High End Luxury Cars

24700 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 12:24 PM

You are in the Sedans Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

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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#18957 of 24700 Re: What's going on in Motown? [tagman] by blkhemi Sep 16, 2006 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Sep 16, 2006 3:51 pm) Tag, The same thing goes for me with my 8 Corvettes. From my '63 Split Window to my current '06 Z06, with the exception of my '92 ZR1 with total engine failure due to a faulty oil pump, the cars have served flawlessly. But I must admit, I have owned 2 GM cars other than ny Vettes. My '97 Caddy STS was a rare reliable model, needing only the crazy BOSE system replaced, as witnessed by many Nissan and MB cars. And the 2000 DTS was a great car that I used to travel to and from the City everyday for work for a year. Racked up 42,000 miles in the first year without so much as an unscheduled visit to the dealership, a first for any luxury ride I've owned. No wonder they sell 90k copies of this car a year. And to add, judging from this years JDP reports, the makers divisions are on a roll, save for the plagued HUMMER and Saab brands. Cadillac was right along with Jag and Lexus this year. Very interesting. I do think that the General has gotten the hint, even the top general himself, Wagoner. It's either do or die.
#18958 of 24700 Re: What's going on in Motown? [tagman] by lexusguy Sep 16, 2006 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Sep 16, 2006 3:51 pm) I've only owned four GM vehicles. ALL, except for a '92 Corvette convertible, were pathetic in terms of reliability. Some with MAJOR problems. Maybe they will get better, but I'm not about to find out, as I won't purchase one, period. I had an Oldsmobile in the early '70s, which was pretty much junk as well. After that I was finally able to afford my first Mercedes, a 280E. That car and my later 300E were great. When I went to the S, though, lots of troubles that ultimately soured me on the brand.
#18959 of 24700 Re: BMW W12 [anthonyp] by dewey Sep 16, 2006 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: anthonyp (Sep 16, 2006 2:20 pm) Anthony, very similar experience. During March I got a good deal on a BMW 530xi wagon that was among two wagons on the lot. The novelty of owning a twin turbo BMW is the main reason for why I am willing to forgo a good discount.
#18960 of 24700 Re: BMW W12 [tagman] by dewey Sep 16, 2006 (7:06 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Sep 16, 2006 3:54 pm) Dewey - Congratulations (for a second time?). Thanks. Two times is enough. I have no intention upon buying a new car soon. And if I ever do have an urge to buy a car soon then I will be definitely joining an Edmunds Forum called "Compulsive Auto Buyers Anonymous". Based on my history I usually keep a car for seven to eight years.
#18961 of 24700 Re: The BMW-Pontiac thing [designman] by merc1 Sep 17, 2006 (7:48 am)
Replying to: designman (Sep 16, 2006 9:05 am) This comes up periodically. Are you referring to the kidney grille? Not really because of the grille, but thanks for the info. My reason for saying that about Pontiac is that for as long as I can remember they've always compared themselves to Cadillac. Back in the 1980's when a relative had a Bonnieville SSE Pontiac compared it to the 7-Series of the day. They boasted about the how their 3800 V6 was "larger" than the I6 in the 735i of the day. Of course it was another one of GM' empty, specious claims because the I6 in the BMW had more power anyway. Through the years they've often compared the late Bonnie, Grand Prix and G6 to various BMWs. Of course none of this means anything until they get right wheel wheel drive, IMO. M
#18962 of 24700 2007 Acura MDX interior shots by lexusguy Sep 17, 2006 (4:21 pm)
I'm impressed. Despite the faux wood, the interior I think generally looks richer and more upscale than the RL. The center stack plastics are 1000% better than the RL's "boom box" look. I think this is the first truly positive example of Acura's "new look" on the inside. Replies to this message: tagman (Sep 17, 2006 4:31 pm) hpowders (Sep 17, 2006 6:05 pm) dewey (Sep 17, 2006 6:51 pm) tagman (Sep 17, 2006 6:51 pm) and 6 more... ivan_99 (Sep 17, 2006 5:02 pm) designman (Sep 17, 2006 5:29 pm) lexusguy (Sep 17, 2006 7:15 pm) blkhemi (Sep 17, 2006 6:32 pm) lexusguy (Sep 17, 2006 7:30 pm) merc1 (Sep 17, 2006 8:19 pm) and 3 more... merc1 (Sep 17, 2006 8:16 pm) tagman (Sep 17, 2006 8:24 pm) merc1 (Sep 17, 2006 8:39 pm) and 10 more... blkhemi (Sep 17, 2006 9:31 pm) lexusguy (Sep 18, 2006 4:33 am)
#18963 of 24700 Re: 2007 Acura MDX interior shots [lexusguy] by tagman Sep 17, 2006 (4:31 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Sep 17, 2006 4:21 pm) I also think it looks terrific for a mid-upper priced SUV. My guess is that most, (except hpowders, ) will also be impressed with the interior. BTW, good job on the pics. TagMan Replies to this message: hpowders (Sep 17, 2006 6:05 pm) dewey (Sep 17, 2006 6:51 pm) tagman (Sep 17, 2006 6:51 pm) dewey (Sep 17, 2006 6:57 pm) and 2 more... hpowders (Sep 18, 2006 2:41 am) and 2 more...
#18964 of 24700 Re: 2007 Acura MDX interior shots [lexusguy] by ivan_99 Sep 17, 2006 (5:02 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Sep 17, 2006 4:21 pm) Not to start anything...but i think this interior has already been done, only better, in the B9 Tribeca Replies to this message: designman (Sep 17, 2006 5:29 pm) lexusguy (Sep 17, 2006 7:15 pm)
#18965 of 24700 Re: 2007 Acura MDX interior shots [ivan_99] by designman Sep 17, 2006 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: ivan_99 (Sep 17, 2006 5:02 pm) The B9 must be a hit in Austin. Looks like the UT Longhorn logo. However, I always liked the swept-forward aspect of the Honda/Acura dashboards.
#18966 of 24700 Re: 2007 Acura MDX interior shots [tagman] by hpowders Sep 17, 2006 (6:05 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Sep 17, 2006 4:31 pm) I already posted on the 2007 Acura MDX thread that I love the vehicle, inside and out. Coming from BMW's over the last 13 years, the interior is indeed a sight to behold. The 545 is sooo drab, but then again I didn't lease it for its interior aesthetics, but to outrun ol' smokey. They had some nice shots of the MDX on Motor Week yesterday, and I was impressed by the fine job Acura did-looked great in silver. Most impressive was I didn't notice any significant body lean when it was being driven hard at the track. I have yet to see one negative review. This will indeed IMO, be the luxury mid-sized SUV to be reckoned with, if people can see the vehicle for what it truly is and stifle their status bias. A warning shot has just been fired directly at BMW, Audi and Porsche, no doubt about it. Now let's see if Acura can perform another miracle-this time on the RL. Well, 2 weeks and my football season is over. That didn't take long! Replies to this message: dewey (Sep 17, 2006 6:51 pm) tagman (Sep 17, 2006 6:51 pm) dewey (Sep 17, 2006 6:57 pm) lexusguy (Sep 17, 2006 7:43 pm) hpowders (Sep 18, 2006 2:37 am) hpowders (Sep 18, 2006 2:41 am) pat (Sep 18, 2006 3:41 am) and 1 more...