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Replying to: asteinberg (Mar 29, 2008 6:04 pm)  All joking aside, I think you should move this post to the 5 series leasing forum, though it is probably there already. Good luck.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Mar 26, 2008 11:14 pm) What do you think of the 2005 Jaguar XJ Series Super V8 sedan? I found this one at the same dealership as the '04 E55 AMG: http://www.thechicagotoystore.com/detail-2005-jaguar-xj_series-super_v8-2408508.- - html Be sure to scroll down the page to see its CarFax report and more photos. I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts on it.
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Replying to: jpstax1 (Apr 03, 2008 6:29 am) That's a great car. The Super V8 is the top of the range XJ, and that car would've cost $90K when new in '05. Unlike the COMAND setup in the E55, the Jag's NAV system is a simple touch screen that works very well. You also get power reclining rear seats and a host of other luxury features that aren't in the E class. The handling won't be quite as good as the E55's but it will be more comfortable, and just as quick. It should also be very reliable, though you may want to get the extended warranty just in case. |
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Replying to: kgary (Mar 27, 2008 2:27 pm) With the high cost of repairs on late model, high line cars, especially German made, I wouldn't think of owning one Off Warranty.
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Replying to: palalt (Apr 03, 2008 2:40 pm) Best Regards, Shipo |
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The FX series has been upgraded for 2009, with both a larger & more powerful V8 and a 7 speed automatic trans. The estimated 2009 EPA numbers published by Infiniti show a +3 MPG highway improvement for the V8, compared to 2008. So – my ‘question de jour’: Will Infiniti also upgrade the M45 to an M50? With both the larger V8 ( 390 HP = yum ) ** AND ** the 7 speed automatic trans.??? My largest single issue ( and the primary reason that I did not buy one ) with the M45 was \ is the 5 speed automatic’s gearing. Resulting in generally good acceleration, but ( very ) high RPM at highway cruising speeds – and commensurately low MPG, from all reports. More HP & TQ would certainly be welcome ( by me ) but the opportunity to allow that very good acceleration combined with significantly improved highway fuel economy would REALLY interest me. The 7 speed’s ratios look like they will allow both. I see no compelling reason for Infiniti NOT to do this. Other opinions? - Ray Ready to move from Sports \ GT car to Sport Sedan . . . |
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Replying to: rayainsw (Apr 11, 2008 5:32 am) |
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From what I've read, Cadillac's latest navigation system & screen display seem to be among, if not THE, industry's best. High marks have also been given to the nav systems offered by Infiniti and Acura. Any opinions on how Audi's navigation system compares with these as to comprehensiveness of coverage, ease of use, screen size, graphics, accuracy, etc? Thanks. |
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Replying to: rayainsw (Apr 11, 2008 5:32 am) Same here. I'd really like to see an M50, and I have to assume that with the new engine will come the new 7-speed autobox. I'm just not sure when its going to show up. |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 11, 2008 12:50 pm)
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