tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382523131977177761.post3219797013178573978..comments2017-01-27T11:11:35.107-07:00Comments on Life, the Shum-way: BMW vs. Cadallac vs. Mercedes vs. Lexus vs. Audi vs. Infiniti vs. Acura - My ThoughtsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11901295960140117437noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382523131977177761.post-42650934058578146172014-06-03T21:55:23.796-06:002014-06-03T21:55:23.796-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Rahamtul Barihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897691841982066001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382523131977177761.post-50290294857215271722013-11-27T01:07:05.059-07:002013-11-27T01:07:05.059-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12324033906759594418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382523131977177761.post-56532927046093344322011-11-17T21:51:09.306-07:002011-11-17T21:51:09.306-07:00Your going to love Joe's new Lexus.Your going to love Joe's new Lexus.Brittney Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731311820986155044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382523131977177761.post-41217068739520492902011-11-02T16:45:31.063-06:002011-11-02T16:45:31.063-06:00Vance, I checked out your link but I’m just not in...Vance, I checked out your link but I’m just not interested in promo items at the moment…<br /><br />Jaimie, glad to hear your opinions. I know we don’t agree on many political/religious issues but I’ll always respect a car enthusiast with an opinion. Let me clarify that I’m not completely basing my opinions on what the mag experts say. I’ve actually driven or been in most of the mentioned cars. Also, I do somewhat judge a car by how much I respect it’s manufacturer. For example, I’d most likely choose a Ford over a Chevy not only because I think they make a superior car, but because I respect the decisions they’ve made as a company. Detroit’s big 3 were all in the red a few years ago…Ford decided that (instead of taking a hand-out) it would start making better cars. And they did! Ford is now making GREAT cars, and is even in the quality ranks of Toyota, Honda, and Subaru. And I respect that. Anyway, nuff said about that.<br /><br />Regarding your Mercedes quality comment…well, Mercedes is one of the only manufacturers that has WORSE reliability from 2010-11. And, MB represented the most models in last place in reliability for any given car segment. I’m not saying the BMW has great reliability, but overall it’s definitely better than MB.<br /><br />And yes good find, Lexus was first to pioneer the LED headlamps. I’m more referring to Audi’s use of LEDs as accent exterior lighting, sexy sexy.<br /><br />One final comment, not fair that you get access to all the foreign BMW flavors. M530d sounds slick. I’ll have to go straight to Germany to pick up my full-powered M-car if I ever get lucky enough.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901295960140117437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382523131977177761.post-50499875034270365662011-10-27T01:35:48.708-06:002011-10-27T01:35:48.708-06:00Clayton, glad to see your putting yourself out the...Clayton, glad to see your putting yourself out there to be criticized in a field, where opinion rules everything.<br />I have been a car guy since before i could read. Its in my hands, its in my bones, and i can "ID cars" by smell. But this is the thing, i dont read the mags every month, and i don't compare apples to oranges. So, this post was kinda "slanty face" to me. <br />Really, the only thing that bothered me about this otherwise interesting take on some cars you have probably never been in (hahah jk, just a bad joke) was the political statements you said about GM, Obama, and Capitalism. Basically in one sentence, kinda ruined the tone. Politics has no place in a drag strip. But anyways, i dont want to get into it. Back to cars, hahaha love me some cars. Ok so strictly speaking 4-door flagship cars for each company:<br />Cadillac: [never been in a modern Cady, Thank God for that] Don't agree with your company synopsis. But still have to go with CTS-V tho, no other coice really, you nailed it.<br />BMW: [Driven 330ci 5-speed tons and tons, at very high speeds] Agree with you on most of it, but you failed to mention that you can turn off ALL of the driving assists that the BMW computer has, if your a computer programmer, that knows German. But still, its possible. Fav car: 2012 M530d, or M-tuned 530 diesel. No explanation necessary. <br />Mercedes: [Driven a C230s tiptronic all over Utah, at high speeds] IMHO Mercedes has a leg up on BMW in quality, and forward thinking. Fav car: C63AMG Sedan No replacement for Displacement. As a wrench head, this engine is ready for a aftermarket twin turbos, that would smoke any other car in the lineup. even the +100k models<br />Lexus: [never had the joy] First company to use LED in headlamps actually. Solid cars, never boring, easy to work on. Wish i could find a good on to get my hands on. Fav car: GS450H, im a sucker for technology. H = awesome.<br />AUDI: [fastest car i ever drove, at the fastest speed i had ever drove 160mph, was in a little Audi 2.3 that had been tuned to 500hp] I dont like Audi. An overpriced VW, for people who watched The Transporter, and were totally jelly. Also, Audi fanboys are always so annoying. Fav car: S4 why not. Good call on that one.<br />Infiniti: [Drove an M45 once, not my cup of tea, waaaay too over the top luxury] The thing is, Nissan had some fantastic cars, and Infinity is the benefactor of all the good tech that Nissan has developed. I like Infiniti a lot. Fav car: G37 RWD, the modern day Skyline (or, up until the actual Skyline was introduced last year or whatever.)<br />Acura: [driven an RSX like it was stolen a few times] In my mind, they still have to mature in order to compete. They have a super good head start tho. Love the RSX series, and you are quite right about TL. Sexy sexy car. Black on black, beautiful indeed. Fav car: TLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382523131977177761.post-90637333524859758272011-10-26T00:09:38.541-06:002011-10-26T00:09:38.541-06:00How bout this bad boy that Lexus is taking to SEMA...How bout this bad boy that Lexus is taking to SEMA- http://www.highcaliberline.com/productdesp_new.php?cid=21&scid=0&fcid=0&pid=L-276? This gives me hope that the Japanese can bring some true competition to the segment otherwise dominated by the M5 and CTS-VDan Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17938965945191668247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382523131977177761.post-80337083447712619632011-10-24T09:37:08.179-06:002011-10-24T09:37:08.179-06:00Clayton.....ever thought of writing for a car maga...Clayton.....ever thought of writing for a car magazine? Enjoyed this blog!Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03474159569543806775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382523131977177761.post-63182569440773217782011-10-24T07:13:01.504-06:002011-10-24T07:13:01.504-06:00Clayton- Nice Blog. Enjoyed the post. I've lov...Clayton- Nice Blog. Enjoyed the post. I've loved the CTS for years and have been saying for 5 years now that I will get one someday. I love the body style and you've got to love the comfort and power of a cadillac. A couple more years and I'll splurge for one.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646746344273030742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382523131977177761.post-83034941392813169562011-10-23T23:10:28.244-06:002011-10-23T23:10:28.244-06:00Clayton I find it almost weird that I share your t...Clayton I find it almost weird that I share your thoughts and opinion almost to a "T". I too am a HUGE CAR GEEK. One of those guys that's been able to to id a car from a distance by headlights or tail lights. <br /><br />BMW- As a daily driver I'm a fan of a couple different models. I always liked the E39 5 series ('98-2003). My choice would be the 2003 540i (money prevailing a 2003 M5) -a simple rear wheel drive V8 sports sedan. Next would be something with the "angel eyes" circa 2007-2009 when the twin turbo found its way into the first 335i. Although Ive never driven the 3 series auto with paddles there's jut something to be said about 3 pedals and manually shifting gears. Money no object would have to be a 2003 M5 black on black with graphite rims or a 2011 M3 sedan- both with 6M.<br />Mercedes- feel same, however my choice would be a 2006-2007 CLS 63 AMGD Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365622451369265882noreply@blogger.com