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Replying to: louiswei (Apr 10, 2008 7:22 am) I wouldn't argue that 335i beats it in performance and handling but material quality? That I had a good laugh... Honestly, look closer. All Lexuses have center stacks that are covered in thin silver plastic, made to look like aluminum. BMW uses high-quality, soft-touch black plastic, and all of the controls are precise. BMWs also use simple, elegant, effective gauges. Their wood trim is all real, while it was obvious to me where the fake wood was in our previous RX. Their aluminum is also real. Even the driving position is superior. Take a look at the LC then you'll realized that thing can't compare with the LX in terms of material quality and luxurious features. I disagree. Look beyond the wood trim. What useful luxury feature does the LX have that the LC does not? I wouldn't be able to justify buying one. The Toyota Land Cruiser is quite comfortable, thanks. Yes you do, with a passion, just admit it... I truly don't. They're just not my cup of tea. BTW, I have to say it would be very hard for me to pick between an IS350 and G35, now that I have thought about it. They're both fantastic sedans. And if you didn't catch it in the Edmunds article, the new A4 (Avant) is absolutely gorgeous, too! There is a white A5 coupe that just landed on my street, in fact. It drives by my house several times a day, and I always have to stare. What a beauty. '08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
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Replying to: louiswei (Apr 10, 2008 7:45 am) 1. A4 - everything is perfection. From the simple ergonomics to the precise construction to the top-notch wood, it doesn't get any better, at this price. 2. 3 Series - all business, but in a good way. You won't find any cheap plastic here. 3. C-Class / IS (tie) - the C is built like a small tank, but the materials are a bit too somber. Conversely, the IS's materials are complex and artful, but the construction isn't as good. 5. TL - nice, but it's fallen a bit behind. 6. G - also nice. None of the cars in this class have cheap interiors any more, which is great, but the G can't quite keep up. '08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet
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Replying to: 2001gs430 (Apr 10, 2008 9:42 am) '08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet |
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Replying to: dewey (Apr 11, 2008 7:11 am) The difference being that the XKR also looks absolutely incredible on the street.  I saw my fourth XF today. I've only seen one SV8; this was a gray non-supercharged model. Nevertheless, I couldn't stop staring. Really fantastic looking car. I was just picturing a BRG XF SV8 in my mind, because that's what I would get. It's on my list. '08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet |
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Replying to: laurasdada (Apr 11, 2008 4:51 pm)    Most beautiful cars in the world? Yes, the S5 really is that good. Have you seen it in person? '08 BMW X5 4.8i • '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet |
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Honda/Acura had its 2009 dealer meeting in New Orleans last week, and a little birdie that claims to have attended has whispered some details about the 2009 Acura TL in our ears. According to our anonymous tipster, the '09 TL range will consist of two models. The front-wheel-drive car will be powered by a 3.5L V6 delivering 280 horsepower. The step-up version will feature SH AWD and have a 3.7L, 300-horsepower V6 underhood (presumably the same one used in the MDX). We're told the latter car is not a Type-S, by the way -- that trim level goes back into hibernation with the arrival of the '09. Word is, the car "looks amazing." The TL in its current state is Acura's best-looking vehicle, so our curiosity is definitely piqued. http://www.autoblog.com/ Well it's about time that they did this. TOO LATE in my opinon. I l think Acura's competition is going to do what Eric Croc (founder of McDonalds) once said he does to his competition: If your competitor is drowning why not just shove a hose in his mouth. The competiton will only get better in a few years while Acura is trying to catch up with its upcoming potent AWD vehicle in the form of the TL.
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Replying to: jlbl (Apr 11, 2008 7:44 am) Even today MB is the renowned leader for diesel technology despite the tempting offerings from VW/Audi and BMW. |
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Replying to: anthonyp (Apr 11, 2008 5:09 pm) Good choice! Assuming the new Lexus Prius will be as good as it is rumored to be and as long as there is a big distinction from Toyota's new Prius(lithium ion versus nickel carbide batteries). |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Apr 13, 2008 7:22 am) I have three decades of ties in my closets just in case "old" becomes "new" again . And so far those fat synthetic polyster paisley ties that my wife keeps on trying to throw out have not come back in style. Similarily I still keep a quarter century old MB300D and so far its interior and exterio has not become "in style again". 
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