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Category: Midsize Premium SUV 1st place: Lexus RX 2nd place: Lexus GX470 3rd place: Porsche Cayenne The Lexus RX shares much of its engineering with the Toyota Highlander SUV. The RX earned top scores, except in design and mechanical quality of its exterior and interior. In those areas, it earned average scores Beats the cayenne x5 didn't even make the list  Category: Large Premium 1st place: Lexus LS 2nd place: Mercedes-Benz S-class 3rd place: Cadillac DTS The LS series is Lexus's top-of-the-line model. It includes the $105,000 hybrid Lexus LS600h. The LS earned above-average scores in all areas and a final score that was the among the best of any car. link title |
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I am once again proud of Toyota for showing the world that it is possible to build a reliable line of vehicles. Now, if it's style, performance, and fun you are after... well... unfortunately, it's still slim pickins from the Prius-builder. After all these years, it's still the same old story. TM
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Replying to: laurasdada (Aug 08, 2008 3:41 pm) Huh  What's left to discuss? Speedy and exciting cars. Bummer!  That topic now is taboo for me based on my legal situation.  So far I've been driving my BMW335i even slower than the Hyunadai Sonata I rented on a prior vacation. Just to be safe I go 3 MPH below speed limits to avoid the potential catastrophe of accidentally going 8MPH above the speed limit and getting caught again (God forbid). So in my particualr case corporate finances of auto firms are far more exciting than the cars themselves. So pardon my lack of auto enthusiasm! Oh well at least I am enthusiastic about one thing. My most favorite recreational drug is both legal and healthy as indicated by the link below:  Next time I see my doctor again I will thumb my nose at him when he tells me "No more coffee." link title |
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Replying to: anthonyp (Aug 07, 2008 12:22 pm) |
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Replying to: laurasdada (Aug 09, 2008 12:35 pm) The interior is one of the things I like least about the outgoing TL, but IMO it's fantastic compared to the abomination that replaces it. Maybe Acura should make the steering wheel into a square so they can shove more buttons on it? This definitely beats the pants off the Merc C-class for the worst interior in the segment award.
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Replying to: tagman (Aug 09, 2008 4:46 pm) Now, if it's style, performance, and fun you are after... well... unfortunately, it's still slim pickins from the Prius-builder. After all these years, it's still the same old story. 10 years ago I might've paid attention to this study, but with cars as reliable as they are now, it really just isn't a big concern for me anymore. There are still certain models that I would avoid, like the Mexican built VWs or Alabama built Mercedes, but JD power scores about too much wind noise and "excessive window fogging" aren't a top priority. Lexus currently builds nothing that looks as good, drives as well, and is as luxurious as the S6.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Aug 09, 2008 8:33 pm) And that's just one very good example, of many. TM |
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I'm starting to think a space shuttle has better logically arrayed buttons than the next TL's. And correct me if I'm wrong but I never see Acura settling for smaller, harder to read buttons in their cars before until now, right? Oh and nevermind the transformers, even Darth vader will have a hard time figuring things out inside the new TL. |
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So many posters here are on their way for a new ride, myself included, wow. My case is a bit tougher though, I still cant specify what I want to buy, be it sedan, coupe/convertible, or suv. Like you guys say, take your time  What I'm looking for: Obviously I go for style, and practicality isnt on top (another benefit of being single  ). Quality and creature comforts seriously considered. Good sounding stereo is a must, so is good interior quality and comfort. Can handle occasional spirited driving (of course, different standard set for suv) and long trips. I prefer a backseat for occasional use. Fuel mileage not crucial, unless we're talking 10 mpg. Good dealership service. Defnititely no NAV, waste of $$$, better buy Garmin. It can be new or CPO, with a budget of $45k or under. My candidates so far: (SUV) BMW x5, VW touareg, or ('09) Infiniti fx. Still cant make up my mind about the FX, still have doubts about the ride. (Sedan) Audi A6/A8 or "09 A4, BMW 3, Infiniti G (Coupe) Audi A5, 335i convertible, 135i conv, and -if I can get a bargain- a 6er. Any recommendation? Feel free to add another make-model you think I need to consider. I just realized that we completely forgot about one other image conscious car, the BMW 6-series. How come noones talking bout it? does this mean the car's been a weak seller? I wonder.... as I personally find the design pretty attractive, with only 2 complaints regarding the flabby looking rear end and the dumb wood panels that look so fake. Also, I heard it doesnt hold its value too well, a sign from car god for a bargain, maybe? |
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