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The 9th generation should be released in OZ in late May or early June 2013. Earlier in the USA. Not much hope of early spyshots as Honda is very secretive. The spyshots for the CU2 only made an appearance just before the TSX was released in USA.Quote:
Originally Posted by antony
I read somewhere Honda would stop producing Legend as not much market here... What do you guys think. A month ago i been to Trivett honda here and look at the legend the interier is top quality..
The asking price 86k driveaway doesn't seems worth
I only see Asians driving legends, then again I mostly see Asians in base mercs/beemers.
WTH that has to do with Honda dropping Legend in Australia? Racist comments are not welcome here thxQuote:
Originally Posted by I CU2
I agree, the Legend looks absolutely stunning, very lux.Quote:
Originally Posted by praja6
I'm Asian myself, I'm just saying that the legend appeals to the Asian market more than the Western market. However, when it comes to the 85k price tag it's more economical to buy a baseline German car so all your friends can be like oooooooh loook at that badgeeeeeeee, rather than psh Honda without them knowing that the legend cost more in the first place.Quote:
Originally Posted by denot
EDIT: That comment wasn't intended to be racist as I know most if not half+ of the Ozhonda community is Asian as well.
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Originally Posted by I CU2
Don't know what race has got to do with it unless its on a track...that's a big call to make about the Ozhonda community. Has there been a poll taken on that.
And again the only poll that matters is "pole position" which is still on the track...
That sound cancelling system in the Legend is fantastic and beats most for having a quiet cabin IMO
The Legend just seems to appeal to older drivers (probably cause they can afford it).
Okay then, sorry if I offended anyone.
I CU2, i am not sure you did offend anyone by quoting "Asians drive legend".. I can't see anything wrong in that.. MOstly people says here Indians(or we categorized as south asians) drive Toyota and most peole here named the Toyota either camry or corolla as "Curry Car".. When other community people says us, we just take it as joke and don't take it seriously. Personally i don't think anything wrong with you mention, you just quote which category people drive the car anyway.. I am not sure this may offend some sensitive people here? However if someone swear with those words saying with "asians" or indians, yes that i would take as offensive..Quote:
Originally Posted by I CU2
When generally speaking people says mostly Aussies drive Holden or Ford, Asians drive Honda, Indians drive Toyota. I think this is just to categorize which community people mostly drive these car brands....
I just mention this comment based on how i see things here in australia in the past 13yrs and i get along with most community people here. What i mention may be wrong..
Please someone correct me if this wrong..
Yes, that's the way I saw it too. It is highly stereotypical though, but that's how I also see it in real life. I honestly didn't mean to offend anyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by praja6
I went to Vietnam a few years back and the market was dominated by Honda's even though they had a Mercedes manufacturing plant there.
They're popular here as well because of the brand association back home, which is why the Legend would appeal to them. To others, the allure of the BMW/Mercedes badge leads them to purchasing C200s/320i's. The badge status shows that you're successful, that would be boosted by paying a few grand extra for the plates: 888888888. It doesn't matter if you drive a 7 series or S class, as long as you have the badge.
Though race doesn't play a large role in choosing the brand of car you drive, it certainly does have an influence.
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Keep editing this post as I see that people take comments here more seriously here than at Whirlpool.
I am with you I CU2.. what i see when i go to parties in my community, the people in good financial situation comes in Merc or BMW.. As you mention its just a mentality or can i say Prestige. They know toyota is reliable and economical, so most average people go for it. . In my country if you are a rich person, you also have to have a Merc or BMW along with few banglos.. However don't just think every people drive BMW or Merc are very rich here. Here in AUstrlaia the flexibility of home mortgage or finance will allow you to buy it..
For me i bought Euro CU2 mainly it is cheaper than IS250 or BMW 3 series and got all state of the art safety features. Plus honda the cu2 is a rebadge of usa luxuary line acura...
i've seen some people barely have enough, but maxed out their credits to buy luxury cars.. I also heard a story of a person who bought a BMW and was totally shocked of the price of replacing a run flat Bridgestone tyre due to a puncture..
also back in my country when i was a kid, people see Honda as an upmarket brand.