by "V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
Published 11/01/2017 at 15:02
by "V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
Published 11/01/2017 at 15:02
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As much as I’m going to miss the S600, car shopping is one of my favorite things ever.
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These two LS460s are currently front runners for my next car, though I’m open to other suggestions as well. My criteria are basically AWD V8/RWD V12, Full size luxury, no BMW or Audi/VAG. Newer than 2012 preferably, with no Air/Hydraulic(Go fuck yourself Gen 1 ABC) suspension. Color isn’t important, so long as it’s not white. I don’t have much brand loyalty, though I am convinced Lexus knows what they’re doing. Price is pretty much anything from $35-42,000.
"Eric @ opposite-lock.com" (theyrerolling)
11/01/2017 at 15:31, STARS: 0
E-class. Newer ones are quite reliable and they’re quite luxurious. 2014s are in your price range or below. Compared to the era of S600 you have, they’re at least on a par, if not better, in luxury, while being night-and-day more reliable.
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
11/01/2017 at 15:32, STARS: 6
As a car enthusiast I am never not car shopping. It’s such a nice way to waste time.
I know it’s an oddball but K900's with the V8 have depreciated astronomically. An LS though is a hell of a choice.
"Spanfeller is a twat" (theaspiringengineer)
11/01/2017 at 15:40, STARS: 0
Help me Oppo!
I dont have authorship but I have a question
Bmw s 1000 xr or s1200 rs?
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/01/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 1
E550 4matic with the 278 engine.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
11/01/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 1
It’s a bit smaller but a Chevy SS is pretty damn nice MSRP of
$48k.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
11/01/2017 at 15:44, STARS: 1
Vicente is right. A K900 or Equus is right up your alley, in fact below your price range. If you like Lexus, these should appeal to you.
Also a Jaguar XF or XJ
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/01/2017 at 15:44, STARS: 0
https://www.carmax.com/car/15334655
https://www.carmax.com/car/14773574
"DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back" (karsonkinja)
11/01/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 2
Alright dude, I know you want to get something reliable, but going from an S600 to a LS460 might be too big of a jump, ya know? You need in-betweener, to ease yourself into what its like to have a reliable car, don’t do it all at once...
I present to you; a
2014 Jaguar XJ R Long Wheelbase
. Its a bit outside your price range, but the mileage is low, and the color is fairly unique. You’re welcome.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/01/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 0
Is the M278 pretty easy to get reliable power out of ?
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/01/2017 at 15:49, STARS: 0
I said reliable lol
"djmt1" (djmt1)
11/01/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 1
Here is a rare circumstance of Doug offering excellent consumer advice:
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Okay maybe not but come on say it. Jaaaaaaaag.
"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
11/01/2017 at 15:59, STARS: 2
What about an Infiniti M56x a.k.a. Q70 5.6 AWD? There’s also a stretched version if for some reason you want a longer wheelbase.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
11/01/2017 at 16:10, STARS: 0
As a car enthusiast I am never not car shopping.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
11/01/2017 at 16:15, STARS: 1
To which do you refer? I don’t know about the recent Jags personally, but my general understanding is that their quality is pretty good these days. I don’t know about the slightly older ones with more miles on them.
The K900 and Equus are good cars. I own a K900. The quality is strong.
"traitor joe" (traitorjoe)
11/01/2017 at 16:55, STARS: 0
This fills basically none of your criteria, but it does have a v12:
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/ctd/d/1976-jaguar-xjs-v12-coupe-4/6360675910.html
Yeah, I just wanted an excuse to post that.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/01/2017 at 18:08, STARS: 0
What are your opinions on the 2012/2013 S550 with 4Matic ?
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/01/2017 at 18:31, STARS: 0
Oh yes.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/01/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 0
They’re great. You’d be happy with one I think.
"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve)
11/01/2017 at 18:58, STARS: 2
“When are you in the market?”
always
"E90M3" (e90m3)
11/01/2017 at 18:59, STARS: 0
This is an accurate statement.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/01/2017 at 19:09, STARS: 0
Are they pretty reliable, even with airmatic in mind ?
"dtg11 - is probably on an adventure with Clifford" (dtg11)
11/01/2017 at 20:10, STARS: 0
My thoughts are Kia K900, Hyundai Equus, or maybe even a Lexus LS600h, if you can find one new enough in your budget.
"NojustNo" (front24200)
11/01/2017 at 20:33, STARS: 0
Just fix and keep the ls400 you have!
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/01/2017 at 21:08, STARS: 0
I want and can afford something better? Besides that, I’d rather not put the mileage on the 400, I’d like to keep in in the condition that it’s in for a long time.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/01/2017 at 21:19, STARS: 0
Yeah. I wouldn’t hesitate to own one. Assuming no accident history and good service history of course.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/01/2017 at 21:49, STARS: 0
Airmatic isn’t comparable to ABC in terms of awfulness at all ? No crippling engine issues. Is it comparable to a 220 S600 at all in any way ?
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/01/2017 at 22:03, STARS: 0
No. No. And no. Air struts can be expensive, over a grand, but that’s nothing compared to what you spend on ABC every month. Plus, they’re not very common anyways. I’ve done less than 5 total on 212's and 221's combined. I hear they’re more common in hotter climates but that’s not an issue for you. The 278 has been excellent.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/01/2017 at 22:50, STARS: 0
Sorry for all he questions. Are they pretty quick stock ? Is the interior pretty well screwed together. I just don’t want any plasticky bullshit like I had on mine.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
11/01/2017 at 23:47, STARS: 1
I wish I could brag like I always do, but my blower motor controler is intermittent, my Distronic finally quit, my rear brakes are less than 20%, I need a new left inner tie rod, my rear main is now bad enough that I leave puddles, and I caught misfires at 4,000 rpm trying to put a Chevy SS in it’s place on Tuesday night so I’ve got coil pack troubles.
And my interview to go back to Enterprise isn’t until next week so I still have 0 money for repairs.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/02/2017 at 00:31, STARS: 0
I think it’s time for a V8 221.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/02/2017 at 00:41, STARS: 0
It’s cool
Yes and yes. Go check one out!
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/02/2017 at 01:59, STARS: 0
I think I’ll go for a 2012 S550 instead of a Lexus now. Thanks for convincing me ! Would you perhaps mind running a VMI tomorrow if you have time ?
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"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/02/2017 at 02:51, STARS: 0
No problem!
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
11/02/2017 at 11:00, STARS: 1
That’s a big N-O from me good buddy.
The W220 is the S-Class I have always wanted. A 220 600 is my #3 dream car behind der Grosser 600 and the Type 57.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/02/2017 at 11:20, STARS: 0
You should buy mine lol
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
11/03/2017 at 01:21, STARS: 0
CTS-V? Just trying to suggest something no one else has yet. Or even the STS-V hnnnnng
Forget it, just get the LS.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/03/2017 at 01:34, STARS: 0
I already have a wonderful LS400 lol.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/03/2017 at 12:09, STARS: 0
Looks great. Lots of services have been done, all up to date as far as I can tell. It was under warranty until a year ago, and had pre paid maintenance packages, so it seems like they took good care of it. Obviously still good to geta pre purchase, but looks great from here!
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/03/2017 at 12:24, STARS: 0
Excellent.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/03/2017 at 12:40, STARS: 0
Do you think I could drive something like this and reliably count on it not having a major issue for a while?
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/03/2017 at 14:18, STARS: 0
Yes.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
11/03/2017 at 21:12, STARS: 0
No Keyless-Go, no Distronic, no Executive rear seats, no from me.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
11/03/2017 at 21:17, STARS: 0
Doesn’t Feldmann have a red 2014 CPO E550 4matic sedan right now?
Edit: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/716492966/overview/?aff=share_text
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/03/2017 at 21:28, STARS: 0
Would you buy an E class ? I really want an S550.
"Land_Yacht_225" (nadenator)
11/03/2017 at 22:19, STARS: 0
I mean, you probably get the same performace with the 8 in a smaller car as the 12 in the bigger one.
I would buy an E550 wagon in a heartbeat, but we don’t get that here anymore. I don’t know. Hard to say, but the color makes it incredibly enticing to me.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/03/2017 at 22:25, STARS: 0
Yeah, I’m not a super huge fan of the W212, though I was talking with the owner of Feldmann about possibly getting a good lease deal on a new E63S. I’m pretty sure I could swing the payments because of the lack of need to save for repairs.
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/07/2017 at 14:12, STARS: 1
Lol. I went to go take pictures of the S600 for the BaT listing and I got a white ABC warning. My front accumulators died less than a week after having the pump replaced. The dealer is taking care of it free of charge as a favor, but god damn, I can’t get rid of this thing soon enough. On th bright side, my SA said that he could probably write me an extended warranty for that S550.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/07/2017 at 14:59, STARS: 0
Damn! Hopefully someone gives you a good chunk of cash for the 220. Have you driven the 221?
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/07/2017 at 15:17, STARS: 0
Not the one I sent you the vin of, no. I’ve been busy trying to get this thing on tg market, but my SA told me that I’d probably love a 550.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/07/2017 at 15:30, STARS: 0
Have you driven any at all?
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/07/2017 at 16:47, STARS: 0
No, i haven’t had time. I couldn’t find any M278 S550s for sale in the state, so odds are I’ll fly down to FL, test drive/PPI the one I want. If all goes well I’ll drive it back, if not I’ll fly bos be start over again.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/07/2017 at 19:35, STARS: 0
That sucks. Must be no one wants to get rid of them. Or they’re all in junkyards already!
"V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches" (jbv12)
11/07/2017 at 22:20, STARS: 0
AHHHHH DONT SAY THAT lol. There’s plenty for sale, they’re just all like 550 miles away, which means I’m flying anyways lol.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
11/08/2017 at 10:43, STARS: 0
Well I’m sure the drive home will be awesome!