High End Luxury Cars

24697 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 3:09 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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#21062 of 24697 Re: One Happy Family you all are with the HELM [oac] by designman Nov 16, 2006 (7:25 am)
Replying to: oac (Nov 15, 2006 10:25 pm) Hi Oac! What's your story these days? Are you getting an LS460 or what? I think you said you would wait awhile. I see it's been slow over in Lexico. By the way, there's a Chinese restaurant near us that makes a dish called Happy Family. Replies to this message: oac (Nov 16, 2006 3:55 pm) hpowders (Nov 16, 2006 5:54 pm) blckislandguy (Nov 16, 2006 7:02 pm) and 5 more... hpowders (Nov 17, 2006 4:24 am)
#21064 of 24697 Re: Reliability and Fun; mutually exclusive?[tagman] [thegraduate] [tagman] by hpowders Nov 16, 2006 (7:45 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 15, 2006 6:56 pm) "I feel like Hondas are a poor man's Bimmer." Hey thegraduate: I hope you move up to the real thing some day. If you love driving, you will find there is nothing comparable in its price range across the BMW line. Remember, the cheaper the BMW, the better the performance. Perhaps you should be thinking of going for a post-graduate degree! Replies to this message: thegraduate (Nov 16, 2006 10:12 am) tagman (Nov 16, 2006 10:46 am) hpowders (Nov 16, 2006 1:36 pm) hpowders (Nov 16, 2006 1:29 pm)
#21065 of 24697 Re: Reliability and Fun; mutually exclusive?[tagman] [thegraduate] [tagman] [hpowders] by thegraduate Nov 16, 2006 (10:12 am)
Replying to: hpowders (Nov 16, 2006 7:45 am) "I feel like Hondas are a poor man's Bimmer." Hey thegraduate: I hope you move up to the real thing some day. If you love driving, you will find there is nothing comparable in its price range across the BMW line. Remember, the cheaper the BMW, the better the performance. Perhaps you should be thinking of going for a post-graduate degree! Yeah, well, at the moment, I'm going into Broadcast Journalism (not a high-paying field, but I aboslutely LOVE it)...maybe I'll be lucky enough to make the big time and make some actual $, and buy a Bimmer. And I've always heard the more basic the BMW, the better! Replies to this message: tagman (Nov 16, 2006 10:46 am) hpowders (Nov 16, 2006 1:36 pm) hpowders (Nov 16, 2006 1:29 pm)
#21067 of 24697 Re: Reliability and Fun; mutually exclusive?[tagman] [thegraduate] [tagman] [hpowders] [thegraduate] by tagman Nov 16, 2006 (10:46 am)
Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 16, 2006 10:12 am) And I've always heard the more basic the BMW, the better! That's why hpowders is about to trade in the 5 for a new twin-turbo 3 next March. This is the one he will get: link title TagMan Replies to this message: hpowders (Nov 16, 2006 1:36 pm)
#21068 of 24697 Re: Reliability and Fun; mutually exclusive?[tagman] [thegraduate] [tagman] by hpowders Nov 16, 2006 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Nov 16, 2006 10:12 am) And of course, there is always the Accord EX V6. One of our regular posters here has one, in addition to his high-end stable. I plan to test drive the EX V6 sometime soon. PS: 1.You can get a low-mileage 2003 325i for less than $25k. 2. I have read your informative posts over on the various Accord threads for quite a while. Good to see you here!
#21069 of 24697 Re: Reliability and Fun; mutually exclusive?[tagman] [thegraduate] [tagman] by hpowders Nov 16, 2006 (1:36 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Nov 16, 2006 10:46 am) You just may be right, Tag. I am seriously thinking of going back to the 3-Series. The 545 just doesn't have the same thrill in the corners. Dewey seems to be very happy with his. I still have many months to think about it. I would do the 335i coupe, not the sedan. I love the look of the coupe....unless BMW comes out with some diesel models in 2008. One thing about BMW's, I never have issues with the seat, steering wheel, foot well or console. Always perfect. A real pleasure. At this point in time, half-way through my lease, I can decisively say, for my next vehicle...I am completely indecisive. Hope your PT is helping you feel better!
#21070 of 24697 Re: One Happy Family you all are with the HELM [oac] by hpowders Nov 16, 2006 (2:06 pm)
Replying to: oac (Nov 15, 2006 10:25 pm) Okay. So.... are you getting an LS460 or a 550i? Have you driven each? I sure would like to know your comparative impressions.
#21071 of 24697 Shall we throw another shrimp on the bar-b, matie? by tagman Nov 16, 2006 (2:53 pm)
TMC recall of 54,000 vehicles for spontaneous combustion. I guess that "reliability" argument has now gone up in flames . . . literally. I'd rather have a Mercedes and risk some mechanical trouble than risk being grilled well-done in one of these babies. Source: link title TagMan Replies to this message: thegraduate (Nov 16, 2006 2:57 pm) brightness04 (Nov 16, 2006 10:44 pm)