E60 or New Lexus
10-11-2005 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:46 AM
Just spotted this in Auto Express - Had to look twice as I first thought the side view was an E60. 
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10-12-2005 | 07:42 AM
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Your typical non-e60 forums person:
[Walks out of the mall]
"Where did I park my car? Oh, here it is!"
[Approaches driver side of the car]
"Why isn't my remote unlocking the door?"
[Tries to use the remote to open the trunk]
"What the hell is going on here?!!"
[Shaking head in disgust]
"Damn, I hate this iDrive bullshit!"
[Walks out of the mall]
"Where did I park my car? Oh, here it is!"
[Approaches driver side of the car]
"Why isn't my remote unlocking the door?"
[Tries to use the remote to open the trunk]
"What the hell is going on here?!!"
[Shaking head in disgust]
"Damn, I hate this iDrive bullshit!"
10-12-2005 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:46 AM
Just spotted this in Auto Express - Had to look twice as I first thought the side view was an E60.
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10-13-2005 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SDS' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:59 AM
Once again, the Japanese auto designers try to emulate the Germans.? Remember the Lexus that looked just like the Mercedes S class? 
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10-13-2005 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 13 2005, 02:41 PM
[quote name='SDS' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:59 AM']Once again, the Japanese auto designers try to emulate the Germans.? Remember the Lexus that looked just like the Mercedes S class?
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[/quote]Hmm, I can think of a couple ...
I sort of like the Cadillac STS-V.
And the new Solstice should be sweet.
10-13-2005 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' date='Oct 13 2005, 05:37 PM
[quote name='donv' date='Oct 13 2005, 02:41 PM'][quote name='SDS' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:59 AM']Once again, the Japanese auto designers try to emulate the Germans.? Remember the Lexus that looked just like the Mercedes S class?
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[/quote]Hmm, I can think of a couple ...
I sort of like the Cadillac STS-V.
And the new Solstice should be sweet.
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[/quote]Yeah, those are cool. I like the new experimental STS with a supercharged LS2 engine making 505hp and 520 lbs/ft of torque. Now that would be an interesting car. There is also a new Impala with a small block V8 making 303 hp. GM was never bad with engines though, it's the rest of the car that's so so... Who wouldn't want an H1?
I think the new Ford Mustang is pretty decent. It's supposed to be quite good. The Escape hybrid is a neat little SUV as well.
10-13-2005 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by UUronL' date='Oct 13 2005, 05:53 PM
[quote name='ipse dixit' date='Oct 13 2005, 05:37 PM'][quote name='donv' date='Oct 13 2005, 02:41 PM'][quote name='SDS' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:59 AM']Once again, the Japanese auto designers try to emulate the Germans.? Remember the Lexus that looked just like the Mercedes S class?
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[/quote]Hmm, I can think of a couple ...
I sort of like the Cadillac STS-V.
And the new Solstice should be sweet.
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[/quote]Yeah, those are cool. I like the new experimental STS with a supercharged LS2 engine making 505hp and 520 lbs/ft of torque. Now that would be an interesting car. There is also a new Impala with a small block V8 making 303 hp. GM was never bad with engines though, it's the rest of the car that's so so... Who wouldn't want an H1?
I think the new Ford Mustang is pretty decent. It's supposed to be quite good. The Escape hybrid is a neat little SUV as well.
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[/quote]I agree on the Solstice, but I was talking about extant cars (or is the Solstice out now?). Actually, I like the sports-car Caddy. Can't remember its model #--the $70,000 car. The Mustang isn't too bad.
10-13-2005 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 13 2005, 04:32 PM
[quote name='UUronL' date='Oct 13 2005, 05:53 PM'][quote name='ipse dixit' date='Oct 13 2005, 05:37 PM'][quote name='donv' date='Oct 13 2005, 02:41 PM'][quote name='SDS' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:59 AM']Once again, the Japanese auto designers try to emulate the Germans.? Remember the Lexus that looked just like the Mercedes S class?
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[/quote]Hmm, I can think of a couple ...
I sort of like the Cadillac STS-V.
And the new Solstice should be sweet.
[snapback]183869[/snapback]
[/quote]Yeah, those are cool. I like the new experimental STS with a supercharged LS2 engine making 505hp and 520 lbs/ft of torque. Now that would be an interesting car. There is also a new Impala with a small block V8 making 303 hp. GM was never bad with engines though, it's the rest of the car that's so so... Who wouldn't want an H1?
I think the new Ford Mustang is pretty decent. It's supposed to be quite good. The Escape hybrid is a neat little SUV as well.
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[/quote]I agree on the Solstice, but I was talking about extant cars (or is the Solstice out now?). Actually, I like the sports-car Caddy. Can't remember its model #--the $70,000 car. The Mustang isn't too bad.
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[/quote]Solstice is out - dealers have them on the lot (going for a test drive this weekend
).The sports-car Caddy I think you are talking about is the XLR?
10-13-2005 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by donv' date='Oct 13 2005, 02:41 PM
I wish Ford and GM could emulate something decent. I can't think of a single Ford/GM car I like except for the Corvette. I'd just like for them to be somewhat competitive.
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