POLL RESULTS- "nominate the best car in each category"

No threat? That's funny, last time I checked, Lexus sold more IS' than the A3 and A4. It's kind of weird how some of us totally live in another world, isn't it?

He said he lives in Europe, LexusIS350. It's a totally different ballgame on that continent. The Lexus IS and Lexus brand as a whole is not a major player there.

"That's funny, last time I checked, Lexus sold more IS' than the A3 and A4."

Where did you find that out? The 3 Series and A4, respectively, are the top selling cars in their class. The A3 only adds to the injury inflicted upon Lexus's IS sales- they're mediocre.

1. Best large sedan:

Lexus LS


2. Best large sedan

Lexus GS


3. Best midsize/small sedan

Lexus IS


4. Best hatch

Audi A3


5. Best coupe

Lexus SC


6. Best convertible

Lexus SC or Honda S2000


7. Best supercar

Bugatti Veyron 16.4


8. Best sports car

Toyota Supra


9. Best affordable sports car

Lotus Elise


10. Best large SUV (or SAV)

Toyota Landcrusier/Lexus LX


11. Best station wagon

Dodge Magnum

What an UNBIASED list Mr. Lexus IS350...

Still obsessed with the word biased, Mr. Bill?

Mr Lexus IS350,

Putting a Lexus on top in every class? That's called bias, especially with your username hinting at your obvious affiliation.

I happen to be very loyal to Lexus. They don't give up on me. I like cars I can trust. It isn't called biased, it's called common sense.

Wow, One has to be totally blind to say the Lexus IS is the best in the midsize market.

Best coupe Lexus SC, that overweight turd is a horrible car, plain and simple.

What ever you are smoking Lexusis350, let me have some!

He's smoking something called "BIAS", just like all the other Lexus-Toyota fanboys on this site.

sounds pretty acurate to me

I saw a black CL tonight and all I've to say is, OMG!!!

The CL is such a beutiful car, it drives very nice, and I'm quite amazed that for such a large car how responsive it is.

Best Large Sedan:
S-Class / A8L tie

Best Midsize Sedan:
E-Class

Best Small Sedan:
3 Series

Best Hatch:
Audi A3

Best Coupe:
'07 Mercedes CL

Best Convertible:
Jaguar XKR

Best Supercar:
Bugatti Veyron

Best Sportscar:
Porsche 911

Best Affordable Sportscar:
Honda S2000

Best Large SUV:
Range Rover

Best Station Wagon:
A6 Avant

Oh, reasoning...

S-Class and A8L? There's no reason to explain. The ubiquitous Benz deserves its place on any list of dream cars, and the A8L is for a more informed, less image-conscious buyer who wants all the beauty and technology, but without the image.

E-Class is the best balance between performance and comfort in the midsize segment, having stronger engines than the A6 and more luxury than the 5 Series. It's also very classy and understated- a big plus for suburbanites.

3 Series is a no-brainer. The ideal combination of supreme performance and class-leading comfort (like the driving position, not the actual interior luxury). It's also stylish, and you look good driving it whether you're a man or a woman.

The A3 has been met with uniquely perfect reviews almost unanimously, and the car deserves them, simply enough. It has outstanding driving dynamics (especially with the powerful 2.0T and the amazing DSG gearbox), a comfortable and attractive interior, great practicality / mileage in the city, and an agressive style all its own.

The new CL, though I've never driven it, is a jewel. I have sat in the new one (some of the interior panels were obscured by cardboard- it was fresh from the factory), and it's simply breathtaking, inside and out. The engine is also perfectly smooth and very capable. Who needs a CL600 when you ave 380 horses on tap from a base CL550?

The XKR is not only stunningly beautiful, luxurious, and fast- but, surprisingly, it's a great value. For the price of a normally-equipped 911 Cabriolet, it surpasses it in luxury, power and (to some) style. The 911 has a style that nobody else can match, but the XKR is for someone who doesn't want an all-out sports car.

Ahh. The Veyron. It speaks for itself. 1000hp. Four turbos. AWD. Luxurious, exclusive interior. Mind-blowing speed and style. Over $1.5 million to buy and to run.

Do I really have to say anything about the 911?

The S2000 is the opposite of the GT that is the XKR. It is a pure sportscar. For those who want a 911 some day, the S2000 is the closest you can get for under $40,000.

The Range Rover has opulent luxury features, handsome and contemporary style, and some adequate engine choices. Although it's a porker (and there's a good chance you'll get a "lemon"), your Range Rover experience will be like no other. In a good way.

The A6 Avant is the sleekest, best-looking, most attractive, most handsome wagon on the market- how many ways to say it? Audi did such a good job that I would most easily buy it over the sedan version, something I couldn't quite say for the last-generation.

sounds right to me. Add beautiful 7 series to large sedan list. after the S class. LS is like a toaster and the A8 is made by POS VW!. i like the rest

With the likes of MB GL and Audi Q7 not to mention Rover andCaddy's Escalade, to name Lexus or even Toyotas Land Cruiser SUV, a unit that is older than dirt if totally idiotic.

Best Large sedan: S8

Best Midsize: E-Class

Best Small Sedan: 3-series

Best Coupe: M6/6-series

Best Drop-Top: V8 Vantage

Best Supercar: Bugatti Veyron

Best Sports Car: 911

Best Affordable Sport Car: Corvette (More like supercar)

Best Large SUV: Range Rover/BMW X5

Ohh & all Aston's fall under best coupe category along with the M6.

Best large sedan
1st = Mercedes CLS-class & BMW 5-series


niff said...

What is the purpose of this poll? For people to air out their biased opinions? And where is Infiniti?

How is the Lotus Elise affordable?
I would think that title would have gone to the GTI, Cobalt SS, Mustang GT, WRX/EVO.

I am not trying to "dis" the LS460, but this morning I saw one in person for the first time. The thing is though, until I saw the back of it I seriously thought it was a Camry.

Now don't get me wrong...upon really looking at it, it is obviosly a Lexus LS. I think the problem was at first glance it doesn't really look outstanding in any way, and at the same time it does resemble a Camry in a lot of its design. I think the LS has the same problem as the RL when it comes to design. This may not be a big deal for Lexus though...I don't imagine Lexus LS buyers as design conscience as someone buying a Jaguar or Audi A8 anyway.

That said, the Lexus LS is an amazing car. But for me, my heart wants the Audi S8. I just wish they offered a 6-speed manual.

The fanboys are going to kill you for this, Willis.

"That said, the Lexus LS is an amazing car. But for me, my heart wants the Audi S8. I just wish they offered a 6-speed manual."

Agreed.

But, as odd as it sounds, it would be MUCH better if they offered the seven-speed DSG! The S8 would easily be quicker than the 525hp S63 AMG with DSG!

Lemme see, if I prefer Lexus, I'm biased. But if I prefer another brand, I'm not biased.

My complements to Bill the unbiased.

I agree with most of the results. The ** indicates where I would have ranked them differently.

1. Best large saloon
1st = Mercedes S-class

**2nd = Audi A8

3rd = Lexus LS

2. Best large sedan
1st = Mercedes CLS-class & BMW 5-series
2nd = Lexus GS & Mercedes E-class

3. Best midsize/small sedan
1st = BMW 3-series

**2nd = Audi A4, Lexus IS & Infiniti G35

4. Best hatch
**1st = Audi A3

2nd = Mazda 3

**3rd = VW Golf

5. Best coupe
1st = BMW 3-series
2nd = Audi TT & BMW M6 & Lexus SC & Aston Martin DB9 & Aston Martin V8 vantage & Porsche Cayman S

6. Best convertible
1st = Mercedes SL-class
2nd = Aston Martin V8 vantage
3rd = BMW 3-series & Lexus SC & Honda S2000

7. Best supercar
1st = Bugatti Veyron
2nd = Mercedes McLaren 722
3rd = Lamborghini Murcielago & McLaren F1

8. Best sports car
1st = Porsche 911

** 2nd = BMW M3 & Corvette

3rd = Toyota Supra

9. Best affordable sports car
1st = Lotus Elise
2nd = Nissan 350Z & Corvette & Mazda MX-5

10. Best large SUV (or SAV)
**1st = Land Rover Range Rover

**2nd = Audi Q7

**3rd = Toyota Landcrusier/Lexus LX

11. Best station wagon
1st = Dodge Magnum
2nd = Mercedes E-class & Audi A4 & Audi A6

Ok, so "nominate the best car in each category," BUT i would bet money that most ppl haven't even driven 90% of these cars. And how can lexusis350 pick all Lexus cars in all categories? Anyways here's my list...

1. Best large saloon
1st = A8/BMW 7 Series (tie)
2nd = Mercedes S class/Lexus LS (tie)

2. Best large sedan
1st = BMW 5-series
2nd = Mercedes CLS

3. Best midsize/small sedan
1st = BMW 3-series
2nd = Infiniti G35
3rd = Lexus IS
4th = Audi A4

4. Best hatch
1st = Audi A3
2nd = VW Golf
3rd = Mazda 3


5. Best coupe
1st = Porsche Cayman
2nd = BMW M6
3rd = Aston Martin DB9

6. Best convertible
1st = Mercedes SL-class
2nd = Aston Martin V8 vantage
3rd = Honda S2000

7. Best supercar
1st = Bugatti Veyron
2nd = McLaren F1
3rd = Audi R8
4th = Mercedes McLaren
5th = Lamborghini Murcielago

8. Best sports car
1st = BMW M3
2nd = 911
3rd = Corvette

9. Best affordable sports car
1st = Lotus Elise
2nd = Nissan 350Z
3rd = Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky

10. Best large SUV (or SAV)
1st = BMW X5
2nd = Range Rover
3rd = Audi Q7

11. Best station wagon
1st = A6
2nd = Mercedes E-class


Ofcourse these rankings can change from day to day sometimes.


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