Car and Driver 2008 10 Best cars:
I think I can speak for all Lexus owners when I say that I really wish I'd bought a Chevy Malibu instead.
How VW can be on the list when nearly every person I know that's owned one has complained about it's horrible reliability is beyond me.
I guess it is just a matter of opinion. I personally would not swap my Lexus for any of those on the list.
keep in mind that automakers probably pay big bucks to get on this list.
Perhaps, but I would think that if that ever became general knowledge(beyond just allegation), it would be a major scandal. At least in the automotive circle(s).
Obviously, I don't know. But, I don't think C&D would jeopardize a reputation that they'd spent years/decades to build, by selling their "Best Cars" slots.
They probably wouldn't sell a spot, but if comes down to a choice between a couple of worthy contenders I bet the one that spends the most advertising in C&D wins!
Maybe, let's see what they say....
I've CC'd one of their contact addresses. Perhaps they'll provide a clarification.
For the C&D convenience, the complete thread here is located at:
Sounds like a great idea.
Is anyone out there interested in buying my (slightly used) LS600hL? It's a pretty nice car, but I have to agree with Dave that the Malibu has C&D's endorsement, and so it must be a better choice. Frankly, I'm embarassed to be driving something as second class as my LS600 obviously is, so hopefully someone out there will be kind enough to take this pig off my hands. Any takers?
GIga
Dave -- Just noticed the slight modification to Long Dong's e-mail address below.
Priceless!
Giga, I can give you the same offer I gave Mr. McBrue to take his miserable LS off his hands. I offered him a 1998 Ford Escort 30K perfectly maintained and driven by a little old lady [ my Mom ] and offered to deliver it to him to make the exchange anywhere in the USA. It should be worth even more to him now as it is very good on gas. I will also make this offer to any ES Piston Slap owners. BTW I have a 2003 ES with no piston slap or trans lag. Unlike the smuck I work with who's 2003 C-Class has been in the shop six times since he bought it. He still insists Mercedes is a better car. It goes to show you that sometimes perception is everything.
Sold! A Ford is a clearly superior vehicle seeing as it's a US based manufacturer. In fact, I should probably throw in some cash on top of the deal so I don't take advantage of your generosity. Thanks for bailing me out of my stupid decision to go with the "dolled up Toyota"!
Ya got me Goober! Who would? Only a MORON clearly! The car's such a piece of crap, it's hard to believe. And the price? Outrageous!
Oh. Wait a minute. I bought one.
Hmmm... perhaps someone who values high end technology, great customer service, and a car that's pretty much flawless might buy one.
Or then again, maybe not?
Paul McCartney has one, and he seems somewhat successful.
it could be that he has more money than he has brains __________________________________________ Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
And way more of both than you do.
Once again, a fine example of unarmed dueling idiots. Trust me when I say I would not trade my LS600 for anything (until the LS800 of course). I've had
8 different LS models, and this one is head and shoulders above all of them (including my '04 LS430 Ultra). Better ride, quieter, MUCH better performance, equivalent fuel economy, better sound (probably related to the acoustic envelope and/or increased deadening materials), better bluetooth phone, better nav system, better room (especially in the back)... you get the picture. The only drawback I can find is the trunk space (they had to put the batteries somewhere I suppose), but even though it's smallER, it's still quite adequate for my needs.But I know how unpopular it is with McJerk-off, Long Dong, and apparently quite a few others to say nice things about Lexus, so I'll try to restrain myself.
Perhaps it's just jealousy?
Nahhhhhh........ couldn't be.........
Is that what a Yugo is called?
wow what a clever and witty response, it make one wonder why a man like you who possess such great intellect is wasting his time with all the unworthy people here __________________________________________ Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
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