On 02 Dec 2004 18:48:11 GMT, (Randy S) wrote:

>I'm a German car fan myself (have two Mercedes) and have been looking at the
>5-series (hate iDrive) and the new A6 as well. However, I've had horrible
>experiences with Mercedes service, and a friend has had similar experience with
>his older Audi A6. I actually stopped in and looked at the new Acura RL
>yesterday, and I was very impressed overall. I didn't drive it however, and
>I'm sure its 300-HP V6 isn't in the same torque league as the German V8s.
>However, for $49,000 loaded with Navi, all-wheel-drive, e.t.c. (there are no
>options), it's a bargin. I just wish the backseat was bigger.
>
>Randy

Forget the Honda's. Err, Acura's.

I looked at the TSX, TL and the G35X and found all wanting. A lot. Got
an 2004 A4 1.8 q almost fully loaded. The Japanese are too much like
American car makers: rather than finesse, they will give you too much
HP for the front wheels and hope you don't get the implications of
what they have done. And the cars themselves while priced 'well' miss
on a few key areas (those areas are largely personal). Compare feature
by feature and either Audi or BMW will win over the Japanese.