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Replying to: bmlexus (Apr 19, 2008 11:40 am) S,C,CL,CLS,ML,GL, Check the M-B reviews on Newcartestdrive.com. On page 4 of all their reviews, they list the town and country where every car they test is built.
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Replying to: dewey (Apr 19, 2008 6:56 pm) While there isn't a Toyota cousin of the LS in this market, I don't know about the JDM. Toyota has 10x the number of cars over there that they do here ('50s GM market share will do that), so I don't know if there actually is a relative of the LS with a Toyota badge on it or not. I certainly wouldn't be surprised. It also wouldn't make me think less of the LS460 as a car.
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Replying to: jlbl (Apr 18, 2008 11:33 pm) That would be a no. Most Americans have no idea that super prestigious M-B makes trucks, vans, and mini-hatchbacks, and I think M-B wants to keep it that way.
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Replying to: houdini1 (Apr 19, 2008 7:06 pm) Is it just me or is the center stack in that thing Honda's worst yet? It's like they fired buttons at it out of a shotgun.
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From LLN: At 2.81 meters (9.22 feet), the wheelbase is the longest in its segment – creating a roomy interior on board the Audi Q5. Measuring 4.63 meters long (that's 182.28", making it perfectly sized and now definitely at the top of the list to replace our X3) and 1.88 meters (6.17 feet) wide, the Audi Q5 is just 1.65 meters (5.41 feet) high, giving it a sporty appearance. 19-inch wheels further bolster this look. The Q5 shares a platform with the A4 and A5. The platform's layout will make it possible for Audi to offer a full range of engines, meaning that the brand’s various FSI-equipped four and six-cylinder engines, plus some high efficiency diesel models will be offered. It’s even possible that the 4.2 litre V8 will find its way under the hood for an S-line version. The Q5 has an updated version of the quattro all-wheel-drive system with a six-speed manual or the new seven-speed DSG gearbox. It comes equipped stahdard with hill-descent control and an adjustable air suspension. The Q5 is a five-seater, unlike the seven-person Q7. The Q5 can be ordered with a number of luxury features. These include the Audi parking system advanced with rearview camera, Audi lane assist (the lane departure warning system) and Audi side assist, which warns of hazards when changing lanes. Adaptive cruise control maintains a constant distance between the performance SUV and the vehicle in front. The interior seems even nicer than the A4/A5 on which its based, and makes the GLK look like a piece of junk on the inside. http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2008/q5/audi-q5-1.jpg http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2008/q5/audi-q5-2.jpg http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2008/q5/audi-q5-3.jpg http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2008/q5/audi-q5-10.jpg http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/april2008/q5/audi-q5-9.jpg http://www.mbusa.com/media/images/campaigns/glk-class-10/interior.jpg |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 20, 2008 12:13 am)   I cannot open the four fist links from your former post. A big "Forbidden" appears in the screen when pressing the lines. A nice M-B interior coming from the last link, on the other hand. Regards, Jose |
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Replying to: dewey (Apr 19, 2008 6:56 pm) You are a minority. The market has spoken and Toyota/Lexus seems to be addressing peoples needs, wants, and desires. They have the "right formula". They seem to know what they are doing. I will side with them on this topic.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 20, 2008 12:15 am) |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Apr 19, 2008 7:06 pm) Looks like a decent upgrade but the body style hasn't changed much. My wife has three priorities 1. Reliability - Honda would be near/at the top 2. Appearance- Honda near the bottom 3. Ease of Use/Utility - Honda would do well here also. The appearance winner would be Enclave, CX-9 and Acadia in that order. Now she needs to drive them to make her choice. She mentioned the Honda interior was a little boring from first view in the review photos. Secretly, I prefer the CX-9 driving advantage over the others! Thanks again. Regards, OW |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 20, 2008 12:15 am) Regards, OW |
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