According to gasitman, the person who made the video:

This is for all the idiots out there that belong on the bus, get off the road, and stay off if you can not stop your car.

Here’s the video:

We here at LexusNet think the message couldn’t be any clearer and we agree with gasitman 110%!

Year-to-date sales figures:

1. MB: 30,028
2. Lexus: 29,304
3. BMW: 28,163

Lexus is a close second despite the massive Toyota recall fiasco (By the way, you can show your support to Toyota by signing the “I Support Toyota” petition). MB had a fabulous month which enabled them to take the lead, BMW remains at 3rd but still well within the striking distance. Seems like the Toyota recall is hurting Lexus but definitely not lethal, people are still buying Lexus products for their reliability, luxury and the legendary customer service.

Few interesting facts worth to point out…

1. Another bad month for the HS, a hybrid ES looks better than ever now?

2. The 7-series really took a charge in February, maybe the LS and S-class are showing their ages?

3. The Acura TL sales remain pathetic month after month, this might be the most epic fail in Honda’s history.

4. Audi’s sales number is steady but still isn’t where they want it to be with the big boys.

Following is the complete sales number break down for all luxury brands:

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1. Lexus: 15,517
2. MB: 15,158
3. BMW: 13,163

Lexus remained strong among the luxury brands even under the massive Toyota recall that’s currently going on and MB is a very close second. As for BMW… after the “supposed-to-take-over-as-number-one” year in 2009, the question now is where is it headed with all the niche products like the X6M, X5M and the 5-series GT.

Few interesting facts worth to point out…

1. The HS sales still isn’t as well as Lexus had predicted, maybe some “spice” is missing for this car?

2. The LS sales went up compare to last year… facelift and the addition of the sports model are working?

3. BMW sold 5,418 3-series in january… this thing usually goes for 8,000 – 9,000 units per month just not that long ago. BMW losing its magic or people are getting smarter?

4. Acura sold 1,986 TLs, considering that the previous generation was challenging the 3-series for the top entry luxury sedan spot this is just plain PATHETIC. Still think the beak and ugliness isn’t hurting Acura?

Following is the complete sales number break down for all luxury brands:

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Well… we’ve seen this for the last several years already, that cars from the same manufacture have similar looking interiors. Personally I think that’s reasonable because all manufactures share parts bin among models in their lineup in order to reduce cost. However, I think recently Audi and BMW have taken this “laziness” or cost-cutting into an entire level altogether. In the following 3 pictures you can see the interiors for popular Audi models and BMW’s newest addition to their lineup, the F01 7-series and F10 5-series, as well as the current 3-series and 5-series.

From a quick glance it’s almost impossible to indentify which interior is for which model. All Audis have the up-right standup center stack that’s molded into the gauge cluster and angles toward the driver; the major controls, vents and navigation screens are all in the same region, they all have the trim pieces (whether it’s wood or metal) in front of the passenger seat on top of the glove box. Also, all Audis have similar looking gauge clusters.

If you think that’s bad then let’s take a look at BMW’s masterpiece… Can you even tell that those are two different interiors from two TOTALLY DIFFERENT cars? Just for giggles, take a look at the A/C vents for both interiors… Yup! They are the same, EXACTLY the same. As for the current 5-series and 3-series? I’ll let the picture do all the talking.

Oh, and don’t forget to compare the steering wheels too…

I mean, I am not against family resemblance here, as matter of fact I do encourage cars from the same maker bear some sort of family resemblance in them. However, that does not mean they have to make them exactly the same or 90%+ similar. Lexus is a good example for designers actually put some effort into interior design in order to make them all unique but still shares some similarities (up-right center stack, same function wheel-column stalks…). Sure someone would prefer BMW and/or Audi’s designs over Lexus but I can definitely appreciate the effort that a company put into their products.

What do you think?

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Let’s take a look at the 4 major luxury automakers’ flagship lineups:

Audi:

A8
A8L (long wheel-base)
S8 (performance)

BMW:

730d/Ld (not available in US)
740d (not available in US)
740i/Li (not available in US)
750i/Li
750i/Li xDrive (AWD)
760i/Li (V12)
ActiveHybrid7/ActiveHybrid7L (hybrid)

Lexus:

LS460/LS460L
LS460/LS460L AWD
LS460 Sport (sports tuned suspension)
LS600hL (hybrid)

Mercedes Benz:

S550
S400 Hybrid
S600 (V12)
S63/65 AMG (high performance)

From the model listing it seems like BMW and MB offer more engine choices than Lexus, however when we take a closer look we can see that Lexus offers more variety than the other two brands. The LS460 has both standard and long wheel-base, with AWD options are available for both and the sports-tuned suspension available for the standard wheel-base version. Also there is a range toping hybrid that offers V8 gas mileage and V12-like performance to compete with the other V12 flagships in the segment.

One can really make a case for either three brands of having the most complete flagship lineup in the segment (Audi is a non-factor in this discussion…) but let’s not forget that Lexus is only 20 years old so I think it’s incredible for them just to be able to be included in this discussion with the more established brands.

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1. Lexus: 187,410
2. BMW: 176,374
3. MB: 170,403

One month to go and BMW is down by more than 11,000 units… The race has turned into let’s see who is going to capture the second spot, can MB pull out a miracle and steal it away from BMW?

Few interesting facts worth to point out…

1. Looks like Lexus will have no trouble to sell 200,000 units again this year in a down market despite all the naysayers have been predicted earlier this year.

2. TL is fading fast, once sold for 7,000 units a month now can barely pass 2,000. For those of you still think that Acura doesn’t have a problem? Wake up…

3. What’s up with Infiniti? They in deeper doo-doo than Acura and if you are doing worse than Acura that means you really suck a**.

4. RX is going strong as usual and outsold the entire Infiniti and Audi brand in the month of November.

5. Audi A4’s sales are lackluster, I am sure this is not what they had in mind with the new and improved (or the lack of in terms of interior) A4. Still think Audi doesn’t have a problem with their pricing strategy here in the US? Stop drinking the kool-aids…

Following is the complete sales number break down for all luxury brands:

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The LexusNet 2009 LA Auto Show coverage is live from the showroom floor via the LexusNet Forums.

Update:

10:45 AM, Toyota unveiled the all new 2010 Toyota Sienna.

What: The Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the top automotive events worldwide and brings together the latest new vehicles from auto manufacturers around the world. It features more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans.

Dates: Friday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 13

World and North American Debuts: More than 30 World and North American debuts ranging from affordable and fuel-efficient vehicles like the Ford Fiesta, Mazda 2 and Chevrolet Cruze to the ultra luxury such as the Rolls Royce Ghost and the first supercar from Lexus – the $375,000 Lexus LFA.

Concept Vehicles: A dozen futuristic concept vehicles will be unveiled and almost all showcase forward-looking green technology. Many concepts are focused on all-electric or partial-electric propulsion as plug-in vehicles become more of a priority for auto manufacturers.

Hybrids and Alternative Fuels: More than 50 new hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell, natural gas and ethanol-powered vehicles
will be on display.

Kids’ Fun Zone: The show offers even more entertainment for families with an all-new Kids’ Fun Zone, open both weekends. The play area features video games, toy car rides and a variety of other games, crafts and activities free to show attendees.

Aftermarket Accessories: From complete vehicle conversions and customized exotics, to accessories that improve gas mileage, the dedicated specialty vehicle and aftermarket exhibit allows
attendees to gain inspiration from top tuners and custom shops and then purchase products to glam or improve the fuel consumption of their own vehicle.

LA Live New Restaurants: There are a dozen new restaurants across the street at the LA Live entertainment complex, providing show attendees with new dining choices to enhance their auto
show experience.

Hours:
Friday, Dec. 4 – Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009
Weekdays: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sundays: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The show entrance closes one hour prior to the show closing.

Where:
Los Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street
Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90015

Admission:
Adults: $12.00 – $2 off discount coupons, good for any day of the show, can be found at LAAutoShow.com
Children 12 and under: free when accompanied by an adult
Seniors (65+): $8.00 Weekdays only (cash only)

To purchase tickets or get $2 off coupons, visit LAautoshow.com

Ticket sales close one hour prior to show closing each night.

Parking:
DAILY: $12 – Convention Center garages
$30 – Valet

Public Information:
Visit LAAutoShow.com or call 213-741-1151 ext. 3
Follow the LA Auto Show on Twitter at www.twitter.com/LAAutoShow
Visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LosAngelesAutoShow

Hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles will be the focus of the 2009 LA Auto Show given it is the perfect spot for these fuel sippers to shine since the environmental-conscious Hollywood is just down the road… Following is the official press release:

LOS ANGELES – November 2009 – With manufacturers paying close attention to today’s environmental and economic conditions, eco-friendly cars are attracting a lot of attention. The 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanolpowered vehicles.

With new green concepts and production vehicles from at least a dozen manufacturers, consumers have a greater selection of low-emission, high-mileage vehicles to choose from than ever before. Hybrids still represent the largest volume of “green” vehicles including the popular Toyota Prius, Honda Insight and Ford Fusion hybrids. Mercedes-Benz will also debut its all-new S400 Hybrid.

Modern, clean diesel vehicles are becoming a competitive hybrid alternative. This year’s show will feature more clean diesels than ever before including some new affordable options such as the Volkswagen Golf TDI and the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI.

Looking to the future, manufacturers are continuing to put more effort into vehicles that run primarily on electric power. The show will feature the highly anticipated plug-in Chevrolet Volt, the performance plug-in Fisker Karma, Audi’s all-electric e-Tron concept based on the R8 and BMW’s Vision EfficientDynamics Concept, which combines the performance of a BMW M model with the fuel consumption and emissions of a modern small car.

Hybrids and Alternative Fuel Vehicles on Display:

• Audi A3 TDI
• Audi Q7 TDI
• Audi e-Tron
• BMW X6 Active Hybrid
• BMW ActiveHybrid 7
• BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept
• Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid
• Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
• Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
• Chevrolet Volt
• Fisker Karma
• Ford Expedition E85
• Ford Fusion Hybrid
• Ford Fusion SE/SEL E85
• Ford Escape Hybrid
• Ford Escape XLT/Limited E85
• GMC Sierra Hybrid
• GMC Yukon Hybrid
• Honda FCX Clarity
• Honda Insight Hybrid
• Honda Civic Hybrid Sedan
• Honda Civic GX NGV
• Lexus GS 450h
• Lexus HS 250h
• Lexus RX 450h Hybrid Concept
• Lexus LF-Ch Premium Compact Hybrid
• Lexus LS 600h L
• Lincoln Navigator E85
• Mercedes-Benz ML350 Bluetec
• Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hyrbid
• Mercedes-Benz GL350 Bluetec
• Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
• Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec
• Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL
• Mercury Mariner Hybrid
• Mercury Mariner E85
• Mercury Milan Hybrid
• Mercury Milan E85
• Mitsubishi i-MiEV
• Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Concept
• Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
• Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept
• Toyota Camry Hybrid
• Toyota Highlander Hybrid
• Toyota Prius Hybrid
• Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept
• Volkswagen L1 Concept
• Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion
• Volkswagen Golf TDI
• Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

LexusNet will cover the 2009 LA Auto Show from the showroom floor via the LexusNet Forums. We will bring all the press conferences, unveils and surprising announcements live to you in a twitter style update. Please tune in to the LexusNet Forums 2009 LA Auto Show thread during the press days (12/02 and 12/03) for the complete coverage.

Event organizers are expecting approximately 30 world debuts be unveiled at this year’s L.A. Auto Show, the current unveil list includes:

World Debuts

Cadillac (to be announced)
Dodge Viper
Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport Concept
Porsche Boxster Spyder
Toyota Sienna
Volkswagen (to be announced)
Volkswagen (to be announced)

North American Debuts

Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI
Audi e-tron Concept
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
BMW ActiveHybrid 7
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept
Buick Regal
Chevrolet Cruze
Ford Fiesta
Hyundai (to be announced)
Hyundai Tucson
Jaguar XJ
KIA Sorento
Lexus LF-Ch Premium Compact Hybrid Concept
Lexus (to be announced)
Lexus LFA
Mazda 2
Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL
Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec
Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
Mini Coupe Concept
Mini Roadster Concept
Mitsubishi Outlander GT
Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Concept
Morgan Aero Supersports
Porsche 911 Turbo
Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept
Subaru STI
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept
Volkswagen L1 Concept
Volvo C30
Volvo C70

Concepts

Audi e-tron
BMW Vision EfficientDynamics
Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport
Lexus LF-Ch Premium Compact Hybrid
Mini Coupe
Mini Roadster
Mitsubishi PX-MiEV
Subaru Hybrid Tourer
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
Volkswagen L1
Volkswagen (to be announced)
Volvo S60

Please check back for more info as we will update the unveil list periodically from now to the end of November.

There are a lot of praises around the web after BMW unveiled the 2011 5-series, people are saying BMW has finally put Chris Bengle behind them and finally come out with a good looking and exciting design…

Well, sorry to rain on their parades but there is nothing “exciting” about the F10 (code name for the new 5-series), it is handsome at best, so is the current Lexus GS and just about everyone else in the same segment.

I’ll be the first to admit that I was one of the haters when the E60 first showed up, but I’ve warmed up to it over the years, especially after the face-lift with the updated tail lamp. Compare to the F10 it is more stylish, has more characters in design and in all honesty it is probably the most successful model under Bengle’s reign.

All in all, BMW puts out a “safe” design for the new 5er, it is inoffensive, handsome, straight forward but lacking the spice that its predecessor has.

Also, what’s up with BMW designers? Did they hang out with their Audi counterparts too much lately or what? The new 5-series is just shockingly similar as the 7er, which is really not a good trend imo (never the Audi S-M-L type of design fan). Say whatever you want about Lexus’ designs but at least Lexus designers actually put in effort to create four different looking sedans unlike their lazy European counterparts.

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Take a few minutes to watch the following video then you’ll realize how Lexus becomes a legit European luxury competitor in merely 20 years.

Lets repeat after me: The Passionate Pursuit of Perfection!

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Recently I ran across a post on an auto enthusiast forum about how the lacking of the fold-down rear seat in the HS250h is the deal breaker. The poster argued about how other hybrids like the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Insight, Nissan Altima, Saturn Aura, Toyota Camry and Toyota Prius all have it so it appears Lexus is “cutting back” for not including the feature. Well, I did some “googearch” in my own spare time and found out the following…

Toyota Camry Hybrid:

In a closer look, this is the amount of access room (or the lack of…) that one gets from the fold-down seat with the batteries in the trunk:

Nissan Altima Hybrid:

According to about.com, in the Altima hybrid…

Hybrid battery eliminates a fold-down rear seat

Chevy Malibu Hybrid / Saturn Aura Hybrid:

The Malibu Hybrid is a mild hybrid, which means it’s a joke comparing to Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) system… Saturn Aura Hybrid uses the same system as the Malibu hybrid.

Sure in the picture it appears to be the Malibu hybrid has tons of access with the fold-down rear seat but the reality is that the battery pack is much smaller comparing to the Toyota/Lexus systems. The reason is due to the GM’s hybrid battery pack only powers the motor/alternator for engine assist as well as restarting the engine from AUTO STOP mode and does not independently driving the wheels like the Toyota’s HSD.

Toyota Prius:

Toyota Prius is a hatch back, which allows it to have more room in the trunk area. As you can see from the picture, in that area of interest, the cabin is also much taller comparing to the Camry hybrid.

Honda Insight:

Honda Insight almost has the identical shape as the Toyota Prius, so the reasons above can also be applied here.

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1. Lexus: 168,910
2. BMW: 160,666
3. MB: 153,606

BMW is fading fast, by leading over 8,000 units with two more months go Lexus appears to have the 2009 luxury crown in the bag… MB had a solid month but is probably a little too late to challenge BMW for the number two spot.

Few interesting facts worth to point out…

1. Lexus again sold more than 8,000 RX (8,316 to be exact), which makes it best selling luxury vehicle second month in a roll. The RX also single handily outsold the entire Audi, Infiniti line and the BMW 3-series.

2. Acura only send 2,512 TLs out the lots in the month of October, which is over 40% drop from last year… Still thinking the new TL isn’t a flop? Think again…

Following is the complete sales number break down for all luxury brands:

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Following are the performance specs released by the manuactures for both cars:

Lexus LFA / MB SLS AMG

Power Rating: 552 HP / 563 HP
Torque Rating: 354 lb-ft / 430 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 3,263 lbs / 3,571 lbs
Engine Type: 4.8L V10 / 6.3L V8
Engine Placement: Front-mid / Front-mid
Drive Type: RWD / RWD
0 – 60 Acceleration: 3.6 sec / 3.7 sec
Top Speed: 202 mph / 197 mph
Price: ~ $375,000 US / ~250,000 US

As you can see, these two cars match up pretty well on all aspects, including mechanical setup, performance and weight (The SLS is heavier by ~300 lbs). The only difference seems to be AMG prefers the high displacement, high torque V8 but Lexus went with the small displacement, high revving (redline at 9000 rpm) V10.

If that’s not enough to convince you that this is the match-up made in heaven, how about this: The MB SLS AMG is the first car ever developed solely from the ground up by MB’s performance department – AMG. The Lexus LF-A on the other hand is the first supercar from Toyota and many would argue that it is the first true exotic from any Japanese automakers. With that in mind when both cars go on sale in 2010 (or 2011…) we can expect to read all about their head-to-head comparison from all the major automotive publications. So…

Let the hype begin!

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Being one of the advocates who support Lexus to build the LFA super car prior of the premier I was literally staring at my monitors all day on 10/21 because I want to know about the car as soon as any information is out. I couldn’t hold my joy when I first saw the leaked pictures and videos because this car is everything that I imagined it would be and that interior is simply gorgeous. However, I must say that when I saw the released specs, my heart has suddenly dropped because although the performance puts the LFA well in the thick of the current super cars, it is just not as “magnificent” as it should be. The worst has yet to come, after learning that the MSRP of the LFA could be around the $400k range instead of the previous speculated $250k I became a bit disappointed at Lexus’ first ever super car, if not at Lexus…

After hours reading the reviews, visiting auto enthusiast sites and watching video I finally realized what’s my beef with LFA: I just simply couldn’t justify the sticker price and that is a first to me about any Lexus products. Lexus to me is a tier-one luxury brand that offers the same if not better products and service as their competitors but with better values, so naturally I was expecting the same from the Lexus super car. I was hoping that the LFA will be a $400k-caliber car with a $250k sticker but in my opinion we got a $250k-caliber car with a rumored $400k price.

I am not going to deny that this car is definitely an automotive technological marvel with executions such as: 65% of the engine is Titanium, it makes 114hp per liter, weighs 3200 lbs and 65% of the car are Carbon Fiber. Also not to mention that gorgeous and well designed interior which has been universally praised regardless how people think about the car. But it’s just a bit of a bummer that all those incredible achievements and technologies didn’t translate into “crazy” performance specs. I mean yes, talking about the couple tenth difference in 0-to-60 acceleration is silly, sure, the LFA stacks up very well with other super cars and of course I will reserve my final judgment until I see the full test result. However, for Lexus to charge $400k (same price range as all other well established exotic manufactures) on something that is not truly extraordinary is just something I couldn’t understand.

After I was able to gather my thoughts and think about the LFA from a more logical and less objective point of view, I have to say that this is a nice first effort from Lexus to enter the super car arena just like how they did with the IS F. It won’t “crush” the competitors but at the same time it’ll hold its own among other super cars. Also, by producing only 500 units, Toyota/Lexus will be able to avoid the questions such as “Does this car really worth the price?”, smart move I guess.

At last, I would like to summarize my thoughts on the Lexus LFA with one sentence:

This car will be the best thing since sliced bread if Lexus has priced it around $200k.

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After many years of delay the first ever super car from Lexus has finally arrived, first up is the specs:

• 4.8-liter 72-degree V10 putting out 560 hp at 8,700 RPM (that’s 116.5 hp/liter) and 354 lb.-ft. of torque at 6,800 RPM
• Redline: 9,000 RPM
• Titanium valves, connecting rods, forged aluminum pistons, dry sump lubrication and a titanium exhaust manifold
• Six-speed sequential gearbox
• Torsen limited slip differential
• 3,263 pounds with a 48/52 front-to-rear weight distribution
• Power-to-weight ratio of 5.8 pounds/hp
• 65 percent of the body is carbon fiber
• 20-inch BBS wheels wrapped in 265/35 ZR20 Bridgestone tires in front and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear
• 0-62 MPH (100 km/h) in 3.7 seconds
• Top speed of 201.94 MPH
• Production limited to 500 units
  

Following you’ll see the video of the production LFA making its way around the Nurburgring GP course, along with a whole bunch of still shots that show the Lexus supercar:

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[Source: FT-86 Club]

According to the Audi S4 vs. BMW 335i comparison test from Edmunds InsideLine:

Audi S4

Base MSRP: $46,725
As-tested MSRP: $59,150
Slalom (mph): 68.8 (67.2 with stability control on)
Skid pad (g): 0.90 (0.92 with stability control on)
0-60: 4.9 seconds
Curb weight, as-tested (lbs.): 3,984

BMW 335i

Base MSRP: $41,125
As-tested MSRP: $49,320
Slalom (mph): 68.4
Skid pad (g): 0.92
0-60: 5.3 seconds
Curb weight, as-tested (lbs.): 3,607

Now, stop reading for a second, look at the test results again and try to come up with a winner OBJECTIVELY. when you are ready, read on.

Okay, so the BMW is cheaper (by 10 grands according the as-test price and good luck on finding a S4 that’s below $50k on the lot), handles equally well, is lighter, has better steering feel and is only a tad slower than the S4… But the Audi S4 still ends up as the winner? I mean, seriously, WTF?

No, I haven’t been in the new S4 yet but based on my experienced in the new A4 Quattro, countless times in the 335i and this sentence from the comparo write-up:

“We still prefer the more natural feel of the BMW’s steering to the S4’s responsive but slightly over-boosted setup.”

I would think the 335i would end up as the winner, by a narrow margin nevertheless but still… I mean the only strong suit of the S4 seems to be more “confident” due to the AWD setup, but what happen to that “true driver’s car” banner the automotive editors always like to wave? What about that thrill that only the RWD cars can provide? So is InsideLine openly admitting here that technology > the enthusiasts? Aren’t all the automotive editors should be enthusiasts? Isn’t that the reason they always knock on the Lexus because it’s not always about the numbers, it’s about the “feel”?

Seriously, Edmunds IL, WHAT ARE YOU SMOKING?

Oh and by the way… Audi, what are you thinking when you priced the S4? Who the heck is going to pay for a $60k S4 when anyone can special order a M3 for $56k? GEEZ!

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[Source: Edmunds IL]