High End Luxury Cars

24685 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 4:40 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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#15842 of 24685 Re: New A8 vs 7 vs S video [lexusguy] by blkhemi May 28, 2006 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (May 28, 2006 4:10 am) Very interesting video. The BMW trails both for handling? The Audi the most unsafe and the better handler of the 3? And the new Mercedes interior is better than Audi? For sure this must've been a biased comparo. It is nice to see how the 6-cylinder versions of these cars operate. BTW: All of these cars must have Euro-spec suspension as the narrator said they all rode quite firm. I know the home market models have firmer suspensions than the America-bound models as I've driven all three cars and found them quite supple, even the sportiest of the model offerings(A8 Sport, 760i Sport, and the S65 AMG)
#15843 of 24685 Re: New A8 vs 7 vs S video [lexusguy] by hpowders May 28, 2006 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (May 28, 2006 4:10 am) Great video. Thanks. While I'm sure the new LS will be a significant improvement over its predecessor, it is doubtful that it will equal, let alone surpass the MB S-Class. I would be perfectly comfortable with BMW pulling out of the HELM sedan category where it is clearly over-matched and concentrate on what it does best: the 3-series, the 5-series and the M's. Just saw MI-3. Heartbreaking how they blew up that breathtaking Lambo! Replies to this message: designman (Jun 01, 2006 5:57 am) hpowders (Jun 01, 2006 7:42 am)
#15844 of 24685 Re: ON DIESEL, hybrids and ethanol [stevekilburn] by houdini1 May 29, 2006 (4:32 am)
Replying to: stevekilburn (May 25, 2006 7:38 pm) Thanks for clearing that up for me Steve. NOW it makes sense.
#15846 of 24685 hpowders by feverhart May 29, 2006 (1:12 pm)
As the saying goes, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder", and perhaps so is substance. From my point of view and to take some liberty in paraphrasing you, I'm sure the new LS will be a significant improvement over its predecessor, it is doubtLESS that it will more than equal, and surpass the MB S-Class. OK, you have it; couldn't let this go unchallenged. We'll just have to wait to see. It is nice to have your thoughtful input. Replies to this message: hpowders (May 29, 2006 6:24 pm) lexusguy (May 30, 2006 12:39 am) hpowders (May 30, 2006 3:29 am) and 1 more... stevekilburn (May 30, 2006 5:50 pm) reality2 (May 30, 2006 6:30 pm) and 16 more... oac (May 29, 2006 7:56 pm)
#15847 of 24685 Good job, Fever! by drfill May 29, 2006 (4:24 pm)
Way to come correct! The LS has nothing to fear in the S-Class, and has proven a more than worthy adversary before. All eyez on Lexus. It's time to take the gloves off! Playtime is over! The Germans wouldn't be so smug. They've learned a lesson. DrFill
#15848 of 24685 Re: diesel-hybrids and Audi LeMans [blkhemi] by reality2 May 29, 2006 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: blkhemi (May 27, 2006 5:59 am) Would love to hear about the super-luxury variant more if you have additional information or where to go. I've heard that Audi has been planning a higher HELM above the A8L W-12 (which is pretty high already at around $140,000 loaded) in the near future, but thought it was only conjecture. Great read by the way - your post. Replies to this message: blkhemi (May 29, 2006 6:29 pm)
#15849 of 24685 Re: hpowders [feverhart] by hpowders May 29, 2006 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: feverhart (May 29, 2006 1:12 pm) Well, to be fair, I have only seen the one comparo that Lexusguy provided. The S350 beat out the A8 and BMW 7 Series (no surprise here; BMW never wins the HELM comparos) offering the best in performance and luxury. The LS may compete with MB in the latter, but, not the former, IMO. We'll just have to wait for a head to head comparo in the American press of the A8, BMW 7 series, LS460 and MB S-Class. Hopefully, in the Fall. As an indulgent digression: come on C&D. How long must we wait for a 2007 Camry SE 6 vs Accord EX 6 comparo? Replies to this message: lexusguy (May 30, 2006 12:39 am) hpowders (May 30, 2006 3:29 am) pat (May 30, 2006 5:47 am) stevekilburn (May 30, 2006 5:50 pm) reality2 (May 30, 2006 6:30 pm) hpowders (May 30, 2006 11:33 pm) and 15 more...
#15850 of 24685 Re: baby boomers, gen-x, gen-y, boring price discourse and 1969-1993 [tagman] by blckislandguy May 29, 2006 (6:28 pm)
Replying to: tagman (May 24, 2006 7:28 pm) Its about.. GLOBAL LOVE AND GLOBAL PASSION ..(bold in the original) Huh????? I've love to be a fly on the wall if this was ever said to the President of Nissan as he commutes to France to his day job as President of Renault. Or some guy working third shift in a Lexus plant cranking these things out so that the Americans can snap them up to drive to the mall. Steve, this is nutty.
#15851 of 24685 Re: diesel-hybrids and Audi LeMans [reality2] by blkhemi May 29, 2006 (6:29 pm)
Replying to: reality2 (May 29, 2006 5:41 pm) The only thing I've heard regarding the most expensive A8 is that Audi is playing with the idea of offering it. The only problem I have with the idea is that I think it would probably have conflicting issues seeing how you can get a Flying Spur for the same money. Maybe brand preference will play in here. The top A8 is said to have best-in-class feature content and power. Audi is also reported to increase warranty limits to 6/80,000 miles for all Audi's, a first for any luxury make. Wonder what's behind this? I thought the 5yr/60k offering with the free scheduled maintanence was quite good. Other than what I've read in Autocar, it was reported on a German site that Audi is likely to give the car a Maybach-like rear seating area with the primo seats and other first-rate appointments. And I was happy with my rear refridgerator.....