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Old 12-13-2006, 03:22 PM
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Here is a simple way to make this decision....

You stated you wanted to drive this car for five years.

If you are not worried about long term maint cost and that is not a factor get the bimmer.

If you are going to be pissed off every time a code comes up or are not particularly handy and will have to go to the stealer cuz there is not a realiable German specialist in your area....you may either...

Do a lease for three years or buy the Lexus got down the line you have to pay for all the fun driving the Bimmer with blood money for the maint on the wear and tear stuff...these things are below average in thier peer group for long term maint. It is what it is.

Big smiles today while changing lanes and blasting through corners...in exchange for getting a ride to the stealer to pick up your rig 40 months from now cus they are out of loaners.
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Old 12-13-2006, 05:57 PM
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Thanks...

I decided not to go with the XC90...my wife hated it.

A new question...Is zenon worth it...somebody told me that Zenon will be costly to replace...

Is the stock headlight pretty bright itself compared to the old Halogen headlights? and is there any replaceable brigth headlights that I can replace easily?

Best...
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Old 12-13-2006, 06:06 PM
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Xenon, not Zenon, by costly to replace what do you mean? The bulbs or the whole unit? Stock headlights do not compare AT ALL to Xenon lights.
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Xenons are worth every single penny and then some! They turn night into day. Once you drive with those you will wonder how you ever managed without.
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Old 12-13-2006, 07:04 PM
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Xenons are a must. If no other option and on a short budget, its the one to get. Plus for '07 you get the neat-o angel eyes.
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Old 12-14-2006, 02:02 AM
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Dude , Wrong forum to bring up a Lexus-Bmw comparason! Audi maybe?MB sure,VW... Ok you are pushing it! But lexus?????

Ask yourself this.Do I like to drive or be driven?
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