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Replying to: markcincinnati (Jul 06, 2006 4:25 am)  , but I also look forward to taking my TSX or my wife's MDX into the Acura dealer for service. I spend the time walking around the lot, checking out the vehicles, and usually chat it up with a couple of the salespeople for awhile. I've been "lurking" in this forum for quite awhile, as I'm becoming more and more obsessed with replacing my car with a larger, AWD vehicle. My preference rotates pretty regularly between the A6, 530xi, RL, GS300(350) and M35x, though my top choices right now are the BMW and Infiniti. Here's a thought I wanted to share: Many say you "can't go wrong" with any of these cars, that they are all such great cars that you'll enjoy whichever you choose. I agree with that. But by the same token, I've also accepted that I'll experience some level of regret once in awhile too. If I go with the M35, I'm confident I'd see a 530, or an A6, etc. pass by on the road and think perhaps I'd rather have that other car, and vice versa. For me, accepting that simply lessens any anxiety of feeling like "you made the wrong decision." It just speaks to how great the cars are, and appreciating what they have to offer. So, having said all that, I'd say most of the decision in this segment comes down to simple emotion. What gets you most excited? Right now, the M35x and 530xi are it for me. The Infiniti seems like a real smart choice - lower cost, LT reliability likely better, etc. And when you're shelling out $50k, those are decent reasons. But, practicality aside, the BMW simply appeals to me more - it feels more like "me," to put it simply. And, the idea of not giving up the manual trannie certainly is appealing. OK, sorry for the long post. I'm back to lurking 
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jul 05, 2006 1:44 pm) So, what about some other model that's 100%(!) less reliable? Well, that's 2 nits and the difference between it and the LS is therefore ..... a nit. It's an helpful perspective to have as you use the CR, or any other, reliability data. Keeps you from being overcome by fear and panic, regardless of how much emphasis you place on reliability. End of sermon. |
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Replying to: sfcharlie (Jul 06, 2006 3:50 am)
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Replying to: anthonyp (Jul 06, 2006 2:06 pm)
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Replying to: bartalk3 (Jul 06, 2006 5:59 pm) MB E-class: 4,213 (+0.2%) Cadillac STS: 2,565 (-31.0%) Lexus GS: 2,191 (-33.9%) Infiniti M35/45: Audi A6: 1,748 (+10.5%) Acura RL: 980 (-37.4%) M
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Replying to: merc1 (Jul 06, 2006 6:20 pm)
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Replying to: merc1 (Jul 06, 2006 6:20 pm) MB E-class: 4,213 (+0.2%) Cadillac STS: 2,565 (-31.0%) Lexus GS: 2,191 (-33.9%) Infiniti M35/45: 2,012 (-18.9%) Audi A6: 1,748 (+10.5%) Acura RL: 980 (-37.4%) |
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Replying to: bartalk3 (Jul 06, 2006 9:35 pm) The fact that Acura can't sell the RL even at $40K is a seriously problem, and makes it questionable as to whether a lower content\lower price RL will do anything to boost sales. How much lower can they go? The TL is $36K. A free RL with every tire rotation?
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Replying to: bartalk3 (Jul 06, 2006 9:35 pm)
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Replying to: quemfala (Jul 07, 2006 5:41 am) |
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