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Re: Goodbye LPS! [rich545]
by liferules
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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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- #7082 of 9978
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [rich545]
by docnukem
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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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- #7083 of 9978
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [docnukem]
by rich545
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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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- #7084 of 9978
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [rich545]
by vchiu
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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
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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.
M
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- #7086 of 9978
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Re: MB Grows and grows and grows [merc1]
by markcincinnati
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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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- #7087 of 9978
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [rich545]
by lexusguy
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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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- #7088 of 9978
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [rich545]
by erickpl
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Apr 05, 2006 (4:32 am)
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Replying to: rich545 (Apr 04, 2006 2:12 pm)
Rich, enjoy the Cayenne. We drove one after my wife's wreck back in December as she liked the idea of more storage space.
We drove the V6 - were totally unimpressed. Drove the S, and were blown away. However, we couldn't see paying the premium for a V8 when she did a LOT of highway driving and visiting our son in Missouri (and our other trips).
Going CPO was probably a VERY wise decision and I bet you got a bit of a better deal.
We ended up with another V6 vehicle and are completely happy. Now if I could just find something to tow my Jeep to the trails. 
-Paul
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [rich545]
by tayl0rd
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Apr 05, 2006 (4:40 am)
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Replying to: rich545 (Apr 04, 2006 2:12 pm)
And you just put new tires on your car! Isn't that how it always happens? You put new tires on your car then two weeks later, you trade it.  
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- #7090 of 9978
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Re: Goodbye LPS! [vchiu]
by rich545
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Apr 05, 2006 (5:14 am)
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Replying to: vchiu (Apr 04, 2006 7:13 pm)
We can't get the 550 Touring here yet, and I'm not much of a station wagon guy to tell you the truth. I've never heard of the E500 Estate. Is it a station wagon or SUV (or sedan)? Anyway, I kind of like the idea of having a Carmon Red Cayenne which is more rare than black or silver for sure. In fact, any Cayenne is rare compared to the competition.
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