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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.

#18290 of 24700 Cars by pat HOST Aug 26, 2006 (11:23 am)
We are here to talk about cars, not each other. A number of posts focused on other members have been removed.
#18291 of 24700 Re: Houdini, The LS the most successful in the world?? [blkhemi] by middlp23 Aug 26, 2006 (12:09 pm)
Replying to: blkhemi (Aug 26, 2006 6:50 am) When the 7-Series debuted for the '02 model year, the car got completely slammed for having a knob to control virtually everything in the car and for having a stubby joystick as the means of putting the car in gear and the styling, well. Well a few short years later, EVERY luxury carmaker is following suit, including the no-nonsense maker Lexus.   I dont recall seeing anything iDrive-esque in the new LS and the traditional gear shift lever is still where its always been Replies to this message: blkhemi (Aug 26, 2006 7:55 pm)
#18292 of 24700 Re: It's Good To See [designman] by ivan_99 Aug 26, 2006 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: designman (Aug 26, 2006 5:43 am) I wonder why they couldn't incorporate the brakes in there   C&D’s test said that you turn the “Auto Park” feature on once in reverse and need to specify on the screen where the car should park it self; they then mentioned this process added an additional 20 seconds or so.   I personally can’t imagine pulling past a parking spot and inputting auto-park co-ordinates for 20 seconds…inevitably somebody would pull in head first a la Seinfeld.   BTW…the feature won’t operate automatically, you’ll need to ride the brake; so you really are in control of the vehicle the whole time – sort of.
#18294 of 24700 BMW vs. Lexus by dewey Aug 26, 2006 (2:34 pm)
Retired CEO Panke from BMW recently expressed his caution about hybrids with the following words:    We should not try to teach or educate the customer about what he or she wants.    Panke's point contradicts Idrive when you consider how much educating and learning is involved with such a device.    Contrary to Panke's opinion is the Toyota/Lexus approach in trying to educate their potential buyers on the virtues of driving hybrid. Also Toyota/Lexus is trying to re-educate the public about the non-importance of crappy hybrid real world MPG figures by focusing on the the positive affects of lower emissions instead.    Personally I like Panke's approach better despite Idrive. Replies to this message: hpowders (Aug 26, 2006 3:03 pm) lexusguy (Aug 26, 2006 4:34 pm) hpowders (Aug 26, 2006 4:57 pm) and 3 more... dewey (Aug 27, 2006 9:31 am)
#18295 of 24700 Re: BMW vs. Lexus [dewey] by hpowders Aug 26, 2006 (3:03 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Aug 26, 2006 2:34 pm) I strongly believe BMW will never go hybrid with the 7 Series.   But then again, I definitely thought the Titanic would float. Replies to this message: lexusguy (Aug 26, 2006 4:34 pm) hpowders (Aug 26, 2006 4:57 pm) dewey (Aug 26, 2006 6:12 pm) and 2 more... dewey (Aug 27, 2006 9:31 am)
#18296 of 24700 Re: BMW vs. Lexus [hpowders] by lexusguy Aug 26, 2006 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: hpowders (Aug 26, 2006 3:03 pm) I strongly believe BMW will never go hybrid with the 7 Series.   I do like their steam powered system. Hybrid power is a fantastic idea for things like taxis that are almost always in stop and go traffic, but not so much for highway travel. Replies to this message: hpowders (Aug 26, 2006 4:57 pm) dewey (Aug 26, 2006 6:12 pm) blkhemi (Aug 26, 2006 8:04 pm) and 1 more... dewey (Aug 27, 2006 9:31 am)
#18297 of 24700 Re: BMW vs. Lexus [lexusguy] by hpowders Aug 26, 2006 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Aug 26, 2006 4:34 pm) Sure wish BMW would bring their diesels here. I'm getting tired of reading all those British reviews emphasizing how good those cars are. Replies to this message: dewey (Aug 26, 2006 6:12 pm) blkhemi (Aug 26, 2006 8:04 pm) dewey (Aug 27, 2006 11:27 am)

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