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24697 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 3:09 PM
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Let's try to define this forum as being limited to luxury performance vehicles where the mainstream version in a typical configuration has an MSRP of at least $60k.
A luxury vehicle with a base price of $59k qualifies because it would typically be bought with some additional equipment, bringing the MSRP over $60k.
Vehicles like the E, 5, A6, M, or GS, even if available in certain versions over $60k, don't qualify because they are cars from companies that have higher end cars in their lineups.
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Thanks for the Detroit review Merc. Just MHO, but I think the new XK just kills the SL. I have had some significant seat time in the new X5 and can tell you all that it is the best high end SUV out there right now. It's Lexus quiet and smooth, and still has that great BMW steering. For long road trips I think the Q7 is better though. I think that we're all forgetting that the new ISF has to compete with the brilliant RS4 as well. Top Gear recently tested the RS4 against the M3 with the competition package, and the RS4 just killed it. I fear that the new M will displace the Audi, but I don't expect the Lexus to do much but show up. [based on Lexus history.] |
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Replying to: hpowders (Jan 15, 2007 3:28 pm) X5 does sound good. Wonder if there will be a diesel option in the future. TagMan
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Based upon the current trends, there should be a poster called audi1 very soon. Or is there already such a poster?Maybe merc1 will change his name. TagMan |
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 15, 2007 3:18 pm) Again, thanks for the review. Just think... one day in the future we might actually love a Lexus! Anything is possible. I really feel like the LF-A could be the first. M |
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Replying to: anthonyp (Jan 12, 2007 1:22 pm) I did drive "carefully" and didn't get any tickets. There was a lot of 95-100 mph crusing on the way back though. Effortless at those speeds. There is a sticker inside the gas cap that tells you what tire PSI should be for "sustained driving over 100 mph", only a German car would have such a sticker. M |
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 15, 2007 6:00 pm) Plus, $1200 is a bit much for something made by LG.
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 15, 2007 3:00 pm) I'm not so sure about that. I think it will be compared with the C63 AMG more than anything. They're both going to be automatic only and 4-doors. The M3 will no doubt offer a manual after the uproar about the SMG only M5/M6 and the M3 will be a 2-door initially. M
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 15, 2007 6:34 pm) |
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 15, 2007 6:00 pm)
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Replying to: merc1 (Jan 15, 2007 6:35 pm) Nope. Hate to say it, but the Autospies website (not an endorsement!) has a video that says how the IS-F will be a major comparison to the M3. It's what people think of, even if it isn't a truly appropriate comp. And, yes, I agree the C63 AMG will get its day in the sun with the IS-F as well. But... Trust me, the major comparisons will be between the IS-F and the M3... afterall the M3 is the king of the hill, at least perceptually. TagMan |
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