Lexus IS 350
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol,Jun 22 2005, 10:11 AM
The Jaguar XJ8's (119") wheelbase and 2006 IS250 (111.5") wheelbase
What about the Infiniti M class or Mercedes C class? I love the new CLS
What about the Infiniti M class or Mercedes C class? I love the new CLS
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol,Jun 22 2005, 10:11 AM
What about the Infiniti M class or Mercedes C class? I love the new CLS
I haven't looked at the CLS. Let me go check out their web site.
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Originally Posted by PsychoBen,Jun 22 2005, 10:11 AM
It's a tough call, Bill. Cosmetically, it doesn't have that love-at-first-sight charm that its predecessor had, but it does look pretty good in person. HP is certainly impressive and RWD is always nice. Its weight is approaching to that of the G35 so we'll have to see how it affects its handling. My feeling is that it won't be as good as the E90. Its lack of manual transmission is a sore spot as it was in the IS300. Lexus did release a manual transmission version a year or 2 after for the IS300; they might do the same w/ the IS350. Btw, the e-shift (what Lexus called its paddle shift at the time) in the IS300 was pretty lame.
I think the E90 is a more driver's car and that you would be happier in it.
I think the E90 is a more driver's car and that you would be happier in it.
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Originally Posted by Legal Bill,Jun 22 2005, 08:49 AM
^ Well, commute in to Boston everyday for about 20 years and then tell me about it.
I too am more focused on a manual because most of the time I take the train now. I don't know about "most" paddle shift cars as I have not driven any. The reports in the auto mags say good things.
I too am more focused on a manual because most of the time I take the train now. I don't know about "most" paddle shift cars as I have not driven any. The reports in the auto mags say good things.
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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol,Jun 22 2005, 10:11 AM
What about the ... Mercedes C class? I love the new CLS
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container.jsp?/...=cls_class_main
Looks like a duck to me. Oh well, to each their own.
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997 is gorgeous, but isnt Bill looking for a "sports sedan"
???I dont know what i would buy if i was in the market for a luxury-sport sedan, However, i love that new Mercedes CLS
Although its a big car,$70k is pretty steep. Imagine how much the AMG version will run! 
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Originally Posted by elmmx5,Jun 22 2005, 10:23 AM
I was just offering a response to your original question, which was simply, "What do you guys think?".