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Sedans High End Luxury Cars
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: designman (Aug 31, 2006 9:34 am) Unless ofcourse the future 300 is based on the current E Class platform. By then there will be a new generation platform of the E Class that will be different from the platform of the future 300 . If that happens then the mystique of MBs will be preserved. Otherwise MB gets the short end of the stick and their distinct reputation will be tarnished and many will ponder the reasons for spending the extra $$$ for a Benz. I myself have difficulty understanding how anyone could choose a Lexus ES over a V6 Camry. 
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Replying to: dewey (Aug 31, 2006 10:06 am) Toyota could probably offer a "super luxury package" for the V6 Camry with similar equipment as the ES, with a price of maybe $36K. No one would buy it. Why would they, when they could get an Acura TL for the same money? The Lexus gets you the better warranty, infinitely better service department, and of course the Lexus badge that people are willing to pay for. If you don't want it, dont buy.
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Replying to: lexusguy (Aug 31, 2006 10:25 am) LOL and what would the MB badge give you over a Chrysler? Better service? Better reliability? I dont think so!! I hate to say this but this whole idea of platform sharing between Chrysler/MB platform sounds incredibly self- destructive for the Stuttgart side of DB.
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Replying to: dewey (Aug 31, 2006 10:28 am) |
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Replying to: dewey (Aug 31, 2006 10:28 am) Disagree. It's a benefit to Chrysler. Unless . . . it goes beyond the platform and . . . we start to see Dodge "Hemi" engines in the MB's (lol)!  I can see it now . . . no more AMG needed . . . introducing the new S-Class Hemi. TagMan |
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Replying to: merc1 (Aug 30, 2006 9:03 pm)
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Replying to: dewey (Aug 31, 2006 10:28 am) It all depends on what a “platform” is. I remember reading a discussion on the similarities between a Volvo S40 and the Mazda 3. They officially share the same platform; but have different engines, HVAC, suspensions, floorboards, insulation…practically everything is different. I think a “platform” really doesn’t cost much to reproduce…it’s the R&D of it that drives up the costs…so sharing just that would make sense. While I would like to be able to buy an MB E class for 24K I don’t think you’ll ever be able to…irregardless of what badge is on the front.
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Replying to: houdini1 (Aug 31, 2006 11:03 am) However, the point is that Toyota is a DIFFERENT marque than Lexus, even if it is the same parent company, and whether or not platforms are shared, the styling and design similarities do not necessarily need to be so similar. So there is some merit to the idea of creating further distance between the Lexus and Toyota marques in terms of style and design, regardless of any platform sharing. TagMan |
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