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I know the responses to this post will be wildly varying, but I need the expertise of all your motor/gear heads. Instead of renting a car in Chicago every week, I'm thinking a leasing a vehicle (first time leasing) and leaving it there. I know I should get a Maxima, Accord, Pilot, etc. All great vehicle, but want something a bit less "vanilla".
I went out yesterday, looked at and tested several cars. I thought I wanted a sedan (been driving SUV's and coupes for the last 10 yrs), but may go with another SUV. Criteria: under $50k (or an incredible lease rate), style not changing next year, comfortably seats 4 men, all-wheel drive, rock solid reliabilty a must (hate dealerships and service) and has some nice bells and whistles.
So far drove 530xi (very nice, especially sport seats, but a bit tight in back), M45 (nice power and room, but seemed "cheesey" for price), GS300AWD (my favorite of the three, but more than I want to spend).
Any advice appreciated. Thank.
I went out yesterday, looked at and tested several cars. I thought I wanted a sedan (been driving SUV's and coupes for the last 10 yrs), but may go with another SUV. Criteria: under $50k (or an incredible lease rate), style not changing next year, comfortably seats 4 men, all-wheel drive, rock solid reliabilty a must (hate dealerships and service) and has some nice bells and whistles.
So far drove 530xi (very nice, especially sport seats, but a bit tight in back), M45 (nice power and room, but seemed "cheesey" for price), GS300AWD (my favorite of the three, but more than I want to spend).
Any advice appreciated. Thank.