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Sedans High End Luxury Cars
24685 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 4:40 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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Replying to: merc1 (Aug 09, 2006 9:00 pm) Stranger still is that Porsche's very poor showing came from Boxsters and 911s, which are supposed to be very reliable. The Cayenne won't be included until next year's VDS.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Aug 09, 2006 9:12 pm) M |
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| I read that BMW is working on a turbo 8 cyl. that might be for the next 7 series. Does anyone think that they will also offer all wheel drive? It would seem to make sense since they now have X drive versions for each of their series: 3, 5, suv of course and now will offer the coupe in X drive. If they don't offer it in the 7, I think it's a big mistake especially if they want to combat the new S Class. By the way, I think that Lexus misses the boat on this as well with the LS. Why not offer all wheel drive on the new LS? | |
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Replying to: drfill (Aug 09, 2006 7:55 pm) one Ting and only one Ting. you have mixed me up with another poster! You are accusing me of a statement that I have not written. I do have the right to remain silent until I see my lawyer. 
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You've got to be joking if you think Toyota offers any kind of "variation". They're the dullest, most boring mainstream brand going. Nissan and Honda are much more "diverse" and offer more "variation". Ditto for Mercedes and BMW compared to Lexus. Toyota is a lot of things, but diverse isn't one of them. Have to correct you there. Even though Toyota has forgotten about the sports car market, they still make Best-selling Tacoma, have legendary truck heritage with Land Cruiser/FJ Cruiser, INNOVATIVE (Yes, I said INNOVATIVE) SUVs like the RX, they make great cars, great hybrids, and they've sold a luxury car or two through some scrub off-shoot......I forget the name of it right now. But it's doing ok. Certainly nothing to shout about.  I'm sorry making viceless cars/trucks/SUVs that do their owners bidding expertly, but doesn't bring you to a cold sweat, is such an offense.  BTW, Toyota made the Supra in 1993, and showed that they can make the best sports car in the world (yes, internationally), if they so choose to. The pot wasn't big enough at the end of the rainbow, so now we sit and mourn the loss. Don't hate us 'cause we're beautiful! DrFill
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But you can tell by my posts that I've gone senile! Yesterday I rebooted my TV set.....kinda.  DrFill
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BMW: World Car of The Year Audi: South African Car of The Year Subaru: International Engine of The Year Lexus: Uhhhh....who??? Well, that pretty much covers it. Take your language dictionaries to any place on this planet and ask the native folk, which is the best car in the world and more often than not, assuming they understand your question (speak slowly), the answer will come back "BMW" more often than not. Very satisfying!
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Replying to: drfill (Aug 10, 2006 5:09 am) 
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Here is one contribution that Lexus is making in the automotive industry : link title I dont know how I survived decades of owning a car without this helpful Valet Guide? |
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Replying to: dewey (Aug 09, 2006 3:35 am) I saw a picture of what the new 2009 BMW 5 series may look like in the September Automobile Magazine. The styling of this car appears very conservative. Maybe Chris Bangle is under some kind of restraining order and is not allowed to enter any BMW design studios/premises? Designman, it appears BMW is reading your posts. I like the new X5. They got rid of the midriff bulge that runs above the rocker panels. Everything looks very integrated and nothing screams for bad-haircut attention. It also looks like that character line (ridge) below the beltline is becoming a common theme across platforms. On the other hand the 2009 5-series photoillustration that appeared in Automobile is another shapeless abomination. The butt is s-o-o nowhere, the tail lights are Dumbo city. Saving grace is that it’s only an illustration. I have to believe car companies forage the web as research in some manner. Think I’ll apply for a job at BMW and tell them I’m designman… see what they say. But then again Merc probably would have been e-mailed job offers by now... Doctor M! 
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