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Date:         Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:28:20 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: Pondering new commuter car (FRIDAY ONLY TOPIC)
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> > The VW Eos is intriguing,

VWspeak for the Golf coupe-cabrio.

> Volvo C70 is similar (hardtop convertible)

Like all Ovlovs ever sold, it handles like a pig on ice.

> Mitsu Lancer Evolution. Even poorer fuel economy

If it follows Mitsubishi traditions, the engine will wear-out prematurely.

> Looks like the Mazdaspeed isn't offered with 4wd in the U.S. of A.

What the heck is a "Mazdaspeed"??

> BMW 328xi BMW had lovely styling in the 90s. They must have hired a > lot of ex-Japanese auto-stylers in recent years. Not pretty. T

Blame a creature called Chris Bangle ("Bungle" would suit better). Unfortunately his horrific rear-end (styling!) has been copied by other manufacturers. And of course you get those lovely Bosch electrics, which will leave you with big bills.

> Mercedes C300 4matic. Again, base model (black paint/black non-leather > interior) is only $35K. Everything else starts upping the price tag, > sigh.

Bosch electrics strike again... any owner of recent VWs will know all about this.

> Mini? Isn't my idea of sporty

A trendy BMW product. Greeps.


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