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Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/videos/kia-stinger-gts-takes-the-fight-to-bmw-audi/?ftag=CAD-04-10aba4f&bhid=25416315718523622077081880631938
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
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'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
I wouldn't say RWD equates to luxury. See: Charger, Mustang, Camaro.
I think the word luxury is being misused anyway. Perhaps "premium" would be more appropriate.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
"2018 VOLVO
V60
Cross Country T5 AWD
Lease For
$399/MO.
$0 Down"
https://www.volvooflouisville.com/specials/new.htm
This wagon has an msrp of $47,545
https://www.volvooflouisville.com/new/Volvo/2018-Volvo-V60+Cross+Country-86ab76660a0e0a6b27ec24f774fd0fef.htm
$399 a month with 0 down is difficult to imagine to me for a vehicle with that msrp.
I like that one too. the colors work, and fully equipped. Nice.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
or, will just wait a year or so and start hunting the service loaners and leftover deals.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
2018 430i Gran Coupe
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport-2020 C43-1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica
Wife's: 2021 Sahara 4xe
Son's: 2018 330i xDrive
Besides, I did say leaders. In all of 2017, BMW and Lexus each sold about 33% more cars than Audi; Benz was 50% more. Audi did beat out Acura, the other FWD-based premium car, by 50%.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Lexus ES, or IS? I think the former is outselling the latter.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Carryover ELL cars include the Audi A3 starting at about 34k, the A4 that starts at about 40k, the Acura TLX that starts at 34, the Cadillac ATS in its last year that starts at about the same price, the best-selling Lexus IS a and ES that go for 40 something, plus entries from Lincoln, Infiniti, etc.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://www.englewoodcliffscadillac.com/VehicleDetails/used-2012-BMW-750Li_xDrive-Sedan-Englewood_Cliffs-NJ/3281914043
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
https://www.cadillac.com/crossovers-suvs/xt4-crossover
I got confused when reading your list, forgetting that the TLX wasn't a SUV/CUV. Nomenclature always confuses me.
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
Another good advantage of buying an outgoing model is usually they work out most of the obvious flaws and kinks by then, so reliability should be at least OK. Also, the support from independent shops should be alright, as the model is well known to the technicians. New models, on the other hand, have always risk of “teething” issues, sometimes can be quite annoying and even manufacturers can fall behind on part availability, if particular failures turn to be more widespread than anticipated.
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2018 430i Gran Coupe
https://www.lexus.com/models/ES
2018 430i Gran Coupe
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
2018 430i Gran Coupe
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
2021 VW Arteon SEL 4-motion, 2018 VW Passat SE w/tech, 2016 Audi Q5 Premium Plus w/tech
2017 Cadillac ATS Performance Premium 3.6
As you'll recall, I traded in a 2016 Accord EX for my 2018 TLX. On the off chance it might useful here are a lot of things that are better about the TLX compared with an Accord EX, as well as a couple of things that aren't as good.
1. The TLX has an amazing sound system compared to an Accord EX
2. The TLX has a much quieter ride over rough pavement
3. Better handling and suspension—both more sporty and more comfortable
4. Great 4-wheel steering system, which is exclusive in this class
5. AcuraWatch safety systems + adaptive cruise control
6. Better and more comfortable seats
7. Nicer interior materials, switches, and controls
8. Lights in places like under the center console, in the glovebox, etc.
9. Fully finished trunk with special storage areas
10. CarPlay/Android Auto
11. 8-speed dual clutch transmission with torque converter and paddle shifters. Really nice transmission.
12. More refined and more powerful engine
13. Integrated dynamic drive mode selector—econ, normal, sport, sport+
14. Stronger brakes, bigger brake pads, etc.
15. full led headlights provide better and more even illumination, save power, and have longer life
16. All sorts of other details not found on an Accord EX of your year, including capless fuel filler, acoustic glass, reverse tilt down side mirrors, built in compass, longer warranty, etc., etc.
A couple of things that aren't as good include a somewhat smaller back seat area (although still good enough for all but adults over 6' imho), and the fact that the TLX needs premium fuel to make the extra 20 horsepower it has compared to an Accord of the last generation.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Material quality in the TLX is a lot better than even in this generation of Accord. Here's one example that stood out for me. The dial on the steering wheel of the new Accord is clearly copied from the Acura, but it's cheap feeling, and the movement isn't particularly refined. On the Acura this control is really great in term of feel and ease of use. They look almost the same, but big difference in feel and operation. You can find differences like that in a dozen or more things just on the inside.
There's more room in the back seat and in the trunk of the Accord, but in most other ways the TLX is better and nicer.
Finally, with the lease incentives on the TLX, you can probably lease the Acura for less than a comparable Honda Accord.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/745810411/overview/
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
"2009 BMW 535XI - CERTIFIED CLEAN CARFAX REPORT! 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION! TWIN TURBO! ALL WHEEL DRIVE! 22 SERVICE HISTORY RECORDS! LOADED WITH OPTIONS! ONLY 55K MILES! KEY FEATURES INCLUDE: NAVIGATION - FRONT AND REAR PARKING SENSORS - PUSH START IGNITION - FRONT AND REAR HEATED LEATHER SEATS - POWER SEATS WITH FULL LUMBAR CONTROLS - HEATED STEERING WHEEL - POWER ADJUSTABLE STEERING WHEEL - SUNROOF - CARBON FIBER INTERIOR TRIM - HEATED UP DISPLAY -"
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/752047683/overview/