[truth_seeker]

"Many Japanese cars are now better than even German cars. Just as one example, the rear-drive Infiniti G35 is a four-door sedan that competes directly with the BMW 5 series in interior space, amenities, and performance. The G35 can be had fully equipped for about $33,000, the engine is good for 260 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, and the interior is the same size as the BMW's. The BMW 530i develops 225 hp and 214 lb-ft while it weighs 100 pounds more than the Infiniti, and the BMW starts at $8,000 more."

What's with an article about Honda, that uses a Nissan product to compare to the BMW 5 Series?

The BMW 5 Series is the benchmark, for cars in this class (and I mean for size, features, performance and price range).

For whatever their reasons, Honda/Acura has opted to NOT compete in this class. I'm not saying they couldn't be competitive.

Japanese carmakers keep the pressure on the Europeans (they sell there, too) and the Americans. I believe Ford Taurus, Toyota Camry and Honda Accord vie for number one sedan, over the last decade or so.

I give Honda a lot of credit, but have yet to own one. Will consider Acura 3.2 TL, Accord in future.

[PFKEY]

I take back what I said in my earlier post. My Accord is a 99 which is of no significance but I hadn't driven it in nearly a year until a few weeks ago when I took it to get cleaned. At 130K miles it seems as though it's just getting broke in. For a sedan that thing moves like a performance sports car.