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New (to me) Car: 1998 Lexus GS400 or 2005 Nissan Maxima SL

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm working with someone on a 2001 Lexus GS300 w/93k miles for $9k. I've driven both the GS300 and GS400 and I'm satisfied with the GS300's power. If I can knock another $500 off the price, I think this is it. 3 years newer than the GS400, the owner has taken...
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- Post #22
- Dec 2, 2010
- Forum: The Garage
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New (to me) Car: 1998 Lexus GS400 or 2005 Nissan Maxima SL

T2urtle, what do you mean by the suspension is the problem? As in it feels floaty or it needs to be repaired often? jtvang125, my friend's GS300 needed a new starter and I think they replaced the alternator, too, so that seems common but those types of issues I can definitely live with. I...
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- Post #16
- Dec 1, 2010
- Forum: The Garage
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New (to me) Car: 1998 Lexus GS400 or 2005 Nissan Maxima SL

Thanks for the responses. It looks like most people prefer the Lexus. I'm going to wait another day for more responses to see what others say. Other than the fact that I NEED a car, the owner of the Nissan is moving across the country soon so I need to make a decision fast. Is there a...
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- Post #10
- Dec 1, 2010
- Forum: The Garage
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New (to me) Car: 1998 Lexus GS400 or 2005 Nissan Maxima SL

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a new (used) car to get. Really the only thing I'm concerned with regarding these cars is reliability. Which car do you think would be more reliable and is there anywhere I can find information on this? I've read peoples' posts on various forums but don't...
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- Thread
- Dec 1, 2010
- Replies: 23
- Forum: The Garage
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$60k+ to spend on what vehicle?

I agree with the above poster. A BMW (or some other luxury-sport with a sport bias) would make more sense if you weren't planning on getting a Lotus as a weekend car. Get something that would be an amazing luxury cruiser that can be somewhat fun if the need arises. The Lexus LS, like...
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- Post #163
- Sep 15, 2010
- Forum: The Garage
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2004 Lexus LS430 vs 2007 Toyota Avalon Limited...HELP!

I'm not sure, to be honest. I believe very low in the $20k's.
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- Post #35
- Aug 25, 2010
- Forum: The Garage
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2006 Subaru Impreza vs 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit

Thanks for the posts guys. I'm surprised by the responses, not one vote for the Volkswagen. In Car and Driver's comparo, the Volkswagen took first and the Subaru second. For those of you recommending the WRX, The newest one I can find with a 5-speed in my area fur under $10k is a 2003 w/103k...
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- Post #10
- Aug 22, 2010
- Forum: The Garage
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2006 Subaru Impreza vs 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit

Hey guys, I've pretty much narrowed my car search down to a 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i Sedan and 2007 Volkwagen Rabbit (2 Door). Both are 5-speed manuals and have 33k miles. I can get each for ~$10k. * Weekly, I make a 220-mile roundtrip visit to my parents' home so gas mileage is...
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- Thread
- Aug 21, 2010
- Replies: 64
- Forum: The Garage
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2004 Lexus LS430 vs 2007 Toyota Avalon Limited...HELP!

It seems I forgot to update this thread. We ended up getting a 2006 Lexus LS430 with 51.5k miles on it sometime in March. It's been an excellent car so far. Thanks for your help guys.
- alimoalem
- Post #30
- Aug 21, 2010
- Forum: The Garage
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Looking for New (to me) car; ~$7k; I35 vs TL vs GS

Thanks for the replies. I've already looked at the Maxima. I've already looked at Maximas but cannot find a cheap one. From what I've seen, they're more expensive than a similar I35. If you can find a fairly priced one, please send me a link. In a couple months, I'll more than likely be...
- alimoalem
- Post #8
- Jul 19, 2010
- Forum: The Garage
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Looking for New (to me) car; ~$7k; I35 vs TL vs GS

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a car (I live in Davis/Sacramento during the week, San Jose during the weekends). $7k is the budget but if you guys know of a cheaper car that's also good, I'm interested. I can stretch the budget a couple thousand, too, but only if the car is significantly...
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- Thread
- Jul 19, 2010
- Replies: 11
- Forum: The Garage
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How to Output Video from Laptop to TV

Honestly, I can't recall the last time I saw composite out on a laptop. All my laptop has is USB, firewire, ethernet port, VGA, and a media card reader (SD, etc.)
- alimoalem
- Post #5
- Jun 30, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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How to Output Video from Laptop to TV

I suppose non-HD is fine, as well. I'll look into the USB video card thing. My laptop has integrated graphics...no dvi port. Thanks for the post.
- alimoalem
- Post #3
- Jun 29, 2010
- Forum: Audio Components
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How to Output Video from Laptop to TV

**CLIFFS AT END** Hey everyone, my roommates and I recently bought a used Sony KDF-55E2000 Projection TV. The TV has HDMI, component, composite, and S-video inputs. My laptop is a Lenovo Thinkpad T400. I think the only input I have is a 15-pin VGA. Before we bought the TV, we would use...
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- Thread
- Jun 29, 2010
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Audio Components
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Porsche 918 Spyder concept.

If this were to go into production, my vote would be for the GT. The 918 just doesn't do it for me. It's too un-porschelike. Too futuristic. Too "look at me". They did a good job with the front, but everywhere else looks, to me, like it was designed by one of those random companies that...
- alimoalem
- Post #21
- Mar 2, 2010
- Forum: The Garage

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