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Bruce · 10-25-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Thanks.

No Lexus GS350 AWD overhere. The only Lexus GS's we get are the GS300, GS430 and GS450h. In the next Auto Motor und Sport, there will be a comparison between the Audi A6 4.2 FSI vs Lexus GS450h vs Mercedes E420 CDI.

That's a shame you guys don't get the GS350 AWD.

Regarding the next AMS, i can't wait

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

The Honda Legend is basically an Acura RL and comes with AWD be default. It's a nice-looking car. I saw one in person a few months ago but could not get a shot at it. Like always, the Honda Legend will sell in small numbers. Honda hardly creates awareness for this car anyway.

I know about the RL, it's just over here in North America (or at least in Canada) Acura is thought of as a "near luxury brand" which would place it below those other three, but i suppose Canada means little right now

bmer · 10-25-2006, 11:38 PM

A typical AMS test, the Merc at the top...

warot · 10-26-2006, 12:22 AM

Hey Wimmer, thanks for the article. Did it mention about the 4wd system of each cars? I would be interested to know what they thought. Cheers

Yannis · 10-26-2006, 02:37 AM

Audi A6 needs the rear biased (Torsen C) quattro.

BTW what happenend to the instrument panel of the E class? Is it an option with the avantgarde model?
Ayway it doesn't look good at all.

ojis · 10-26-2006, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

1st Place: Mercedes E350 4Matic (515/600 points)
The first choice from the bunch for long distance driving - and still sporty. The balanced package of the E-Class can currently not be beat.

Lately Mercedes cars have gotten these kind of reviews saying MB is a complete package. MB just has the whole package in control and they know what they are doing. Thanks for the review.

Monster · 10-26-2006, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

BTW what happenend to the instrument panel of the E class? Is it an option with the avantgarde model?
Ayway it doesn't look good at all.

Yes it is an option with the avantgarde.

vedjo01 · 10-26-2006, 06:31 AM

So,basicly,BMW kicks ass in 4x4 competition as far driving pleasure is concerned

?Interesting,especially if we have Audi quattro and 4-Matic in comparison..It seems that BMW from now on will be taken much seriously in 4x4 waters,don't you think?Anyway,kudos to BMW and X-Drive

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CAR-NNOSSEUR · 10-26-2006, 09:28 AM

They have this same comparsion on (edmunds.com) where the A6 and RL finished 1st & 2nd, now I'm totally confused

EnI · 10-26-2006, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CAR-NNOSSEUR

They have this same comparsion on (edmunds.com) where the A6 and RL finished 1st & 2nd, now I'm totally confused

Such comparison tests depend on what kind of criteria are used in testing (eg. performance, price, maintenance costs, fuel consumption, image, quality impression, all-roundness, roominess, ergonomics, fun-to-drive factor, ride comfort etc). You can see some of them are very subjective. And also very often magazines use scoring tables - where some criteria are more important for them than the others.

So, that's why different magazines get different results when testing same cars.

CAR-NNOSSEUR · 10-26-2006, 10:11 AM

Thank's for clearing that up Eni

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