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Dearest Friends,
I'm caught in a dilema between getting a '91 mercedes sports (2door), a brand new mazda rx8 or a second hand bmw 3series.
In all honesty, I would prefer the brand new rx8 but it isn't all that welcome in my profession where most drive european cars. Hint: I'm in the legal industry. Being young @ 25, I would think that a bmw 3series would fit perfectly in terms of size and image but there already are a number of bmws on the road. I was just looking @ the '91 mercedes sports just for the sake of it.
What would you do in my position? or do you have any other more suitable cars to recommend? Please bear in mind that I have an image to consider.
Yours Gratefully,
acccr4p
ps: I would greatly prefer an auto car.
pps: Power & drive isn't my utmost concern.
ppps: Thank you again
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being in the legal industry oso can be sporty ma... nothing wrong being special...
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Brutus, image is key in the working world - what you drive speaks volumes about yourself. My own tutor drives a BM7 series and doesn't particularly like the car, but all in a job. Anyway, could anyone please post answers more related to the topic rather than differential justifications and reasoning?
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Forget the 91 Merc. Merc that age tend to be troublesome. U will spend more time in the workshops than in Court.
RX8 is nice to look at. The normal versions on sale has pretty weak torque figures. The interior is also too hot with lotsa heat emiting from the centre console. But BLING factor is good.
Take the beemer. Get the top end 3 series if money is not an issue. Better for your image.Originally posted by acccr4p:Dearest Friends,
I'm caught in a dilema between getting a '91 mercedes sports (2door), a brand new mazda rx8 or a second hand bmw 3series.
In all honesty, I would prefer the brand new rx8 but it isn't all that welcome in my profession where most drive european cars. Hint: I'm in the legal industry. Being young @ 25, I would think that a bmw 3series would fit perfectly in terms of size and image but there already are a number of bmws on the road. I was just looking @ the '91 mercedes sports just for the sake of it.
What would you do in my position? or do you have any other more suitable cars to recommend? Please bear in mind that I have an image to consider.
Yours Gratefully,
acccr4p
ps: I would greatly prefer an auto car.
pps: Power & drive isn't my utmost concern.
ppps: Thank you again. -
I've seen the cars at the law carpark in NUS before... and most really are european cars... The thing is, if you aren't really desperate to get a car now, wait for a while more... heard the facelifted BM 3 series is coming out this year... that one would really show your status to others...
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hi acccr...does it matter if it is a two door or a 4 door?
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Does the CJ mind how much leg space is in the back?
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get the E46 m3. cruise in luxury on weekdays, terrorize the roads on weekends
. that way, you get the sportiness and the image. 
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uhhh.... get a new black C class... and let people think u're connected to the Yakuza in some way.
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Yakuza's go around in big bulgy S class' not a compact sized C class.
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If anyone has seen the new C class adverts on TV in Oz, they'll associate it with monks.
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but his budget can't get an S class? and back when they had the 190E, the junior Yaku's went around in that. hey its a funky car, it was in Taxi 1 remember?Originally posted by ditzy:Yakuza's go around in big bulgy S class' not a compact sized C class. -
Taxi 1 is a movie, our friend here is not in a movie.
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Thanks for all the help so far guys ! I really appreciate that !
Well 2dr,4dr is fine though I personally prefer 2dr. However as my budget is so constricted I have no complaints. I would v. much prefer automatic over manual though. Car for me is for point A to B in style .. not much of a power hungry demon
Well, I like the BM but I can't afford a new one. I'm just a junior in the firm and my pay is still peanuts. I could afford a used BM. My budget is around 120k. -
if its good enuf for a movie its good enuf for real life.Originally posted by ditzy:Taxi 1 is a movie, our friend here is not in a movie. -
You can get a new one from PML for 135k sports edition, or the normal one for less. Check it out before u make ur decision. The Warranty coverage for these cars are impt esp if something happens the bills will really chalk up!
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well to be honest, like what LCL said, the best bet is a used but relatively new BMW 3 series.
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i guess the Merc coupe is the SL model...Originally posted by acccr4p:Dearest Friends,
I'm caught in a dilema between getting a '91 mercedes sports (2door), a brand new mazda rx8 or a second hand bmw 3series.
In all honesty, I would prefer the brand new rx8 but it isn't all that welcome in my profession where most drive european cars. Hint: I'm in the legal industry. Being young @ 25, I would think that a bmw 3series would fit perfectly in terms of size and image but there already are a number of bmws on the road. I was just looking @ the '91 mercedes sports just for the sake of it.
What would you do in my position? or do you have any other more suitable cars to recommend? Please bear in mind that I have an image to consider.
Yours Gratefully,
acccr4p
ps: I would greatly prefer an auto car.
pps: Power & drive isn't my utmost concern.
ppps: Thank you again.
i used to like it alot but now it looks kinda for 'Ah Pek' car to me....
so for ur age,i think the BMW n RX8 is quite suitable....
if u seldom carry lotsa ppl,i would prefer the RX8 afterall...
till i reach thirties den get a 5 series....
i think Euro car n asian car dun matter as long as u like it... -
if i am u.. will get a BMW 3 series convertible.. if u no need for power.. get a smaller cc 1 lor.. if got $$$.. get lexus SC430 power and style..
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Get a second hand Saab 9-5 Aero MY02 onwards.
U will be Saab-prised
Much larger than the BMW 3 series and much more power to boot. Driven by mostly professionals, doctors and yes...lawyers.
Visit www.saab.com.sg for a look at the AeroOriginally posted by acccr4p:Dearest Friends,
I'm caught in a dilema between getting a '91 mercedes sports (2door), a brand new mazda rx8 or a second hand bmw 3series.
In all honesty, I would prefer the brand new rx8 but it isn't all that welcome in my profession where most drive european cars. Hint: I'm in the legal industry. Being young @ 25, I would think that a bmw 3series would fit perfectly in terms of size and image but there already are a number of bmws on the road. I was just looking @ the '91 mercedes sports just for the sake of it.
What would you do in my position? or do you have any other more suitable cars to recommend? Please bear in mind that I have an image to consider.
Yours Gratefully,
acccr4p
ps: I would greatly prefer an auto car.
pps: Power & drive isn't my utmost concern.
ppps: Thank you again. -
hey u should realli try the new BMW leh............top peed 250 and to 100 is only 6 sec and car look nice........want power choose M3Originally posted by acccr4p:Dearest Friends,
I'm caught in a dilema between getting a '91 mercedes sports (2door), a brand new mazda rx8 or a second hand bmw 3series.
In all honesty, I would prefer the brand new rx8 but it isn't all that welcome in my profession where most drive european cars. Hint: I'm in the legal industry. Being young @ 25, I would think that a bmw 3series would fit perfectly in terms of size and image but there already are a number of bmws on the road. I was just looking @ the '91 mercedes sports just for the sake of it.
What would you do in my position? or do you have any other more suitable cars to recommend? Please bear in mind that I have an image to consider.
Yours Gratefully,
acccr4p
ps: I would greatly prefer an auto car.
pps: Power & drive isn't my utmost concern.
ppps: Thank you again. -
let forget bout the '91 mercedes sports (2door). can get urself either the rx8 or bm lor. actually, i tin rx8 is also suitable. althought is asian car, but it is not another 1.6 on the road like altis, civic or sunny. between the 2, i will choose rx8, as i prefer new car. lol. maybe u can consider my suggestion of lexus IS200, although it is an asian car as well.Originally posted by acccr4p:Dearest Friends,
I'm caught in a dilema between getting a '91 mercedes sports (2door), a brand new mazda rx8 or a second hand bmw 3series.
In all honesty, I would prefer the brand new rx8 but it isn't all that welcome in my profession where most drive european cars. Hint: I'm in the legal industry. Being young @ 25, I would think that a bmw 3series would fit perfectly in terms of size and image but there already are a number of bmws on the road. I was just looking @ the '91 mercedes sports just for the sake of it.
What would you do in my position? or do you have any other more suitable cars to recommend? Please bear in mind that I have an image to consider.
Yours Gratefully,
acccr4p
ps: I would greatly prefer an auto car.
pps: Power & drive isn't my utmost concern.
ppps: Thank you again. -
Get a second hand BMW 318Ci/320Ci, style of the coupe + image of the Beemer.
The cons is that the new model E90 3-series will be launched real soon, probably will understate the old E46 as a little outdated.
Alternative, you can wait a while for the 1-series if you want to get a new BM
Other model to consider:
Audi A4
Volvo S60
both which you can get around $120k brand new.
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Oh ya, IS200 is a also good choice. Being a Lexus, it brings to the car up to a European Image and being a Japanese car, there are less problems in maintenance too. With $120k, you probably can buy brand new.Originally posted by ben0704:let forget bout the '91 mercedes sports (2door). can get urself either the rx8 or bm lor. actually, i tin rx8 is also suitable. althought is asian car, but it is not another 1.6 on the road like altis, civic or sunny. between the 2, i will choose rx8, as i prefer new car. lol. maybe u can consider my suggestion of lexus IS200, although it is an asian car as well. -
Saab is good! Maybe you want to try the 406 coupe ... looks damn good too .. or you might want to try a Volvo S60 T5 ... most of my friends who is in the legal panel drives Volvo, So far one of them drives the S60R ... darn cool