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Old 07-07-2010, 10:55 AM
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^Nope. An all new A6 is due in 2012.

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Originally Posted by exb00st,Jul 7 2010, 10:55 AM
Okay, thanks. I'll reserve my judgement until then.
Old 07-07-2010, 11:03 AM
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I think Audi releases always trail BMWs. The last gen Audi A6 can keep up (or in this review, beat) a Bimmer 5. Cant wait to see what the next gen Audi can do!
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Originally Posted by exb00st,Jul 7 2010, 12:55 PM
I think Infiniti took the M up a few notches in the sport department. Most reviews are finding it pretty rough. The quirky interior is nicely appointed but a bit strange to look at. I felt like I was inside a magic lamp.

Can't wait to read this article. Found out that:

1. A6
2. M37
3. 5 series

Wonder why no E class?
I felt the same when I saw the cover. In fact took a minute off from work at my desk to read this article.

I was disappointed. It was too short!
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I'm so confused on BMWs lately. Is the 5-series a really good buy because the 7-series sucks? Or is the 5-series a stupid buy because the 3-series is creeping up to it? Especially when I see something like a 528i or 530i I just sit and think "Why?"
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My 6-Series might be my last BMW for awhile... I think they need to sort some things out. Though I will say, that new concept--what looks to amount to a 4-door 6 Series (Panamera competition, I'm sure) looks pretty hot.
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Originally Posted by ABCVTEC,Jul 7 2010, 03:41 PM
I'm so confused on BMWs lately. Is the 5-series a really good buy because the 7-series sucks? Or is the 5-series a stupid buy because the 3-series is creeping up to it? Especially when I see something like a 528i or 530i I just sit and think "Why?"
Why do I need an 8-speed automatic transmission in a Z4?
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Jul 7 2010, 03:39 PM
Why do I need an 8-speed automatic transmission in a Z4?
The same reason miatas come with an automatic? Broader appeal.
I've read several times (and agree) that more s2ks would have been sold if there was an automatic option.

I forgot where I read this (car and driver? s2k car talk?) but someone was speculating that BMW is trying to differentiate their M model that much more.
Meaning, make everything soft and cushy and you have the M line for the enthusiasts.

If its true that Infiniti trying to be the what the old Bimmers were, to them. They've definitely caught up to, if not exceeded , the BMW styling and performance. Now its just the driving feel which they seem to have exceeded BMW in.
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Originally Posted by hondafrvr,Jul 7 2010, 02:13 PM
The same reason miatas come with an automatic? Broader appeal.
I've read several times (and agree) that more s2ks would have been sold if there was an automatic option.
You missed the point. The question wasn't, "Why do I need an auto trans in a Z4?" The question was "Why do I need 8 frikkin' speeds in an auto trans in a roadster?" And anyway you slice it, I think the answer is "I don't."
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Where the heck is a link?


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