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10007 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 7:40 AM
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No one's crystal ball is clear. However, I attended a presentation recently about the US (and global) economy. When "regular" reaches $3.40 will be the beginning, just a smidge mind you, of "pause at the pumps." Coupled with higher interest rates -- gulp. After several years of having V8's and one 2.7T turbo (very thirsty), I opted for the Audi V6 FSI specifically because I am certain $3.00/gallon regular will be a (~) 2005 event. Perhaps this is insane to be buying $50K+ cars and looking at gas prices as "an issue." Perhaps it is -- but the larger concern, beyond the obvious is the imact on "everything" not just my upper-middle-class lifestyle and ability to buy gas. Here is the "shocker" -- some authors are writing that $5.00 per gallon, while not near term likely, is not a distant far off event. OK, the flip side is at $70/bbl of oil, getting abundant (?) oil from Canada that was previously non econmically feasible to go after becomes an economic and technological "no brainer." I am neither a fan nor a foe of Lexus -- but the upcoming hybrid LPS car "ought" to be just what we need (as well as several other technologies.) I would expect the LPS cars to "pioneer" performance and new fuel saving technologies. Even my 3.2FSI seems to sip gas considering the size car it is in (my A6). We live in "interesting times." |
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Replying to: hihomike (Aug 11, 2005 4:07 am)
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Replying to: rich545 (Aug 11, 2005 5:19 am) The main problem with BMW service centers is that they are so overwhelmed with work for warranty issues that unless you have an emergency, you need to wait a while for a loaner car and an appointment. I would assume in smaller towns with less population density, this is not an issue, but in large populations centers like the southeast coast of Florida, New York, New Jersey, Chicago, LA, SF, etc., it is a problem. I am the executive assistant to the owner of an Infiniti dealer down here, and we do not have the same problems as BMW. We have loaners, we can take care of customers, and don't have major issues with the Infiniti line. Thanks for the input, and enjoy yoru 545 |
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Replying to: hihomike (Aug 11, 2005 11:00 am) |
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Replying to: jrock65 (Aug 10, 2005 5:30 am) Wow!  Talk about big business controlling the government!!
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Replying to: rich545 (Aug 11, 2005 5:19 am) 350 miles. Flawless performance. Flawless iDrive. A rocket on wheels.
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.. and it uses a lot of gas? Go figure!! Seriously... it would be worth it, to me...
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Replying to: hihomike (Aug 11, 2005 11:00 am) I am curious, having been a BMW owner, and now being an Infiniti owner: Why the difference? Is it dealership-dependent, or is it a difference in corporate culture?
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Replying to: hihomike (Aug 11, 2005 11:00 am) I'm a BMW owner in Charlotte, NC (county pop. 750,000) which has one BMW dealer. I dropped in several days ago (no appointment) to have a tail light replaced. The car was in and out before I could finish ogling the 911's and Boxters next door. It is necessary to make an appointment if you want a loaner for routine maintenance/service, but that's hardly a problem. Usually, it's quicker to wait on the car than to make an extra round-trip in the loaner to retrieve it. |
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Aug 11, 2005 4:35 am) BTW, I heard the gas mileage on the Lexus hybrid RX400h isn't that great...I think its only like 8-10 MPG more than the regular gas version. Which may be good for an SUV but not worth the premium you're paying. I think the Toyota Prius is a cool car (with real high mileage...especially in the city). |
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