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#2335 of 3287 Re: What would you buy? [kdshapiro] by bodble2 Dec 20, 2005 (11:08 am)
Replying to: kdshapiro (Dec 20, 2005 4:28 am) kd, I was being sarcastic. I know you can (and should) cross-shop anything you want.
#2339 of 3287 Re: What would you buy? [bodble2] by div2 Dec 20, 2005 (11:25 am)
Yep, I read the CD article last week; I've been a subscriber since 1970. FWIW, I also subscribe to Automobile, Autoweek, R&T, and Thoroughbred & Classic Cars- not to mention Cycle World and Motorcycle Classics. I also pick up Car, Grassroots Motorsports, and Top Gear from time to time. As for the RAV4, it sounds like a competent vehicle-just not my cup of tea. The only Toyotas that interest me are the various permutations of the Mister Two. And as for Lexus, they make the best darn Buicks in the world! Now, one final time: How many BMWs have you driven? Thought so. Replies to this message: victord1 (Dec 20, 2005 9:28 pm) and 4 more...
#2341 of 3287 let's get back to the topic please by steve_ HOST Dec 20, 2005 (11:38 am)
And the topic is the X3.   There's four or five comparison topics in the archives that we'll be happy to reopen (or feel free to start an X3 v RAV4 one).   If you just want to rant about other cars or other drivers, may I suggest:   ""Wouldn't Be Caught Dead Driving One""   and   "You Are What You Drive!?"   Steve, Host
#2342 of 3287 My phrase is. . . by markcincinnati Dec 20, 2005 (11:59 am)
. . .drive it like you live.   I just signed back in and found this word war about two vehicles.   What is snob appeal? Do BMW's have it?   Beats me?   There are snobs of all sorts for all sorts of things.   I know folks who own Saabs, Volvos, Nissans, Audis, BMWs and Mercedes (and plenty of other brands.)   Nothing I can put my finger on would make me think that BMW appeals any more or less to "snobs."   People that like and repeatedly own Saabs can claim they like their cars because they're quirky -- but the key on the floor isn't usually something that makes me feel the Saab fan is a snob.   I freely admit to knowing nuttin' about the Toyota RAV that has been part of the preceding discussion. My ONLY comment is I would, personally, not look at the X3 and the RAV as having a similar intended market.   My wife thinks the X3 is "mostly" a BMW car not a BMW SUV (of course even BMW calls it an SAV.)   She might consider an Infiniti or Acura "SUV" but I doubt it. She momentarily "paused" at both the Cayenne and Touareg V8, but found them not quite as car like as the X3.   Maybe she would've loved the Toyota -- my gut is telling me they are generally not cross shopped. I have no clue what, if any, snobbish behavior this suggests.   I don't personally know any valets so they are not able to offer me any insights either.   The X3 is a great BMW -- IF it is equipped with "all the toys" -- indeed, it seems to be darn near a Premium Car when all the option boxes (except auto trans) are checked off.   My wife busts on my continuing to be an Audi customer -- but this has nothing to do with her being a snob as far as I can tell.   Drive it like YOU live.

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