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Thank you for defending him, and thank you for continuing to think deeper. Warren writes like he talks. If you listen to him at the dinner table with a bunch of our colleagues you will hear him say the same thing.

He's not nearly pro either President, Congress or position as he pro the single person that works for a living. He will stop military people on the street and say thank you and god bless you.

His compassion for the regular person is unwavering. We all have opinions, we don't normally segregate them into corners that we talk about them. They are jumbled into conversations at the dinner table, at work, and at play.

Warren exemplifies our life.

Please vote, please think. That's your way of defending him.

Never regret loving, life is too short.

The Juke is a great driving machine. It has great interior room for its segment. The headlights are the only thing I didn't like on the car, so if you don't mind them, buy the car.

I have a friend in Japan that owns a 3-series. I sent him a picture of the 3-series and he asked me if it was the 5-series. I said no it was the new 3-series and he couldn't believe it.

Certainly the 5-series must have gotten bigger. As BMW always does, they have different luxury packages available on different cars.

But your point is well taken, if you don't need the extra room, why buy a bigger car?

118 diesel. It's the diesel that's been the problem. As the European regulations and American regulations get closer you will either see more diesel here, or less, depending on the group you talk to. Volkswagen excels in diesel in the United States. Mercedes has a great diesel.

The other item you talk about is start-stop. I believe that is a Bosch system. Start-stop is seen all over Europe. It makes sense, if you don't need gasoline, why waste it? You are starting to see it in America. The EPA hasn't acknowledged it in their mpg testing, but they will start soon and it will be part of the way car companies will meet the new 54.5 mpg requirement.

Did you know you can also order a European  car in the United States, take a vacation in Europe and bring it home with you? Wouldn't it be cool to break in your new Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen, BMW on the autobahn?

many times, but do I know if it is accurate, NO. I will see Akerson next week and I will read him your question and let you know his answer.

Many car companies today are having to delay certain capital expenditures. I was talking to Sergio Marchionne at lunch last month and he said that they were going to get DOE help to make some capital expenditures but because of the other companies that have become insolvent (solyndra, etc) the DOE is skittish about giving money out. Therefore Chrysler will have those projects, just not in the timeframe they first thought.

Auto supply companies are taking up some of the slack. They spend more of their money and time on research and development so that the car company can still produce the highest level car they can, with the safest technology available.

Even leasing is dependent on your qualifying for the best option. Make sure you know your FICO score. Then check off what you want in a car.

It's what I call old fashioned butt work. You have to have a spreadsheet and list the pros and cons of each agreement.

You said "our old toyota" which belies that you keep your car for a long time.

All three cars are great, but Hyundai is hands down winner when it comes to warranty. The Tucson is great.

BTW - have you looked at the new 2013 Santa Fe? even better.

I don't know, but I'm putting it out there for other chatters to respond to. Anybody?

I don't know about building it in the United STates, but Bloomberg reported that they are considering a 7-seater for the United STates.

They have the Tiguan and the Routan. They need a 7-seater that is light (for mpg regulation reasons) that can compete with the likes of a Honda Pilot.

Would you buy a 7-seater?

0 down is always good :)

Depends on you. Do you qualify for all the above? Will you stay within the lease agreement miles per year? Can you afford the car?

If you like the MINI Cooper S Countryman All4 and can afford it then it is a great deal.

BMW is known for its ride and handling and its car feel.  If I wanted a sporty feel that is the car I would buy.

I don't know the parking radius of the X1 off the top of my head. The technology in the car is great, so much better than the first i-drive.

Combining a vacation in Europe with the purchase of a vehicle does take some finessing, but there are a great number of people that do it.

I have been to Wolfsburg, Germany many times and each time I go I see people from different countries (albeit many of them European countries) visiting the plant and the museum and picking up their car.

I haven't done an article on which cars you can still purchase and pick up recently. You are right, not all of the cars are available, but it is of interest.

I think the trade-in is worked out with the car dealer in the United statees.

My cousin did this and enjoyed the entire experience, including a vacation they produced for him.

Warren would smile, and want you to call it like you see it. Too many people don't.

Thanks for the information. If anyone one else has more GPS external information let us know.