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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: 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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Replying to: dewey (Aug 31, 2006 10:28 am)
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Replying to: ctsang (Aug 31, 2006 11:12 am) One reason that some buy a MB, perhaps, or other prestige vehicle, but certainly not the only reason. After all, Mercedes are expensive, and financial clout is a pre-requisite for the most part . . . unlike, say, a Toyota Corolla. But, you'd be amazed at how many rich people drive economy cars!!!!! That logic applies to anything that is expensive. A yacht or private jet also say you are rich, wouldn't you agree? But a lot of rich people fly coach!! TagMan |
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Replying to: dewey (Aug 31, 2006 10:28 am) I thought about mentioning that. If its done right, I think they can get away with it. Sharing V6s is ok, many automakers do that. V8s however, should remain M-B exclusive.
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Replying to: tagman (Aug 31, 2006 11:11 am) Why would there be merit in this? Toyota/Lexus seems to be doing just fine with the current arrangement.
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Replying to: houdini1 (Aug 31, 2006 11:25 am) If Rolex and Timex were owned by the same corporate parent and you bought a Rolex, wouldn't you want it to look very different from a Timex? As a consumer, I don't mind platform/parts sharing between Lexus and Toyota, even though it may hurt Lexus' prestige a bit. But I do feel that there should be more of an effort to diffentiate on the basis of appearance.
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