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Re: My Thanksgiving Is Now Complete! [lexusguy] by dewey
Dec 01, 2008 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: lexusguy (Nov 30, 2008 9:57 am)

Audi S4 is a great car indeed.
 
BUT here in Canada it sells for a big chunk of change more than a BMW 335i.
Which is fair enough because Audi's intent is not to sell too many Audi S4s so their goal is not high volume/competitive price but low volume/premium price.
 
I am a frugal person during economic booms and busts and competitive prices plays a big role in all my purchases.
 
Also I've been buying German cars for almost two decades and now is the time to buy a car with a completelly different purpose altogether: Frugality. During these times where my clients are losing money flaunting myself with a spanking new Audi S4 or S5 is not such a good idea (at least for now, who knows about tomorrow).
 
For people who really want to flaunt their wealth and want to buy luxury at a full price and not luxury at a incentivized 15 percent off
WalMart kind of price here is the car for you:
 
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Re: [m4d_cow] by louiswei
Dec 01, 2008 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Dec 01, 2008 6:59 am)

As for the badge, I must say even if it's labeled a Lexus I'd still dismiss it as not luxurious enough for the midsize class.
 
What? The GS is not at least as "luxurious" as the Infiniti M? Well, you didn't say performance...
 
Besides that I agree with your position on Hyundai, I don't think the buying public could ever see Hyundai as a luxury car maker just like they don't see it in Toyota, Honda and Nissan as well. However, can Hyundai have a spot in the luxury market with a seperate brand/dealership network? You betcha! Just simply pull a chapter out of Toyota's Lexus playbook and they should be A-Ok.
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Re: Good things eventually come to an end [tagman] by dewey
Dec 01, 2008 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: tagman (Nov 30, 2008 10:48 am)

Hey Tag,
 
a recent health issue at a hospital and now a financial issue.
 
Tag I do wish you the best. But for health reasons do stay away from NYC especially from those delis.
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by m4d_cow
Dec 01, 2008 (9:47 am)
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What? The GS is not at least as "luxurious" as the Infiniti M? Well, you didn't say performance...
 
Um, I mean the idea of the Genesis labeled as Lexus. The GS btw is far more luxurious inside, but the performance is pathetic compared to the M.
 
Just simply pull a chapter out of Toyota's Lexus playbook and they should be A-Ok.
 
Nailed the head
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Re: [m4d_cow] by dewey
Dec 01, 2008 (9:50 am)
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Dec 01, 2008 7:05 am)

Seattle's Best better than Starbucks?
 
Depends on the blend. But in most cases I repectfully disagree.
 
Starbucks Sumatra, Arabian Mocha and Ethiopian beans are among the very best.
 
Despite Starbucks I found a fantastic roaster who sells beans for a few hours every week at just one Costco location. Every month I track her down and I am willing to travel two hours to buy her beans.(which includes Kona and Blue Mountain Jamaican)
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Re: Good things eventually come to an end [dewey] by tagman
Dec 01, 2008 (10:56 am)
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Replying to: dewey (Dec 01, 2008 9:46 am)

Hey Tag,
  
a recent health issue at a hospital and now a financial issue.
  
Tag I do wish you the best. But for health reasons do stay away from NYC especially from those delis.

 
Thank you, Dewey.
 
LOL. I loved those delis.
 
Gosh, it's great to be home. But now, I've still got to sell my Porsche. There aren't many buyers out there right now, but whoever gets it will get a steal of a deal, and will look back one day and be glad they bought it.
 
Are you going to get yourself that new Prius when it comes out?
 
TM
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Re: Good things eventually come to an end [tagman] by dewey
Dec 01, 2008 (12:15 pm)
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Replying to: tagman (Dec 01, 2008 10:56 am)

Are you going to get yourself that new Prius when it comes out?

 
Maybe this year?
 
Depends on how my RWD BMW 335i drives this winter. If I spend a few days being immobile during snow storms then yes I will get a FWD Prius which is at least better in the snow. Last winter was a joke in terms of how many days my car remained on my driveway.
 
I know, I know who the hell buys a Prius for snow driving? Why not an Audi, a hybrid Lexus RX or even a Subaru?
 
Because the above cars are not fuel efficient enough. A Prius will be my way of thumbing my nose at Russia, OPEC and Venezula.
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Re: Good things eventually come to an end [dewey] by tagman
Dec 01, 2008 (1:23 pm)
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Replying to: dewey (Dec 01, 2008 12:15 pm)

Are you going to look at the all-new upcoming Honda Insight?... or is this a case of, "Do not pass go, do not collect $200", go directly to Prius?
 
My perspective is that the final production version of the Honda Insight will have superior styling and a more attractive price than the Prius, but the Prius will ultimately deliver a superior hybrid system and thus better fuel economy.
 
You might consider getting an old Jeep, MDX, or other comparable 4x4 to keep around just for those slippery snowy and icey days, and the rest of the time drive what you really like to drive.
 
TM
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Re: Good things eventually come to an end [tagman] by dewey
Dec 01, 2008 (4:42 pm)
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Replying to: tagman (Dec 01, 2008 1:23 pm)

I definitely want the car with the best technology. Styling is not an issue. Pricing is not an issue when compared to buying another performance car. So yes it look like do not pass go, do not collect $200 and go directly to Prius.
 
A 4 x4 truck or crossover? I like my vehicles SMALL.
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Infiniti FX50 by dewey
Dec 01, 2008 (5:13 pm)
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Two pictures of the Infiniti FX50
 
Front
 

 
Side Profile
 

 
Jeremy Clarkson and before that Edmunds in 2003 noticed the uncanny resemblance

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