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Google Earth has just started a pioneering proceeding that allows seeing masterpieces hanged on museums around the world in very very very high resolution. Impressive. It has started with 14 paintings exhibited in El Prado Museum of Madrid. To watch them, the following procedure must be followed: Enter Google Earth Activate 3D in Preferences Fly to El Prado Museum Place the cursor on the Museum outline until illuminating it Click on the outline Click on one of the appearing paintings Click then on "Explore this image in super high resolution" legend below the painting And enjoy  Luxurious. I have been hours exploring the paintings at a detail one never could have dreamed of. Regards, Jose
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Replying to: cyclone4 (Jan 13, 2009 12:38 pm) In any case, Dewey, I'm sure you will be a very happy camper with your next generation Prius.
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 13, 2009 11:22 am) Regards, OW
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Replying to: blkhemi (Jan 13, 2009 7:14 am) Will do, sir! How has everything been going for you LG? All things considered, quite well. No problems with the S6, or tickets as of late. I've read stories of budget-crunched states handing out $100 tickets for as little as 5 over the limit, but I've been sticking to my strategy of around 8 over with no complaints from the PA boys in blue. If I had to drive under 60 just to not get a ticket, I would probably trade in the Audi and Jag for a Prius as well (or an '03 ES300), and spend the money on new Levinson or EDGE amplifiers. At least those I can actually use to their full potential. Then it came down the Infiniti, which leaps and bounds better in quality than the previous model, but still trails the other Japanese, most Europeans, and one American in particular in overall polish. I know what you mean. I liked the G's interior when it was released, but I've since soured on it. That seem in the lower dash that doesn't line up with the sides bugs me to no end. The new TL's interior though is much worse, the center stack design is an ergonomic nightmare, and it reeks of bargain basement materials. Even the aluminum strips in the old car are gone, as far as I know the new TL is 100% plastic. And with the Audi, I wish they upgraded the engines a bit more than what was delivered. Audi/VW had no decent V6 until the upcoming 3.0 Yep, in every instance where Audi offers the 2.0T and the 3.2, the pretty much universal consensus is "get the 2.0T". I will say though that the final year of the 2.7T, when it offered 265hp and 280ft.lbs of torque while returning 22mpg overall was a very competitive engine, better than the E320 and 530i that were offered that year. So Audi had a decent V6 for a year. Despite being based on the ancient 2.8, I think the A6 would've been better off if they had just kept the old 2.7T and mated it to the six-speed in the '05 car. The new 3.0T seems like an absolutely fantastic engine, and it should elevate the A6 from slug to worthy contender. Now Audi needs to do the same with the A4. The CTS-V is a monster, even James May liked it. Unfortunately I can't get past the styling, or the Cadillac "experience". I've never been to a Cadillac dealer that I found even tolerable, let alone pleasant. Absolutely no difference in attitude from the guys next door selling Pontiacs or GMCs.
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 13, 2009 11:27 am) I wouldn't go that far. The Insight is rated 40/43, but Edmunds was able to break 50mpg in their full test. C&D managed 37/33 with the Fusion, which is hugely impressive considering the Fusion is more than 1,000lbs heavier than the Insight, and a good 3 seconds quicker to 60. Frankly I think the Ford is more of an achievement than both the Insight and the Prius.
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Replying to: cyclone4 (Jan 13, 2009 1:15 pm) Yes. That is exactly my point. The most exciting technologies are availabe in both the Prius and HS. As far as I know the HS does not have the solar powered sun roof like the Prius. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control system, using advanced millimeter wave radar, is an available option. The system also enables Lane Keep Assist, which helps the driver stay safely within the lane, and the Pre-Collision System, which retracts seatbelts and applies the brakes in certain conditions when a crash is unavoidable. http://www.netcarshow.com/toyota/2010-prius/ Choosing a Lexus over a Toyota because of better comfort, service, quality, ride and the many other reasons makes sense. I am not trying to say one choice is more sensible than the other. The RX hybrid is IMO the most comfortable hybrid available. |
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Replying to: circlew (Jan 13, 2009 1:31 pm) Yes. 17 ' Bridgestones. |
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 13, 2009 2:04 pm) 51.5 MPG! That's fantastic. In that case I agree with Tagman and I will be far more open minded about a Honda Insight than I was just a few hours ago.
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I'm sorry your gaving 335 issues. Mine has been great so far, other than 3 speeding tickets in 6 months  I work to much to enjoy it.
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Replying to: dewey (Jan 13, 2009 3:18 pm) Here's the exact reference for that 51.5 MPG... "We couldn't measure fuel economy on our customary test loops at home, but we devised a 197-mile substitute in Arizona. This suburban loop had more rural two-lanes in it than our usual Orange County course, but we're still impressed by the 51.5-mpg result our 2010 Honda Insight EX achieved." The only way to do a fair and accurate comparison is for Edmunds to drive the Prius (both old an new) on that same route with the same driver. My IS350 once gave me over 30 mpg on all highway driving and that trumps the EPA figures by quiet a lot so before they've done that I am sticking with the EPA figures for comparison purpose. |
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