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03-24-2006, 03:53 PM | #23 | |
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03-24-2006, 04:03 PM | #24 | |
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MB however in a less than intelligent move decided to bring the cars lower and lower down market, while not bringing the quality back to it’s early 90’s level. Top that off with the addition of way too much technology (I work at a software firm, and even I think its way too much technology!) and the Chrysler acquisition and well…shit rolled downhill. Jon.
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03-24-2006, 04:15 PM | #25 |
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Lexus did a good job on the new IS. It's good strong competition for BMW and ups the anty in the HP department. They force BMW not to rest on past success and we should thank them for that. None of us really know if the upcoming Lexus coupes will out perform the upcoming M3 but if the Lexus coupes look anything like their pics they should do very well on looks alone.
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03-24-2006, 04:19 PM | #26 | |
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03-24-2006, 04:21 PM | #27 |
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I like what Lexus is doing...healty competition only benefits us, the consumers.
I have no blind loyalty to BMW. I like their cars, but if Lexus, MB, Infiniti, Audi or something other car company releases a car I really like, I'll buy that instead. And plus, it's always fun to have a little rivalry. |
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03-24-2006, 04:21 PM | #28 |
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The IS250 was a serious contender when I was debating my new car purchase, plus the service at JM Lexus in Margate, FL is unbelievable (their waiting area alone is the size of a midsize dealership and has leather couches, with Wi-Fi, free drinks, computer terminal stations, an arboretum, and they are even installing a small gym!).
But, the Audi won out because I liked the way it drove more, had a much nicer interior, and insurance costs me $2000 less per than the IS! Jon.
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03-24-2006, 09:52 PM | #29 | |
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I think you need to re-examine your Japanese interiors. Nissan yes...very cheap. Lexus has some of the best interiors...period. It may not be on par with Audi but they are indeed quality!
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03-24-2006, 09:55 PM | #30 | |
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03-25-2006, 02:35 AM | #31 |
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Lexus only knows how to put horsepower in their cars. They're gonna turn to a Amercian car company soon....all they care about is 0-100's speed......their cars will be so heavy and clumsy that they'll probably need to slow down to 10mph to do a corner
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03-25-2006, 07:50 AM | #32 |
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Ya all are soooo wrong..
Take Toyota experience of building last Supra, update with today's tehcnology, throw that suspension/experience into IS500/IS460 coupe and boom.. Oh ye, for those not in the know.. Toyota is planning to build next gen Supra for about $50k with 5.0 v8 good for 450hp/387 torque (Latest Car and Driver).. Same issue lists this same engine, slightly detuned for IS500... Let the speculation begin.. |
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03-25-2006, 09:27 AM | #35 | |
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