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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#19783 of 24700 press request by kirstie_h HOST Oct 12, 2006 (10:07 am)
A reporter from a large daily newspaper is looking to speak to Mercedes-Benz owners in the Washington DC area about the expectations you have with the car when you purchase it and any problems you’ve had to deal with. Please provide your daytime contact info to ctalatiedmunds.com no later than Monday, October 16, 2006.
#19784 of 24700 Re: I want to buy an Audi because I saw one in I Robot [tagman] by dewey Oct 12, 2006 (11:36 am)
Replying to: tagman (Oct 12, 2006 8:03 am) Aston Martins were renowned cars before James Bond started driving them and the BMW Z3 was not exactly a BMW success story even with Bronsan behind the steering wheel. And who is more popular than James Bond today? Tiger Woods. And have you noticed booming Buick sales because of Tiger Woods? Nope. I just find this idea of Audi charging higher prices based on image like prodcut placements, ritzy events and marble masoleum-like showrooms as nothing more than a dumbed down way of doing business. Back in the 80s MB sales boomed. I remember reading an interview with a MB executive and he bluntly stated that MB US sales boomed ever since JR Ewing in the Dallas Show began driving an MB SL. Such product placement may be good for sales to gullible fools and for the auto manufacturer itself but personally I prefer a car company that is more product-obsessed than image-obsessed. Replies to this message: hpowders (Oct 12, 2006 1:17 pm) tagman (Oct 12, 2006 3:19 pm) hpowders (Oct 12, 2006 5:10 pm) and 2 more... blkhemi (Oct 12, 2006 1:57 pm) tagman (Oct 12, 2006 2:57 pm)
#19785 of 24700 Audi add strategy by dhamilton Oct 12, 2006 (12:43 pm)
I feel it's a good idea to increase awareness while continuing to build better and better cars. Audi needs to be on the minds of more people. I don't believe for a second that this means Audi is going to stop their brilliant drive in engineering.
#19786 of 24700 Re: I want to buy an Audi because I saw one in I Robot [dewey] by hpowders Oct 12, 2006 (1:17 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Oct 12, 2006 11:36 am) Well, Dewey, hats off to the intelligence of the American public. Nobody out there believes mega-millionaire Tiger Woods with his mega million dollar yacht would rather have a Buick. The guy should be a spokesperson for the new distinguished Strategic Vision award winner, (something I have been previously too modest to talk about ) BMW. His refreshingly zesty, aggressive, powerful playing style perfectly meshes with the handsome, bold Chris Bangle styling and smooth powerful handling of BMW vehicles. At least as a BMW spokesperson, Tiger would be believable. Replies to this message: tagman (Oct 12, 2006 3:19 pm) hpowders (Oct 12, 2006 5:10 pm) dewey (Oct 12, 2006 5:46 pm) and 1 more...
#19787 of 24700 Re: I want to buy an Audi because I saw one in I Robot [dewey] by blkhemi Oct 12, 2006 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Oct 12, 2006 11:36 am) That whole thing is well, just an idea. There is no way Winterkorn is going to allow Audi to outprice itself. The new TT actually starts 1100 bucks less than the previous model, conversely, packing more standard features on entirely new platform And even if they "raised" the price a bit, in no doubt, the A6 will remain the world's best selling luxury sedan(yes this includes the US for those who thinks the US is the only market that counts). So, by chance, what was this supposed to prove??!??!??
#19788 of 24700 Re: I want to buy an Audi because I saw one in I Robot [dewey] by reality2 Oct 12, 2006 (2:56 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Oct 12, 2006 6:36 am) Actually, the strategy is quite good and every premium automotive manufacturer uses one form of lifestyle advertising or another. Your comments are highly bias as you are a BMW type, so one takes your comments with less objectivity. Furthermore, Audi builds cars well deserving of their price point and Tier 1 status. Ask anyone in the world, other than some unenlightened Americans. Furthering their marketing aim is noble and proper in terms of business. The desirability of Audi globally is quite high and its product line is in many ways superior to your precious BMW. Your point is only to bash Audi. This forum is meant to discuss HELMs, not put them down for personal bias. As for Audi's product-line, it is one the highest, desirable, technologically driven, and quality premium vehicles out there along with anyone in this group.
#19789 of 24700 Re: I want to buy an Audi because I saw one in I Robot [dewey] by tagman Oct 12, 2006 (2:57 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Oct 12, 2006 11:36 am) Such product placement may be good for sales to gullible fools and for the auto manufacturer itself but personally I prefer a car company that is more product-obsessed than image-obsessed. So, you are inferring that Audi is not product-obsessed, because they have taken some steps to increase their exposure? It's just fundamental marketing techniques. But let me tell you clearly that your assertion that Audi is not product-obsessed because they are paying attention to their image is quite incorrect, IMO. Audi has a tremendous product awareness, and they prove this with some of the highest levels of attention to detail in the industry. We often agree, but so sorry to hugely disagree with you on this one. TagMan
#19790 of 24700 Re: I want to buy an Audi because I saw one in I Robot [hpowders] by tagman Oct 12, 2006 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: hpowders (Oct 12, 2006 1:17 pm) *I have been previously too modest to talk about BMW.* Yeah, I've noticed this. You never seem to have much to say about the marque. You are so quiet and reserved. If only we could get you to come out of your shell, be less shy about your posting, and begin to say some things about BMW. It must have been hard, posting here for all these years, but never saying anything about BMW. I don't know how you ever did it . . . holding back like that! L M A O TagMan Replies to this message: hpowders (Oct 12, 2006 5:10 pm) dewey (Oct 12, 2006 5:46 pm) hpowders (Oct 13, 2006 3:55 am)
#19791 of 24700 Re: I want to buy an Audi because I saw one in I Robot [tagman] by hpowders Oct 12, 2006 (5:10 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Oct 12, 2006 3:19 pm) Well I was aware of the recent Strategic Vision Inc. Total Value award to BMW, yet I only commented on it when I saw it posted by Dewey. I'm trying not to do anything that may get my Lexus Taste invite rescinded. Replies to this message: dewey (Oct 12, 2006 5:46 pm) hpowders (Oct 13, 2006 3:55 am)