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Offline wolfee297

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Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« on: April 19, 2019, 09:56:19 pm »
Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the 'best' entry level luxury sedan out of these 4 competitors. I know they're all better than others in certain areas but if you had to pick only one as a daily driver, which one would it be and why? Also, if you pick other, please make sure it is in the same price range as these vehicles.
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2019, 09:14:35 am »
Other: Alfa Romeo Giulia

because driving first
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2019, 09:55:42 am »
Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 20, 2019, 09:14:35 am
Other: Alfa Romeo Giulia

because driving first

Can't be driving it if it's always in the shop...
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2019, 10:04:31 am »
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on April 20, 2019, 09:55:42 am
Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 20, 2019, 09:14:35 am
Other: Alfa Romeo Giulia

because driving first

Can't be driving it if it's always in the shop...

Can be driving many dealer loaners while it's "home" :P

For smooth no bump ride: Lexus ES300h with excellent fuel economy and great re-sale value.

For spirited driving, perhaps add a 3.3T G70.
« Last Edit: April 20, 2019, 10:10:06 am by EV Dan »
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2019, 10:31:50 am »
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on April 20, 2019, 09:55:42 am
Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 20, 2019, 09:14:35 am
Other: Alfa Romeo Giulia

because driving first

Can't be driving it if it's always in the shop...
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2019, 02:44:40 pm »
Just get an SUV it's what everyone is doing. ;)
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2019, 02:52:35 pm »
Other:  Genesis G70
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2019, 02:19:21 am »
Jaguar XE. I really like the sporty look of its interior and exterior.
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2019, 08:14:23 am »
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on April 20, 2019, 09:55:42 am
Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 20, 2019, 09:14:35 am
Other: Alfa Romeo Giulia

because driving first

Can't be driving it if it's always in the shop...
urbal legend, I have my for 2 years and 40k, not a single issue.
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #10 on: June 20, 2019, 08:20:07 am »
Quote from: wolfee297 on April 23, 2019, 07:20:48 pm
Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on April 20, 2019, 09:55:42 am
Quote from: ChaosphereIX on April 20, 2019, 09:14:35 am
Other: Alfa Romeo Giulia

because driving first

Can't be driving it if it's always in the shop...

You're not kidding  :-\
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a23145269/alfa-romeo-giulia-quadrifoglio-reliability-update/
QV is delicate machine and not entry level, ask owners of M cars and AMG, they will cry their eyes into your shoulder.
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2019, 10:34:49 am »
Lexus IS/GS, Infiniti Q50, Genesis, Acura TLX would also be great cars to check out if you are just looking at rental spec FGCs.
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2019, 12:02:18 pm »
The new S60 (and every new Volvo) is handsome AF but for me it's gotta be the 3 series, because drivetrain, balance, seats, and easy leasing (there's nothing more "luxury" than dumping a nice car after only  24 months ;))

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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #13 on: June 20, 2019, 12:14:49 pm »
My Volvo vote comes after spending a week with an S90. The current Volvo DNA is pretty good, and the available PHEV drivetrain is well sorted out.
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #14 on: June 20, 2019, 12:26:43 pm »
Quote from: Blueprint on June 20, 2019, 12:14:49 pm
My Volvo vote comes after spending a week with an S90. The current Volvo DNA is pretty good, and the available PHEV drivetrain is well sorted out.

Interesting. Did you have the T8 then?
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #15 on: June 20, 2019, 12:35:35 pm »
Quote from: lebowski on June 20, 2019, 12:26:43 pm
Quote from: Blueprint on June 20, 2019, 12:14:49 pm
My Volvo vote comes after spending a week with an S90. The current Volvo DNA is pretty good, and the available PHEV drivetrain is well sorted out.

Interesting. Did you have the T8 then?

Yup.

https://wwwb.autohebdo.net/expert/20181113/essai-routier-volvo-s90-t8-inscription-2018/



400hp & 4.6 l/100km is a great number combo to me. Powerful, smooth and frugal drivetrain, the ability to go silent in the urban core, great interior materials and presence - that's the making of a luxury midsizer.
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Re: Best Entry Level Luxury Sedan
« Reply #16 on: June 20, 2019, 12:44:33 pm »
Very cool. That T8 really is an impressive drivetrain. Merci!
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