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24697 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 3:09 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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Is It Real? Yes. So real, in fact, that Mercedes-Benz and BMW executives were seen running from the press conference to convene strategy meetings. article here
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With an estimated 380hp on tap, and a class first 8-speed gearbox(1up on MBZ's fantastic 7-Gtronic), this thing may be swifter than we know. If the current model is possessed with 278-hp and "only" 6 foward gears, and scoots to 60 in less than 6 seconds, then it seems unlikely that the new model will be slower. Total curb weights are still sketchy right now, but I don't expect the mainstream LS460 to put drastically more weight on over the current model, especially since Toyota/Lexus has announced the more intense use of aluminum on this car. The hood,roof,trunklid, and all doors are said to be of aluminum. And If this reads out, then the LS460 could indeed slash up to a full second off of the 0-60 time of the current model, which could mean the gas-sipping/performance beast 600hL would have to be faster still, altho providing better f/e, much in the same way of the RX. |
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Replying to: syswei (Apr 12, 2006 4:20 pm) Now quickly summon your dreamgirl before she vanishes in thin air in someone else's LS600hL |
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Replying to: merc1 (Apr 12, 2006 12:48 pm) Yeah... way too much expectation from Lexus on this super-sedan. But this car is a stunner !!! You gotta see that this car epitomizes the L-Finesse design. Besides, it spots a few other key ingredients - a new 5L V8 motor rather than the 4.6L, and a 2-stage CVT tranny. Both new to Lexus... I suppose when they work out the HP/TQ ratings, a few handling and performance issues, and price it right under $100K LOADED, it should win a few buyers off the V-12 market from MB/BMW/Audi. It is really amazing tho' that a 380HP LS460, or a 430HP+ LS600hL would have mpg in the mid-20s range... My 278HP LS400 does 18mpg and sometimes that is a stretch. Imagine adding 100 more ponies in the LS460, and the gas mileage actually increases ??? Incredible... That is why I feel contented with a SWB LS460, priced right in the mid-60s. At least I can hope, eh ? 
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Replying to: tagman (Apr 12, 2006 10:31 am) Love is in the eyes of loveholder. Both lexus and My-bug are great. Only thing is Lexus is like Angelina Jolie while Mybug is like Anna-Nicole Smith
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Here are some pics of the LS600hL AWD.. Amazing pics, if you ask me...       
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Replying to: drfill (Apr 12, 2006 5:04 pm) 
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| My neighbors wife drives a RX400H. She drives basically to and from work so it is virtually all city type driving. In the 8 months she has had this auto she is averaging 22 mpg. They were expecting 30 mpg. My point being that in some of these larger hybrids the real world mpg is not always as advertised. | |
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Replying to: houdini1 (Apr 12, 2006 6:44 pm)
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