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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#13668 of 24700 Re: Should Lexus will compete in NASCAR? [scott1256] by lexusguy Jan 25, 2006 (9:51 am)
Replying to: scott1256 (Jan 25, 2006 7:53 am) The writing was on the wall as soon as Toyota joined the Craftsman truck series. What can Toyota learn about making a better Camry from a carbureted, push-rod V8 powered slot racer with a Camry shell on it? Absolutely nothing, just like the domestics. The key difference here is that while Detroit continues to make Nascar richer while getting absolutely zero ROI, Toyota's very obvious motive is to further drive the point home that they are America's car company. Replies to this message: scott1256 (Jan 25, 2006 10:19 am) tagman (Jan 25, 2006 10:43 am) syswei (Jan 25, 2006 11:15 am) and 7 more...
#13669 of 24700 Re: Lexus in NASCAR? [lexusguy] by scott1256 Jan 25, 2006 (10:19 am)
Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 25, 2006 9:51 am) I agree: Toyota is not signing up with NASCAR to develop modern technology. Toyota wants to capture that 'one-of-the-good-ol'-boys' aura that NASCAR exudes. Also, Toyota wants to reach the NASCAR fan base. This an audience of millions of people who are not traditional Toyota/Lexus buyers. Replies to this message: tagman (Jan 25, 2006 10:43 am) syswei (Jan 25, 2006 11:15 am) tagman (Jan 25, 2006 11:21 am) scott1256 (Jan 25, 2006 1:20 pm) and 5 more...
#13670 of 24700 Re: Lexus in NASCAR? [scott1256] by tagman Jan 25, 2006 (10:43 am)
Replying to: scott1256 (Jan 25, 2006 10:19 am) NASCAR is so successful now. It is EVERYWHERE. More brilliance from Toyota to be a part of it. Replies to this message: syswei (Jan 25, 2006 11:15 am) tagman (Jan 25, 2006 11:21 am) scott1256 (Jan 25, 2006 1:20 pm) syswei (Jan 25, 2006 1:24 pm) and 4 more...
#13671 of 24700 Re: Lexus in NASCAR? [tagman] by syswei Jan 25, 2006 (11:15 am)
Replying to: tagman (Jan 25, 2006 10:43 am) More brilliance from Toyota to be a part of it. I wouldn't call being this late to the party "brilliant". Replies to this message: tagman (Jan 25, 2006 11:21 am) scott1256 (Jan 25, 2006 1:20 pm) syswei (Jan 25, 2006 1:24 pm) tagman (Jan 25, 2006 1:50 pm) and 2 more... lexusguy (Jan 25, 2006 9:46 pm)
#13672 of 24700 Re: Lexus in NASCAR? [syswei] by tagman Jan 25, 2006 (11:21 am)
Replying to: syswei (Jan 25, 2006 11:15 am) I wouldn't call being this late to the party "brilliant". What would you call it? After all, NASCAR isn't about to end anytime soon. So, it's not really "late" in the game . . .it's ongoing, will be for generations. Just getting involved, particularly at a time when Toyota has now become one of the big ones, makes sense to me. I suppose the risk would be that they don't fund it appropriately and that they end up looking pretty sad . . . then it would backfire on them. In the racing world, Paul Newman historically did some good things for Nissan, and certainly HONDA has done absolute wonders for themselves recently. So . . . here comes Toyota?
#13673 of 24700 Re: Outta Here & Thanks to all for the memories [oac] by anthonyp Jan 25, 2006 (12:33 pm)
Replying to: oac (Jan 25, 2006 7:06 am) Good Luck to you...Tony
#13674 of 24700 Re: Outta Here & Thanks to all for the memories [oac] by hpowders Jan 25, 2006 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: oac (Jan 25, 2006 7:06 am) If you mean what you said Oac, then this post will probably go unread. Anyhow, I have always enjoyed reading your posts, and hope you change your mind and visit here from time to time. Don't ever take any of this stuff too seriously. Best of luck to you!
#13675 of 24700 Re: Lexus in NASCAR? [syswei] by scott1256 Jan 25, 2006 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: syswei (Jan 25, 2006 11:15 am) IMO it isn't being late to the party: it is arriving at a party that is going strong and shows signs of lasting for some time. Replies to this message: syswei (Jan 25, 2006 1:24 pm) tagman (Jan 25, 2006 1:50 pm) scott1256 (Jan 27, 2006 7:51 am) and 1 more... lexusguy (Jan 25, 2006 9:46 pm)
#13676 of 24700 Re: Lexus in NASCAR? [scott1256] by syswei Jan 25, 2006 (1:24 pm)
Replying to: scott1256 (Jan 25, 2006 1:20 pm) It may be a smart decision, but "brilliant" just isn't a word I would use given that they aren't the first or second company to join in. Replies to this message: tagman (Jan 25, 2006 1:50 pm) scott1256 (Jan 27, 2006 7:51 am) lexusguy (Jan 27, 2006 9:30 am) lexusguy (Jan 25, 2006 9:46 pm)
#13677 of 24700 Re: Lexus in NASCAR? [syswei] by tagman Jan 25, 2006 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: syswei (Jan 25, 2006 1:24 pm) I retract the word "brilliant" and replace it with "smart". TagMan Replies to this message: scott1256 (Jan 27, 2006 7:51 am) lexusguy (Jan 27, 2006 9:30 am)