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10007 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 7:40 AM
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Replying to: steveking1 (Sep 25, 2006 8:30 pm) |
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Replying to: sfcharlie (Sep 25, 2006 9:11 pm) |
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Replying to: pete_l_p (Sep 25, 2006 3:39 pm) |
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I've driven and driven and driven quite of few of these LPS cars discussed here and I would argue some that aren't discussed here but could be. These days, I find so little differentiates them -- they are all quite good. I suspect style -- whatever that means to you -- does have a great deal to do with our choices and even the development of loyalties to a brand. Yet, most of us probably argue it is the performance, features, options, perhaps economy or value -- SOMETHING other than style that really, in the final analysis, had drawn us to THIS car, over the others. I'm gonna stick with the main reason to pick A over B or E over C is style. Of course, I know (and maybe you do too) that my choice (and yours, too, of course) really are more than about looks alone -- let the other folks buy on looks, just don't accuse me of that. Yea, that's it, my choice really is, objectively speaking, the best choice -- it is too bad YOU can't see that, for I alone, apparently (well maybe a few thousand other folks each year), know that my choice has that. . .ummm, er, it is on the tip of my tongue je ne sais quoi that your inferior steed will never have and that, frankly, most folks just don't get. Shhh -- thank goodness there are a few of us rational folks out here, buying up the truly good cars and leaving the dregs for the other poor slobs. Poor kids, they don't even know who they are, but WE do, don't we? Keep it under your hat, pretend you agree when someone says their brand new MSTSA635X530GSE45SRL is "clearly and objectively" the best car, just smile and nod knowingly.  Quickly glance at them, and what ever you do, don't make eye contact. 
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Sep 26, 2006 10:58 am) Sounds to me that, like markcincinnati says, we make our car-buying decision quickly and non-rationally based on style and attractiveness and then spend an inordinate amount of time figuring out a rationale for it. At least that's the way the rest of you folks do it. I'm purely rational, of course. 
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Replying to: lansdownemike (Sep 26, 2006 11:14 am) Almost forgot. And, Blink is a great book, FWIW. Another one I like is THRIPPPPPPPPPPP!  Seriously, Blink is worthwhile, THRIPPPPPPPP! is just for fun! 
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Replying to: sfcharlie (Sep 25, 2006 9:11 pm)
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Replying to: anthonyp (Sep 26, 2006 1:29 pm) Thanks for the good feelings about this outcome. Charlie |
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Replying to: anthonyp (Sep 26, 2006 1:29 pm) Your saga should give us all pause when we choose a new vehicle with which we expect to spend the next few/several years. |
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Style indeed is an important factor in choosing a car at this level. Let's also not forget prestige. Then there is the indescribable feeling that you get from the car. Have you ever actually looked forward to a traffic jam as it gives you more time in your car? And I'm sorry - it may in fact be the "best" car indeed but the M, and especially its rear end, needs a restyling. There is that style thing again.
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