Steve

So Porsche has a "no-incentives" policy yet manages to spend $538 on incentives per vehicle?

As someone who lives in Washington State, I was very happy when they passed the non-smoking law in public places. I don't have any problem if you want to kill yourself, just don't hurt anyone else while you're doing it.

Seems like alot of you don't realize that the LS competes with the S-class and 7-series, not the 5-series or C-class. The S550 costs $86k w/ 382 hp, 0-60 5.4. The 760i costs $72k w/ 360 hp, 0-60 5.8

#4, this new system doesn't replace the rear view mirror or brake lights. There are going to be times when the driver behind you doesn't stop in time and you can't get out of the way. The system also adjusts the headrests to minimize whip lash. I see that as a good thing.

From autospies:

The twin/dual clutch gearbox was invented by Andolphe Kégresse in the late 1930s.

Known as the "Transmission autoserve Kégresse" it was intended for the legendary Citroen Traction Avant.
However, due to circumstances, it never made into the Traction Avant.
After improvements it was presented at the 1947 Salon de Paris on a Citroen 11 CV.

After more than 45 years since Andolphe Kégresse first created it, Porsche had the PDK twin-clutch put into their endurance racers. This PDK gearbox was also used by Audi in their some of their rally cars.

Today BorgWarner is currently the leading manufacturer of this type of transmission.

They are most commonly sold under the name Direct-Shift Gearbox, as sold by Volkswagen Group.

In August 2005 BorgWarner, who call their technology "DualTronic", signed further agreements with two other (unnamed) European automotive manufacturers to incorporate their gearbox.

I wouldn't get too excited about the numbers until I see a regular Joe Schmoe buy one off the lot and dyno it. The car used here isn't a production model. It's a press model.

"Deserve" has nothing to do with it. This is a list of vehicles most researched on a particular website by CONSUMERS. So if CONSUMERS are most interested in these top 20 vehicles, how can you argue against that? It's not about domestic or import. It's not an opinion piece.

"Congratulations to BMW, Audi, and Subaru in their pissing contest"

From the automaker gaining the most market share and making the most profit.

Toyota

#15, that 911 3.6L outperforms the Jag's v8 in a straight line and around the track so I don't know what you're talking about. It also gets better mileage.

Why would I choose this car over a 6 series or 911? Both of which are cheaper and perform better.