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2006 Car & Driver "10 Best" List Response - READ ONLY

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Re: A3 [nippononly] by carlisimo
Dec 08, 2005 (10:16 am)

Replying to: nippononly (Dec 08, 2005 10:10 am)

I'd be happy with the A3 as "best compact." I see your point though.
 
I would've picked the RSX-S then; it's designed as a sporty car that's well-rounded, while the A3 is a well-rounded car that's marketed as sporty because everything is marketed as sporty.
#17 of 61
TSX and Accord by goodegg
Dec 09, 2005 (5:58 am)
Basically the same car. But the Accord comes in so many trims, I wonder which one was considered 'best'.
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TSX and Accord by guss
Dec 09, 2005 (6:13 am)
TSX is on the European Accord platform, totally different from the one we have in the US.I think it is a little bit smaller.
 
I love the TSX but never really cared for the Accord. I think it is a numbers thing,I see Accords everywhere.
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Imagine how good the next TSX will be! by callmedrfill
Dec 09, 2005 (2:35 pm)
I think it's concept's name is Honda Sports 4.
 
  Very impressive.
 
  I, personally, want more torgue out of a $28k car, and it's lines are too linear for me. Looking for more visual personality, although it seem to know how to make up for it's shortcomings, as every review I've seen glows.
 
  I'm not big on including the A3 either, as it is unproven to me.
 
  Not feelin' the Mustang redesign, but it's Bang for the Buck is undeniable.
 
  DrFill
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Re: 2006 Car & Driver "10 Best" List Response [callmedrfill] by habitat1
Dec 09, 2005 (5:39 pm)

Replying to: callmedrfill (Dec 08, 2005 9:16 am)

O.K., I'll bite with my 10 best, even though my experience in some of those categories is limited:
 
Best Sports Sedan: BMW 330i
Best Sport Compact: Mini-Cooper S
Best Lux-Sports Sedan: BMW 550i 6-speed
Best Sports Car: Porsche 911S (conflict of interest disclosed)
Best Full Size: BMW 7-series
Best Muscle Car: BMW M5
Best Family Sedan: Acura TL 6-speed
Best Roadster: Honda S2000 / Porsche Boxster S (tie)
Best Sport Coupe: BMW M3
Best Luxury Sports Car: There is no such thing (see below)
Best GT: Aston Martin V8
 
Obviously, my list would cost a bit more than C&D's to acquire. And it looks like I work for BMW - in fact, I've never owned a single BMW.
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Re: 2006 Car & Driver "10 Best" List Response [habitat1] by rockshocka1
Dec 09, 2005 (5:51 pm)

Replying to: habitat1 (Dec 09, 2005 5:39 pm)

W/R to Best Family Sedan:
 
Best if driven alone, but how you gonna row (for fun) w/family in tow?
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Re: 2006 Car & Driver "10 Best" List Response [habitat1] by rockylee
Dec 09, 2005 (6:22 pm)

Replying to: habitat1 (Dec 09, 2005 5:39 pm)

Best Sports Sedan: Lexus IS 350
Best Sport Compact: Acura RSX
Best Lux-Sports Sedan: Cadillac STS-V
Best Sports Car: Cadillac XLR-V
Best Full Size: Acura RL
Best Muscle Car: Shelby Mustang GT-500
Best Family Sedan: Acura TL 6-speed
Best Roadster: Dodge Viper
Best Sport Coupe: Corvette Z-06
Best Luxury Sports Car: Lexus GS 450h
Best GT: Ford GT
 
  Rocky
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Habitat by callmedrfill
Dec 09, 2005 (6:31 pm)
Let me guess, you like BMW's!
 
   The Mini Cooper S is a love of mine, and I'm sure twice the car dynamically that the A3 is, but it is so small, it's function is truly super niche.
 
   But I agree with it as Best Sport Compact!
 
   I would do the list differently than C&D did. I would just have the 10 most attractive/best cars for drivers for 2006. Kinda like they used to do!
 
   BWM 330i
   Lexus IS350
   Chrysler 300C
   Honda S2000
   Mini Cooper S
   Ford Mustang GT (even doh it's mad ugly!)
   Mitsubishi Evo
   Chevy Corvette
   Honda Civic
   Mazda RX-8
    
   I'd chose the practical and versatile Civic over the practical, but not so attractive Accord.
   
   Since I can crush a Mustang GT, and carry 4 people comfortably (I've sat in the back seat, quite roomy for 6-footers) for less than $30k, the Evo stays until someone does it better.
   
   S2000 is the best roadster/driving scalpel when value is considered. When you can buy another 10 Best car with the price difference, and really only lose the fancy tag (plus get a better looking ride), take it ove the pricey Boxster.
  
   And from what I read, the 330 didn't beat the IS. The IS is the best Automatic Sports Sedan, and with a stick would've beaten the 3 rather easily. So both stay until this is settled!
 
   DrFill
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Pound for Pound Best car Money Can Buy by rockylee
Dec 09, 2005 (6:43 pm)
I think the new Lexus IS 350 is the best car money can buy. It has a butt load of technology, is fast and fun to drive, is safe, and can haul a wife and 2 kids. I am a GM employees son, and a guy that has many relatives that work for GM/Delphi. I just wished their was a way to buy one, and not hurt my family's feelings for not buying a GM.
 
I am in love with the IS 350 and in my opinion, it's the best car made. Like Floyd Mayweather Jr. it's the best pound for pound (Value) ever made. I have never owned a Lexus. But damn this car is awesome and should be the car of the year for every auto mag. Shame on MT for picking the Civic.
 
However the Acura RL is the best "all-season" family car money can buy (My Opinion)
 
Rocky
#25 of 61
I feel ya, Rocky! by callmedrfill
Dec 09, 2005 (9:57 pm)
I wanna love the IS! I REALLY REAALY WANNA LOVE IT!
 
   But they sold me out, and pulled a Mercedes, putting the stick in the wrong model, cutting all enthusiast off at the knees!
 
   It maybe the most fun Automatic sedan on Earth, but I, and I guess the editors at C&D cannot pardon the unpardonable.
 
   The RL is great, on paper, but cars need a personality, especially at $50k, and this car drops that ball like Leon Lett!
   
   DrFill

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