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Replying to: circlew (Apr 18, 2008 6:33 pm) |
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Replying to: dewey (Apr 18, 2008 4:58 pm) If I am not mistaken, A3 shares the same platform (Volkswagen A platform) with the VW Golf, Jetta and New Beetle. Source: Volkswagen A platform
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Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 17, 2008 7:58 pm) M-B produces the M-B Vito light van in Vitoria, Spain. Not exactly a luxury van, but she is top in her category. link title link title Vito's are usually transformed into high-capacity-passenger taxi cabs or into compact-sized motor homes. The latter are well appreciated by sporty people, with or without small kids. The most usual alternative to Vito's are the Renault Traffic light vans, which are made in London and Barcelona. link title link title According to Wikipedia, Renault Trafic "has been available in Mexico since early May 2007. This is the only country in America in which it is offered." Is Vito available in North America? Regards, Jose |
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Replying to: louiswei (Apr 18, 2008 8:25 pm) 
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The A3/TT/GTI. is a similar platform from different components. The TT is 69% aluminum. If you look underneath, they would look similar, but the materials are vastly different. The Q7/Toureg only share 15% parts. Tag, please don't leave. I'd offer you a 1 hour test drive in a new R8 if it would help you stay. All you need to do is come to Dallas. [All I need to do is find a demo R8. I think it's been hiding out with the Easter bunny, Santa Clause, and the mid-east peace agreement]. I'm switching teams, and starting over at BMW on monday. Wish me luck. Tag, you ain't going nowhere buddy. Blkhemi and I have drawn up a legal agreement. There is a restraining order keeping you from going more than 7 days, away from this thread. Brightness is your parole officer! 
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Replying to: circlew (Apr 18, 2008 4:30 pm) bmw call it SAC  C&D were complaining about the v8 that The additional midrange torque of the twin-turbo V-8 is certainly noticeable, but is it really worth the extra $10,500? BMW officials say the difference between the two powertrains becomes far more noticeable above 100 mph. Again, is that worth an additional 10 grand? The twin-turbo V-8 emits a surly burble—although we think the old naturally aspirated V-8 from the X5 4.8is sounded better—but frankly, it didn’t feel as strong as we expected Now this last compliant doesn't sound nice as they say Another small complaint with the V-8 version is that when taking off from a stop there’s a noticeable lag in power after hitting the throttle. As you wonder whether or not you’ll merge safely in front of that approaching car, the turbo boost hits, and you get much more thrust than expected. The twin-turbo six doesn’t exhibit this “nothing, nothing, too much” behavior
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Replying to: jlbl (Apr 18, 2008 11:33 pm) S,C,CL,CLS,ML,GL,
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Replying to: dewey (Apr 18, 2008 4:58 pm) Not sure you are correct about Audi, but if you are correct, that is nothing to be proud of. Sharing platforms, thus spreading R&D costs is an efficency that leads to making a ton of money!
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Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 19, 2008 11:38 am) She doesn't like the X5..the third row might fit 5 year olds at the max. So, the GM Lambda twins and the CX-9 are on the list. I am trying to see if I can entice her for the MDX but she is very frugal. I am waiting for GM to fix the tranny in the Acadia before even considering it as it has a hard time finding the right gear when asked according to the reviews I've read. Regards, OW
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Replying to: circlew (Apr 19, 2008 12:40 pm)
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