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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#18178 of 24700 Re: Canadian Driver August 15, 2006 [hpowders] by brightness04 Aug 16, 2006 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: hpowders (Aug 16, 2006 5:24 pm) What "gave it away" was very simple: you leased a 545i, which is less expensive than an LS . . . the same logic that you were using accusing LS buyers of being unable to afford an S. Now I will sit back and watch you squirm and come up with arguments that debunk your own earlier ridiculous logic. Replies to this message: brightness04 (Aug 17, 2006 5:51 pm)
#18181 of 24700 Re: hpowders [tagman] by ivan_99 Aug 16, 2006 (9:12 pm)
who cares about brakes any more? . . . afterall, the car parks itself! ...so does a cab
#18182 of 24700 LS460 by merc1 Aug 16, 2006 (9:32 pm)
The real "reviews" will be when Car and Driver, Road and Track, Automobile and Motor Trend do their thing. Until this all these reports from the press introduction really don't mean much IMO. Of course that all-important C&D comparo will be the talk of the year! I can see it now, the LS460L, S550, 750Li, A8L and XJ8L all being compared in the December 06' or January 07 issue. Well here is a better review: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/autoexpresstv/featuresvideos/202343/lexus_ls460.htm- l M Replies to this message: hpowders (Aug 17, 2006 1:02 am) merc1 (Aug 17, 2006 1:19 am) hpowders (Aug 17, 2006 5:01 am) designman (Aug 17, 2006 5:09 am) designman (Aug 17, 2006 6:48 am) houdini1 (Aug 17, 2006 10:53 am) designman (Aug 17, 2006 12:37 pm) and 1 more... brightness04 (Aug 17, 2006 9:57 pm)
#18184 of 24700 Re: LS460 [merc1] by hpowders Aug 17, 2006 (1:02 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Aug 16, 2006 9:32 pm) Well, not too bad of a review. He wanted to hear that big V-8 "growl", but that's not what Lexus is about. He found the steering a bit "dull at the center." Typical Lexus, there. He is to be envied being able to put a car through its paces on the Autobahn at 200km/h (120 mph). I myself can only afford to do that in "momentary spurts" and there is NOTHING LIKE IT! Thanks for posting the link to this review. Replies to this message: merc1 (Aug 17, 2006 1:19 am) hpowders (Aug 17, 2006 5:01 am)
#18185 of 24700 Re: LS460 [hpowders] by merc1 Aug 17, 2006 (1:19 am)
Replying to: hpowders (Aug 17, 2006 1:02 am) Np. I've been scouring the net for reviews on the new LS, and so far that is the most in-depth one out there. The usual monthly publications should have theirs in their Nov or Dec issues. Autoweek should have something on it next week or the week after next. M Replies to this message: hpowders (Aug 17, 2006 5:01 am)
#18186 of 24700 Re: LS460 [merc1] by hpowders Aug 17, 2006 (5:01 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Aug 17, 2006 1:19 am) I hope we get several good comparos pitting the LS460 vs the S550. I also hope the autorags see some merit in it.
#18187 of 24700 Re: LS460 [merc1] by designman Aug 17, 2006 (5:09 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Aug 16, 2006 9:32 pm) The real "reviews" will be when Car and Driver, Road and Track, Automobile and Motor Trend do their thing. I've pretty much heard what I need to hear between AutoExpress, Canadian Driver, Edmunds, and wasn't their a fourth posted around here? However the real review will be when we drive it but I know exactly what to expect. Bottom line for me is that it's a nice luxury car that offers nothing for the performance-minded. The only issue at large is this longstanding battle between the LS and S in the HELM thread. I guess a trophy must be awarded with bragging rights duly accorded and, yes, the full comparos in one or all of those that you cited are the key. Replies to this message: designman (Aug 17, 2006 6:48 am) houdini1 (Aug 17, 2006 10:53 am) designman (Aug 17, 2006 12:37 pm) topspin628 (Aug 17, 2006 12:50 pm) brightness04 (Aug 17, 2006 9:57 pm)