High End Luxury Cars

24700 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 12:24 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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#18589 of 24700 Re: Ford to sell off Aston, possibly Jag? [nvbanker] by dewey Sep 01, 2006 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Sep 01, 2006 7:36 pm) Sounds like Jaguar has bigger issues with their dealerships than with their cars.
#18590 of 24700 Fuel Efficient Honda and their upcoming V10 Supercar? by dewey Sep 01, 2006 (8:05 pm)
I read in Forbes that Honda's top priority is fuel efficiency. They have no intention upon manufacturing a gas guzzling V8 since such an engine would be inconsistent with their fuel efficiency goals. But how does Honda explain their fuel efficiency goals with their upcoming V10 supercar? link title Replies to this message: lexusguy (Sep 01, 2006 8:58 pm) dandrews1 (Sep 05, 2006 5:53 pm) lexusguy (Sep 05, 2006 8:15 pm) tagman (Sep 01, 2006 8:59 pm)
#18591 of 24700 Re: Fuel Efficient Honda and their upcoming V10 Supercar? [dewey] by lexusguy Sep 01, 2006 (8:58 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Sep 01, 2006 8:05 pm) I read in Forbes that Honda's top priority is fuel efficiency. They have no intention upon manufacturing a gas guzzling V8 since such an engine would be inconsistent with their fuel efficiency goals. Uh, the V6 RL is not really any more efficient than some of its V8 powered competitors. The Ridgeline is also not exactly a gas-sipper. Replies to this message: dandrews1 (Sep 05, 2006 5:53 pm) lexusguy (Sep 05, 2006 8:15 pm)
#18592 of 24700 Re: Fuel Efficient Honda and their upcoming V10 Supercar? [dewey] by tagman Sep 01, 2006 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Sep 01, 2006 8:05 pm) While Honda is making huge strides working out greater fuel efficiency, it would be quite linear to think that their top goal is their only goal. After all, they are still in the automobile business, and the old NSX is most definately in need of replacement. Nothing wrong with a supercar here, IMO, while they keep up the terrific work with their fuel efficient vehicles. Honda is one of those companies that I just find real easy to like. TagMan
#18593 of 24700 Re: Lexus [ctsang] by merc1 Sep 02, 2006 (4:25 am)
Replying to: ctsang (Sep 01, 2006 4:48 am) The new 300 will use the new E platform. Just wait and see. This is from an insider in Auburn Hills, MI. They have to do it to save money. Yeah we'll, but anyway at this point and time it is mere speculation. M
#18594 of 24700 Re: Lexus [houdini1] by merc1 Sep 02, 2006 (4:27 am)
Replying to: houdini1 (Sep 01, 2006 4:57 am) I agree that this should be an easy point to grasp. They are similar because they are both at the top concerning excellent practices, etc. Others are trying to catch up. What? I have no idea as to what you're talking about here...all this can be considered as is just a brilliant excuse. No amount of Toyota-induced spin will justify a LS and a Camry looking anything alike. M
#18595 of 24700 Re: The British are coming...or going... [lexusguy] by merc1 Sep 02, 2006 (4:31 am)
Replying to: lexusguy (Sep 01, 2006 10:38 am) It wouldn't just work, I think it would be the best Aston Martin ever. BMW could do for Aston what Audi has done for Lambo. The M3's V8 already has more horsepower than the V8 Vantage. If they used that as a base, 480hp+ wouldn't be a problem, which would make it the 911 fighter it was supposed to be. Yes, yes...and I'm reading now that BMW's supervisory board has ok'd a look-see at purchasing Aston-Martin. Aston would be a perfect fit for the BMW Group. M
#18596 of 24700 Re: Ford to sell off Aston, possibly Jag? [nvbanker] by merc1 Sep 02, 2006 (4:35 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (Sep 01, 2006 3:29 pm) I do, but my dealer waves me off from them every time I mention that I'd like one.... Still, just once, I'd like to own a Vanden Plas......maybe even for just a little while. I'd say go for it then. M
#18597 of 24700 BMW must buy Aston if Ford is serious. by blkhemi Sep 02, 2006 (6:19 am)
There is absolutely no reason why BMW should have constraints on buying Aston Martin. First, the product in the line-up in relatively new. The DB9 is one of those cars that is hugely underestimated. The potential of the car has yet to be explored due to the mal-funding that Ford provides for the maker. The Vanquish V12 was a great lux/performance combo, but it had it's share of problems, hence it's relatively short life. As to the V8 Vantage, this is a car with a great chassis and build in search of better powertrain. Yes the car has only 100k price tag to split the difference between the 911C and the Turbo, but the car is supposed to be chasing down 911 Turbo's, F430's, and GT Conti's. 380 hp ain't gonna cut it. At least a naturally aspirated 500hp engine is needed nowadays. BMW is in great shape now. With the carmaker seeing double digit profits for the first half of the year should be enough to bolster it's confidence in pursuing bigger oppurtunities. Aston's line does not need a lot fixing, just tweaking. Bring it on Bimmer.