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#52 of 828 Extreme by ateixeira Mar 08, 2005 (8:06 am)
They are the ultimate in terms of performance for the dollar. It's all about what you're measuring.   Also, the STi and EVO are very extreme machines, in face I'd argue that they are more extreme, as in requiring more compromises from the driver, than even that Bentley.   -juice
#53 of 828 Re: G35 [ateixeira] by beanboy Mar 08, 2005 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Mar 03, 2005 8:54 am) I agree the G35 has a less refined interior compared to the LGT. Those silver cruise control buttons on the steering wheels looked and felt like they came off an 80s boom box!   "Steering wheel felt slim and plasticky" Umm, gotta disagree with you there. Momo might not offer the best for their OEM lines, but certainly is right up there in feel and thickness versus the competition.   -B Replies to this message: blueguydotcom (Mar 08, 2005 5:05 pm)
#54 of 828 Re: G35 [beanboy] by blueguydotcom Mar 08, 2005 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: beanboy (Mar 08, 2005 2:37 pm) I agree the G35 has a less refined interior compared to the LGT. Those silver cruise control buttons on the steering wheels looked and felt like they came off an 80s boom box!   Was this an 05 or 04 model G35? 05's have a new interior. Nissan heard the complaints and addressed them. The G35 MT has real aluminum covering the center console, doors, etc. It's quite nice actually. Far more substantial than anything in the TL, TSX, 3, MB or GT.
#55 of 828 Pluminum by ateixeira Mar 09, 2005 (7:59 am)
I should check out the new interior. I'd heard they were upgrading the Z, but I didn't know they also did the G35.   Acura uses real aluminum too, FWIW. Besides, the stuff dents easily, if you bump a briefcase up against it.   This is a case where fake aluminum (pluminum?) is actually better.   -juice
#56 of 828 '04 model by beanboy Mar 09, 2005 (8:32 pm)
05s weren't out while I was shopping.   -B
#57 of 828 Lexus GS AWD by samiam_68 Mar 10, 2005 (10:12 am)
Did anyone check out the 2006 GS-300 AWD? 245hp, 21/27MPG, gorgeous in and out, Dolby surround with DVD audio and SAT radio. NAV. Memory everything. BOW friggin' WOW! I WANT ONE! I'm getting a second job.....lol
#58 of 828 GS by ateixeira Mar 10, 2005 (10:14 am)
They look better now, also.   Gen I was Guigiaro, but CALTY messed up Gen II and the proportions just didn't look right.   -juice
#59 of 828 Audi A6 4.2 vs Legacy GT Wagon by dashbb Mar 14, 2005 (9:49 am)
I currently drive an Audi A6 4.2 Quattro. Its hard to enjoy a FWD car once you've owned a true AWD system such as the Quattro. Other than Audi, Subaru and Lancer EVO, all other cars are either front-drive, rear assist or rear-drive, front-assist. (Please correct me if I'm mistaken).   Subaru Legacy GT Wagon offers more cargo space, and although it has about 50hp less than Audi, it makes up for it in curb-weight.   With the shotty reliability of Audi's & the high sticker price, Subaru Legacy GT becomes the obvious choice. The only thing you lose is the status that comes with the 4 circles!   What I did not like about the LGT compared to Audi: --Small rear seats & passenger volume. --Narrow wheels & tires. Audi has 255/40/17 size. --Inferior fit & finish quality, especially leather. --Slow Auto-Manual (Tiptronic) shifting in Subaru. The LGT reads a book before shifting. --No memory seats, navigation, quality sound system (such as Bose).
#60 of 828 I think you forgot to mention by krzyss Mar 14, 2005 (9:55 am)
that 1 Audi A6 4.2 buys almost 2 GTs.   Krzys   PS BMW, if I am not mistaken, has AWD that works all the time. New 5 series with AWD might be more to your liking.
#61 of 828 Leg GT by ateixeira Mar 14, 2005 (1:19 pm)
2006 should get a Nav option. Dealers have already seen the order codes.   Audi, Subaru, EVO are indeed full-time.   You can add BMW, Mercedes, and Infiniti, that I know of. All systems are full-time and send most of the power to the rear axle for kicks.   -juice

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