Article Comments- First Look: Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

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Article comments for First Look: Porsche Cayenne Hybrid - For several years, Porsche has been researching hybrid powertrains with VW and Audi, studying the technology with an eye toward improved fuel-efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction. In 2005, work began in earnest on a production-ready Porsche Cayenne Hybrid. (more)

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#11 of 18 Re: Article Comments- [habitat1] by xerok00l Aug 15, 2007 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: habitat1 (Aug 15, 2007 11:23 am) You're asking me why I brought Lexus into this thread? You should ask gagrice why he brought the ridiculous claim of "it could be the first World class hybrid" into the thread in the first place. Right, to you German fanboys, a hybrid cannot be considered "World class" until a German make makes it, while to the rest of the sane world, a quality "World class" automobile can come from any auto maker in the WORLD. And no, Germany is not equal to the World. Just because you priortize what the Germans happen to excel at doesn't mean it's the only attribute that makes for a "World class" car. Get over your mental fanboyism already. Replies to this message: gagrice (Aug 15, 2007 7:41 pm) xerok00l (Aug 15, 2007 10:58 pm) gagrice (Aug 16, 2007 5:44 am) and 2 more...
#12 of 18 Re: Article Comments- [xerok00l] by gagrice Aug 15, 2007 (7:41 pm)
Replying to: xerok00l (Aug 15, 2007 5:24 pm) If anyone shows a cult like tendency it would be you. I own a Lexus LS400, do you? How can you consider Lexus World class when they are basically a car company for sale to the US market. They did not even sell Lexus in Japan until last year. They are not selling well in Japan currently. The Japanese prefer Mercedes and BMW. So your thinking is confused on what is world class. I am sure that most everywhere in the World people have heard of Porsche. Lexus is practically an unknown. Built for the wallowy ride that Americans like. Replies to this message: xerok00l (Aug 15, 2007 10:58 pm) gagrice (Aug 16, 2007 5:44 am) steve_ (Aug 16, 2007 6:54 am) and 1 more...
#13 of 18 Reminder by tidester HOST Aug 15, 2007 (9:13 pm)
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#14 of 18 Re: Article Comments- [gagrice] by xerok00l Aug 15, 2007 (10:58 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Aug 15, 2007 7:41 pm) So the fact that the LS460 won BOTH the "2007 World Car of the Year" and the "2007 International Car of the Year" awards still doesn't mean that the LS is a "World class" car? LOL give me and the world a break will you? And the LS600h is doing EXCEEDINGLY well in Japan, having sold an astounding 5,300 units in the first 40 days, which was totally unheard of for any $120k vehicle, ever. Again, if anyone's showing a cult-like tendency, it's plain you, euro fanboy. Both the Cayenne and LS are world-class vehicles. Denying any of them is a true sign of fanboyism. Replies to this message: gagrice (Aug 16, 2007 5:44 am) steve_ (Aug 16, 2007 6:54 am) xerok00l (Aug 16, 2007 10:24 am)
#16 of 18 Re: Article Comments- [xerok00l] by gagrice Aug 16, 2007 (5:44 am)
Replying to: xerok00l (Aug 15, 2007 10:58 pm) And the LS600h is doing EXCEEDINGLY well in Japan, having sold an astounding 5,300 units in the first 40 days, which was totally unheard of for any $120k vehicle, ever. That is amazing! Got a link? Replies to this message: steve_ (Aug 16, 2007 6:54 am) xerok00l (Aug 16, 2007 10:24 am)
#17 of 18 Re: Article Comments- [gagrice] by steve_ HOST Aug 16, 2007 (6:54 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Aug 16, 2007 5:44 am) "During the first five weeks the cars were on sale, 5,300 orders were taken, compared to a monthly sales target of 300 units." The real number (which I haven't found) will depend on production and whether orders get cancelled and not filled by other buyers I guess. It looks like these are just the Japanese orders (hey, I'm still on my first cup of coffee - y'all read it and figure it out ). BusinessWeek Online Replies to this message: xerok00l (Aug 16, 2007 10:24 am)
#18 of 18 Re: Article Comments- [steve_] by xerok00l Aug 16, 2007 (10:24 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Aug 16, 2007 6:54 am) Thanks steve. My link is to a similar story from a different source: http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.aspx?feed=AP&Date=2007- 0628&ID=7100185