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What is this discussion about? Lexus GS 430, Acura RL, BMW 5 Series, Volvo S80, Audi A6, Infiniti M35, Infiniti M45, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Cadillac STS, Sedan


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Re: mercedes c 350 [gregisgod13] by gregisgod13
Apr 03, 2006 (3:58 pm)
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Re: MB Grows and grows and grows [dewey] by rayng
Apr 03, 2006 (4:05 pm)
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Replying to: dewey (Apr 03, 2006 12:35 pm)

Doom and gloom still loom in the MB horizon as scandal, high-labor costs, the stupid SMART division, and high-warranty costs threaten this hallowed marque.
 
March sales score card:
Lexus: 27,292
Mercedes: 21,417
 
Where would I find the MB and Infiniti numbers?
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Re: mercedes e 350 [gregisgod13] by rayng
Apr 03, 2006 (4:12 pm)
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Replying to: gregisgod13 (Apr 03, 2006 3:57 pm)

What is the budget? Are you comparing a loaded c350 vs a stripped or used e or 5?
 
Drive all three cars. IMHO, the c350 is not comparable to the other two. The c is a compact car--the corolla of the MB line. Seating is very tight and you'll notice the lack of refinement found in the e and 5. I'm not sure how to comment further without more specifics. If the question is whether or not the extra $ spent on the e is worth it, I answer with a resounding yes. Why not post your question to mbworld.org?
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Re: mercedes e 350 [gregisgod13] by lexusguy
Apr 04, 2006 (3:08 am)
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Replying to: gregisgod13 (Apr 03, 2006 3:57 pm)

Short answer, no, it doesn't.
 
Long answer, why on earth would you want to buy a C class in 2006? Isnt the car due for replacement next year? If you're looking in the entry-lux class, there are much newer and frankly much better cars available, the 330i and IS350.
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Re: MB Grows and grows and grows [rayng] by dewey
Apr 04, 2006 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: rayng (Apr 03, 2006 4:05 pm)

If you want to find Infiniti numbers then go to:
 
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/04/03/002903.html
 
MB is recovering, but I am not a spokesman for MB ( MB refuses to pay me to be their spokesman so I will not argue with you about MB).
 
But as an unpaid Bloomberg messenger I can provide you some news about LPS sales trends:
 
April 4 (Bloomberg) -- Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, the world's largest maker of luxury cars, led a sales increase among European manufacturers in the U.S. last month as drivers chose new models such as the 3-Series sedan over rival Asian vehicles.
 
``We don't really expect this trend to slow down at all this year,'' said Brown, who works for Iceology, a consumer research firm in Los Angeles. When buying luxury cars, U.S. buyers consider European models as more prestigious than Asian brands, such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd.'s Acura and Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus, he added. Toyota is now poised to surpass GM as the world's largest carmaker.
 
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Re: MB Grows and grows and grows [dewey] by lexusguy
Apr 04, 2006 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: dewey (Apr 04, 2006 7:29 am)

BMW definitely dominates the entry-lux and midsize LPS categories in terms of sales. The X5 has yet to touch the RX, though.
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Re: MB Grows and grows and grows [lexusguy] by dewey
Apr 04, 2006 (8:59 am)
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 04, 2006 8:02 am)

You are correct. I guess BMW will be banking on a new re-skinned X5 and the upcoming X6 and X7 vehicles.
 
Personally I am not a fan of those X models nor a fan of any SUV offered by other marques since I rarely do off-roading( except once during my days of wreckless youth when my car swerved off a road and landed into a ditch)
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Good quarter and good year overall by markcincinnati
Apr 04, 2006 (11:12 am)
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Audi of America, too, reported "up" numbers, as did Audi of Canada.
 
My sources tell me, however, that Q2 may break the uptrend.
 
$3.00 gasoline without any weather event, does give some pause.
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Goodbye LPS! by rich545
Apr 04, 2006 (2:12 pm)
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Well, I know the SUV-haters aren't going to like this much, but I just traded in my 545 for a Porsche Cayenne S. Just felt it was a bit safer, and had more flexible cargo space than the 545 both of which are important now that my wife and I are about to have a child. I have tell you, if you're considering a similar move, I'd give the Cayenne a serious look. I know it's had some problems, but it's one hell of a fun truck to drive. I don't even feel like I gave up anything performance-wise. Not to mention getting rid of that damn Bangle styling and iDrive! Just kidding (we all know I defended Bangle and iDrive with extreme vigor). I'm sure the new X5 will be nice, but I couldn't wait for it and it sounds like it's going to be significantly bigger than it is now which doesn't interest me.

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