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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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Re: Goodbye LPS! [rich545] by liferules
Apr 04, 2006 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: rich545 (Apr 04, 2006 2:12 pm)

You'll have to change your name to "richPCS" now...
 
Personally I hate SUV's, but if I had to buy one, the Cayenne and the Infiniti's would be my top choices as they have a little different style from the usual sun-blocking behemoths out there...
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [rich545] by docnukem
Apr 04, 2006 (5:40 pm)
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Replying to: rich545 (Apr 04, 2006 2:12 pm)

Did you look at the FX45 as well? I haven't compared them, but from what I have heard, the 45 drives very well, too. It is likely to be more reliable.
 
Of course, the styling is definitely a love or hate thing. (I like them both).
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [docnukem] by rich545
Apr 04, 2006 (6:14 pm)
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Replying to: docnukem (Apr 04, 2006 5:40 pm)

I looked at it in the sense that I built one online on their website, but I didn't drive one. I actually got my Cayenne used because I felt it would be stupid to trade in a 545 with 19,000 miles on it for a new car and take a double depreciation hit. So I got an '04 Cayenne S with 25,000 mile on it with just about every option possible (it's certified so it's covered under warranty for 6 years or 100,000 miles, and it looks like new). I like the FX45, but I like how the Porsche looks a lot better. I'll be interested to see what the Cayenne looks like after it gets refreshed for '08 (I think). On another note, the sales guy I was dealing with had a Carerra GT sitting right next to his desk. Imagine going to work, and having to stare at a $450,000 car all day. Talk about motivation!
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [rich545] by vchiu
Apr 04, 2006 (7:13 pm)
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Replying to: rich545 (Apr 04, 2006 2:12 pm)

Why not consider a 550 Touring? The Touring is very well finished and very little compromises the handling in comparison to the sedan.
 
maybe it is not imported in the US. Even with a special order? Touring account for maybe a third of the 5 sales in Germany
 
how about an Estate A6? I think it is a very nice model, but don't know it is imported in the US.
 
If you want boot capacity, a E500 Estate will swallow a lot.
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Re: MB Grows and grows and grows [lexusguy] by merc1
Apr 04, 2006 (8:38 pm)
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 04, 2006 8:02 am)

BMW definitely dominates the entry-lux and midsize LPS categories in terms of sales
 
The LPS part is only temporary. BMW got lucky in 2005. The revised E I'm betting will change this back to the way it has been for years.
 
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Re: MB Grows and grows and grows [merc1] by markcincinnati
Apr 05, 2006 (4:14 am)
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Replying to: merc1 (Apr 04, 2006 8:38 pm)

We are speaking of North America with respect to BMW dominating LPS sales, yes?
 
Elsewhere, Europe comes to mind, the Germans seem to be closer to each other than here in NA.
 
Wondering too, how Acura's RL for instance, has done elsewhere. . .?
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [rich545] by lexusguy
Apr 05, 2006 (4:23 am)
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Replying to: rich545 (Apr 04, 2006 6:14 pm)

The interior of the freshened '06 FX is vastly superior with its M style nav controls compared to the awful '03 interior, but its hardly a match for the Cayenne. If the M is anything to go by though, the next FX will be an absolute force to be reckoned with.

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