brandonb

Thanks for your response. A few things. I am wanting an automatic so the BMW doesn't have an advantage there. It will be between the 2004 Acura TL, 2001-2003 540i and the 2001-2003 GS430. You mention that if I can afford a new TL, then I should spend a little more and get a new 545i. I'm not sure if you have priced cars recently, but that's not really possible. The 2004 TL loaded with NAV out the door is right under $35,000. The 545i starts out base at $55,000, $20,00 more, and that is with NO options at all. Once equiped about the same as the TL, the 545i will be in the mid 60's. Even the base model 525i is still almost $40,000 base. Anyways, I don't like the new 5-series. The interior is horrible and seems really cheap and full of plastic for a $50k car. I need to go test drive the GS430 and the 540i to see which I will like better. A few ?'s about the GS real quick. Is the NAV touch screen? DVD? What options/packages are available for it that I should look for? Thanks, -Brandon

Hey everyone. I curently drive a 2001 330ci but am wanting to get something a little bigger and more practical. Right now it's between a 2004 Acura TL, 2001-2003 BMW 5-series, or a 2001-2003 GS430. I havne't really got to look at the GS yet. First, does anyone have any opinions on the cars I'm looking at vs. the GS? Second, besides the 3.0 vs the 4.3l, what are the differences between a GS300 and GS430? Finally, has the GS changed at all recently? Are the 2001's different from 2003's? Thanks for the help, -Brandon