High End Luxury Cars

24685 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 4:40 PM

You are in the Sedans Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

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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#17985 of 24685 Re: Thanks Pat [tagman] by blkhemi Aug 11, 2006 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Aug 11, 2006 5:12 pm) Tag, most of your opinions about the car are pretty much what I came away with today. The transmission will lose it's Cambiocorsa moniker in favor of a , ironically, Audi-sourced 6-Speed autobox. The interior has a unique flair to it. The choice of woods,plastics, and leathers are very appropiate for the 100k+ sticker, but closer scrutiny reveals the interior is not as well assembled as MB or Audi's. No huge biggie, what cars are? The suspension was on the stiff side. But I like my suspensions like I like my drinks, STIFF, STIRRED and not SHAKEN. The car has that glued to the road feel of the 7, but admittedly, a 760i Sport will dance circles around it. I did enjoy the stiff structure and rattle free interior. Absolutely no body roll. And I thought the Audi 4-Ring was huge on the front, that Maser Trident measures 11 inches, HUGE. All in all, I really dig the car. It is truely what the blend of performance and luxury is really all about. The car has the perfect balance of a true sport sedan. But that is the problem: too sporty. My W12 and the S600 let's you choose between all sporty or all comfort, not so in QP, which is it's intended purpose anyway.... BTW: Thanks to all for your respective views on this awesome sports sedan. The info is really appreciated. What do any of you think of the S600? I think I know where Tag and Merc stands........... Replies to this message: lexusguy (Aug 11, 2006 9:58 pm) blkhemi (Aug 12, 2006 4:31 am) designman (Aug 12, 2006 5:43 am) lexusguy (Aug 12, 2006 9:49 am) and 4 more... merc1 (Aug 13, 2006 9:08 pm) lexusguy (Aug 13, 2006 10:09 pm) and 3 more...
#17986 of 24685 Re: Thanks Pat [blkhemi] by dewey Aug 11, 2006 (7:17 pm)
Replying to: blkhemi (Aug 11, 2006 2:33 pm) All in all, I really dig the car. It is truely what the blend of performance and luxury is really all about. The car has the perfect balance of a true sport sedan. But that is the problem: too sporty. My W12 and the S600 let's you choose between all sporty or all comfort, not so in QP, which is it's intended purpose anyway.... If I had to choose between these two wonderful cars I would pick a QP. Is the QP too sporty? I wouldn't want it any other way. The purr of a V8 Ferrari engine is just too tempting. Based on my interpretation of your statement above it does appear that you're leaning towards a car like the S600 which provides more of a balance between luxury and performance than a QP. If I am mistaken and you do favor the sport of a QP, then have you ever considered putting your name on the waiting list for an Audi RS6? I know the QP and RS6 are at very different price levels but the RS6 does look like one great bang for the buck(at least relative to a QP)
#17987 of 24685 Vacationing in the USA by dewey Aug 11, 2006 (7:26 pm)
Anyways I am going on vacation to the USA for two weeks (finally our Canadian dollar is worth something). I need a two week break from the stresses of work and this HELM forum. Take Care! Replies to this message: tagman (Aug 12, 2006 6:37 am) hpowders (Aug 12, 2006 11:24 am)
#17991 of 24685 blkhemi and AMG? by tagman Aug 11, 2006 (9:22 pm)
blkhemi, What about some of the AMG models? TagMan
#17994 of 24685 Re: Thanks Pat [blkhemi] by lexusguy Aug 11, 2006 (9:58 pm)
Replying to: blkhemi (Aug 11, 2006 6:35 pm) The interior has a unique flair to it. The choice of woods,plastics, and leathers are very appropiate for the 100k+ sticker, but closer scrutiny reveals the interior is not as well assembled as MB or Audi's. No huge biggie, what cars are? I agree on the interiors. The German cars are, well German. The attention to the smallest details in the A8 and the new S is of course first rate. Every last piece has been calculated to absolute perfection. That, I think, is what German luxury is all about. The inside of the QP is also incredibly luxurious, but in an Italian style. It's in the look, the feel, rather than ultimate build quality. The QP reminds me of the famous Italian speaker company, Sonus Faber. They use lute shaped cabinets, with hand matched wood panels, leather baffles, and silk wire grilles. To Sonus Faber, the look and feel is just as important as the sound quality. The QP is not an engineering tour de force like the new S class, and it feels out of its element on bumpy city streets. What the QP does have though is soul inside and out, that you can't get from Jaguar, Mercedes, Audi, or BMW, and certainly not Lexus. It's not a well rounded car, but it is a fantastic Italian drivers car. Replies to this message: blkhemi (Aug 12, 2006 4:31 am) designman (Aug 12, 2006 5:43 am) lexusguy (Aug 12, 2006 9:49 am) designman (Aug 13, 2006 10:36 am) and 2 more... merc1 (Aug 13, 2006 9:08 pm) lexusguy (Aug 13, 2006 10:09 pm) merc1 (Aug 13, 2006 10:24 pm) and 2 more...