My next new Daily driver
 

What do you think, going to replace the Accord with it.

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2004/08/31/HON2004083143365_pv.jpg

http://i.tnpv.us/pv/2004/08/31/HON2004083141626_pv.jpg

http://www.acura.com/images/tl/tl_gall_img_02.jpg

I really like it, thinking about replacing my '95 Volvo with one....

I checked it out for the GF. Nice car.

But she ended up getting a Lexus IS300, which is not selling as strongly -- so there are some pretty strong deals available.

Michael,

Have you looked at an Audi A6 or VW Passat. The new A6 is a beautiful car. The Acura is a cool car also, I sat in one last night at the Autoshow, it is a comfortable car but I have grown accustomed to German automobiles.

Chris

I would get a WRX STi as my daily driver if I "had" to get a Jap car. That thing kicks butt!!

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I guess I'm totally clueless about new cars these days. I look at the pic & have absolutely no idea what brand it is, let alone the model :(

Chris,

How was the auto show, was thinking about going in the am? The new A6 loaded is like 50K, is there a new Passat?

Michael

Chris,

I went to the auto show and you are correct on the A6, but 55K.

I really like the FX35 by Infiniti, so I will test drive one on Saturday.

Michael

I know the A6 is a bit pricey especially for a daily driver. Infiniti makes good cars but their service in my opinion is scary. My cousin bought a G35 brand new and for the first year he had a loaner car for about 9 months. Everytime he went in for something small, they made a problem bigger. They scratched his doors, dented trunk so on so forth. His experience could be one in a million but something to be aware of. Someone else on the board just bought the FX35, probably some pictures here.

I enjoyed the autoshow, I was hoping to see more of 997s but they told me all the US ones have been sold and signed for already. I was going through sticker shock when I saw the $103,000 VW though. I believe the VW Jetta/Passat get redesigned for the 06 model. Are you going to buy or lease? I am assuming buy because of the daily driver. Just a couple of thoughts.

Have you looked at a VW R32? Or do you have a large family to drive around?

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it looks like an Acura TL...

I need a four door, would love a two door, but with kids and co-workers it gets a little hard.

Michael

2 of my coworkers have the TLs, I haven't heard anything bad about them. As I work with a bunch of computer geeks, the blue tooth phone interface and dolby surround audio system get major thumbs up.

B

There was a pole on the TL site, and 50% of the guys were IT

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Me too...They all look the same to me. Jelly beans with wheels...Accura? That's by Honda, right? I just call 'em all hon-toy-dats...

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Is that Japanese for Rice Burner? Or does that mean "sendem jobs offshore". Japanese is such a difficult language to master with all it's nuances and inflections...

I think most Hondas are made in Ohio. Then there's Toyota in KY, BMW in South Carolina, Mercedes even makes the M-class here somewhere - but hey, why interrupt a rant with facts? Sorry, go on...

Emanuel