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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 05, 2009 3:37 pm) About a year ago, I checked out A8. I dislike the nose of the car, but I guess in black I could live with it, since the oversized grille with the black piece through the middle gets lost in the all black background. But I really disliked the MMI interface; it just didn't work for me. Plus I already own 2 MBs (both my kids drive older Es) and have a great MB-only mechanic, so that gives me another reason to go with an MB. Clembo, the S8 is probably too much engine for me (and too much a sacrifice in mileage). In fact, I was really hoping that MB would bring out an S450 or S500 by now for a lower price, but they haven't. I guess it's because they don't make an engine between the 350 and the 550 anymore, right? In '06-'07, when they were selling S550s as fast as they could make them, maybe that made sense. But with sales almost gone now, why not bring out a more fuel efficient version? In the previous generation, the S430 was a big seller when the S500 was around. I just don't get it.
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Replying to: garyh1 (Jan 05, 2009 1:01 am) When I took the GL 450, the MB dealer had a stunning brand new (25 miles on odometer) 2008 S550 in charcoal grey (IMO the LS460 and the S550 are made for that color and black) that MSRP'd at $99,500 that they were offering for $76K at Christmas. This one had AMG styling (not AMG) and several other options. Best buy I've ever seen on an S-class.
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German billionaire, referred to by some as Germany's Warren Buffett committed suicide by jumping in front of a train this morning per CNBC. The only reason this has significance here is that he lost big in the Porsche corner that drove VW shares to $1,000 a few months ago and it seems to be the cause of his suicide. Here's a link to his problems, not his suicide. http://www.badidea.co.uk/2008/12/adolf-merckle-like-some-financial-crisis-jack-b- auer-has-just-24-hours-to-find-the-cash-to-save-vem/
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Replying to: ljflx (Jan 06, 2009 7:40 am)
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Jan 06, 2009 10:37 am) |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 06, 2009 11:12 am) One victim already did last week I believe. Here is some other bad things created from greed...I pray for them all! German billionaire Adolph Merckle, who has been beset by money woes, committed suicide. According to Bloomberg News, Merckle, listed as 94th on Forbes' list of the world's wealthiest people, was hit by a train. His family released a statement saying he was "broken by his inability to handle the situation." Until recently, Merckle had a good reputation but ran into some bad luck. "Merckle, whose holdings spanned the cement, machinery and drug industries, was battered by bets on Volkswagen AG, a drop in the value of his HeidelbergCement AG stock and increasing debt," Bloomberg News said. Shares of HeidelbergCement slumped on the news of Merckle's suicide. Though my heart goes out to his family, the fact that the businessman chose to end his life is not surprising. The current economic crisis has placed people under unbelievable amounts of stress. Sometimes things go horribly wrong. A French investor recently caught up in the Bernard Madoff scandal recently took his own life. Last year, an executive with a subprime mortgage company murdered his wife of 10 years and the mother of his two children before leaping off a bridge spanning New Jersey and Delaware. Countless other tragedies that happen every day do not make the news. Divorces are bound to rise and I bet domestic violence is increasing. Let's hope that the government funds mental health services with the same gusto it provides money to money-losing financial institutions. Regards, OW
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So based on the article below Honda has decided to: Avoid making all RWD cars (NSX, S2000 and RWD Acura Sedans) Avoid building a V8. Avoid building exciting sports cars like the NSX and S2000. Potentially pulling the plug on the Acura Legend (RL). If I owned an Acura dealership I would be concerned, very concerned. link title |
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 06, 2009 12:29 pm) Regards, OW
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Unlike medicine or engineering, investing is one profession that does not require much aptitude. Believe me I am just an average schmuck whose able to make a living in the investment industry. Fortunatley for me I dont have the aptitude to develop those PHD complex risk models that have ruined many finacial firms and individuals. And fortunately I dont have that Nostradamus chyrstal ball that will tell me market ranges by mid 2009. Otherwise I'd be pursuing my career elsewhere. As Warren Buffett once said an investor with average intelligence and self control is likely to be far more successful than a genius who is driven by emotions. Anybody who bases his ego and and his whole life on his personal balance sheet should be investing only in risk free Government paper. Otherwise high risk investing can be as deadly as Russian Roulette. God bless poor Adolph Merckle and his family. |
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