:32 PM

Sounds like a nice choice Brent

Smoke Pursuit · 16-10-2009, 10:58 PM

Nah we have changed again..

We just did the sums, its gonna be the G6ET.........

Terraplainin' · 16-10-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

Any help much appreciated, and don't go G6ET because its never going to happen!

Never say never, aye?