<johngdole@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Avalon is made for the US market only and is more comparable to your
> grandfather's Buick, although the latest generation has improved a
> bit. An enlarged Camry chassis made to look more like a combo of LS/
> GS. But reviews (an example below) seem to consider it a clunker like
> prior Avalons. That's why I'd suggest the Lexus ES, because the ES is
> a better Camry than the Avalon.
>
>
http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060501/FREE/60501002/1024/LATESTNEWS
>
> But if you need to spend more money than the ES then just get a BMW 3
> series. BMW's engineering is lightyears ahead of Toyota/Lexus. To me
> that's not even a comparison. However, the new Cadillac CTS is
> considered #2 behind BMW's 3-series in luxury performance.
>
>
http://www.caranddriver.com/roadtests/13537/full-test-2008-cadillac-cts.html
>
>
Ahead in engineering, maybe. Performance, perhaps. But what about
RELIABILITY. Don't German autos require a LOT more repairs??
>
>
> On Feb 2, 5:59 pm, Keith Lee <cmar...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> All:
>> I read somewhere on the net that these car reviewers thought
>> that the Avalon was just a step below a
>> Lexus or BMW. Any opinions on that?
>>
>> Keith
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