On Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:05:38 -0600, david <dao@yahoo.com> wrote:

I bought the first 06 TL in central Florida back in September. I paid
40k but that included the larger rear deflector, rock guards, trunk
tray and extended maintenance package for services, tire and wheel
damage and all that.

Before I settled on the TL I did about 3 months of home work and test
driving with the TL, G35, and BMW 330i. I was coming out of a BMW Z-3
and so I was familiar with BMW.

BMW 330i
Great quiet ride, comfortable, peppy, and typical of BMW. Having been
in once already, it was familiar to the point of "been there, done
that" it didn't inspire me. It also didn't include a Navi package.
Price: 43-45K and not very negotiable.

G35
Good looks, nice ride, pretty peppy and handled well. I didn't get
that "feeling" from the G35 and it didn't have all the amnenities the
TL has.

I couldn't be happier with the TL The ride although not as quiet as
the BMW or Jag is still quiet. The Navi package is fun and handy and
the bluetooth technology, voice command and XM is nice touch. Car is
very torquey and handles like a two-seater. It is quick, responsive,
and can get you out of trouble if you need it to.


>I'm looking at used 2004 or newer TL and 2003 or newer G35 coupe to
>see if it's worth paying more for a new car. anyone here bought a new
>tl this year and if so, what was your drive out price? and what's your
>opinine on the G35 coupe? TIA
>
>david