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Replying to: rich545 (Jun 23, 2006 7:28 pm) |
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This is a great video, especially for the diesel heads. Top Gear tests the 535d, and then races it against a 545i. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__HpspsvRVg&search=Top%20Gear%20BMW |
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Replying to: sfcharlie (Jun 23, 2006 5:45 pm) I would say the M45 has better brakes than the 545, however. I found it interesting or should I say inept to test a BMW wagon against an M45 Sport sedan for handling and the BMW almost won anyway! |
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TOTAl QUALITY INDEX The Total Quality Index score is calculated using multivariate statistical techniques that measure the correlations of all aspects of the vehicle ownership experience including product, reliability and dealership (independent variables) against multiple outcome measures (dependent variables) which include the following: -Satisfaction with the complete ownership experience -Perception of quality -Owner reported delight -Future purchase intent -Emotional attachment to vehicle The correlations derived from this complex procedure are transformed into a 1000 point scale to facilitate comparisons. The scores typically range from 750 to 900. Generally, scores over 800 are terrific, although in some segments a score in the low 800's is not very competitive. Infiniti M35/M45 - 908 BMW 5-series - 904 Audi A6 - 893 |
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Replying to: pearl (Jun 23, 2006 7:26 pm) Which ones put most and least noise into cabin? CR had Audi and Merceedes excellent on noise. M35, good on noise rating. Anyone know if any of the published comparison tests measure decibels in cabin while test-driving?
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Jun 23, 2006 7:17 pm) Mark ... having just finished two months of test-driving most of the cars covered in this forum (lexus, audi, mb, infiniti), I couldn't agree more. If I could llive several parallel lives and had to predict which, of the cars I drove, would create, for the most consecutive days, an extra ounce of energizing excitement when I was on my way out to drive it in the morning, it would definitely be the A6 S-line I drove. I can't actually give a totally convincing explanation to myself as to why, in the end, I chose the M35, fear some days it was getting caught up in excitement of new model and what Nissan appears to be trying to do (I can root for car companies, as if they were sports teams), and half-unconscious swaying by expectation that Japanese car would not trouble me (I hate hearing myself put it that way) despite two friends (who have owned a combined total of 5 Audi A6s over last decdae) repeating that none of the cars, especially the two 2005s have been back to dealer for no more than a couple minor fixes each. |
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Replying to: sfcharlie (Jun 24, 2006 5:10 am) |
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INTERIOR SOUND LEVELS (from Car and Driver) M45 Idle: 45 dBA Full-throttle acceleration: 75 dBA 70-mph cruising: 67 dBA Audi A6 4.2 Idle: 43 dBA Full-throttle acceleration: 72 dBA 70-mph: cruising 68 dBA =================================================== ANOTHER SET OF NUMBERS FROM A CAR AND DRIVER COMPARISON TEST M45 Sport Idle: 50 dBA Full-throttle acceleration: 74 dBA 70-mph cruising: 67 dBA -------------------- Audi A6 4.2 Idle: 45 dBA Full-throttle acceleration: 76 dBA 70-mph cruising: 68 dBA ------------------------ BMW 530 Idle: 45 dBA Full-throttle acceleration: 74 dBA 70-mph cruising: 64 dBA ---------------------------------- Lexus GS 430 Idle: 38 dBA Full-throttle acceleration: 69 dBA 70-mph cruising: 63 dBA
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Replying to: sfcharlie (Jun 24, 2006 5:10 am) |
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Look on Edmunds (http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=115914) and also on the Infiniti site. Bottom line, not much change, still a 5 speed automatic and AWD only on the M35. Limited options in LPS if you want AWD and 8 cylinders.
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