High End Luxury Cars

24698 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 1:20 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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#14747 of 24698 More on the LS. by blkhemi Apr 12, 2006 (4:23 pm)
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.
#14748 of 24698 LS600hL- The perfect cocoon for your dreamgirl by stevekilburn Apr 12, 2006 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: syswei (Apr 12, 2006 4:20 pm) Now thats something. I only hope it has that feeling of being wafted as we are driven with a glass of champagne in our hands. Now quickly summon your dreamgirl before she vanishes in thin air in someone else's LS600hL
#14749 of 24698 Re: Australian press release LS600h [merc1] by oac Apr 12, 2006 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Apr 12, 2006 12:48 pm) I think you guys may have hyped yourselves up a little to much and were expecting too much. Truthfully though I too expected 500hp, but it would take a miracle to get V6-like fuel economy with 500 horses of any kind. 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 ? Replies to this message: merc1 (Apr 12, 2006 8:26 pm) oac (Apr 12, 2006 8:53 pm) merc1 (Apr 12, 2006 9:06 pm) and 4 more...
#14750 of 24698 why burn with anger, when love can win all by stevekilburn Apr 12, 2006 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Apr 12, 2006 10:31 am) Why engage in arguments. Even if Maybach is inferior to LS600hL, those of us who want Maybach will get one and those of us who want Lexus will get one too. 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 Replies to this message: tagman (Apr 12, 2006 8:02 pm)
#14751 of 24698 Some intimate pictures of the LS600hL by oac Apr 12, 2006 (4:59 pm)
Here are some pics of the LS600hL AWD.. Amazing pics, if you ask me...
#14752 of 24698 I don't know! by drfill Apr 12, 2006 (5:04 pm)
Replies to this message: oac (Apr 12, 2006 5:21 pm) merc1 (Apr 12, 2006 8:29 pm)
#14753 of 24698 Re: I don't know! [drfill] by oac Apr 12, 2006 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: drfill (Apr 12, 2006 5:04 pm) MB and BMW execs scurrying to attend a meeting about this new LS600hL... That sayz something, buddy.... Its still a full year away before this car gets here, so plenty of time to improve, refine, copy, remake, engineer, compete, etc.. any adjective that fits. This is a car the competition will copy, and I know how that word is a bad word around here, so I say that with all trepidation Replies to this message: merc1 (Apr 12, 2006 8:29 pm)
#14754 of 24698 Hybrid MPG by houdini1 Apr 12, 2006 (6:44 pm)
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. Replies to this message: ljflx (Apr 12, 2006 7:10 pm) tagman (Apr 12, 2006 7:52 pm) houdini1 (Apr 13, 2006 5:32 am) syswei (Apr 13, 2006 5:54 am)
#14755 of 24698 Re: Hybrid MPG [houdini1] by ljflx Apr 12, 2006 (7:10 pm)
Replying to: houdini1 (Apr 12, 2006 6:44 pm) I know one person that has the RX hybrid and they average 30mpg and well into the 30's on pure city driving. They love the power of the RX with this hybrid though and this is their third gen RX. It's not just about mpg anyway - it's about the power. You pay 4-8K more for a more powerful engine and a hybrid is a more powerful engine. The whole return on investment arguement holds no water with me if you are getting all that extra power. You jump 10-12K if you leap from an S430 to an S500 and you get some extra options and 30 more horses. All of a sudden a hybrid that is fully optioned out plus adds the same 30+ horses has to sell on ROI. It's $8-10K more because it's a lot more car. Replies to this message: tagman (Apr 12, 2006 7:52 pm) houdini1 (Apr 13, 2006 5:32 am) syswei (Apr 13, 2006 5:54 am)
#14756 of 24698 NY Times by ljflx Apr 12, 2006 (7:13 pm)
That linked NY Times article puts a $125K estimated price on the LS600H. But from what I've been told it's more in the $100-105K range. Misprint or does the Times really know something?? Well I'll see what I can find out. I'll be at the auto show twice now - once on business and once with family and friends.