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Now trying to find a 2006 A6 with the right packages (Tech + Premium + S-Line) that doesn't have to be ordered from the factory, seems like the country is running out??
What percentage of buyers opt for the 525, the 530, and the 545/550.
Just wondering how much power the typical BMW owner desires.
Thanks
The 530i is the clear favorite with 5-Series buyers.
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525: 38%
530: 45%
545/50: 17%
I am sure a Acura TL AWD would compete quite well with the Audi A4 Quattros.
What would intrigue me most is a TL AWD sport wagon! That would be an interesting alternative to the Volvo XC70, Audi Avant, MB C Wagon, BMW3, Saab 9-3 wagon.
http://www.gtrproto.com/
Based on the monthly sales of the RL, that would be a sizeable amount!
I'm with Dewey though. I'd like them to pursue something (small preferably) with the power to the back, so I can put them on my shopping list. They offer some remarkable value, but unfortunately make nothing right now that even remotely interests me.
It's a simple and distinct observation. No harm, no foul. :sick:
And Chevy didn't rip off the Skyline. The Impala has the same design taillights as the Cobalt.
Not true. The R-34 generation introduced the staggered size tail lamps, the new car is just continuing that theme. Trust me, I know Skylines
Sorry, TayIOrd Not even close my man! :shades:
Infiniti GT-R Pictures- http://www.edmunds.com/future/2007/infiniti/gtr/100486033/photos.html
Cobalt SS Pictures-- http://www.tuningnews.net/news/040405a/chevrolet-cobalt-ss.php
So, if you can accept or at least grant that I see a lineage or "family ties" between the two -- even if you personally don't agree -- you may then understand when I lament the look of the 5 series, especially as being derivative, unimaginative and more than "from the same side of the family" as a far less heralded line of automobiles.
Just to carry the theme started by: "The rear end looks like a Chevy Cobalt SS."
Eye of the beholder, eye of the beholder, I say. :shades:
http://www.gtrproto.com/
I realize it's pretty subjective, but I'm really missing the drop-dead gorgeous part!
I think there are an awful lot of forced elements all jockeying for position on an uneven and incoherent field!
But that's just me...
It looks fast standing still, a striking design, with forward motion.
Semi-related note: I passed a CTS this morning. The concept looks very dated to me now, and well into needing a refreshing. Bets on when the General will go for any serious sheetmetal revisions there?
Of course it did. What do you think the G35 sedan is called in Japan? They dont have the Infiniti badge there. The GT-R is like what the M3 is to the 3 series.
Yes...Deloreanesque, Citroen Roofed, Celicated, untamed Mustang. :surprise:
My guess is the "novelty" will last quite awhile.
Length: 7-198.4 M-192.6 5-191.1 OK the 7 is much longer, fair enough.
Width: 7-74.9 5-72.7 M-70.8 And both BMW's are much wider overall.
Front Shoulder Room: 7-59.3 M-58.2 5-57.3 Apparently the BMW's extra width is Bangle body styling
Front Head Room: M-39.6 7-39.2 5-37.7 Hmmm, looks like Infiniti is catering to the NBA set.
Front Leg Room: M-44.2 5-41.5 7-41.3 I guess the chauffeur does not get to stretch out much in the 7....
Rear Shoulder Room: 7-58.7 5-57.2 M-56.9 BMW is catering to the back seat NFL crowd!
Rear Head Room: 7-38.5 M-37.8 5-37 7 Series still catering to back seaters.
Rear Leg Room: M-37.3 7-37.2 5-36 Interesting and not what I expected...
Maximum Cargo: 7-18cf M-14.9cf 5-14cf 7 Series driver gets to pack the full sized golf bag.
Curb Weight: 5-3472 7-4486 M-3832 lbs- Different engines and configurations change this up to ~200 lbs.
Overall, I would say the M slots right between the 7 and 5 size wise.
http://www.japanesecarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2051005.002/honda/1.html
Wale,
maybe a future Acura/Honda may not have power from ther rear but there is a good possibility that it will be equipped with SH-AWD. The Honda Sports 4 Concept currently exhibited in the Tokyo Auto Show may reveal something about the future of Acuras and Hondas. If that is the case, then expect a wider range of Honda/Acura SH-AWD sedans and hopefully wagons.
I think there is a good possibility of seeing a future TSX SH-AWD sedan/wagon in North America. My hope is for a TSX SH-AWD wagon on our shores and I dont think that would be a pipe dream since a TSX wagon already exists in Europe (pardon me for being a bit off topic from the upper strata of theLPS category)
Add $615 for destination.
http://www.acura.com/bap/bap_step1a.asp?FEATURE=T&MODULE=RL&SERIES=16&YEAR=2006&MODEL=KB16- 56KXW
I'm not trying to be argumentative, but what Pontiac do you think looks like the E60? I've been looking at pictures, and I can't figure out which car you're comparing.....
Apparently, that's part of the business plan at Nissan, IMO. The G is much more a 5 competitor based on size, but plays in the 3's pricing territory. I drove behind a Maxima the other day; the thing is massive.
"Supersize Me" must have been the brainchild of the Nissan desgin staff, I'm thinkin'...
Under $60K? Hmm... That's a tough one. The top two contendors are the '06 Infiniti M45 Sport and the '05+ Audi A6 4.2 (w/ the Sport package which was this " " close to being in my garage instead of the ones in there now). Had I not gone to hear that Mustang GT...
As far as having an "older" Chrysler, I don't think anybody would call it "old." It's only an '02.
But, yeah, it's hard to pin a car on me because I like to keep my options WIDE open. I want the most car for the money I want to spend.
jjacura, you're looking at the wrong pictures. Go to the link that was referenced.
Reading further down, I see you're the only one looking at the wrong pictures. Now THAT'S funny! :P
Add another $495 for the Rear-Camera and the '06 RL will MSRP for $54,210 :surprise:
Compare that to the fully loaded M35x (Premium, FSS) at $54,570.
Note that this exceeds the RL equipment list (Premium includes rear DVD w/ rear heated and reclining seats).
What was Acura thinking? :confuse: Or perhaps they weren't
Looks Cobalt SS-ish to me. With some Ferrari F430 in the lower fascia/exhaust thrown in for good measure.
Now That's really funny!