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I have been leasing a 1999 Acura CL 3.0 coupe for the last 3 1/2 years and now that we have a baby on the way, we need 4 doors instead of 2. I have driven the TSX, TL S-Type, Lexus IS300, Infiniti G35, Maxima and the BMW 325i & xi.
I have ruled out the G35, IS300, Maxima, and TL S-Type for a variety of reasons (cost, size, style, etc.)
So it is down to the TSX and BMW's. I am going to lease these vehicles and my local BMW dealership is making some great deals on their 2003's. I live in MN, so I like the 325xi for it's all wheel drive, but it is a little more expensive. The 325i that they have on the lot is loaded at a great price. I love the TSX, but would have to wait until August to get the one I want. Here are the figures...
Carbon TSX,
36mo. 12k/yr, $2,500 total down, $350/mo
BMW 325i - Steel Gray with Black Leather, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Xenons, Moonroof
36mo. 12k/yr, $3,500 total down, $396/mo
BMW 325xi - Silver with Black "Leatherette", Heated Seats, Moonroof
36mo. 12k/yr, $3,500 total down, $396/mo
So, if I get the "xi all wheel drive version", I have to give up the leather for leatherette, Xenons and sports package, but I get the all wheel drive for those MN winters.
I like the TSX, but I am having trouble passing on the 3-Series.
Opinions welcome...
I have ruled out the G35, IS300, Maxima, and TL S-Type for a variety of reasons (cost, size, style, etc.)
So it is down to the TSX and BMW's. I am going to lease these vehicles and my local BMW dealership is making some great deals on their 2003's. I live in MN, so I like the 325xi for it's all wheel drive, but it is a little more expensive. The 325i that they have on the lot is loaded at a great price. I love the TSX, but would have to wait until August to get the one I want. Here are the figures...
Carbon TSX,
36mo. 12k/yr, $2,500 total down, $350/mo
BMW 325i - Steel Gray with Black Leather, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Xenons, Moonroof
36mo. 12k/yr, $3,500 total down, $396/mo
BMW 325xi - Silver with Black "Leatherette", Heated Seats, Moonroof
36mo. 12k/yr, $3,500 total down, $396/mo
So, if I get the "xi all wheel drive version", I have to give up the leather for leatherette, Xenons and sports package, but I get the all wheel drive for those MN winters.
I like the TSX, but I am having trouble passing on the 3-Series.
Opinions welcome...