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#9523 of 9978 Re: Best LPS to buy and hold on to? [markcincinnati] by bruceomega Oct 23, 2007 (7:07 am)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Oct 22, 2007 5:33 pm) FWIW   Bang for the buck -- ???? Well, again the new CTS 3.6DI AWD with the FE2 suspension and the lux package is "almost a BMW 5 series" -- at least if you evaluate cars largely by their wheelbase and width.   In the Nov 07 issue of Sports Car International, they have a review of the '08 CTS, and an inset write up on the 535i. They prefrerred the engine and transmission of the 535i. Surprisingly, to me, they criticized the ride and handling of the 535i, while complementing the CTS, but I am not familiar with this magazine or it's credibility.   ... it is hard to resist the 535x. But for performance, luxury and fun an A6 4.2 SLine if one can be found, would be a great ride ...   I would suggest adding the M45x to this mix.   Thanks Bruce
#9524 of 9978 15 min. Re: A6 4.2 [markcincinnati] by rayainsw Oct 23, 2007 (7:36 am)
Replying to: markcincinnati (Oct 23, 2007 7:06 am) "I have seen this type of "get 'em while you can" offer from Audi about ONE TIME annually and I cannot always put my finger on the rhyme or reason for the "deals" such as they are.    They do last, however, about 15 minutes."   I see. Thanks for 'splainin' that to me. - Ray Feelin' pretty dumb....
#9525 of 9978 Re: Best LPS to buy and hold on to? [og_oggilby] by tayl0rd Oct 23, 2007 (10:46 am)
Replying to: og_oggilby (Oct 23, 2007 5:50 am) ... Supposedly powertrain reliability in Cadillac's is not so great. ...   Where on Earth did you hear that? GM cars have their problems, but powertrain/drivetrain is not normally one of them. Replies to this message: og_oggilby (Oct 24, 2007 7:14 am) 150mphclub (Oct 24, 2007 1:08 pm)
#9526 of 9978 Re: Best LPS to buy and hold on to? [tayl0rd] by og_oggilby Oct 24, 2007 (7:14 am)
Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 23, 2007 10:46 am) Where on Earth did you hear that? GM cars have their problems, but powertrain/drivetrain is not normally one of them.   ConsumerReports.org   Specifically the drive system is rated below average or worse in the CTS (for the last 5 years) and the STS (only lists 2006). I have no idea how accurate the CR ratings are, which is the reason I wrote "Supposedly". Replies to this message: 150mphclub (Oct 24, 2007 1:08 pm)
#9527 of 9978 Re: Best LPS to buy and hold on to? [og_oggilby] by 150mphclub Oct 24, 2007 (1:08 pm)
Replying to: og_oggilby (Oct 24, 2007 7:14 am) You need to learn how to read Consumer Reports. They specifically rated the CTS engines and transmissions above average in reliability.   The rating you are talking about is not the powertrain/drivetrain, but the "drive system", which Consumer Reports describes as follows:   Drive system: Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, wheel bearing(s), differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, stability control, electrical failure.
#9528 of 9978 As I Recall,. . . by cdnpinhead Oct 24, 2007 (2:53 pm)
there were a number of cases of differential noise reported on the earlier CTS's. That might help explain the CR thing, though often CR stuff can't be explained. Replies to this message: shipo (Oct 24, 2007 4:20 pm)
#9529 of 9978 Re: As I Recall,. . . [cdnpinhead] by shipo Oct 24, 2007 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: cdnpinhead (Oct 24, 2007 2:53 pm) I have also read reports of suspensions and/or suspension frame members failing.   Best Regards, Shipo
#9530 of 9978 October Sales Figures by drtravel Nov 02, 2007 (5:21 am)
BMW 5-series 4,943 M-B E-class 4,176 Infiniti M 1,535 Lexus GS 1,507 Audi A6 937 Acura RL 365   Year to date figures:   BMW 5-series 42,837 M-B E-class 38,360 Lexus GS 18,597 Infiniti M 17,948 Audi A6 9,699 Acura RL 5,284 Replies to this message: houdini1 (Nov 04, 2007 1:55 pm) drtravel (Nov 05, 2007 3:26 pm) houdini1 (Nov 05, 2007 7:09 pm)
#9531 of 9978 Re: October Sales Figures [drtravel] by houdini1 Nov 04, 2007 (1:55 pm)
Replying to: drtravel (Nov 02, 2007 5:21 am) Dr, what is your source for those figures? Thanks. Replies to this message: drtravel (Nov 05, 2007 3:26 pm) houdini1 (Nov 05, 2007 7:09 pm)
#9532 of 9978 Re: October Sales Figures [houdini1] by drtravel Nov 05, 2007 (3:26 pm)
Replying to: houdini1 (Nov 04, 2007 1:55 pm) The manufacturers announce their sales through a variety of sources. I usually just go to theautochannel.com because they list announcements from all auto makers. Replies to this message: houdini1 (Nov 05, 2007 7:09 pm)

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