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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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#13642 of 24723 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow Pics.....HELM (cont.) [merc1] by tagman

Jan 23, 2006 (10:59 pm)

Replying to: merc1 (Jan 23, 2006 10:26 pm)
As far as the rice-burners go, I like Acura, too. I have a hard time liking Nissan, though. Even back when they were marketed here under the Datsun nameplate, they were never as good as the Toyotas, truthfully. And I still think that they are not as good a product in terms of engineering and quality. The newest Acuras, BTW, according to Honda corporate, will be true Acuras (not Honda derivatives) starting with each new model from now on.
 
To me, the most significant thing coming out of Japan, Inc. is the hybrid. They will kick serious hybrid butt for a while, and I truly applaud them for it. Of course, things will change over time.
 
On a side note, I am SO freakin' anxious for the Mercedes diesels to hit all the models in all the states.
TagMan

#13644 of 24723 Regarding some recent posts ... by pat

Jan 24, 2006 (5:43 am)

we're getting way too personal, folks. You can not like what someone else has to say, but responding in a personal manner is not the thing to do. Let's keep our comments focused on the cars and the marques and not each other.

#13645 of 24723 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow Pics.....HELM (cont.) [tagman] by lexusguy

Jan 24, 2006 (9:00 am)

Replying to: tagman (Jan 23, 2006 10:59 pm)
Acura is nice, but I've only really started to notice their products within the past few years. The one car Acura got right in the beginning was the Legend, and then they took a huge step backwards with the RL, which they then took a decade to replace. The fact that the last NSX off of the line had basically the 1991 interior was also rather pathetic. They didnt even bother to change the "ACURA" logo on the steering wheel. Their pre-'04 interiors were also painfully cost cut.
 
The most interesting thing by far that Acura has done lately is the turbocharged RDX sport ute. The four in the TSX could really use that turbo.

#13646 of 24723 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow Pics.....HELM (cont.) [lexusguy] by tagman

Jan 24, 2006 (10:07 am)

Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 24, 2006 9:00 am)
From what I've seen, I like the RDX quite a bit, and expect it to sell well, IF they stay in the 30's as planned. Lots of latest features included for the $. Should also get decent MPG, which is getting to be more and more significant to car buyers at all tiers now.

#13647 of 24723 2006 Detroit Autoshow [merc1] by scott1256

Jan 24, 2006 (10:43 am)

Replying to: merc1 (Jan 23, 2006 8:17 pm)
Manufacturers don't only reach the people who attend the show.
 
Thanks to the internet, details of new cars and concept cars along with rumors from the show are reported in real time.
 
Think of how many people the various Edmunds topics about the Detroit show have reached.
 
All this adds up to a lot of free pubilicity.

#13648 of 24723 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow [scott1256] by tayl0rd

Jan 24, 2006 (11:03 am)

Replying to: scott1256 (Jan 24, 2006 10:43 am)
Exactly! That's MILLIONS of advertising dollars saved! The price for an auto show display is paltry in comparison.

#13649 of 24723 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow Pics.....HELM (cont.) [tagman] by lexusguy

Jan 24, 2006 (11:52 am)

Replying to: tagman (Jan 24, 2006 10:07 am)
Also, its only real competition at this point is the BMW X3, which it should undercut by thousands. I think Benz has backed off of the B-class in the US for exchange rate reasons, and Lexus, Infiniti, and VW are still working on their challengers.

#13650 of 24723 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow Pics.....HELM (cont.) [lexusguy] by tagman

Jan 24, 2006 (12:12 pm)

Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 24, 2006 11:52 am)
Good point. The new RAV4 will likely be considered by the mags to be a competitor, but it's not nearly the vehicle. The RDX could be a MUCH bigger hit than expected.
 
The Acura name will improve, I believe, with new models such as the RDX, and next generation MDX, (NSX will only be an icon model), but a really GREAT flagship may still be a ways off. In the Japanese luxury arena, Lexus is practically untouchable, IMO.
 
TagMan

#13651 of 24723 Re: 2006 Detroit Autoshow Pics.....HELM (cont.) [tagman] by bdr127

Jan 24, 2006 (12:37 pm)

Replying to: tagman (Jan 24, 2006 12:12 pm)
Good point. The new RAV4 will likely be considered by the mags to be a competitor, but it's not nearly the vehicle. The RDX could be a MUCH bigger hit than expected.
 
There is no way that people shopping for BMW, MB, and Acura would lump Toyota (not Lexus) into their small SUV search. The RAV4 appears to be a nice vehicle, but it isn't (and isn't meant to be) in the same class as those others. To consider the RAV4 a competitor to the X3, maybe the B-Class(?), the RDX, and even the RX330, is just crazy....

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