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24685 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 4:40 PM
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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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Replying to: merc1 (Jan 22, 2006 10:43 pm) I definitely will be checking out the Q7 next time around. |
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Replying to: merc1 (Jan 22, 2006 10:43 pm) As you know, I don't go near as far back in this forum as some of you other posters, but I've probably posted enough by now for you to get a sense of some of my views and opinions, as I have gotten a sense of yours. Your respect and admiration for the Mercedes line particularly has been interesting to me right out of the gate. Would you mind elaborating a bit for me as to the origins of this? I'd appreciate it. TagMan
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Replying to: merc1 (Jan 23, 2006 6:59 am) First of all, thank you for your excellent write-up on the auto show. The pictures were an unexpected plus! I'm excited to hear Mercedes is offering the S320 CDI. I only hope they can make it clean enough to pass MA emissions standards. It is a crime that these cars are not allowed to be sold when oil is in short supply! I wonder if the S320 will be decontented to some degree like the E320 CDI. I would prefer a S Class without all these fancy electronics that will likely cause trouble over the long term. I'm almost certain a MB is as mechanically sound as any other car. The complexity of some of the new car's systems is what has me worried. I wouldn't mind an S Class with a standard suspension as opposed to an Airmatic one. While I don't like the wheel flares, the new S Class has a great presence. It looks substantial and solid. I'm not the greatest fan of the center cluster, but I like the fact all the controls are flush with the surface. Having seen the S in person, do you think it looks better or worse than in the pictures? Thanks again for the reviews! Sam
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Replying to: ljflx (Jan 23, 2006 6:38 am) |
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What you meant is perfectly clear to me. The Lexus strategy will be to price the LS 460 below the S-Class. Why should they change a formula that admittedly has worked so well? You are absolutely correct. One doesn't have to own an LS to figure out what is so logical. |
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Replying to: hpowders (Jan 23, 2006 4:36 pm)
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Replying to: merc1 (Jan 22, 2006 10:43 pm) I wonder though how relevant trade shows like this really are. They are hugely expensive, only a relatively small number of civilains (non-vendors, non industry types) actually attend (and many of them are just lookers), etc. The fact that a D-C exec drove a three wheeled motorcycle up some stairs last year may have caused a stir but I don't think sold a single car. I think that the manufacturers move more iron at the local or regional shows where dealer people are present. |
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Replying to: ljflx (Jan 23, 2006 5:21 pm) All others are ????????  . Gimmee a break. It's Steelers and Seahawks. 
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Replying to: hpowders (Jan 23, 2006 4:36 pm) M
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