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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#16367 of 24700 Re: Designman - merc says you might know [lexusguy] by tagman Jun 14, 2006 (2:54 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Jun 14, 2006 1:38 pm) If you're interested ... IF I'm interested? I am definately interested. And THANKS for the link. Great video! The Lotus Elise and Lotus Exige are amazing performance cars. Unless I really dislike the car when I test it late this summer, I would expect to own one. The question then will be whether or not to wait for an even more-improved '07 at that point, especially considering that there were so many improvements made for '06. TagMan
#16368 of 24700 The Doc's still at it. by blkhemi Jun 14, 2006 (3:07 pm)
So Lexus makes more desireable vehicles than Audi and MB? I find it quite strange that selling 10 year old SUV's, a underacheiving mid-size, and a 4-Runner-based midsize is "desireable". If you re-read my post 16334, you'll see the desire that Audi has in it's current and near-future line up. I'm done arguing the ridiculous and misinformative "HELM" thing with you and everyone else. The perception we(read: United States) have on Audi can't hold a candle to the outstanding support it gets around the world. Funny tho, you say that Lexus is more acceptable than Audi. Then why is it that it only sells 350-370k cars annually, as opposed to the 1M that Audi does? What you think about Audi here in the U.S. is the same thing someone thinks about Lexus across the pond, where it really counts despite the U.S. being the biggest car market as in Europe, EVERY luxury maker is there, except Lexus. You, Merc, and the others can argue until the cows come home about why Audi is 2nd or 3rd rated, but why is Lexus not with the rest of the competition in Europe? Moreover, the A8 is currently selling better in Lexus' mainland Asia than the LS. Interesting..... Replies to this message: tagman (Jun 14, 2006 3:23 pm) pat (Jun 14, 2006 3:38 pm) merc1 (Jun 14, 2006 9:27 pm)
#16370 of 24700 Re: The Doc's still at it. [blkhemi] by tagman Jun 14, 2006 (3:23 pm)
Replying to: blkhemi (Jun 14, 2006 3:07 pm) I'm done arguing the ridiculous and misinformative "HELM" thing with you (Doc) blkhemi - that's a good idea. TagMan Replies to this message: pat (Jun 14, 2006 3:38 pm)
#16372 of 24700 Re: The Doc's still at it. [tagman] by pat HOST Jun 14, 2006 (3:38 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Jun 14, 2006 3:23 pm) Let's just stick to the cars - the high end cars - and stop talking about each other, please.
#16373 of 24700 I blame the Inside Line journalists for you discontent, Hemi! by drfill Jun 14, 2006 (5:03 pm)
If they weren't so eager to agree with me, and write Front Page articles, reflecting my views, this debate wouldn't linger. Another misquote? I certainly didn't say Lexus is more acceptable. But more ACCEPTED sounds close. More desirable? Probably. If you are waiting for me to disagree, you might want to have a seat. BTW, Audi also sells better in Timbuktu, Parts Unknown, South Central Dudleyville, and Planet Krypton. So please don't understate Audi's excellence. Say it loud, say it Proud! DrFill Replies to this message: reality2 (Jun 14, 2006 8:21 pm)
#16374 of 24700 Mercedes S-Class is the World Heavyweight Champion by tagman Jun 14, 2006 (7:32 pm)
Only eight months after the European premiere of the new S-Class, sales of the sedan have topped 50,000 units. “The new S-Class has been met with great response worldwide, and our flagship vehicle claimed its position as the world’s best-selling luxury sedan immediately following its market launch in September 2005,” says Dr. Klaus Maier, member of the Mercedes Car Group Management Board responsible for Sales and Marketing. link title 50K units ain't nuttin' to sneeze at. TagMan Replies to this message: merc1 (Jun 14, 2006 9:45 pm)
#16375 of 24700 Aston Martin Vantage by tagman Jun 14, 2006 (7:44 pm)
Just a little FYI . . . I sat in the Aston Martin Vantage this evening, as a friend of mine just picked his up on Saturday, and he showed it to me today. He wanted this car so badly, he had a deposit in place for two years. I don't know how necessary that was to get one, but he wasn't taking any chances. Gentlemen, this is a truly beautiful car with powerful, yet elegant and graceful styling, both inside and out . . . something most all of you would appreciate. TagMan
#16376 of 24700 2009 Audi A7 - YES, AUDI by tagman Jun 14, 2006 (7:51 pm)
link title Need I say any more? TagMan Replies to this message: blkhemi (Jun 15, 2006 1:47 pm) tagman (Jun 15, 2006 1:55 pm) blkhemi (Jun 15, 2006 4:14 pm) reality2 (Jun 15, 2006 5:42 pm)