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Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [laurasdada] by lexusguy
Apr 11, 2008 (1:03 pm)
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Replying to: laurasdada (Apr 11, 2008 7:32 am)

But for a lot less $, the TL, to me, is more car...
 
I thought the same thing when the RL was released. It's not faster, or more spacious, or better handling, or really any nicer on the inside than the TL. I hated the RL's center stack controls then and still do. The control knob thing just doesn't work for Acura. It's in the wrong place, its hideous, and there seems to be more buttons in Acura interiors than ever before, so it clearly hasn't simplified anything.
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Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [laurasdada] by lexusguy
Apr 11, 2008 (1:06 pm)
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Replying to: laurasdada (Apr 11, 2008 9:42 am)


Great shoulders on the XK, like a car with a good set of well integrated shoulders.

 
The XK is absolutely one of the best looking cars on the market, beaten only by the DB9 and the Maserati GT.
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Re: Things change [hpowders] by anthonyp
Apr 11, 2008 (1:12 pm)
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Replying to: hpowders (Apr 11, 2008 8:04 am)

Hi Howard
 
It is nice to read about your `doings`, and we have missed you....Yes bmw is arrogant, but not as much as Mercedes...I swear they are the worse...I wish Merc1 was still posting here, as he really knew Mercedes, and was a lively soul....On my front--as you can see- I am trying to improve my Spanish, and Jose is going to help.. I sort of thought you were laying low, so as not to give your hand away, and make the best deal of the new car` to be`...How are your thoughts coming along? Tony
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Re: The Real Lexus Numbers in Japan [2001gs430] by anthonyp
Apr 11, 2008 (1:21 pm)
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Replying to: 2001gs430 (Apr 11, 2008 7:24 am)

Hi 2001
 
You should have a fine time picking a spot out, as there are so many different places....The best ones have Spanish names although I picked Miami...The reason we did was we wanted to experience a big city...and it is stimulating...What is best is the people...They are from all over the world, and I like all I have met...Good luck on your search (dream) and unlike Dewey I like to own a place and get immersed in the culture with the people....So far in life that has worked for me, but I have many friends just like Dewey, and they travel the world...Tony
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Re: Things change [anthonyp] by hpowders
Apr 11, 2008 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: anthonyp (Apr 11, 2008 1:12 pm)

Hey Tony!
 
Everything is fine here in the great state of Florida. Just another warm, sunny day, high around 86 degrees. I'll try to survive.
 
I'm currently thinking a BMW 1 Series Coupe may be the perfect antidote to my 545i. As breathtaking as the 4.4 liter 325 horsepower 32 valve V-8 engine with 4 overhead camshafts and of course, steplessly variable air intake manifold is, I do miss the handling of a smaller vehicle. The 545i simply isn't as tossable as a 3 Series. I would imagine the 1 Series Coupes should present quite a bit of exhilaration, although not as great a differential in handling from the 3 Series to the 1 Series as from the 5 Series to the 3. BMW has simply made the 1 Series too darn heavy for its size!
 
In the Walmart Super Center parking lot, my wife after enduring my 6 minute search for the perfect parking spot, exclaimed "Why don't you just get a smaller car?" (As if the size of the vehicle had anything to do with my meticulousness!) (Why can some women be so clueless?)
 
I will let you know what I finally decide on. I still have until the end of July.
 
I hope you continue to find the North Carolina hills a pleasant place to reside.
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Re: Things change [hpowders] by circlew
Apr 11, 2008 (1:44 pm)
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Replying to: hpowders (Apr 11, 2008 1:30 pm)

(As if the size of the vehicle had anything to do with my meticulousness!) (Why can some women be so clueless?)
 
They would give up size for a smaller car to achieve a closer parking spot at the stores! Same result as an enthusiast, different reason!
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: Things change [circlew] by hpowders
Apr 11, 2008 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: circlew (Apr 11, 2008 1:44 pm)

It wouldn't matter if I'm parking a 128i Coupe or the 545i sedan. I'm still looking for that "dingless" parking spot. My wife knows if I'm taking her to the shopping mall, she needs to wear comfortable walking shoes just to get from the lot to the mall entrance!
 
When you like nice vehicles, parking becomes an art.
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Re: Things change [hpowders] by circlew
Apr 11, 2008 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: hpowders (Apr 11, 2008 1:46 pm)

Ditto..that's my exercise! Unfortunately, she makes me drop her off first and then I'm off to the boon docks!!! It's the heels thing.
 
Regards,
OW
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Re: Lexus News [dewey] by houdini1
Apr 11, 2008 (1:51 pm)
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Replying to: dewey (Apr 11, 2008 7:06 am)

Looks like in a couple of years you will be driving a Lexus hybrid and I will be the happy owner of a MB C class diesel. Will make for some interesting posts, eh?
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Re: Porsche versus London [jlbl] by houdini1
Apr 11, 2008 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: jlbl (Apr 11, 2008 7:32 am)

I love history so thanks for the lesson. Remember that everyone in the U.S. came from somewhere else or at least our ancestors did.
 
While traveling in Canada a few years ago we visited an old settlement that had been established by the French. They were called Acadians and they were forced out of Canada in the 1700's. Quite a few of them ended up in the U.S. in south Louisiana and are now know as our lovely Cajuns. Who would have guessed?

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