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Old 07-25-2005, 10:28 AM
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Yeah..I agree about audis too. Even a 1998 A4 is around 10 grand for a high-mileaged one. Seriously, what all do you get in them?? A few nicer luxury features? So what! Im more for power than anything. You gimme the best bang for the buck (aurora or SSEi was my 2 choices left when getting car) and i will take it. Although i like the more comfortable seats in my rora i wouldve taken a ssei had one been found in great condition.
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My aunt has a 98 A4 2.8 and loves it to death... Its kinda small for the money give me a Bonneville SLE with leather any day over that... Different strokes for different folks!
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Originally Posted by gm4life
Agree the LS 430 and the Bonneville not a fair comparison! Rememeber what I said guys... You wouldn't want to here what I have to say about a LS 430 driver...
No, it isn't, but one can strap themselves in an IS300, have boatloads more fun, and pocket the $10k or change instead of buying a GXP...

I don't like the ES330 and Avalon simply because one can get a fully loaded Camry SE (225hp) and pocket the change. Just about the only car in the entire current Toyota line that I can go for. Mind you, the Avalon has 280hp/260tq, the Camry 225/240, but that'* still aplenty.




That said, I fall for a lot of the appeal that Bonneville gives - the size, the torque, the quantity (not quality) of features, etc. And with the phenomenal (heh) American resale, they make a formidable used car. It'* a great car with smart and sensible owners (can't say the same for other marques), I just don't feel it'* the be-all and end-all of anything.
Old 07-25-2005, 11:39 AM
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You bring up a good point there, but I hate Camrys get an Accord!
Old 07-25-2005, 12:28 PM
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Camry'* got a torquier V6, as far as I know. From riding in the 3.0L older versions, they got bawls, heh
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Your right there, but still sucks... Its a Yota! Can someone buy him another B-Ville? You would love it! Your have to much... On your brain!
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Just because it'* Japanese doesn't make it rice bud. Other cars in the class have smaller engiens with more output while the SSEi needs a blower just to enter the race with them. The Maxima (especially the previous gen) are nothing to scoff at.

I've seen 1.8t A4'* for 7ish, in good condition. They hold their value because they're good cars, and last a long time. The dash is nicer, the seats have real leather, the drivetrain is more refined. A4'* start out cheaper as well brand new. $35k for a GXP is a rip, you could get into a G35 for that price.

Just because you have a certain car doesn't make it the best car out there.
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I drove a new Accord good car!
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