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Just curious, what do you think of the new M45x?    
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Replying to: lexusguy (Aug 18, 2007 10:34 am)
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Replying to: richardga73 (Aug 18, 2007 6:19 pm) I must respectfully disagree. The first generation ML looked like a minivan. The R-class really doesn't have a good angle. The SL borrows way too many cues from the half as expensive CLK, and compared to gorgeous coupes like the Jaguar XK or Maserati GranTurismo, it looks rather dull and pedestrian. I like the E and CLS shapes, and the S and CL look good - provided they have the AMG body treatment. Other than that...
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Replying to: lexusguy (Aug 18, 2007 10:34 am) For some reason, my current sense is that the M's still are attractive in almost any guise -- only thing they lack is an extra cog or two in the transmission, but they do well with their five speeds, so that is not much of an issue. If the M35's can come up with 300HP from the V6, I would think the need for the V8 is less. I still WANT more power from my A6 3.2, but I have never been in any situation when I NEEDED power that the 255HP Audi motivator was insufficient. The new CTS with the DI V6 is quite attractive and with all the goodies is MSRP $48K. The M45X, like the A6 4.2 seems to add too much MSRP for too little return -- but more power is, make no mistake, always more fun! Sometimes, not often, but sometimes, I think the styling of the M's hasn't worn as well as the styles we've seen recently from Germany, however. I got behind the wheel of the new CTS yesterday at my dealer -- it seems a little small, getting out of my A6, but at least from the look and feel of the thing, it is, perhaps the best Cadillac EVER (OK, in my life -- and I just turned 56.) I hope there is a factory implementation of Bluetooth with voice command -- at least -- of the phone function. Could be a deal breaker. |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Aug 18, 2007 10:40 pm)
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Replying to: richardga73 (Aug 19, 2007 8:28 am) I'll agree with E and S, but the new C-class is a bit odd looking to me. I think the 3 series, especially in coupe form, looks better. |
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Lexusguy, Im assuming you have a lexus. What kind do you have. Do you want the M?
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Replying to: richardga73 (Aug 19, 2007 4:38 pm) I've driven the M several times, and I really like the car. It has Japanese electronics and reliability, with German performance. The only real issue is the lack of a 6th gear, which makes it a bit too noisy on the highway. If the M was available with the ZF 6-speed, I'd probably have one already. I'm going to drive the '08 and see if it has improved at all in that regard. |
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| Couldn't find a specific thread on this topic so decided to post this question here and on another forum. Understanding that this is a very subjective question, what are the opinions on which cars have the best seats? Looking mostly for comments about long distance trip comfort. I have owned BMWs for 15 years and found my old 5 series to be quite good, except a little hard. I have a new 328, with even harder seats, but the cushion does not really extend out far enough to support my thighs over long periods. I could not wait to buy a 535 (would have gotten the special "comfort seats"), but have heard others wax on about Volvos, Lexus, MB and the Caddy DTS! Lots of differences in those cars. What do others think? | |
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Replying to: pearl (Aug 21, 2007 11:47 am) 
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