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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,565
    It is still a FWD-biased mommy-mobile... But, now it has an improved AWD system (SH-AWD) and 300hp.. Plus, they butched up the looks a little..

    Not my kind of vehicle, but I think they'll sell a ton of them.

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  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    Oh I am sure they will. Our dealership is right next to an Acura place.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    The new one looks smaller anyway.

    I suspect they sharpened the looks to get a male audience (like Toyota tried with the 2002 Camry)...when you try too hard, you won't meet the exact goal.

    But yeah, they'll sell every one they bring to my area anyway, it's the sister car to the RX, with the same stereotypes.
  • teds1teds1 Member Posts: 180
    Yesterday driving back from a meeting I passed
    my first RDX... Not especially eyecatching but at least I noticed it, my first LS460, actually very nice looking, another sebring, a nitro, a maybach 62, and a black Z06 all on Lexington avenue in about 20 blocks
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    I stopped by a MB dealer today, and saw both a E63 and CLS63. I'd take either.

    They also had just about everything from the non-AMG lineup. The new-nose E class really has a beak when you stand up next to it, odd somehow.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I saw one, too. First and only so far.

    I like everything except that grille, it just looks tacked on.

    -juice
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    I agree on the grill/nose. As sloopy as the CLS and new E-Class are the nose should be less pointy more sloopy.
  • navigator89navigator89 Member Posts: 1,080
    a beautiful red Ferrari 360 Spider in heavy traffic. I was right beside and was able to admire the scoops, the brakes, the engine, the tires. Wow.
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    Yeah, a smoother more laid back front clip would work better on those cars. The way the the front bumper on the E appears to angle down from the ends is odd too. And about the Ferrari, I love the 360/430 because you can see the engine. Awesome design.
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    The 430 has the most comfortable Sport seats I have ever been in. It only took me about 30 seconds to adjust them the way I wanted and man is that F1 tranny smooth. I didn't even get a chance to open her up and it felt like hand of god acceleration.
  • andys120andys120 Member Posts: 23,670
    I saw two of the new Smarts will visiting in Phoenix's East Valley area.

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  • boomchekboomchek Member Posts: 5,516
    New BMW X5 on a test drive. Looks smaller than the older one, but I like it.

    Also see RDXs around, and MDXs.

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  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Same here, saw an RDX yesterday and a new MDX before that.

    Not sure I like the MDX grille, but maybe it'll grow on me. Looks smaller than the old model, at least it appears that way.

    -juice
  • lemkolemko Member Posts: 15,261
    ...champage-colored GMC Denali.
  • rockyleerockylee Member Posts: 14,017
    A 2007 ?

    Rocky
  • lemkolemko Member Posts: 15,261
    Yes. This is the second one I've seen this week.
  • rockyleerockylee Member Posts: 14,017
    WOW, I'm yet to see a 07' Denali down here. I've seen plenty of Escalades though. ;)

    Rocky
  • rockyleerockylee Member Posts: 14,017
    Lemko, if you get a chance for fun take a Escalade for a test drive. I'd like to hear your reaction. :)

    Rocky
  • lemkolemko Member Posts: 15,261
    ...what appeared to be a red Pontiac G5. I didn't know it was already out. Maybe it was a Canadian Pursuit?
  • rockyleerockylee Member Posts: 14,017
    lemko, it must of been a Pursuit because the G5 to the best of my knowledge isn't out yet. ;)

    Rocky
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    Funny that Canada got what is in effect the G5 from the time the Cobalt was introduced. Then again, Canada does tend to be more progressive.
  • rockyleerockylee Member Posts: 14,017
    LOL, I like Canada alot but you might offended others in this forum. :D

    Rocky
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    Silly canadians.

    BLAME CANADA :P
  • bumpybumpy Member Posts: 4,425
    The G5 has been trickling out since around September, and I've seen one or two around here. All GM had to do was rearrange the parts bins at Lordstown. I think the G5 is coupe-only for now, though.
  • natenj1971natenj1971 Member Posts: 174
    Green 2007 Mx-5 Miata on 66th steet and York Ave. Couldn't figure out what was so differnt about it till I realized it had the new folding hardtop.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    One of the big ones, ESV I think. Man that thing is a boat.

    -juice
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,565
    I followed one to school today..

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  • anythngbutgmanythngbutgm Member Posts: 4,277
    Was there a pun intended with that? Cause if so, I see about 10 Slades parked outside the school in my town every morning!

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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,565
    LOL.. no pun intended... It just came to mind.. Local celebrity's wife was driving it... He does car commercials for the dealership group..

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  • boomchekboomchek Member Posts: 5,516
    We get a lot of cars you guys don't like the Acura 1.6/1.7EL, Acura CSX, the Smart car.

    What are you blaming us for? :P

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  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Saw plenty of new/newish cars...

    Rabbit
    Yaris sedan
    Suburban (this morning actually)
    Pathfinder
    Charger
    DTS
    5 series
    Yukon XL
    SLK350
    Galant
    Crossfire roadster

    -juice
  • lemkolemko Member Posts: 15,261
    ...big silver-gray Lexus GX470 driven by a rather smallish woman.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Last night, actually.

    I really enjoyed the SLK350 I drove, wonder if the 280 is as fun.

    -juice
  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    Excellent, talk about meeting the stereotype.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I really like these. And there are a few Nissan products that I don't like much at all (Sentra, Quest, even 350Z for some reason).

    Not sure why but I like Infiniti's products a lot better.

    -juice
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,565
    RWD?

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  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I like RWD, but that's not it. The Z is RWD.

    I think in the pass/fail test for the interior, the Nissans fail while the luxury cars more than pass. The M looks gorgeous inside, while some Nissans look and feel cheap.

    Of course I haven't looked in a couple of years and I'm sure they've improved.

    -juice
  • odie6lodie6l Member Posts: 1,173
    I just noticed a Chrysler that looks about as big if not bigger than a Durango today. Boy is it huge. It was sharp looking, but the ridges the entire way across the hood looked out of place.

    Odie
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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 265,565
    Chrysler Aspen..

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  • boomchekboomchek Member Posts: 5,516
    I think you saw the new Chrysler Aspen, which is based on the Durango. Speaking of durangos I rarely see any on the road anymore.

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  • lemkolemko Member Posts: 15,261
    ...light gray Lincoln Zephyr and dark gray Acura TL.
  • gsemikegsemike Member Posts: 2,412
    "I think in the pass/fail test for the interior, the Nissans fail while the luxury cars more than pass. The M looks gorgeous inside, while some Nissans look and feel cheap."

    They are cheap compared to Infinitis. I very much like their new offerings
  • silverado21silverado21 Member Posts: 4
    I've seen several new Silveradoes in dealerships and one on the road the other day. I also saw a new Sierra pulled up at my local gas station. Mega Cabs are all over the roads now where I live and so are new Tahoes, Suburbans and Aspens. There is also an EL that I've spotted several times running errands around town.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Went to a Chrysler/Jeep dealer and saw a bunch of new Wranglers. They had no 4 doors in stock, said they can't get 'em fast enough.

    I like the new 3 piece hard top, seems very flexible.

    -juice
  • boomchekboomchek Member Posts: 5,516
    Burgundy Bentley Flying Spur, and a BMW M6, also in burgundy color.

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  • fintailfintail Member Posts: 58,415
    Not new anymore, but I saw a black Maybach 57 in Seattle today...

    Also spotted a couple Audi Q7
  • lemkolemko Member Posts: 15,261
    ...new dark gray Chrysler Aspen. Let's just hope people don't remember the Dodge Aspen of 1976-80.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Looks smaller than the old one, for some reason. I guess that's a good thing.

    -juice
  • british_roverbritish_rover Member Posts: 8,502
    Its not.

    It is actually larger then the old one but with less interior room... :confuse:
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Less practical shape, I guess.

    It did feel a little tighter inside. OK for my needs, though. Too rich for my budget, though.

    -juice
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