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21396 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 9:00 AM
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My wife and I just got back safely from Belleville, MI. It was a long, long day of driving. The road conditions were rather nasty in stretches due to occasional bursts of snow. We saw countless cars/trucks in ditches or smashed against guard rails. Some people are very stupid when it comes to driving in snowy/icy roads. They just go much too fast. We could not go more than about 40-45 mph at times. Anyway, after 10 hours of driving the LS460L brought us home safely. It is a great car in my opinion. Dewey, I feel so bad for you. As others have stated, you are a man of incredible patience. Your luck is bound to turn for the better. Yesterday (Saturday), we visited the Detroit Auto Show and had lots of fun. I was impressed with some of the Ford vehicles as well as the 2010 Caddy SRX. But, I can honestly say that I was most impressed with the 2010 RX450h and the 2010 Prius. The 2010 Lexus HS250h did not do anything for me. My wife would definitely go for the Prius, but she says that she wants something a bit larger and she also wants AWD. Thus, it looks like I will have to dish out quite a bit more money for the new RX around late April or May. But I am looking forward to driving this vehicle. Dewey, I really don't think you can go wrong with either the Prius or the RX. Good luck!
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 18, 2009 5:32 pm) After tiring of my Mercedes and the service I received, I went to Lexus and expected to never return to German ownership. Audi has made great strides in the last few years and I was willing to give them a shot with the S6, which has been a superb vehicle. On the other hand, if my experience was anything like Dewey's, Audi would be buying the car back, and I would be on my way to the Infiniti dealer. Rock I hope your experience with your S5 is as good as mine has been with the S6. I've seen A5s on the road a few times now, and it is an absolutely stunning car. The 3 coupe is my favorite BMW design, but the A5 makes the BMW look dull as dishwater.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 18, 2009 10:41 pm) Regards, OW |
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Replying to: circlew (Jan 19, 2009 3:53 am) Personally I would pick the 3-coupe over the A5 on any given day, I think the e92 is the BEST LOOKING entry level lux coupe out on the street right now, at least exterior wise, interior is another story all together... For me the A/S5 is a handsome car but it is definitely not striking, almost forgettable in some ways. On the streets a nice looking 3-coupe will normally make me look at it more than once but never the A/S5. As for the driving dynamics, if the A5 drives anything like the new A4 then it is nothing to write home about, a 335i sports and G37S can easily out-handle it with ease. Surely I am biased but I think my f-sport enhanced IS350 will have no problem out run the A4 on any furface except wet and snow. |
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Replying to: louiswei (Jan 19, 2009 9:55 am)
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Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jan 19, 2009 10:41 am) That's okay, if the A4 can run on Grizzly Adams then my IS350 can outrun it when it's dry... 
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I believe it's time to test drive the 335d—my suggestion is the coupe version—and share your feelings here Regards, Jose
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Replying to: jlbl (Jan 19, 2009 12:22 pm) USA does not have a coupe version. That would be awesome. But I agree that the 335d is a car worthy of checking out. TM
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Replying to: louiswei (Jan 19, 2009 9:55 am) I agree with you.  The 3-Series Coupe is better looking between the two. However, the Audi is definately a good-looker, and is certainly nipping at the 3er's heels. TM
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 19, 2009 12:46 pm) For starters, there is a nice post (##278) in BMW 335d 2009+ thread here in Edmunds Forums. I fully agree with what is said in it.  Regards, Jose |
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