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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: maxhonda99 (Oct 09, 2006 5:59 am)
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 09, 2006 5:58 am) Man, you got me!!!!!!  TagMan
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 09, 2006 6:36 am) Neck-snapping REALLY depends upon first gear . . . and how quick it jumps out of the gate. With LS460's very low first two gears, there could very well be some neck-snapping out of the gate, but the question would be if third gear and beyond keep it moving fast enough to achieve that 5.4 time. Either way, at least you'll get a strong sense of its acceleration, even if you can't put a definate number on it. TagMan
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Replying to: tagman (Oct 08, 2006 9:27 pm)
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Replying to: merc1 (Oct 08, 2006 9:36 pm) That part about Toyota sending people to BMW factories to look at their production techniques isn't going to be accepted by some of the Toyota/Lexus faithful. Yeah, terrific article indeed. One of the best highlights of BMW to come along in a long time. And for those that still do not beleive that Lexus has BMW in it's sights, this should help convince them, as BMW's Reithofer says it himself. Toyota's Lexus also has BMW in its sights as it makes a move to gain in Europe with sportier, better-handling cars. "We will be challenged -- no question," says Reithofer. "We have to take Lexus seriously." Glad you enjoyed it! TagMan
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Replying to: dewey (Oct 09, 2006 7:11 am) Hey, Dewey, I knew you'd be one to enjoy it. Glad you did. TagMan |
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I read in Autoweek that Audi, VW and BMW agreed to use MB's Blutec system in order to accomplish selling cars that can pass tough emissions standards like that in California. Expect a Blutec VW Tiguan, BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Q5, Jeep Cherokees and ofcourse MB R, M and GL Classes. In my case I am disappointed since I expected to get confirmed news about diesel cars and not only SUVs. An interesting challenger to Blutec will be Honda's diesel system which is not bogged down with Blutec's urea bladder. |
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Replying to: hpowders (Oct 09, 2006 4:16 am) restroom, wine, pate, restroom, acceleration, braking, cornering, Maalox, restroom, drive home. It's always good to have a plan. Good luck with your mission. I hope you accomplish at least some of those things 
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Replying to: dewey (Oct 08, 2006 7:16 pm)
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