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#24
06-11-2005, 12:57 PM
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Re: Help me pick out a car for work...
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[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Maybe a 3 series? Those are pretty nice, but sporty too. [/ QUOTE ] Also chick cars. [/ QUOTE ] Why don't you drop a make/model then? [/ QUOTE ] In the 30's, I'd go high 30's and get like a 1yr old Acura RL. The Lexus and Infiniti models mentioned are fine also. The Jag X-type is a piece of crap. Lincoln LS is a sweeter car than that Jag and it's built on the same platform. 
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06-11-2005, 01:15 PM
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Re: Help me pick out a car for work...
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Acura TL--6 speed [/ QUOTE ] 2005 Acura TL Features ENGINEERING FEATURES 3.2-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, V-6 aluminum alloy engine 270 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 238 lbs-ft of torque at 5,000 rpm Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC(TM)) Drive-by-wire throttle system Maintenance Minder system Computer-controlled Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Direct ignition system with knock control 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control or 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission Limited slip differential (Models equipped with 6-speed manual transmission) 105,000-mile tune-up interval Torque-sensing, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering 4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension 4-channel Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system with Traction Control 4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front discs 4-piston Brembo front brakes (Models equipped with 6-speed manual transmission) 17-inch alloy wheels with V-rated all-season performance tires 17-inch alloy wheels with high performance tires (Optional on models equipped with 6-speed manual transmission) LEV-2 ULEV emission control system Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) Brake Assist System . SAFETY and SECURITY FEATURES Dual-stage dual-threshold driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Driver's and front passenger's side air bag with front passenger position and height sensors Front and rear side-curtain airbags 3-point seat belts, front and rear Front seat belt height adjustment Child-proof rear door locks Front and rear crumple zones Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) system for rear child seat attachment 5-mph bumpers (front and rear) Pedestrian Impact Protection Rear outboard head restraints Theft-deterrent system Electronic immobilizer system Phosphorescent emergency trunk opener . EXTERIOR FEATURES Power operated, heated side mirrors with memory Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights (high and low beams) Rear window defroster with timer Heat-rejecting green-tinted glass Acoustic front windshield glass Chip-resistant rocker panels Printed radio antenna (rear glass) Galvanized body panels . INTERIOR FEATURES SEATING and TRIM Leather-trimmed seats and door panels Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob Aluminum trim or Wood-patterned trim 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support and memory 4-way power passenger's seat Heated front seats Driver's and passenger's seat back pockets Adjustable front and rear headrests Rear-seat center folding armrest with dual beverage holders LED back-lit instruments Center console with adjustable center armrest Locking trunk pass-through Illuminated front center console storage Illuminated power window switches Carpeted floor mats . COMFORT and CONVENIENCE Dual-zone, Dual-mode Automatic Climate Control with micron air-filtration system Rear compartment heat/air conditioning vents 3D Solar Sensing Climate Control (models equipped w/ Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition) Acura/ELS(R) Premium 8-speaker Surround Sound System with DVD-Audio, DTS(TM) and CD, 6-disc Changer, AM/FM Tuner and Dolby(R) Cassette Acura HandsFreeLink(TM)wireless phone capability XM(R) Satellite Radio Optional Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition(TM) with 8-inch navigation system display Keyless entry system with window and moonroof controls and panic button Window and moonroof controls integrated with driver's door key lock Multi-Information Display screen Steering wheel-mounted audio, voice recognition, navigation system, cruise control and HandsFreeLink controls Tilt and telescoping steering wheel Speed-sensing intermittent windshield wipers with mist feature Power glass moonroof with tilt and auto-reverse features and sliding sunshade Driver automatic up/down window (w/ auto reverse feature) Front and rear overhead map lights Reverse tilt feature on both side mirrors User-programmable interior lighting In-door sunglass storage compartment Auto-dim day/night rearview mirror Illuminated driver's and front passenger's vanity mirror HomeLink(R) remote control system Two 12v power outlets Front and rear dual beverage holders Door storage compartments Dual trip meters Maintenance Minder system Auto-off headlights Outside temperature gauge Side-window defoggers Digital clock Remote trunk/fuel door release In-trunk storage tray In-trunk shopping bag hook In-trunk cargo net Hand operated parking brake
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#28
06-11-2005, 01:25 PM
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Re: Help me pick out a car for work...
The New Chrysler 300.
The new Mopar vehicles all have Mercedes and NASA (yes the space guys) technology. Their new design systems are the best in the industry and a few years ago they hired Toyota's quality control director. Though they are still number 2 (for mass producers of autos) in reliablity ratings (behind Toyota) they are gaining quickly, because of changes made since the merger with Mercedes in 1997. Great technology and sharp desigh, check it out.
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#30
06-11-2005, 01:29 PM
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Re: Help me pick out a car for work...
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Ok, here is the list I have narrowed it down to: Acura TL--6 speed BMW 3 series Infiniti G35 VW Passat Gonna go check out the Acura TL right now. [/ QUOTE ] The TL and G35 were the first ones I thought of when I read the original post. I'm a Honda guy myself, so I hope you go with the Acura - also, make sure it's an S-type.
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