High End Luxury Cars

24699 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 6:41 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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#18245 of 24699 Re: WHOA??? [merc1] by blkhemi Aug 22, 2006 (1:33 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Aug 22, 2006 12:52 am) The S600 so impressed me with the 2nd drive that the S65 seemed unnecessary. Don't get me wrong. The S65 is the best thing with 4-doors to get to 60 in 4 secs. flat. But the utter opulance the S600 exhibits makes it the best thing for the money. And I get 20 MPG on the highway, with all of the MB stuff standard. The only option was the moonstone metallic paint w/ anti scratch/chip. And for the heck of it, I ordered a set of 20" AMG wheels with Michelin run-flats. Total cost: $146k, including freight and MB worry-free 120k mile Extended Protection from head to toe. To hear the the thunder from a German V12 without the need to ever have to worry about something breaking: Priceless. Let the fun began. Replies to this message: brightness04 (Aug 22, 2006 4:50 pm) houdini1 (Aug 23, 2006 6:45 am) blkhemi (Aug 23, 2006 1:46 pm)
#18247 of 24699 Re: WHOA??? [blkhemi] by brightness04 Aug 22, 2006 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: blkhemi (Aug 22, 2006 1:33 pm) I always thought the primary cost if a car breaks down, for someone making enough to afford a car over $100k, is the value of time, not repair cost per se. Anyway, that's the reason why I stayed away from VW's and Hyundai's when they were offering 100k miles warranties.
#18250 of 24699 Re: Lexus future plans\models [blkhemi] by lexusguy Aug 22, 2006 (8:41 pm)
Replying to: blkhemi (Aug 22, 2006 1:24 pm) I do wonder tho. Why is Lexus holding out on the supposed IS500? The car has been seen numerous times going around the N'Ring in Germany, in both coupe and sedan form. With Audi, BMW, MB, and Caddy offering V8 power, no doubt Lexus wants to be the first Japanese maker to follow suit. Good question. The line about a V8 "killing the car's handling" doesn't seem to make a lot of sense considering the M3 and RS4 obviously don't have any such problems. Nor does using hybrid power. Unless they come up with vastly more powerful electric motors, an IS450h would only be good for 340hp or so, which would barely be enough to offset the extra weight from the batteries. Additional problems come from the fact that hybrid power eventually runs out, and no hybrid thus far has what would be considered "high performance" brakes. If they are worried about the 5.0L V8 being too heavy, it would make much more sense to use turbocharging rather than hybrid power. The RX is due for remake in only 4 years? Very much out of the Lexus norm. This RX will have a five year run just like the last one, '04-'08. As for the SC, I hope they mean that they are just using the basic proportions of the 6 series and will make the next SC lower and longer, and not copying actual details such as the "catfish" face and "trunk from another car" rear. Looks wise, the 650 is I think the worst of them all. Replies to this message: merc1 (Aug 22, 2006 8:44 pm)
#18251 of 24699 Re: Lexus future plans\models [lexusguy] by merc1 Aug 22, 2006 (8:44 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Aug 22, 2006 8:41 pm) I don't think Lexus is holding out with the IS500, they just don't want to let anyone know anything to early. They're testing something under the hood of that IS test mule so we'll find out sooner or later. I suspect they'll go with a 400hp version of the 5.0L V8 in the LS600hL. That would bring the IS500 within spitting distance of the RS6, next M3 and C63. M
#18252 of 24699 vehicles, please by kirstie_h HOST Aug 23, 2006 (6:35 am)
Let's take care to focus on vehicles rather than on the credibility of other members. Personally-directed comments are subject to liberal application of "Post-B-Gone™" Thanks!
#18253 of 24699 Re: WHOA??? [blkhemi] by houdini1 Aug 23, 2006 (6:45 am)
Replying to: blkhemi (Aug 22, 2006 1:33 pm) Congratulations, that is a wonderful automobile. When do you expect delivery? I am looking forward to a comprehensive review. Replies to this message: blkhemi (Aug 23, 2006 1:46 pm)
#18254 of 24699 Re: WHOA??? [houdini1] by blkhemi Aug 23, 2006 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: houdini1 (Aug 23, 2006 6:45 am) Both the S8 and S600 will be here in October. I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of both, considering the fact that I don't have a HELM to call my own anymore since I transferred the title and state registration of the W12 to my daughter today. To soothe out my pain, she bought me some Ben & Jerry's. I have a smiley face now.....