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I know, I know, being only 2 years into having a couple of brand new cars, why am I thinking about a new car? First of all, upon returning to Toronto from KC, my wife has decided to really learn to drive in order start driving our daughter to/from school in the coming years. So she's decided that my beloved IS350 is HER car. That left me with a little too much car in the form of the 2008 RX350 for my most of my daily driving. There is nothing wrong with the RX, but I missed driving the IS too much, so here I am thinking about swapping the SUV for some thing different. What vehicle should I get? aside from really wanting a G/T-R, I have a few criteria for that new car, but I need your input so that my search is more complete: - AWD for winter usage, but ideally with rwd bias for non-slipper condition. - Can do 0-60 mph in the 6-7 seconds range, with avg FE around 25 mpg - It needs to occasionally be able to carry large cargo. - It has to provide smooth, quite ride for most of the time, but can also turns into nimble machine like my IS at my choosing. - Not a Subaru. Where should I start looking?
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Replying to: circlew (Jul 01, 2009 6:03 pm) |
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Replying to: dewey (Jul 03, 2009 9:29 am) |
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Replying to: cyclone4 (Jul 02, 2009 3:47 pm) I will have to give it a try for myself. |
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with everyone about not being wasteful and such, but then I go to you tube and hear the Aston Martin DBS's 6.0 V12 roar, and it's kind of a "you had me at hello" thing. Anyone here think anyone makes a better sounding 12 cylinder than AM? If so, the audiologist visit is on me!!!! 
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Replying to: 2001gs430 (Jul 04, 2009 4:00 am) Regarding large cargo, that is where you throw me off. The IS350 is a small car, and in my mind cannot really carry much of anything. That's why I mentioned the EX350.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jul 02, 2009 6:59 am) The normally aspirated V8s, V10,s and V12s will give way to turbo and supercharged (or both as in some VWs) 4 and 6 cylinder engines, hopefully with HCCI technology sooner rather than later. Eventually the ICE will disappear completely, but before that happens, there's going to be some great cars. I am in fully agreement to that. Looking forward also to new diesel developments. Regards, Jose |
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Welcome back, Dewey. I feel you have (re)started a new sub thread in this thread.  . TM seem to have lost interest in owning a Hybrid by the time being. Regards, Jose |
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Replying to: jlbl (Jul 04, 2009 9:39 am)  Jose, we already own a hybrid... I bought a Ford Escape Limited Hybrid many months ago... my daughter drives it primarily, although my wife and I have sneaked it our now and then. In addition, I have posted a substantial number of positive remarks about hybrids for quite some time now. I believe they represent the transition to all-electric vehicles. I would seriously consider one for my next car. That said, I have also mentioned several times that diesel fuel is now priced well enough to re-consider the clean diesel alternatives that I was so excited about in the recent past. I cannot predict when I will buy my next personal vehicle, however, as I am enjoying the 135i for the time being. It is still covered under years of warranty and included maintenance. By the time I am ready to get my next vehicle, I am certain there will be some very interesting choices out there... including hybrids, diesels, and EVs. TM
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Replying to: tagman (Jul 04, 2009 10:58 am) Yup, though I know your opinion is in favour of hybrid technology, I forgot you own a hybrid car. I imagine your daughter is happy with that hybrid. Has she inherited your love for cars? My apologies for my bad memory. Regards, Jose
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