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The Perfect Anti-Zombie and Anti-Mutant Vehicle!

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:24:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - I bought a 2009 BMW X5 3.0. The MSRP for my X5 was about $59,000 before taxes but after the $4,000 discount you can get these days. BMW even gave me 0.9% financing for 60 months (no money down). My previous SUV was a 2006 BMW...

Only Zen Drivers With Parking Cost Issues Need Apply

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:14:51 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - I work in New York city but have a house outside of New York city. My work often requires me to spend at least 100 evenings in New York city. At home, I have a BMW X5 and a Porsche 911 Turbo. I have previously owned or leased Ford...

911 Turbo - Exotic Car for 4 (medium-sized) people

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:53:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - After test-driving a Porsche Cayman S, I was very close to pulling the trigger on a new Cayman S. Then I wanted something more exotic and put down a deposit on a new Audi R8. But after reading reviews of the Porsche 911 Turbo, I decided to...

DISAPPOINTING GM EFFORT...

Thu, 10 May 2007 17:38:21 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - I do not own a Chevy Impala LT sedan but I rented this car for a couple of days while on a business trip. It is not news anymore that Toyota has surpassed GM as the world's number 1 automaker and that GM lost hundreds of millions of dollars over the...

Exotic car looks without exotic car performance

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:45:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - UPDATED BASED ON A SECOND TEST OF A MANUAL TRANSMISSION VERSION I do not own a Cayman S but I am a car addict and with more than one year left on my 24 month lease on a Z4 roadster (see my review in...

I love to drive it but I don't love it...

Thu, 2 Nov 2006 17:18:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - After taking care of my daily and bad weather transportation needs by leasing a 2006 BMW X3 (see my review in http://www.epinions.com/conten
t_222427582084),
I decided to indulge my desire for open top driving by...

One of the best luxury SUVs

Fri, 3 Mar 2006 13:34:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - After a recent battle with a terrible snowstorm, I finally decided to jump on the all-wheel-drive wagon after years of owning/leasing only front or rear wheel drive cars. I leased a 2006 BMW X3 3.0. The MSRP for my X3 was about $44,500 before taxes. I...

2004 BMW M3: Four-seat racing car

Wed, 8 Sep 2004 17:10:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - After enjoying a Mini Cooper S for a few months (see my review in h
ttp://www.epinions.com/content
_147032084100),
I decided that I wanted a sports car with a lot more power. Since I needed a four-seater, I test drove a...

2004 MINI Cooper: By far the most stylish and fun sub-20K sports car today

Fri, 9 Jul 2004 15:18:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - *** I UPDATED THE REVIEW BASED ON RECENT DRIVING EXPERIENCE *** I sold my 2002 Audi A4 1.8T (see my review in ht
tp://www.epinions.com/content_
63843503748)
to a relative who needed a car and I bought a 2004 black...

Great car but lawnmower exhaust and handling on snow need work

Thu, 11 Dec 2003 14:45:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - I originally posted this review under "2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sedan" page but there is a problem with accessing that listing. Therefore, I posted it under this updated listing for 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AND I HAVE DELETED MY REVIEW FROM...

Waste of time

Thu, 11 Jul 2002 15:06:05 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - While there have been many noteworthy Italian films that have been moving artistic accomplishments (two relatively recent ones being Cinema Paradiso and Life is Beautiful), THIS AIN'T ONE OF THEM. The only reason for watching this movie is Monica...

Excellent car but I would also look at TT, new A4 and SLK carefully

Tue, 14 May 2002 15:50:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - ***UPDATED REPORT*** I bought a dark steel gray Z3 2.5 with steptronic transmission and premium package. I got the Dinan cold-air intake and software upgrades. I also got the matching hardtop for winter driving that I regret buying, but more on that...

Better than ever with GIAC ECU upgrade

Mon, 13 May 2002 15:51:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mysecretavatar - *** I have updated my review based on current ownership experience. *** I bought a 2002 black Audi A4 1.8T with CVT, black leatherette, premium package, rear side airbags, OnStar system, 16" cast alloy wheels and xenon lights for $28,081...