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10007 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 7:40 AM
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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.
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Replying to: og_oggilby (Dec 23, 2007 9:54 am) Regards and Happy Holidays, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Dec 23, 2007 12:43 pm) 
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Replying to: og_oggilby (Dec 23, 2007 9:54 am) Best wishes, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all !! |
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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?
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Replying to: rayainsw (Feb 06, 2008 12:32 pm) 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.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Feb 06, 2008 12:55 pm)
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Replying to: og_oggilby (Feb 09, 2008 8:18 am) There's only so much you can do with a shared platform. The BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, and Audi are all riding on bespoke gear. Each offers several engine and drivetrain choices as well. Acura's "one size fits all" approach worked more for them when their cars were several thousand less than the competition. Now that they are approaching parity though, customers want more choice and Acura can't deliver.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Feb 09, 2008 2:41 pm) They can deliver. They just refuse to do so. That has always been the Honda way. Try custom ordering one. The salesman will tapdance for an hour trying to "locate" one that meets your criteria (and actually send you on your way if he can't) instead of just ordering the dang thing. |
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