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24700 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 12:24 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: hpowders (Aug 31, 2006 3:42 am) family resemblance. True, but as you state the resemblance is there, which was my point, a family resemblance that shouldn't be there if Toyota and Lexus truly have seperate design teams/facilities. Same thing with their interiors. Same layout/design, but of course the LS takes it up quite a few notches. M
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Replying to: merc1 (Aug 31, 2006 3:49 am) The Camry, Avalon and LS obviously come from the same design team. However, the design dramatically improves as one proceeds from the Camry to the Avalon. The leap isn't as great as one proceeds from the Avalon to the new LS, IMO. |
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Replying to: merc1 (Aug 30, 2006 9:07 pm) Oops my post was a bit dated. I was under the false impression that this was news. At least in my case it doesnt matter whether I live in the province of Ontario (looser emissions regulations) or California since I have no intention upon getting a Blutec Benz before 2008. I will be patiently waiting for the future generation of diesel E Class Wagons. |
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Replying to: brightness04 (Aug 30, 2006 9:57 pm) What do you define as a lot? As far a I know there is not one single case of platform sharing between MB and Chrysler. The current generation SLK does not share the same platform as the Crossfire. The Crossfire is based on a previous generation SLK.
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Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it is exploring the possible sale of all or part of its Aston Martin luxury brand as the company works to free up cash to pay for its North American turnaround plan. But it said no decisions have been made about its other luxury car brands which include Jaguar and Land Rover. "As part of our ongoing strategic review, we have determined that Aston Martin may be an attractive opportunity to raise capital and generate value," Bill Ford, the automaker's chairman and chief executive, said in a statement. SOURCE: WALL STREET JOURNAL |
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Replying to: dewey (Aug 31, 2006 6:09 am) |
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Replying to: ctsang (Aug 31, 2006 8:19 am) That is news to me. The new 300 will use the new E platform. That is even newer news to me.
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Replying to: dewey (Aug 31, 2006 8:43 am) That is even newer news to me. All of the Chryslers currently using Mercedes parts are last gen (SLK320\Crossfire, E430\300). Thats about to change, Chrysler and Mercedes are going to get much closer, with platform and engine sharing.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Aug 31, 2006 9:16 am) Depending upon the actual real-life sharing strategy, of course, I suspect that the results of such a move would be more likely a benefit to Chrysler, as opposed to hurting MB. TagMan |
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PART$ $HARING MAKE$ $ENSE. I agree Tag, this should definitey benefit Chrysler. I also think the Dr. Z ads would be good if only everyone knew who he is.
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