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Lane Departure System tax credit
by jrock65
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Aug 10, 2005 (5:30 am)
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A little "boost" for the Tech Packages?
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/08/09/139883.html
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- #3559 of 10007
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Re: Consumer Reports [lexusguy]
by hihomike
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Aug 10, 2005 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: lexusguy (Aug 10, 2005 4:58 am)
I agree with your assessment, lexusguy. I just saw the reports for July, and Infiniti is up 15.7% in sales overall when compared to one year ago. That increase has to be coming from "conquest" type sales (taking sales away from other makes/models). The G35 Coupe has a 25% market share in the sport/coupe category, which is impressive. Also, the M35/45 has been selling at a phenominal pace according to reports I have seen. And Consumer Reports coming out with "best overall sedan, sport and luxury", it can't hurt them at all.
I still love my 530i (2006), but the competition from Infiniti aimed at Audi, Acura, BMW and Mercedes Benz, can only cause BMW to carefully analyze why Consumer Reports didn't even compare the 530 i (or the Mercedes E350) because of worse than expected reliability. In order to maintain their market share, the competition must improve their build quality.
I've been lucky so far with my Bimmer, but I'm expecting problems down the road, to be sure, if my car is anything like the average BMW. But I'm willing to accept that fate due to the ride, handling and improved engine performance with the 255 hp version.
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Re: Consumer Reports [hihomike]
by purplem46
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Aug 10, 2005 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: hihomike (Aug 09, 2005 5:37 am)
Can anyone site the edition # and date of the Consumer Report issue that carries that story on the M35 comparo? Is it online? Can the magazine be picked up at a newstand or just by subscription? thanks.
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Re: Consumer Reports [hihomike]
by lovemyclk
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Aug 10, 2005 (11:41 am)
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Replying to: hihomike (Aug 10, 2005 6:04 am)
"I've been lucky so far with my Bimmer, but I'm expecting problems down the road, to be sure, if my car is anything like the average BMW. But I'm willing to accept that fate due to the ride, handling and improved engine performance with the 255 hp version."
My 2003 530SP has been absolutely flawless in every way (1/03 purchase date). Not so much as a warning light has illuminated! I'm sure your new 530 will provide years of enjoyable motoring. Just drive it the way it was intended to be driven... guessing the new 255HP engine is sweet.
I will be hard pressed to let go of this one... even for the new e60. Handling, steering and performance of that sweet 6 would be hard to walk away from. My German buddies tell me that I have their favorite iteration of the 5er (aside from the M5, that is!).
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Re: Consumer Reports [purplem46]
by syswei
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Aug 10, 2005 (11:43 am)
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Replying to: purplem46 (Aug 10, 2005 11:41 am)
Online you need a subscription, consumerreports.org.
Pretty much any public library would have it.
Newstands also.
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Re: Consumer Reports [purplem46]
by bartalk3
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Aug 10, 2005 (12:23 pm)
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Replying to: purplem46 (Aug 10, 2005 11:41 am)
The M35 comparo is in the current issue of Consumer Reports (Sept.) on newstands now. Available everywhere. They have a circulation of 4 million.
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Re: Platform Sharing..... [dhamilton]
by bondguy1
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Aug 10, 2005 (2:50 pm)
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Replying to: dhamilton (Aug 07, 2005 7:26 pm)
Even though they're different companies, I think the new GS looks a lot like the Nissan Maxima...a LOT like the Nissan Maxima.
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Re: Platform Sharing..... [dhamilton]
by bondguy1
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Aug 10, 2005 (3:28 pm)
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Replying to: dhamilton (Aug 07, 2005 7:46 pm)
Heck...all anyone was talking about was the looks...the RL DOES have boring styling...that's an opinion but it's apparently a common opinion unless you own one. I have owned cars (japanese cars) in years past that weren't the nicest looking outside but were comfortable and nice looking inside. You're the one that spends the time "inside" of the car. Too many people on this forum take things too personally...if somebody doesn't like the way the car I drive looks, I don't care. I bought it for ME. If everybody liked the same car, there wouldn't be so many to choose from. I think the other big thing Acura shoud address is the fact that Acura is the only one of all the Japanese High Line cars and most of the German cars that doesn't offer a V8 engine. Why don't we go there if you're really trying to defend the RL. Why is this the case? The TL has much better styling than the RL...They should have this styling for the RL, the Acura flagship car. Audi offers an 8, Infiniti offers an 8, Lexus offers an 8, Mercedes/8. I think Acura has more cool gadgets than all the other cars and it is great looking inside. I never even considered it as a choice when looking because of the boring styling. It's a shame because they have a great quality reputation.
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8
by hpowders
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Aug 10, 2005 (3:59 pm)
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Last I looked, my fabulous 545i has an 8.
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Re: Consumer Reports [hihomike]
by frisconick
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Aug 10, 2005 (4:36 pm)
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Replying to: hihomike (Aug 09, 2005 5:37 am)
Test drove a G coupe, and it was a blast, I thought the M was just too big. But you are correct, Infiniti has really improved their cars, even for us 43 youngsters. 
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