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What do you think, going to replace the Accord with it.
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I really like it, thinking about replacing my '95 Volvo with one....
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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
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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.
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Have you looked at a VW R32? Or do you have a large family to drive around?
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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.
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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...
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