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21423 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM
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"CLS500s are significantly cheaper (and far more plentiful on the used market). In my area you can get an '06 CLS500 for $32K, or a CPO for $37 or so. " Whoa, really? That's way below Edmunds TMV of $40k+. Did you mean $42-47k or really $32-37k? If that's true then helloooww CLS500. Btw, LG, I disagree with you on BMW 6 being ugly inside out. I actually find the styling pretty cool and very similar to the XK, though I do admit it looks kinda bad from the side. I stopped next to a black-on-cream convertible this afternoon and I still think it looks gratifying. Maybe it's like Dada and his prior affection over the XLR (beauty is in the eye of beholders), maybe I'll get over it, maybe not. However, if the CLS offers better deals I'll probably kill the 6 off the list. The new A6's rear end, now that's bad. They all look the same now, and the old rear end looks much better imo. The new one otoh, now looks mismatched with the front end. Bad.... "I was surprised when I read your post. I had no clue that the A6 was selling more frequently then the E-Class, and 5 Series. " Well, not in US, but worldwide, thanks in large part to China and Russia, the A6 outsells E and 5. As for the paint, ouch!!! I have no exact figure, but the last time my friend fixed his red A4's paint (deep red, 2003 model) it cost him over $400. Audi paints are expensive, and the worst part is it's really hard to match the paint with the rest of the body. Unless your car is really new you'll most likely still see the difference, no matter how slight.
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I too am having a hard time warming up to it. The front is ok, though a bit Lotus-like in appearance, but the rear half? Too much Lexus IS / Dodge Charger in rear windows and the whole rear quarter is more 5-door hatchback than a 4 door coupe r sedan.
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I received my January 2009 issue of Car and Driver today; the whiff of cheap whisky still on my mailman's breath from his family celebration of the day before. I was about to comment on his tasteless choice of alcohol, and perhaps make a well-needed recommendation, but didn't when I noticed what he was holding-my latest issue of Car and Driver magazine. No! This was not just any issue; it was THE issue-the 27th annual "10 Best Cars Issue"! I excitedly turned with trembling fingers to page 82 and sure enough there it was right on the first page of the article: the BMW 3-Series has been chosen for its 18th consecutive year! The 3 Series was the only BMW series selected. To quote Car and Driver: "Is this perfection? In our view, no current family of cars comes closer to that elusive target." Just a great way to end my holiday! 
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Replying to: louiswei (Nov 28, 2008 10:25 am) I don't think Hyundai wull be as successful in cracking the luxury market as Lexus has been. Look at Infiniti as an example of not really getting it done. One could make the case that their cars are as good or better than Lexus but they have not been able to convince most high end buyers to spend their $ on them. It is more complicated than just having a great car, we all know that the power of the brand and any associated status/heritige counts as well. |
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Replying to: clembo (Nov 28, 2008 4:25 pm) That sums up what I was trying to say pretty well. Thanks. |
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Replying to: louiswei (Nov 28, 2008 10:25 am) In a Luxury market, the Genesis would be up against the A6, 5 Series, E Class, and the GS. There is no competition, Hyundai are not luxury cars, never will be, and are junk. Do yourself a favor, spend your 36k else where, perhaps on a 3 Series, A4, or C300. I admit, I'm a name dropper, and would be embarrassed to drive a Hyundai. My first car was a new 92 SC400, which I still have today. Only 81k miles. Currently I'm driving my 05 A6, which is above and beyond a POS Hyundai..
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Replying to: hpowders (Nov 28, 2008 3:54 pm) It sure is nice to read your excited words again...Now if Dewey were to chime in, I would begin to believe that `All is right with the world---God is in heaven` That is a good thought....Tony
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Replying to: anthonyp (Nov 28, 2008 7:00 pm) I always look forward to getting the January issue of C&D. In this particular issue there is a stunning photo of Chris Bangle's masterpiece, the 3 Series Coupe, in Crimson Red; one of the best photos of a car that I have ever seen. Tony, there are few cars as beautiful as the 3 Series Coupe. As a devout believer in chaos theory, all has always been right with the world. "Wrong" happens to be "right", Tony. |
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Replying to: dm1212 (Nov 28, 2008 6:48 pm) Hmmm, I'm guessing you'd be embarrassed to be seen in a Hyundai, and that actually driving the thing, or enjoying whatever it had to offer, are way (way) down on your list. To each their own. Enjoy those fashion accessories. |
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Nov 28, 2008 11:15 am) I find the ressemblance of some Porche models to some Lotus models has a long way back. As an example: Lotus Elan M100 (1989-1995)   and 1990 944 S2 Cabrio (taken from Mystery car pix thread)  Regards, Jose |
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