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07-29-09, 08:55 PM
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I stare at Goats
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Whats odd is Jaguar offers 4 V-8 engine choices and they got the oldest and worst one. 
I have to say the XF does it for me out of this bunch.
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07-29-09, 09:18 PM
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For looks I have to give it to the XF and A6. Audi's latest models have really been growing on me  Correct me if I'm wrong but the V6 being launched with the 2010 E is a carryover from the last gen right? I'm not surprised it lost because the 268 horses it puts out can't compete with the other engines here. I'd be interested to see how everything stacks up when they put the DI V6 into the E though
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07-30-09, 12:58 AM
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The Audi has been earning a lot of praise recently. Maybe I will take a test drive to check it out for myself
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07-30-09, 01:27 AM
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I just realized this was CAr & driver magazine we were talking about. This is a big shock. I swore them off a while back because I am tired of the bias
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07-30-09, 01:46 AM
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For a model that's been out since the end of 2004, that's a big accomplishment for the A6. I've always liked that car and the new V6 is a brute. I had the chance to race it around at Hollywood Park a few months ago- was very impressed.
Surprised they even bothered with the M45. That car is to be replaced very shortly.
Lastly, I've always held C&D high. Maybe it's just me, but their opinions and tastes have matched my own more than any other magazine over the years. I find the most mistakes at Motor Trend.
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07-30-09, 03:29 AM
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Lexus Test Driver
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I've read the article - they actually noted they liked the lighter steering of the Audi vs. the BMW.
>??
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07-30-09, 06:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GFerg
Has the A6 received any upgrades in the steering, suspension, brakes, etc this past year? I would find it interesting if the A6 only received an engine upgrade, yet it jumps to #1 in its class for this test. Older test usually had it behind the MB and BMW.
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The 09 A6 recieved an engine upgarde, reworked suspension, new MMI screen, LED DRL, new front and back panels and lights and cornering lights. The funny thing is that no more than a year ago, C&D tested the 535 vs the A6 4.2 which is a faster car than the A6 3.0T and the 335 won. I am not a big fan of car and driver either 
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i think that's turbocharged? i know the web page says supercharged also... maybe i'm wrong. or you're both wrong.  |
Its supercharged, but Audi still calls it a 3.0T engine.
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Originally Posted by FKL
I've read the article - they actually noted they liked the lighter steering of the Audi vs. the BMW.
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Audi's steering is design to be light at parking lot speed, once you get up to 20 MPH, it starts to tighen up. On the highway, it feels as tight as the 5 series.
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07-30-09, 11:02 PM
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resisting entropy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The G Man
Its supercharged, but Audi still calls it a 3.0T engine.
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thanks... learn a lot here.
there just seems to be so few supercharged engines on the market these days.
looks great:
but the interior's a bit meh...
Last edited by bitkahuna; 07-30-09 at 11:06 PM.
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08-01-09, 02:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Lastly, I've always held C&D high. Maybe it's just me, but their opinions and tastes have matched my own more than any other magazine over the years. I find the most mistakes at Motor Trend.
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Originally Posted by FKL
I've read the article - they actually noted they liked the lighter steering of the Audi vs. the BMW.
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Car and Driver has changed staff thoroughly in the last year or two, the magazine now reads very different than it used to IMHO. I personally want the old guys back, the new one is starting to remind me of Motor Trend and even worse, Automobile (where the new editor of C&D did some time...)
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08-01-09, 06:22 AM
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I stare at Goats
2007 Lexus GS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by M5Guy
Car and Driver has changed staff thoroughly in the last year or two, the magazine now reads very different than it used to IMHO. I personally want the old guys back, the new one is starting to remind me of Motor Trend and even worse, Automobile (where the new editor of C&D did some time...)
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Yeah it wasn't THIS bad.
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07-30-09, 07:18 AM
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G man, trade that bish in for an 09.
your 08 doesn't cut it anymore
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07-30-09, 07:26 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
G man, trade that bish in for an 09.
your 08 doesn't cut it anymore
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Lol, I wish I can. I am actually considering a Genesis for my next car
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07-30-09, 07:32 AM
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Lexus Champion
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Originally Posted by The G Man
Lol, I wish I can. I am actually considering a Genesis for my next car |
oh you're going to hell now..
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07-30-09, 07:43 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dunnojack
oh you're going to hell now..
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Please talk me out of it I cant be seen driving a Hyundai
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07-30-09, 11:33 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
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Originally Posted by The G Man
Please talk me out of it I cant be seen driving a Hyundai |
Then buy one and wear a mask while you're driving it. With the Genesis, you could do a whole lot worse for your money.
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