Locate an Auto Repair Shop in Pearl City, Hawaii

Greetings, folks: OK, so I've kinda got the, "I want, but don't need, but I'm not getting any younger and I deserve to treat myself once in a Blue Moon to a treat and I spend very little on myself..." new car fire. So, here's what I'm thinking, an eclectic mix, and may sound familiar: Current ride: Lovely Abyss Blue '05 Acura TL, multiple coats of Zaino Z-2 and Z-5. Additions/replacements: '08 Jaguar XK, Pearl Gray: Have had a thing for the XK for some time. Test drove last week, CPO. Beautiful car, smooth and quiet ride. Visibility better than expected, not as powerful as expected. But, no deal breaker. Back seat: rotflmao! On my mostly local 13.5 mile test drive, avg'd over 19mpg per the OBC. Jag offering .9% financing on CPOs. Optional 19" staggered tires. I'm thinking third car, no winter, keep the TL. Also, an '09 in Silver a few miles down the road also available. Not sure this is the best rational, economic decision. '11 Lexus CT200H: I test drove a few weeks ago (and Lexus paid me $100 to do it!!!). I'm just intrigued by the car. I like the simply laid out interior a lot, along with the compact size. Enjoyed playing with the different drive modes. Slow, but didn't seem too slow, and CVT takes some getting used to. Still, was fun to drive. Of course, no supply due to obvious reasons, six on the floor when I tested, all gone. Want to see one with the leather interior, although the Nuluxe seemed OK. But, it didn't fool me as leather. Replace the TL, my winter tire/wheel combo for the TL just might fit on the CT, a plus. '10 or '11 Audi A5. Local dealer has a '10 A5 outfitted exactly as I'd want, loaded ("Prestige" model) with V6. Although Meteor Gray in color, vs the Quartz Gray I truly desire. But Cinammon interior with wood accents, I truly enjoy wood accents in my interior (which my TL lacks). Haven't driven yet. Also, '11 with 2.0T engine I'd plan to drive. Replace TL. '11 CTS Coupe: Reminds me of my beloved VW Scirocco and desired, but never owned, follow up the Corrado (CTS Coupe reminds me a lot of the Corrado, exterior-wise). Available AWD, nice interior, but not, from what I've read, fantastic performance. Poor visibility, better rear seat than the XK. Haven't driven yet. Replace TL. So, that's my current thinking. Any comments? The Jag is special, unique, I think that's what my heart truly desires. But, my pragmatic, New England brain is pushing hard the other way (actually, stupid brain says keep the TL, which I still enjoy very much!).

Found a Pearl White with MSRP of $24,770 whats the best price anyone has paid not counting taxes-plate, I am located in South East Florida

You may find the Honda noise unacceptable, but looking at CRV sales volume and position, most consumers don't seem to be agreeing, otherwise the sales would be much lower by now. CU overall rates CRV pretty high.

Saw the new Focus at the NYIAS. Looked very nice. The new 2.0L four banger had a chain-driven OHC system - good to get away from the belts. Back seat was not "roomy" and I wouldn't want to ride back there for two hours, but for relatively brief trips it was OK, and fine for kids. I liked the hatch and am glad to see them making a comeback on U.S. model cars - great utility. 2012 and 2013 will be banner years for this segment of the market with the new Elantra, Focus, Impreza, etc. Shoppers need to take some time to evaluate each to get the one that suits them best.

This is an historic and classic Honda problem. They are regularly beaten up by the auto test magazines on this issue and Consumer Reports gigs them on it on every model. Yet Honda ignores the issue and keeps on producing loud cars. I nearly bought an Accord a few years ago, but told the salesman that the car was simply too loud. Same with Acura. Until people start complaining by not buying these otherwise fine cars, Honda will gaff us off.