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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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Replying to: lexusguy (Jul 03, 2009 1:14 pm) 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. I guess junk is the wrong word. Waste would be more appropriate. In my opinion luxury can be subdivided into three categories. Conspicuous Waste-- Ferrari or a Hummer Conspicuous Precision --- Lexus or any car that is well built in a high quality/durable fashion. Conspicuous Reputation --- A European Marqe rich in history Luxury that is defined primarily by waste (excessive primitive fuel inefficient horspower) or "repuation that any snob can recognize" is not in my opionion a worthy luxury. Precision in terms of technology, engineering, quality and durability is what counts most for me at this point of time. The beauty of a Prius in that it provides "conspicuous precison"-best of the best technology, reliability, quality and durability (based on its one decade history) without a luxury price. The only reason a Prius is not a luxury car is because of its low price. For people who like paying luxury prices can always buy a Lexus HS instead of a Prius. |
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jul 03, 2009 6:22 pm) At least I dont feel so lonely now in my quest for an appliance. 
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Replying to: circlew (Jul 03, 2009 4:34 pm)
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