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#9561 of 9978 circkew by marsha7 Dec 22, 2007 (7:30 pm)
Blue???...hey, you're too rich for my tastes...the best Johnny Walker I ever had was Gold, which, I believe, is 18 years old... Replies to this message: circlew (Dec 23, 2007 9:26 am)
#9562 of 9978 Re: circkew [marsha7] by circlew Dec 23, 2007 (9:26 am)
Replying to: marsha7 (Dec 22, 2007 7:30 pm) The Blue is stunningly smooth and satisfying. It is worth the $175.   Regards, OW
#9563 of 9978 Car choice update by og_oggilby Dec 23, 2007 (9:54 am)
Thanks to everyone for their feedback! This is a great forum.   After a lot of research and legwork, I ordered a BMW 535xi. It was the first car I test drove and nothing I tested after it put the same smile on my face. I was a bit hesitant about getting a car with the iDrive system, so I focused on it the second time I test drove the 535. I found that I really enjoyed the way the iDrive worked, but the menus are slightly confusing. That will just take a bit of time to learn, but shouldn't be the problem that reviewers make it out to be. It might have something to do with my being comfortable using computers.   The actual testing and buying experience was more pleasant than I expected - for the most part. The BMW salesperson, and everyone I dealt with at BMW Gallery in Norwell, MA were great. I got a great price on the car and was happy with the trade-in amount they offered for my Camry. The salesperson actually talked me out of a few high priced options I was considering, and in hindsight, he was correct. Plus, I have heard good things about the BMW Galleries service department.   The worst experience was at Herb Chambers Lexus - high pressure sales and they called me at home at least 5 times after I test drove the GS350. I got the feeling that they would tell you anything to make a sale. Replies to this message: circlew (Dec 23, 2007 12:43 pm) og_oggilby (Dec 24, 2007 5:27 am) carnaught (Dec 24, 2007 7:20 am)
#9564 of 9978 Re: Car choice update [og_oggilby] by circlew Dec 23, 2007 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: og_oggilby (Dec 23, 2007 9:54 am) og, best of luck with your 535xi. It is a really great car and please let us know what you think about your driving experience.   Regards and Happy Holidays, OW Replies to this message: og_oggilby (Dec 24, 2007 5:27 am)
#9565 of 9978 Re: Car choice update [circlew] by og_oggilby Dec 24, 2007 (5:27 am)
Replying to: circlew (Dec 23, 2007 12:43 pm) Thanks OW, and happy holidays to you and yours! I will keep the forum updated. This is the first time I have ordered a car - the waiting period (6-8 weeks) is a little bit like waiting for Christmas when I was a kid
#9567 of 9978 Re: Car choice update [og_oggilby] by carnaught Dec 24, 2007 (7:20 am)
Replying to: og_oggilby (Dec 23, 2007 9:54 am) Congrats on the car. You'll love it. My ordered car was in my grips within 6-7 weeks and was well worth waiting for.   Best wishes, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all !!
#9568 of 9978 "improved" RL for 2009 by rayainsw Feb 06, 2008 (12:32 pm)
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=124676   "What this means to you: It still can't run with the big dogs, but..."   Will it matter? Replies to this message: lexusguy (Feb 06, 2008 12:55 pm) og_oggilby (Feb 09, 2008 8:18 am) lexusguy (Feb 09, 2008 2:41 pm) and 4 more...
#9569 of 9978 Re: "improved" RL for 2009 [rayainsw] by lexusguy Feb 06, 2008 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: rayainsw (Feb 06, 2008 12:32 pm) "What this means to you: It still can't run with the big dogs, but..."    Will it matter?   I would say no. I think they've made it look worse and even more Accord like than before. That MDX grill does not help the front end. Unfortunately that's also probably what the next TL will look like from the front. This will help the RL better compete with the other big sixes in the class like the GS350 and the 535i, but it still is no match for the V8s. I also don't see fuel economy improving without an extra cog. Replies to this message: og_oggilby (Feb 09, 2008 8:18 am) lexusguy (Feb 09, 2008 2:41 pm) tayl0rd (Feb 11, 2008 5:03 am) houdini1 (Feb 11, 2008 7:12 am) and 2 more...
#9570 of 9978 Re: "improved" RL for 2009 [lexusguy] by og_oggilby Feb 09, 2008 (8:18 am)
Replying to: lexusguy (Feb 06, 2008 12:55 pm) I wish the RL's were more competitive with BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, and Audi. It is too bad they just keep turning out models that aren't that different from the Accord. Replies to this message: lexusguy (Feb 09, 2008 2:41 pm) tayl0rd (Feb 11, 2008 5:03 am) houdini1 (Feb 11, 2008 7:12 am) lexusguy (Feb 11, 2008 8:51 am) and 1 more...

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