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#385 of 447 Re: A8 4.2 Vs 750 Vs S500 [vchiu] by merc1 Dec 07, 2005 (6:03 am)
Replying to: vchiu (Dec 07, 2005 5:57 am) Thanks!   It is always interesting to see what the European press rates cars on. Some of that criteria is never mentioned in the U.S. press.   Mercedes has definitely turned the corner regarding build quality as all of their recent releases (CLS,S,SLK) have gotten praise for their build. All that is except the made in the U.S. M-Class, which has improved, but is still behind the competition in this area.   M
#386 of 447 A little-known alternative European High-End by vchiu Dec 07, 2005 (6:57 am)
The French Citroen C6 probably won't be imported in the US, but check out this UK test report   http://www.channel4.com/4car/road-tests/C/citroen/c6-05-/index.html   "There are plenty of motorists who don't want a super-taut Germanic driving machine - and the C6 is targeted directly at them".   This is the French way to see the high-end. what will designman think about this one? Replies to this message: lovemyclk (Dec 07, 2005 9:15 am) designman (Dec 07, 2005 10:59 am) paldi (Dec 08, 2005 12:15 am) vchiu (Dec 08, 2005 5:09 am)
#387 of 447 Re: A little-known alternative European High-End [vchiu] by lovemyclk Dec 07, 2005 (9:15 am)
Replying to: vchiu (Dec 07, 2005 6:57 am) If in the U.S. market, it would probably get murdered by the Toyota Avalon. The C6 has a design that could only come from France   Those tail lights...
#388 of 447 Re: A8 4.2 Vs 750 Vs S500 [vchiu] by pat HOST Dec 07, 2005 (9:46 am)
Replying to: vchiu (Dec 07, 2005 5:57 am) Ask and you shall receive. You are hereby awarded a free LIFETIME subscription. Congratulations!!
#389 of 447 Re: A little-known alternative European High-End [vchiu] by designman Dec 07, 2005 (10:59 am)
Replying to: vchiu (Dec 07, 2005 6:57 am) Looks like some high-school kid modded a Lexus GS. All it needs is chrome spinners and neon.   Replies to this message: paldi (Dec 08, 2005 12:15 am) vchiu (Dec 08, 2005 5:09 am)
#390 of 447 Re: A little-known alternative European High-End [designman] by paldi Dec 08, 2005 (12:15 am)
Replying to: designman (Dec 07, 2005 10:59 am) I much prefer the cleaner look of the German sedans especially Audi A8 and Phaeton.   Replies to this message: vchiu (Dec 08, 2005 5:09 am)
#391 of 447 Re: A little-known alternative European High-End [paldi] by vchiu Dec 08, 2005 (5:09 am)
Replying to: paldi (Dec 08, 2005 12:15 am) For me, the main problem of the Citroen C6 lies in the poor engine offer. The diesel is fair, but the gasoline 208HP V6 3.0 is weak. The car is much heavier than an XJ8. No turbo nor V8 makes the car perform slightly better than an entry level BMW 520i.   Top price nearly 60K USD, that hurts...
#392 of 447 S8 by merc1 Dec 14, 2005 (4:57 am)
My apologies to people with grille aversions, but this car is awesome, of course IMO.     Say ahhh..   Daily Training     Ready for takeoff!     M Replies to this message: garyh1 (Dec 15, 2005 10:28 pm) designman (Dec 16, 2005 12:34 pm) merc1 (Dec 16, 2005 1:49 pm) and 3 more... garyh1 (Dec 16, 2005 3:45 pm) merc1 (Dec 18, 2005 10:51 pm) and 2 more...
#393 of 447 Merc by anthonyp Dec 15, 2005 (2:20 pm)
The sport suspension for me is just right, and the a8 has worked fully right out the box....At first the windsheild wipers made a sqeeky noise as the wiped, and I thought I need new blades, but for some reason it stopped on its own..The blue tooth has worked as soon as it was mated properly, and the navigation is the best for me out of all of them for the last ten years or so....I still think a person needs to keep in mind where they are going, or the guidance can take you an around about way... The short wheelbase is also just fine...Tony Replies to this message: merc1 (Dec 15, 2005 7:53 pm)
#394 of 447 Re: Merc [anthonyp] by merc1 Dec 15, 2005 (7:53 pm)
Replying to: anthonyp (Dec 15, 2005 2:20 pm) Glad to hear you enjoying your A8!   M

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