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Boost it!
Agent001 submitted on 1/5/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:21:01 AM
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You don't normally think of the typical Cnet reader as a car person so it intrigued me to see their highest rated and most popular list to see how different that market sees cars and brands. I knew they would like Lexus because of the tech inside the car but a Shelby and NO BMW 3-Series or Infinti G35? Why do you think these brands and models appeal so much to this demographic? Highest Rated by Cnet 2007 Mini Cooper S 9.3 out of 10 2007 Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec 8.7 out of 10 2007 Lexus LS 460L 10.0 out of 10 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 8.5 out of 10 2007 Infiniti FX45 AWD 8.0 out of 10 Most Popular 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG $127000 - $127000 2008 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M) $31070 - $31070 2008 Audi S5 $50500 - $50500 2008 BMW 535i $49400 - $49400 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid $26200 - $26200 2008 Detroit Auto Show Photo Gallery 2008 San Diego Auto Show Photo Gallery
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists. — Agent001 (View Profile)
FWD Torque Steer. Absolute proof the Devil exists.
— Agent001 (View Profile)
CNET said about the S63 the gas milage is not too good!:-OPeople that buy the S63 don't give a hoot in hell about the price of petrol.— EL34 (View Profile)
CNET said about the S63 the gas milage is not too good!:-OPeople that buy the S63 don't give a hoot in hell about the price of petrol.
— EL34 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/5/2008 12:55:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2
And CNET touts the Lexus self-parking like it's worth a damn.People that drive Audi's can park'em at 70 MPH.;-)— EL34 (View Profile)
And CNET touts the Lexus self-parking like it's worth a damn.People that drive Audi's can park'em at 70 MPH.;-)
Posted on 1/5/2008 12:57:42 PM | | Votes: -7
then why do people use that argument against the LS600HL?— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)
then why do people use that argument against the LS600HL?
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/5/2008 8:26:08 PM | | Votes: 2
EL 34 must have been born and raised in the back seat of an MB...as for everybody else 3-2-1..F-L-A-M-E O-N!!! So far EL 34 has already started...— BigShow50 (View Profile)
EL 34 must have been born and raised in the back seat of an MB...as for everybody else 3-2-1..F-L-A-M-E O-N!!! So far EL 34 has already started...
— BigShow50 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/5/2008 12:58:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
EL34, please stop posting in here you ultimate troll.— Homer008 (View Profile)
EL34, please stop posting in here you ultimate troll.
— Homer008 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/5/2008 1:19:12 PM | | Votes: 6
The LS460L is the only car on CNET to ever get a perfect 10! I think it's the only PRODUCT to ever get that as well. The S-Class got a 9.7 though, so props to that.— adamsaf723 (View Profile)
The LS460L is the only car on CNET to ever get a perfect 10! I think it's the only PRODUCT to ever get that as well. The S-Class got a 9.7 though, so props to that.
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/5/2008 1:37:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6
If MB would have only put a parking system in the S-Klasse for the parking challenged.:-(— EL34 (View Profile)
If MB would have only put a parking system in the S-Klasse for the parking challenged.:-(
Posted on 1/5/2008 1:52:45 PM | | Votes: -4
"The LS460L is the only car on CNET to ever get a perfect 10! I think it's the only PRODUCT to ever get that as well. The S-Class got a 9.7 though, so props to that"Most people still regard the S as better.— Czelinski (View Profile)
"The LS460L is the only car on CNET to ever get a perfect 10! I think it's the only PRODUCT to ever get that as well. The S-Class got a 9.7 though, so props to that"Most people still regard the S as better.
— Czelinski (View Profile)
Posted on 1/5/2008 1:55:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1
cnet is about tech so they tend to rate cars with more gizmos higher — zairnaim (View Profile)
cnet is about tech so they tend to rate cars with more gizmos higher
— zairnaim (View Profile)
Posted on 1/5/2008 2:00:24 PM | | Votes: 1
S-classes get a "Not Recommended" by CR, which contrary to most opinions, actually TESTS cars COMPREHENSIVELY, on their own test tracks with auto engineers on their staff.better known are the RELIABILITY ratings they garner from actual OWNERS, with the largest data base of any reliability survey. from these, S-classes are on the list of "Worst buys" in used cars.— XYZZ (View Profile)
S-classes get a "Not Recommended" by CR, which contrary to most opinions, actually TESTS cars COMPREHENSIVELY, on their own test tracks with auto engineers on their staff.better known are the RELIABILITY ratings they garner from actual OWNERS, with the largest data base of any reliability survey. from these, S-classes are on the list of "Worst buys" in used cars.
— XYZZ (View Profile)
Posted on 1/6/2008 5:05:12 AM | | Votes: -1
can you guess who cares? they review techie products. that's their knowledge base. not cars.— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)
can you guess who cares? they review techie products. that's their knowledge base. not cars.
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/5/2008 3:10:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2
tech products are one thing. and the toys ARE nice while they work.the electronic toys on many euro cars however, have an unfortunate tendency to go KAPUT after too brief a time period. woe to anyone who still hangs on a an "uber car" once the warranty expires.— XYZZ (View Profile)
tech products are one thing. and the toys ARE nice while they work.the electronic toys on many euro cars however, have an unfortunate tendency to go KAPUT after too brief a time period. woe to anyone who still hangs on a an "uber car" once the warranty expires.
Posted on 1/6/2008 5:10:18 AM | | Votes: 1
in sharp contrast, everyone KNOWS japanese electrical and electronic devices are among the MOST reliable. so it just naturally follows that among modern cars with heavy reliance on electronic basics and goodies, the japanese brands RULE when it comes to reliability.friend of mine bought a power window motor for her '93 toyota 4runner with 240,000 miles on it. turned out the original HAD NOT burned out. window was inoperable only due to a bad ground that developed in the wiring.so she returned the motor to the toy dealer. who likely was disappointed that they STILL sell hardly any! (it had to be ordered from the distributor)— XYZZ (View Profile)
in sharp contrast, everyone KNOWS japanese electrical and electronic devices are among the MOST reliable. so it just naturally follows that among modern cars with heavy reliance on electronic basics and goodies, the japanese brands RULE when it comes to reliability.friend of mine bought a power window motor for her '93 toyota 4runner with 240,000 miles on it. turned out the original HAD NOT burned out. window was inoperable only due to a bad ground that developed in the wiring.so she returned the motor to the toy dealer. who likely was disappointed that they STILL sell hardly any! (it had to be ordered from the distributor)
Posted on 1/6/2008 5:18:16 AM | | Votes: 1
LEXUS RULES!!!!!!!!!!!— autopro (View Profile)
LEXUS RULES!!!!!!!!!!!
— autopro (View Profile)
Posted on 1/5/2008 3:59:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3
rules what? only to old ppl.— 0to60 (View Profile)
rules what? only to old ppl.
— 0to60 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/5/2008 6:01:21 PM | | Votes: 1
since when have American cars and Class/Finesse go together? 0.o— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)
since when have American cars and Class/Finesse go together? 0.o
Posted on 1/6/2008 1:49:27 AM | | Votes: 0
Acura doesn't really make luxury cars on the level of Lexus, with the exception of the RL.— Bill (View Profile)
Acura doesn't really make luxury cars on the level of Lexus, with the exception of the RL.
— Bill (View Profile)
Posted on 1/6/2008 9:55:32 AM | | Votes: -1
lexus rules...the senior citizen market in florida and the rest of the US.— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)
lexus rules...the senior citizen market in florida and the rest of the US.
Posted on 1/6/2008 1:02:10 PM | | Votes: -1
Yea your mamma! lexus takes everbody's money young and old and everyone inbetween thats why they rule!!!!!!!!— autopro (View Profile)
Yea your mamma! lexus takes everbody's money young and old and everyone inbetween thats why they rule!!!!!!!!
Posted on 1/5/2008 6:46:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
on CNNMoney's "Best of the Best," there are these ratings:Best selling vehicle-- Ford F-150Best selling car-- Toyota CamryMost loved by owners-- Toyota PriusMost reliable-- Toyota PriusMost economical-- Toyota Prius— XYZZ (View Profile)
on CNNMoney's "Best of the Best," there are these ratings:Best selling vehicle-- Ford F-150Best selling car-- Toyota CamryMost loved by owners-- Toyota PriusMost reliable-- Toyota PriusMost economical-- Toyota Prius
Posted on 1/6/2008 5:38:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
You don't know any of these Prius drivers and you called them stupid already? Do us a favor and shut the hell up. your opinion doesn't mean shit. — bluedart (View Profile)
You don't know any of these Prius drivers and you called them stupid already? Do us a favor and shut the hell up. your opinion doesn't mean shit.
— bluedart (View Profile)
Posted on 1/6/2008 11:53:37 PM | | Votes: 3
CNN actually apologized for having listed the Prius best in THREE CATEGORIES.but also said, they were ONLY REPORTING the facts, ma'm. as unveiled in the research and survey.— XYZZ (View Profile)
CNN actually apologized for having listed the Prius best in THREE CATEGORIES.but also said, they were ONLY REPORTING the facts, ma'm. as unveiled in the research and survey.
Posted on 1/8/2008 6:24:31 AM | | Votes: 1
SO I GUESS ROSKO, U HAVE DRIVEN A PRIUS????? RIGHT!! UHHHH.... PROBABLY NOT, THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE DRIVEN IS WHATEVER MOMMY LETS YOU USE FO RTHE WEEKEND. WHY DON'T YOU DO US A FAVOR AND EDUCATE YOURSELF B4 YOU POST ANYMORE IGNORANT COMMENTS. YOU PROBABLY STILL LIVE IN MOMMY'S BASEMENT. THE PRIUS IS THE #1 SELLING CAR IN ITS CLASS NOW AND ALWAYS WILL BE. WE WILL HAVE TO SEE WHAT YOU THINK WHEN EVERYTIME YOU LEAVE YOUR MOMS BASEMENT YOU SEE A PRIUS DRIVING DOWN HER STREET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE STOP POSTING YOUR STEREOTYPICAL, IGNORANT COMMENTS. — austin219 (View Profile)
SO I GUESS ROSKO, U HAVE DRIVEN A PRIUS????? RIGHT!! UHHHH.... PROBABLY NOT, THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE DRIVEN IS WHATEVER MOMMY LETS YOU USE FO RTHE WEEKEND. WHY DON'T YOU DO US A FAVOR AND EDUCATE YOURSELF B4 YOU POST ANYMORE IGNORANT COMMENTS. YOU PROBABLY STILL LIVE IN MOMMY'S BASEMENT. THE PRIUS IS THE #1 SELLING CAR IN ITS CLASS NOW AND ALWAYS WILL BE. WE WILL HAVE TO SEE WHAT YOU THINK WHEN EVERYTIME YOU LEAVE YOUR MOMS BASEMENT YOU SEE A PRIUS DRIVING DOWN HER STREET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE STOP POSTING YOUR STEREOTYPICAL, IGNORANT COMMENTS.
— austin219 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/7/2008 11:08:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4
Prius is great on gas. Shaky at high speeds and feels like its built with aluminum foil. Or maybe those are just the ones Toyota sells to Hertz! Are those included in the overall sales #'s?— vman1013 (View Profile)
Prius is great on gas. Shaky at high speeds and feels like its built with aluminum foil. Or maybe those are just the ones Toyota sells to Hertz! Are those included in the overall sales #'s?
— vman1013 (View Profile)
Posted on 1/7/2008 3:49:23 PM | | Votes: -2
Rosko WTF are talking. Lexus LS460/600h is the ultimate luxury car. Fact. Just tell me another car which can rival it in luxury, features, most number of all new technology...etc And don't tell me the S Class with Automan seats i mean Maybach. that's 10x the price. or Rolls Royce.Lexus even rules here in Middle East especially UAE. Well just started. Lexus LS460L is the hottest favourite. I am sure it's selling as much as the S Class. and don't tell me it's cheap and all that. Money is no object for Arabs.Even the IS and GS are selling very well. And i see RX and ES after weeks (opposite to US i guess).and even Lexus has started doing very well in other Asian countries like China...etcJUGNU— JUGNU (View Profile)
Rosko WTF are talking. Lexus LS460/600h is the ultimate luxury car. Fact. Just tell me another car which can rival it in luxury, features, most number of all new technology...etc And don't tell me the S Class with Automan seats i mean Maybach. that's 10x the price. or Rolls Royce.Lexus even rules here in Middle East especially UAE. Well just started. Lexus LS460L is the hottest favourite. I am sure it's selling as much as the S Class. and don't tell me it's cheap and all that. Money is no object for Arabs.Even the IS and GS are selling very well. And i see RX and ES after weeks (opposite to US i guess).and even Lexus has started doing very well in other Asian countries like China...etcJUGNU
— JUGNU (View Profile)
Posted on 1/8/2008 5:22:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4
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