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Silverado · 06-23-2008, 02:49 PM

I'm not sure any of those you mentioned are good choices if rear seat room is much of a factor.

As someone else mentioned, Lexus builds, in my opinion, probably the best quality car on the road (I know, that is somewhat of a nod to Toyota, but, I have to say it). I worked at various dealerships in town, and the Lexus was by far the best car out there.

With that in mind, get them to look at the ES series, not the IS (no backseat room at all in an IS). However, do not bother looking at the ES330 since they would all be used. Look at the ES350. Fantastic car. Great handling, power, room, gas mileage, etc. Can't get any more luxurious either. Quality is top notch, as is service at the dealerships. Lexus also has the best resale value (my Dad is looking at trading in his ES330, and his accountant has told him if he likes the car, he might as well stay with the brand because the resale value is insane for these cars).

I would definitely say get them to at least look at the CTS but some other options are:

-the Malibu or the Aura, although, they may not be luxurious enough for them
-the Lincoln MKZ is nice too, although the back seat may not be quite big enough for them
-the Audi A6 should be plenty. Audi's interiors are often used as the benchmarks for quality and style, while the A4 might be more fun to drive, it is quite a bit smaller. AWD is also available.
-if they want to look into MB, then check out the CL's. They are supposed to be awesome (my father-in-law just ordered his C63 AMG, and it's due in in August), but I've never driven one.

Hope that helps.

06-23-2008, 02:49 PM	#32
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	I'm not sure any of those you mentioned are good choices if rear seat room is much of a factor. As someone else mentioned, Lexus builds, in my opinion, probably the best quality car on the road (I know, that is somewhat of a nod to Toyota, but, I have to say it). I worked at various dealerships in town, and the Lexus was by far the best car out there. With that in mind, get them to look at the ES series, not the IS (no backseat room at all in an IS). However, do not bother looking at the ES330 since they would all be used. Look at the ES350. Fantastic car. Great handling, power, room, gas mileage, etc. Can't get any more luxurious either. Quality is top notch, as is service at the dealerships. Lexus also has the best resale value (my Dad is looking at trading in his ES330, and his accountant has told him if he likes the car, he might as well stay with the brand because the resale value is insane for these cars). I would definitely say get them to at least look at the CTS but some other options are: -the Malibu or the Aura, although, they may not be luxurious enough for them -the Lincoln MKZ is nice too, although the back seat may not be quite big enough for them -the Audi A6 should be plenty. Audi's interiors are often used as the benchmarks for quality and style, while the A4 might be more fun to drive, it is quite a bit smaller. AWD is also available. -if they want to look into MB, then check out the CL's. They are supposed to be awesome (my father-in-law just ordered his C63 AMG, and it's due in in August), but I've never driven one. Hope that helps.