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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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#19001 of 24723 Re: 2007 Acura MDX interior shots [ivan_99] by blkhemi

Sep 18, 2006 (12:25 pm)

Replying to: ivan_99 (Sep 18, 2006 11:33 am)
An excellent idea now that purchasing is on contention that there is a third row available.
 
Audi has recently scrubbed the notion of the V8 diesel that they use in the Euro markets as it would prove useless to retrofit it for the now-stringent US emission laws.
 
With that being said, the company says it will now use the same V10-TDI from VW(Porsche is also said to use this engine) that is ready for sale 45 states right now. But the racing -derived V12 TDI is still own, along with a sportier Q7 with a hi-po version of Audi's new CPRI 4.2L V8 that they'll use in the new A8.
 
BTW: The Sport and TDI version will get DSG. How cool is that?

#19003 of 24723 High Prices in South Korea by dewey

Sep 18, 2006 (1:02 pm)

I thought Canadian car prices were inflated until I read that in South Korea luxury cars are double the US price level
 
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#19004 of 24723 Toyota to ramp up, big time by blkhemi

Sep 18, 2006 (1:08 pm)

Toyota reported today that the company would raise worldwide output about 40%, by 2008!!!
 
They also mentioned that they will increase production for the US market by 25%, thanks in no small part to the launch of the new Tundra(as ugly as it may be) and it's heavy-duty variants, a first for a US market Toyota pick-up.
 
The projected rankings for worldwide domination will end as follows:
 
The General: 13.9%
Toyota: 12.3%
Ford: 12.0%
 
Yes folks, Toyota will beat Ford worldwide. They also said that that there will be a major shift towards Eastern Europe and China, areas that GM absolutely dominates. By 2010, if GM stays on it's steady pace and Toyota's output actually works, Toyota would become #1, reports suggests.

#19005 of 24723 Re: Toyota to ramp up, big time [blkhemi] by killerbunny

Sep 18, 2006 (1:25 pm)

Replying to: blkhemi (Sep 18, 2006 1:08 pm)
blkhemi:
 
Where do you get your info? To my knowledge, Toyota already surpassed GM since early 2006 (world market).
 
The news that Toyota just surpassed Ford and reached No.2 was regarding US sales.

#19006 of 24723 Re: Toyota to ramp up, big time [blkhemi] by dewey

Sep 18, 2006 (1:39 pm)

Replying to: blkhemi (Sep 18, 2006 1:08 pm)
I hope as they ramp up production they will be able to keep track of their quality control. So far with all their major recalls that has certainly not happened.
 
What is Toyota without reliability and quality? Obviously nothing more than a GM! I guess it's really tough being number one.
 
The greatest competitive advantage for any auto company is not to have any dealings with the UAW. Fortunately Toyota is not drowned by humungous healthcare/pension legacy costs.

#19007 of 24723 Re: Toyota to ramp up, big time [killerbunny] by logic1

Sep 18, 2006 (2:04 pm)

Replying to: killerbunny (Sep 18, 2006 1:25 pm)
You might want to do some checking. GM sells far more vehicles in Europe, China, Australia, South America than Toyota.
 
Believe blkhemi's numbers are correct.

#19008 of 24723 Is 'Dr. Z' Kaput as Chrysler's TV Pitchman? by dewey

Sep 18, 2006 (4:56 pm)

Appears Dr. Z's message about MB engineering in Chryslers is just not working as planned. He is certainly no Iaccoca. Here is a little blurb from Wall Street Journal.
 
Created by the Detroit office of Omnicom Group's BBDO, the "Dr. Z" campaign cost $100 million and has been running since July. It relies on Mr. Zetsche, with his distinctive, bushy mustache and German accent, for a light-hearted setting of a somewhat complicated message about how Chrysler cars share engineering and design features with higher-priced Mercedes sedans, or how Jeep SUVs are clean and fuel efficient.
 
But the ads have become the butt of scorn from some ad critics, even though industry research shows the ads were memorable. Critics often pointed to studies showing that many people believed Dr. Z wasn't a real person. Detroit area resident Carrie Belcher, who has a Jeep Grand Cherokee and Volkswagen Passat in her family, said she assumed he was a fake character and was surprised to learn he was DaimlerChrysler's CEO. But she said the ads made her laugh. "I thought it was kind of fun that the CEO was that quirky and funny," she said. (Mr. Zetsche does have a doctorate in engineering.)
 
The Chrysler Group vigorously defends the ads, saying the campaign did its job of informing consumers about what Chrysler stands for.
 
The TV, radio and print portions of the Dr. Z campaign are currently suspended so the company can focus on its clearance sale and new model launches over the next two months
 
SOURCE: WALL STREET JOURNAL SEPT 18 2006

#19009 of 24723 Re: Is 'Dr. Z' Kaput as Chrysler's TV Pitchman? [dewey] by lexusguy

Sep 18, 2006 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: dewey (Sep 18, 2006 4:56 pm)
Appears Dr. Z's message about MB engineering in Chryslers is just not working as planned. He is certainly no Iaccoca. Here is a little blurb from Wall Street Journal.
 
The A.E. was on them from day one about those terrible ads. According to Pete, the ads have actually cost DCX more than $200m, without increasing showroom traffic one iota.

#19010 of 24723 Re: Toyota to ramp up, big time [blkhemi] by lexusguy

Sep 18, 2006 (5:43 pm)

Replying to: blkhemi (Sep 18, 2006 1:08 pm)
Yes folks, Toyota will beat Ford worldwide. They also said that that there will be a major shift towards Eastern Europe and China, areas that GM absolutely dominates. By 2010, if GM stays on it's steady pace and Toyota's output actually works, Toyota would become #1, reports suggests.
 
Ford is in big, big trouble. They are slashing (another?) 30K jobs, and closing several more plants as part of "Way Forward 2.0, Mulally addition". They still depend much to heavily on the F-150 and their trucks. The market is going to drop out right under the Explorer. Expedition? Fuggetaboutit. Mercury is done for. Literally no new products until something like 2012.

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