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I spotted a NEW (insert make/model) today!

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Re: . [qbrozen] by fintail
Jun 23, 2009 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 23, 2009 2:22 pm)

I think my car is better suited for a dragstrip...and the newer models even more so.
 
W212 E63 will probably weigh like 4300
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Re: . [ateixeira] by texases
Jun 23, 2009 (5:26 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 23, 2009 12:33 pm)

I like the X5 over the X6, also. Ignoring all the practical reasons, I think the X6 and the coming 5 series "GT" just look odd/strange/ugly from the rear:
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Re: . [texases] by anythngbutgm
Jun 24, 2009 (4:42 am)
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Replying to: texases (Jun 23, 2009 5:26 pm)

I guess the word is the same treatment/model is expected to be applied to the next generation 3 series as well.
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Re: . [anythngbutgm] by fintail
Jun 24, 2009 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: anythngbutgm (Jun 24, 2009 4:42 am)

It really is awkward. The rear window looks too low, as well.
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Re: . [fintail] by texases
Jun 24, 2009 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Jun 24, 2009 5:59 am)

That low/small rear window is what really caught my attention.
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Re: . [fintail] by ateixeira
Jun 24, 2009 (8:33 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Jun 24, 2009 5:59 am)

I agree.
 
I actually like low-slung sedans like the CLS and Passat CC, I can see the point at least, even though I'd just get the E class or regular Passat for the extra head room. But at least they're more attractive outside.
 
Not so with the X6. It looks like a gigantic hatchback. Sedans and SUVs are simply more attractive. The raked rear window kills cargo space and end up looking...awkward, like you said.
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Electric Mini by qbrozen
Jun 24, 2009 (8:41 am)
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Saw one yesterday on the drive home with the temp tag still attached.
I didn't know it was out yet.
 
Edmunds doesn't even list it that I can see.
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Many spotted... by lemko
Jun 24, 2009 (8:46 am)
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Dark blue Dodge Avenger
Dark gray Pontiac G8
Black Lincoln Navigator with the baroque grille.
Black Mercedes M-Class SUV
Dark blue BMW 3-Series coupe
Black Nissan Versa
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Re: . [ateixeira] by fintail
Jun 24, 2009 (8:58 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 24, 2009 8:33 am)

I'm at least a little taller than average, so I think I might have trouble with a CC or CLS - although from a styling standpoint they are very successful at what they do, and the market has responded positively. I also like visibility, so the chop top sedans would annoy me...I like my tall old style E class as it is easy to see out the windows. However, if on my upcoming trip to Germany I was upgraded to a CLS320 CDi as my rental, I wouldn't cry
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Re: . [fintail] by ateixeira
Jun 24, 2009 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Jun 24, 2009 8:58 am)

I sat in a new Mazda6 and felt the same way - very cramped rear head room, and hard to get in, also (gotta duck your head else you bump it).
 
Form over function, big time.

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