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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#21 of 24700 the black rocket? by bmwboys Dec 13, 1999 (4:07 pm)
Hey Simon, Im a BMW nut as well, what do you drive? Jon
#22 of 24700 Ranking Appointments by jodys2 Dec 15, 1999 (4:07 am)
Hey thanks Jon, You are a gentleman! Thanks for acknowledging some of the Jag's good points. It must have been VERY disappointing to regret the Jag purchase, after just a couple thousand miles. Already, I have 1,500 on mine and feel like a newly licensed driver, anxious to run errands, so that I have an excuse to go for a drive. I do admit to being a naive luxury car owner. 'Curb' appeal is super important to me. Some of the high-end models I looked at on dealer showrooms were so nondescript, that I didn't even want to take them for a test drive. So many of the vehicles today, look like every other car on the road. A big part of the fun of driving a dream car, is having a great looking car. The rides I had in the 'other' luxury models, didn't seem to compare to this Jag, for what I was looking for, which was a luxury sedan. My humble experience has been, that the comfort of this XJ8 L's cornering, and acceleration, cause me to want to drive like a NASCAR driver. Guess I understand the higher insurance now Jody
#23 of 24700 happy by satisfied2 Dec 15, 1999 (3:35 pm)
Over the past 25 years I have had some real nice cars. Several BMW's,several MB's, several Volvo's a Lexus an Infiniti q45 and a couple of Porsche's. My newest is an Audi A8 which is both sporty and luxurious at the same time. Absolutely the best car I have had. A fun car that instills an abundance of confidence. It doesn't turn as many heads as did some of my past vehicles but I sure do have fun driving it.
#24 of 24700 Errands by bmwboys Dec 15, 1999 (10:29 pm)
Hey Jody I am in total agreement with the errands. I was driving to the other side of town to rent a movie and the same with getting new CDs I got in some big trouble with my partner about all the errands i ran in the first 2 weeks of owning my Z3 Coupe. I put 2200 miles on in 2 weeks, i was told to put my new toy away and not to drive it till the next month. I was crushed. The funny thing is that i was "depressed" about driving my normal every day car which is a 750iL. And then it hit me how silly i was. I bet the L in your Jag helps a lot, our XJR was the short wheel base and i felt like it was cramped. plus i am 6'1". How tall are you that you fit so perfectly? I am about to get my newest toy from BMW, an X5. You know their new sport utility. Now i have to try to keep in mind not to drive so much and so far the fist few weeks. By the way what color is your jag?
#25 of 24700 British Racing Green by jodys2 Dec 16, 1999 (2:45 am)
Believe it or not Jon, green IS my favorite color. I had no choice but to get this dark green, it is perfect for my first luxury car, stately, but still with some pizazz. You are right about the extra room in the long wheel base. The back seat legroom is huge! The deciding factor in getting the L model was the additional headroom the driver feels. While the stats don't show it, the salesfolks said and I noticed the difference. I am 5'8", and the headliner is now comfortable. I bet you can hardly wait for your new toy to arrive! Sport utilities are hugely popular here in the Minnesota. Enjoy it! Those first few thousand miles have to be the best, everything is so new and appreciated. Actually, I have used the 'car and toy in one' rationalization a lot. We don't have to wait for the weekend or vacations for a bit of fun. Plus the car and toy only take up one stall in the garage. What color are you looking forward to? Jody P.S. Today's Jag Joy: Teenage boy working at the hamburger drive thru exclaims, "Is that a Jaguar?" "Wow, that is a great looking car." FYI-in high school, I also worked at that hamburger joint and rode my Schwin bike to work...
#26 of 24700 BRG by bmwboys Dec 16, 1999 (3:45 am)
British RACING Green, the key word racing! It is amazing how many people have never, or rarely see a jag. When i took mine in for service, 3 days after taking delivery..... we can get into that later, i got an XK8 conv. and the guys at some burger place were just crazy about it, "what kind of car is that", and this one woman got out of the car in front of me and wanted to take a look. There is just something special about a jag. But i must be true to my passion and drive my Bimmers. I even named my dog Bmer. My new toy, christmas present actually, i have been a VERY good boy this year, is going to be in eihter green or silver. The green hides all the lines of the car but i already have a silver car, but silver hides dirt and is easy to wash. its a toss up. Ill just let Santa decide! You know what i miss most about my jag, the wheels, i had the big 18" wheels, they were so sexy, that and the wood steering wheel. Well jody i got to get to bed Ill talk to you later!
#27 of 24700 Bmer by jodys2 Dec 17, 1999 (3:21 am)
What a great name for man's best friend! Specially when his master bleeds bimmer blood Does he get to ride in your BMW? My pouch, Pete, hasn't quite made it to his first Jag ride yet. I don't know how much longer I can hold out. Silver is a great color. You are so right about its ability to hide the dirt. Just the same, I've got to hope Old Saint Nick chooses green for you. When do you hope to take delivery? Xmas Eve? Jon, when you get a chance, share your horror stories about the Jag, including what model year you had. I took the vehicle in for a non-lighting heated seat button. I left the dealership REALLY disappointed, because after a full day they could not fix it. Guess they sell vehicles without having the electrical layout references on hand. FYI - that was three weeks ago and still no fix in site.
#28 of 24700 JAG Problems by bmwboys Dec 18, 1999 (3:38 pm)
hey jody, My baby Bmer rode in a BMW after 3 weeks and now he turns his nose up at the sight of a toyota.... He tries to drive everychance he gets, most times he has his rear paws on my chest and the 2 front on the wheel, its just so he can see out the window but it looks really strange. Well about my jag trouble...... i had a 98 XJR upon delivery the fog lights didnt work, a few lights on the dash didnt work, and the car had a wobble in it when driving. The gear shift looked like it had been put on wiht some serious force, i mean really torn up. The trunk didnt close properly and the paint was not very good. I was really disapointed. The service department was a joke, i took the stuff into get fixed and the service mangager LIED to me. The problems took forever to fix and when i got the car back 2 of my rims were badly damaged. I was not happy and after that i was just burt wiht Jaguar. About my new toy, santa cant get it into his bag of goodies. It will be here in feb, it can be a romantic present. Im hopeing for green but i may get out voted on silver. ill talk wiht you later i have a plumber walking in the door. jon
#29 of 24700 300m problems by ste345 Dec 19, 1999 (7:34 pm)
Tire problems cannot get the vibration out.
#30 of 24700 Luxury Auto Service by jodys2 Dec 22, 1999 (12:46 am)
Isn't it amazing the lack of professionalism found in so many places today? Jon, I totally understand your disappointment with the condition and subsequent repair attempts. True story: when I went to pick up my 2000 Jag, the interior leather and headliner were smeared with dark 'stuff' in at least five places. I am NOT a white glove type of person, but wouldn't you think SOMEONE at the dealership would have noticed the interior condition of the vehicle, before a customer came in to pick up an auto and that required writing a check for nearly $65k? Is great service a dealer, by dealer commodity? Or are there any models that have a corner on the market? Bets are that the BMW dealerships have treated bmwboys well. Say, what type of dog is little Bmmer?