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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 03, 2009 2:59 pm)  This week my wife and I are seeing a lawyer to sign papers that will allow her to commit me into a lunatic asylum if I ever sell our cars for a 93 Lexus ES300. In fact I wouldn't even sell our 83 MB300D for a 93 Lexus ES300. Just because a person wants comfort, luxury, fantastic fuel efficiency (assuming the HS has fantastic fuel efficiency), reliability and the latest technology does not mean I am willing to accept old gaudy junk from 1993. |
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In China I believe that Audi has the #1 share position in it's class. If you go there you willl see A6L's outnumbering 525iL's pretty handily. As far as big cars it seems as if the A8, 7, and S are about the same (from observations only). Not only in China. Audi A6 outsells both 5series and E-class the past 6 years if I'm not mistaken (can't remember where I found the data). The S-class still rules the large luxo class, and BMW still dominate the compact segment with the 3series. Funny how each dominate specific categories don;t you think? |
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Replying to: ljflx (Jan 02, 2009 8:22 pm) Manipulation, manipulation, manipulation! I agree though that the supply and demand will force the crude to head back south and make new lows The gas at the pump will follow. |
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Many households in my neighbourhood signed a petition letter to our reps basically saying 1) They're disappointed by the government's decision to give GM and Chrysler bailout with barely any strings attached, and 2) That GM and Chrysler have lost them as customers until every cent of the bailout is returned. Not too many people signed, only 229. However in a living community of roughly 280-300 houses it sounds plenty. This is my living area only, I dare say there are lots of others out there. They may not do so much as make a petition, but they'll probably lose faith in D2 for good. Given current situation, I'm not sure even GM can ignore that. Karma, I say. What goes around, comes around, bud. 
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 04, 2009 9:17 am) Er, I said '03, not '93. Big difference there. The '03 ES was just one generation ago. It had the ML stereo, NAV, and pretty much everything else that the current ES offers, plenty of comfort and luxury, it's dirt cheap, and too slow and boring to get you in any trouble with the fuzz. I thought that's what you wanted?
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 04, 2009 9:17 am) Hang in there....Our wives apparently have the same type of bmw, and on the occasions I drive it, it is good....There is an article in the N Y Times, on your mercedes, and I swear if I could find a comprable new car like that one I think I would try the diesel route again even though I deplore the fueling process...I am tired of the changing the sheetmetal every few years, so wouldn`t mind getting a car that just was functional and comfortable and stayed that way for at least ten years.....Tony
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 04, 2009 1:53 pm) Ok, my bad. Just substitute the "93" with "03" in my last post and nothing changes. If the Lexus HS is just a gussied up Toyota Prius as the ES is a gussied up Camry then obviously I will not buy a Lexus HS. Apparently that seems to be the case so most likely I may end up getting a plug-in Prius which is likely to be introduced in late 09. OR During 2010 an Audi A1 that has a lithium ion battery with fantastic mileage and spiffy performance (a disadvantage for me). 
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Replying to: anthonyp (Jan 04, 2009 2:36 pm) As you probably have noticed I hardly complain about my wife's BMW 530xi Touring. This car is problem free when compared to my car and I cant imagine driving a SUV instead of the BMW Touring. Tony, just like you I am getting a bit tired of changing sheet metal every few years. But I dread the idea of keeping my BMW 335i for many years based on all the visitations I have done for services and repairs. Despite my fears of long term ownership of a hybrid , Honda will have a 8 year drivetrain warranty for its Insight |
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Replying to: anthonyp (Jan 04, 2009 2:36 pm) link title It’s fine,” Mr. Cucciniello said. “In my younger days, I was a reckless driver and racked up some tickets. I haven’t had a run-in with the police since I got these.” BING0!! No cop has ever given me a speeding ticket with my MB 300D despite the fact that I got caught a few times already. Every time a police officer will laugh at my jokes and just give me a warning instead of a ticket. Seven times I tried that with my BMW 335i and instead not a single officer laughed at my jokes and one even accused me of being too snarky and gave me two tickets instead of just one (dangerous lane changes and speeding)  I recently posted an article about a famous celebrity who insists he will never replace his 85 MB 300D with a car that is not a MB 300D. In July I had posted a NY TImes article reporting that the MB300D is about the only vehicle that has increased its resale values these past few years. And now we have a new NY Times article on someone who cant stop buying MB 300Ds including his family members. Coincidence? No! Certainly not based on my great experiences with a MB300D. Mine is for keeps. |
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