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View Poll Results: Which is the better overall vehicle? | |||
BMW 325I | 7 | 18.42% | |
Infinity G35 | 8 | 21.05% | |
Mercedes Kompressor (230 series??) | 2 | 5.26% | |
Lexus IS | 3 | 7.89% | |
Acura TL | 1 | 2.63% | |
Other - Please specify in details. | 17 | 44.74% | |
Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll |
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06-23-2008, 11:01 AM | #29 |
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Americans do need to start buying more American cars! sorry Muscle Master you got my heart rate up . dont wanna have another stroke...lol
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06-23-2008, 11:03 AM | #30 |
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CTS-V
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06-23-2008, 12:52 PM | #31 | |
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fwiw, I agree eleventy-billion percent. TAG, so they do like it? That's GREAT news!! But seriously....how could anybody not like it? Bring a dog-toy with you to the Acura dealership... Make it squeak. |
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06-23-2008, 01:49 PM | #32 |
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I'm not sure any of those you mentioned are good choices if rear seat room is much of a factor.
As someone else mentioned, Lexus builds, in my opinion, probably the best quality car on the road (I know, that is somewhat of a nod to Toyota, but, I have to say it). I worked at various dealerships in town, and the Lexus was by far the best car out there. With that in mind, get them to look at the ES series, not the IS (no backseat room at all in an IS). However, do not bother looking at the ES330 since they would all be used. Look at the ES350. Fantastic car. Great handling, power, room, gas mileage, etc. Can't get any more luxurious either. Quality is top notch, as is service at the dealerships. Lexus also has the best resale value (my Dad is looking at trading in his ES330, and his accountant has told him if he likes the car, he might as well stay with the brand because the resale value is insane for these cars). I would definitely say get them to at least look at the CTS but some other options are: -the Malibu or the Aura, although, they may not be luxurious enough for them -the Lincoln MKZ is nice too, although the back seat may not be quite big enough for them -the Audi A6 should be plenty. Audi's interiors are often used as the benchmarks for quality and style, while the A4 might be more fun to drive, it is quite a bit smaller. AWD is also available. -if they want to look into MB, then check out the CL's. They are supposed to be awesome (my father-in-law just ordered his C63 AMG, and it's due in in August), but I've never driven one. Hope that helps. |
06-23-2008, 01:51 PM | #33 | |
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There's nothing wrong with wanting to help out your own economy... and if people demanded American oil like they demanded American cars gas prices wouldn't be $4.00+ a gal.
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06-23-2008, 03:33 PM | #34 | |
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I am disappointed. Very disapointed! Not a domestic in the choices.:( |
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06-23-2008, 03:49 PM | #35 | |
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Thank You, Thank You very Much!! |
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06-23-2008, 06:03 PM | #36 |
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You bet.
Don't be too hard on TAG, after all - he DID get them down to a Caddy Dealership for a test drive. |
06-23-2008, 06:46 PM | #37 |
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cts caddy is the way to go
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06-23-2008, 10:38 PM | #38 |
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if you've got money to burn, the CTS is the car to have.
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06-24-2008, 01:34 AM | #39 | |
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I know. Not my choices, though. Those were the cars they mentioned. I said the same thing....."No domestics!??!" hehe....which began my quest to get them to a Caddy dealership. And so far, ... push push, nudge, nudge. We'll see how their visit went to the Acura dealer today. If it did no good, they might trade it in. |
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06-24-2008, 08:16 AM | #40 |
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Tag, I forgot, there is a Volvo that they might like, I just can't remember which one it is...check out a dealer or volvo.com to look it up. Or, go to Edmunds and do a compare. I'm sure you can figure out which one it is that way.
Also, if they like Infinitis at all, then have them check out the M45...much more room than the G series. The Jaguar XF is pretty sweet too...if they're up for the price tag, it would be a solid choice. Although, the back seat may be too small for what they're looking for. What about the Genesis? The new Passat CC looks nice too. Other than what's been said, the only other domestics that I think they could look at would be the Buicks. Good quality, decent room, and American made, but they get beat in looks, power, performance, and mpg by almost everything else. |
06-24-2008, 09:10 AM | #41 |
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Unless they want to wait a little bit for the Invicta.....THAT I'd say could give the CTS a run for it's money.
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06-24-2008, 10:33 AM | #42 | |
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True, if it comes out in concept form. Even then, if it comes out for the US. Remember, China has been the major market for Buicks while the good ol' US consumer believes Buick to be a boring, old-man's rent me brand. If we get the Invicta, it will be a ways down the road. They may be looking at trading in this one (CTS...another plug for the Caddy) by the time that happens. |
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