Locate an Auto Repair Shop in Lebanon, Oklahoma

I think that's a pretty fair statement. The Germans told you what to buy, the Japanese asked you what you wanted. :P Americans had two main objections to European sedans in the 70s and 80s---1) they rode "too hard" and 2) they shifted too hard. Also, as we all know, the AC sucked when it should have blown, and there were no vinyl tops, opera windows, landau bars, crushed velour and gold script. Old habits die hard...sometimes never. Probably Lexus came closest to catering to Americans' idea of "luxury". The LS400 was cushy, quiet and while you couldn't get the landau bars, I think you could get gold lettering and something of that "floaty" ride we seem to like, or liked. I wonder if England clear-cut most of Europe to build their wooden cars. Maybe this is why the Greek islands have no trees? Did they use up all the cedars of Lebanon? Did they make the engines out of wood as well? :P

If you are in the tri state area check out sansone dealership in woodbridge nj. I agree with you on getting the hemi especially if gas prices go up enlight of all that is happening in Lebanon. I hope gas prices don't go through the roof.

Make sure you get a quote from Ebersole in Lebanon. They had a good price on the Touring, but had just sold the color I was after.

I agree, $1,500 over invoice for something relatively local and in stock with no games is reasonable. Many dealers are playing games on the Tourings also and taking deposits for cars they can't get. I hope gray interior is ok with you, the Black / Truffle is hard to find. I had gotten 1 or 2 quotes for $1,000 over - Lebanon PA was one of them. I think Conecelli was the other. (Unfortunately neither had the color I wanted) Sussman had $1500 over, as well as Martin in Newark DE - which I had a great experience with. Use the Edmunds inventory tool to find who has what you are looking for and get quotes from the internet forms on dealer sites and also try zag.com - use the Drive Your Dream section if you don't have any of the other memberships. Good luck!

Thanks to all for the well wishes. I sincerly and truly appreciate them. imid....got your email and just responded. Thanks. If this is a sign I'm going to be around for another 50-60 years, some are going to be extremely disappointed....not the least of which is my insureance agent. ;) It has been a crazy couple of years....survived the storms that practically destroyed my entire house, selling my little business, loss of a parent, etc, etc. Trying to remember....went through a Tahoe, an Accord (which is still in the driveway, I'm just no longer behind the wheel). Test drove waaaaayyyyy more cars than I probably should have. Ended up in the Acura. IIRC, helped two people buy a car (Nissan and Honda). Sold a car (for my late Mother)....the Grand Marquis. Changed my lifestyle a little bit, not a lot. Liked cigars, but didn't smoke them a lot....on weekends mainly. My Dr asked me how it felt to be an "ex-smoker" after my little "incident". Overall, I feel better than I have in a long time, and certainly better than I have any right to feel. Getting stornger every day, actually. kyfdx....I'm up for that beer. I'm trying to nail down the next car show, which I think is in Lebanon. We should meet up there. Again, thanks to all of my Edmunds friends.....I truly do consider all of you friends. :) :D ;)