High End Luxury Cars

24700 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 12:24 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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#13507 of 24700 Re: The trueth about the Century :) [bdr127] by lexusguy Jan 19, 2006 (8:43 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: rjlaero (Jan 19, 2006 5:08 pm)
#13508 of 24700 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow Report (cont) [merc1] by tagman Jan 19, 2006 (9:25 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Jan 19, 2006 12:03 am) merc1, I finally got a chance to read your posts. Some of these other "old-timers" are more familiar with you than I am . . . so, I must say that you continue to amaze me as I read more of your writings over time. It is truly a pleasure. From a personal standpoint, I was awaiting your feedback most of all for the GL, the S-Class, and the LS460 (and L). . . but I enjoyed every word of your report. Again, a little later than some of the others, but my first opportunity to say a well-deserved "THANKS" to you. And . . . welcome back! TagMan
#13509 of 24700 Re: The trueth about the Century :) [lexusguy] by rjlaero Jan 19, 2006 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 8:43 am) Sorry, but to me, that car looks circa 1992. Nothing special about the design and it's a very boring look.
#13510 of 24700 Re: The trueth about the Century :) [lexusguy] by garyh1 Jan 19, 2006 (8:20 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 19, 2006 11:51 am) What do you think of the Acura RL? Good suggestion, lexusguy. I never have looked at the RL closely. It had just come out when I got my LS in October '05. The early reviews all commented on the small size of the back seat, and that was a big deal for me (carrying 2-3 people in back for business meetings, and carrying my two teenagers on family outings), so I never pursued it. And the styling of the front of the car was singularly unexciting to me. But that certainly is something to consider if nothing else comes along before then that takes her breath away.
#13511 of 24700 Re: Merc1 [ljflx] by merc1 Jan 19, 2006 (9:13 pm)
Replying to: 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. Of course I am, thanks! This year was like the best show ever since I've been going. The sheer number of concepts and production debuts were a lot to take in. I enjoyed going through the trouble of trying to do so. M
#13512 of 24700 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow Report (cont) [tagman] by merc1 Jan 19, 2006 (9:15 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Jan 19, 2006 9:28 am) Thanks. Wait until I get a chance to go to Geneva or Frankfurt. Those shows are like 5-10 times larger than Detroit! M
#13513 of 24700 S-Class by merc1 Jan 19, 2006 (11:59 pm)
It seems that Edmunds loves the new S-Class: Article Also, Autolies has some gorgeous pics of the new S at a Phoenix AZ launch party. Autospies Pics M Replies to this message: syswei (Jan 20, 2006 4:52 am) lexusguy (Jan 20, 2006 5:55 am) garyh1 (Jan 20, 2006 10:40 am) syswei (Jan 20, 2006 10:59 am) oac (Jan 20, 2006 12:33 pm) jrock65 (Jan 20, 2006 2:03 pm) and 1 more... merc1 (Jan 20, 2006 2:14 pm) michael_mattox (Jan 21, 2006 10:42 am)
#13514 of 24700 Re: S-Class [merc1] by syswei Jan 20, 2006 (4:52 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Jan 19, 2006 11:59 pm) It does sound good, I hadn't read anything so detailed before.
#13516 of 24700 Re: S-Class [merc1] by lexusguy Jan 20, 2006 (5:55 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Jan 19, 2006 11:59 pm) Impressive, it sounds as though it makes short work of the A8 in terms of handling, thats unusual for a Benz. I really dont like those 800,000 identical silver buttons though, nor am I a fan of Mercedes' new steering wheel design. Not quite as bad as this one, which I think was the worst Benz wheel ever, but close.