High End Luxury Cars

24697 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 3:09 PM

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What is this discussion about? Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ-Series, Lexus LS 460, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Volkswagen Phaeton, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, Sedan

Let's try to define this forum as being limited to luxury performance vehicles where the mainstream version in a typical configuration has an MSRP of at least $60k.

A luxury vehicle with a base price of $59k qualifies because it would typically be bought with some additional equipment, bringing the MSRP over $60k.

Vehicles like the E, 5, A6, M, or GS, even if available in certain versions over $60k, don't qualify because they are cars from companies that have higher end cars in their lineups.

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#13487 of 24697 Re: Century V-12 engine age [lexusguy] by merc1 Jan 19, 2006 (7:33 am)
Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 6:32 am) . I also shudder to think how expensive it would be to try and maintain a 30 or 40 year old Audi MMI or Mercedes COMAND system. The same goes for all of these high-tech luxury cars 30-40 years from now. None of them are going to be cheap and/or going to last that long without some major money being spent to keep them going. About Lincoln, I just got the feeling that Ford is at least trying to breathe some life into Lincoln. People seemed to be impressed with both the MKS and MKS. The MKS is the direct kin of the new Volvo S80 for sure. I had figured Ford would give up on Lincoln but they aren't. Will they topple Cadillac or compete with the brands we talk about here? Heck no. I agree the name change was dumb. Aviator sounds so much better MKX (Mark X) to me, but to Lincoln fans it may resonate. Though I know nothing about a last minute change from Continental to MKS. The Continental name is kinda tired for Lincoln and maybe a fresh start is what is needed. The MKS really isn't a bad car and certainly can't hurt Lincoln. M Replies to this message: lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 7:48 am) merc1 (Jan 19, 2006 7:55 am)
#13488 of 24697 Volvo by merc1 Jan 19, 2006 (7:36 am)
I forgot to mention Volvo in my first posts about the Detroit autoshow. The new C70 is just the neatest car. It looks good top-up and top-down. Typical comfortable and logical Volvo interior and a unique style, the C70 is a winner for sure. I'd like to see 300hp "R" version. M
#13489 of 24697 Re: Century V-12 engine age [merc1] by lexusguy Jan 19, 2006 (7:48 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Jan 19, 2006 7:33 am) I suppose thats true, the MKS really cant do any damage. Its just that if they expect to target the STS with it, they're fooling themselves. Replies to this message: merc1 (Jan 19, 2006 7:55 am)
#13490 of 24697 Re: Century V-12 engine age [lexusguy] by merc1 Jan 19, 2006 (7:55 am)
Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 7:48 am) I agree. I don't think they're going after the STS. I think they're trying to carve out a unique niche as the American luxury car brand that isn't trying to be European. Lincoln's glitzy interiors kinda already say that IMO. Ford doesn't have the money to spend on Lincoln to even get them close to Cadillac at this point. M
#13491 of 24697 Re: Century V-12 [scott1256] by tayl0rd Jan 19, 2006 (8:00 am)
Replying to: scott1256 (Jan 19, 2006 6:39 am) IMO if Toyota sent the Century to the USA it would find a ready market. NOBODY, and I mean NOBODY, would buy that thing over here. It's ugly as sin and has ZERO style or image to it. People with the wherewithal to spend that kind of money on a car don't do it "just because." They do it because of the image and style that a car of that price should convey in addition to the luxury of it.
#13492 of 24697 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow Report (cont) [lexusguy] by tayl0rd Jan 19, 2006 (8:01 am)
Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 6:58 am) I actually like the latter picture better, but those taillights are a bit odd.
#13493 of 24697 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow Report! [merc1] by lexusi Jan 19, 2006 (8:14 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Jan 18, 2006 11:23 pm) Very nice and well said report, thanx for ur efforts
#13494 of 24697 Merc1 by ljflx Jan 19, 2006 (8:15 am)
Deep under all that Mercedes love there is a very objective car guy. I've said that before in different words but I'll say it again. Excellent report. The LS excitement bears out my feelings that this car is going to be a smash. I'm curious to see the S in person to see if I agree on the wheel arches. One thing for sure September and later big lux sedan sales will be heavily dominated by Lexus and MB. Replies to this message: scott1256 (Jan 19, 2006 10:43 am) merc1 (Jan 19, 2006 9:13 pm)
#13495 of 24697 Re: The trueth about the Century :) [lexusi] by bdr127 Jan 19, 2006 (8:22 am)
Replying to: lexusi (Jan 18, 2006 8:40 am) Maybe Japanese taste in cars is different than American taste in cars..... but I personally think that car is ugly, inside and out. And that has nothing to do with arguing German vs. Japanese. I just think the car looks like a mid-80s Dodge/Chrysler. Just not what I'd expect for top-of-the-line luxury. IMO, base model Lexus here in the USA look better than that, inside and out. Replies to this message: lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 8:44 am) ljflx (Jan 19, 2006 8:57 am) lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 11:01 am) and 1 more... garyh1 (Jan 19, 2006 11:36 am) and 3 more... lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 8:43 am) rjlaero (Jan 19, 2006 5:08 pm)
#13496 of 24697 Re: The trueth about the Century :) [bdr127] by lexusguy Jan 19, 2006 (8:44 am)
Replying to: bdr127 (Jan 19, 2006 8:22 am) No, the Century is just a very dated looking car, I think thats universal. The Crown Majesta is a modern luxury car, more attractive than the current LS430, actually. Replies to this message: ljflx (Jan 19, 2006 8:57 am) lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 11:01 am) bdr127 (Jan 19, 2006 12:05 pm) garyh1 (Jan 19, 2006 11:36 am) lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 11:51 am) and 1 more... ljflx (Jan 19, 2006 12:07 pm)