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Old 04-16-13, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Love that bamboo interior...


Really... the only part of that car I like.
The RDX interior is like the new TL interior. I think its nice... but compared to the Lexus interior. Its cheesy.
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Old 04-16-13, 09:36 AM
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The interior in the GS got me into one.
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WTH a "Chevy Spark" got on the list..have you even seen the pics?!?



Edit: even the Dodge Ram Truck looks better.. LOL
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Not a Euro in sight
You don't buy German cars for value, reliability or nice interiors.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Strange. Audi has a reputation for using some of the best interior materials in the buisness.

I agree, BTW, that the wood used in the new GS interior looks excellent. It would look right at home in a Audi.
Go sit in a base A4, with "single" zone climate control, key ignition, and no streaming audio.
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Old 04-16-13, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
WTH a "Chevy Spark" got on the list..have you even seen the pics?!?
Each car was selected because it was:

1. redesigned/new in the last year
2. best in class

As such, teh saprk is nicer than a Yaris, fiesta or Accent.
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Old 04-16-13, 11:32 AM
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Interested. I expected to see at least a few German automakers on the list, but i'm not so surpriced. Their quality isn't what it used to be. The interior of my now 10 year old GS has weathered better than almost any BMW/Mercedes/Audi from the same year that i've been inside of.
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Old 04-16-13, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by FNR32
Interested. I expected to see at least a few German automakers on the list, but i'm not so surpriced. Their quality isn't what it used to be. The interior of my now 10 year old GS has weathered better than almost any BMW/Mercedes/Audi from the same year that i've been inside of.
Let's talk about entry-level quality.

2015 BMW 2-Series interior spy shots:




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Originally Posted by mrraider
You don't buy German cars for value, reliability or nice interiors.
on the high end you do. 3-series no. S-class yes.
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Originally Posted by mrraider
Each car was selected because it was:

1. redesigned/new in the last year
2. best in class

As such, teh saprk is nicer than a Yaris, fiesta or Accent.
In terms of styling and features like that touch screen, maybe. But not materials.
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
on the high end you do. 3-series no. S-class yes.
Oh, the new 2014 S-Class is surely gonna be in next year's Best list:





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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Oh, the new 2014 S-Class is surely gonna be in next year's Best list:
Exactly my point
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yeah, high end is not the problem... problem is under-$30k basically.
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Every time we step in the GS interior it brings a smile to our face. People love it.

Some of that list is nuts, Rdx, spark, meh
 
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Love that bamboo interior...


My dream combination would be the bamboo interior of the Luxury GS450h with the F-Sport GS450h's Sport-seats with adjustable side-bolsters, exterior body kit and suspension upgrades (VGRS, BBK, rear steering.)
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