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Replying to: tagman (Jun 29, 2009 7:49 pm) I guess that's what you can call my current car choice which by the way I dont have yet but I will have soon all because of cognitive reasons. The reason is taxes. It's a bit technical but I am deprieved of gaining a hybrid tax incentive because the net trade in value between my BMW335i and the new Prius is very low. Anyways I had proposed to a Toyota dealership that they re-arrange their paperwork in order for me to gain the benefit of hybrid tax incentives .They agreed so now I am soon going there to buy/order my Prius. So my enthusiasm is strictly based on taxes .I guess if there was such a thing as Mr. Spock he would approve 
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jul 01, 2009 12:31 am) But I beg to differ with those who buy German cars under a lease program because they are afraid of after-warranty expenses. In my view if a car does not have the durability or quality to last beyond a few years without major headaches then that car is a piece of junk. After the horrific resale value hit I will take with my BMW I have decided to buy a car that will not terrify any future buyers without warrranties . Longetivity and value is my priority for cars. Who knows maybe there will be a Lexus in my future? |
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jun 30, 2009 4:13 pm) Trust me being a non-enthusiast has not been easy for me. My enthusiasm was killed (RIP) by 2 years and 8 months of " living hell on 4 run flat tires.
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Replying to: ljflx (Jul 01, 2009 10:57 am) That applies especially in my case. In many profession the car you drive is an essential indicator of success. Right now in my case a car has no relevance with my success since I live and die by my investment returns. At this stage of my life all my new clients are referrals. At an earlier part of my life driving a BMW or any luxury marque was important to me. Not now. So what about driving dynamics? The pure joy and thrill of driving a performance car? In all honesty I forgot what those joys are with the trials and tribulations of the piece of Bavarian crap that I intend to dispose of ASAP!!!
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Replying to: cyclone4 (Jul 02, 2009 3:47 pm) I am sure it is quite an impressive piece of engineering. I wanted one too but unfortuately in Canade the price of a new hybrid RX makes no sense when compared to USA pricing and pricing compare to a non-hybrid RX ($46K non-hybird RX versus $59K hybrid RX). |
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Replying to: dewey (Jul 03, 2009 9:41 am) I'm not sure that's true. Take a Ferrari for example. Properly maintaining a Ferrari means significant expenses every year, even if nothing goes wrong. That doesn't mean a 599GTB is a piece of junk. It comes with the territory. High-end European cars are more likely to have problems and will be more expensive to maintain as they age than Japanese cars. This isn't news. That's different though from getting stuck with a lemon. If my S6 was anything like your 3 series, I would've made Audi buy it back and I'd be driving something else. Probably an XF.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jul 03, 2009 1:14 pm) TM
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Replying to: dewey (Jul 03, 2009 9:52 am) Ditto. CR-V for me. Regards, OW
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Replying to: tagman (Jul 03, 2009 1:54 pm) Same here. In PA, if the same problem cannot be fixed by the third try, or if the car has been in the shop a total of 30+ days, the manufacturer can be taken to court. If they lose, they have to buy the car back and pay attorney fees and any other legal costs. Used car buyers are also protected from lemon law buyback cars if a dealer tries to represent them as having a clean title. I'm not sure how it works in Canada. |
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Replying to: dewey (Jul 03, 2009 9:44 am) Interesting turn of phrase. It helps buttress my decision to have purchased my own appliance. Enjoy yours.
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