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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#21742 of 24700 Re: Colors [esf] by lexusguy Dec 03, 2006 (7:38 am)
Replying to: esf (Dec 02, 2006 7:01 pm) We already have THREE blue cars- my S4 Cabriolet is Sprint Blue, my A3 is Ocean Blue, and my son's Civic is some sort of blue. So, although the W12 that I posted was beautiful, North Blue Pearl Effect is off the list. Unfortunately, blue is one of the worst colors for resale. Awhile ago I asked the owner of a dealership for high end late model used cars about colors. He said they might accept a blue car for trade, but they wouldn't buy one. According to him, silver, black, and white are the best colors. Replies to this message: tagman (Dec 03, 2006 9:56 am)
#21743 of 24700 Re: Colors [lexusguy] by tagman Dec 03, 2006 (9:56 am)
Replying to: lexusguy (Dec 03, 2006 7:38 am) Unfortunately, blue is one of the worst colors for resale. According to him, silver, black, and white are the best colors. Yes, and shades of gray metallic have been on the upswing. Since Lexusguy has let the cat out of the bag, I'll post for you the most popular colors for the last three years, broken down into segments as well. Here's a link you can use: most popular car colors, 2003-2005 Now you are armed and dangerous!! Good luck. TagMan
#21744 of 24700 Re: Canadian Sales Results for November [tagman] by dewey Dec 03, 2006 (1:15 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Dec 02, 2006 3:58 pm) Tagman, thanks for the Canadian sales stats. Overall there are similaties with the USA. MB and Lexus have the storngest sales YTD. BMW is doing better here in Canada than the USA because they recently introduced a BMW 323i. What is interesting is that during November Lexus LS Canadian sales increased by 540 percent from last year. I am quite surprised when I hear forum members saying they have not seen a LS on the road yet. I have seen at least four new LS460s this past month. Despite the similarities between a Camry and LS SWB I can assure you the four cars I saw were not Camrys since they had a L logo.
#21745 of 24700 C & D TOP 10 by dewey Dec 03, 2006 (1:30 pm)
Have you noticed that there is not a single HELC as defined in this forum among C & D Top 10 Best Cars? The BMW 3 series has consistently been picked among the top 10 since 1992 The Car and Driver 10 Best for 2007 are: BMW 3-series Chevrolet Corvette Chrysler 300 Honda Accord Honda Fit Infiniti G35 Mazda MX-5 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 Porsche Boxster and Cayman Volkswagen GTI Replies to this message: tagman (Dec 03, 2006 3:20 pm)
#21746 of 24700 Surprised by drfill Dec 03, 2006 (2:20 pm)
The Accord is still there, as it has fallen out of favor in sales. And the Camry has eclipsed it. Camry should get credit. The GTI and Mazdaspeed are the same concept, so they should pick one or the other, Mazda 3 or VW GTI/Rabbit. I give the nod to the Mazda 3, as the sedan is easily best in class. The VW Rabbit is is slow and overweight. Handling numbers of the Fit are downright scary! DrFill Replies to this message: lexusguy (Dec 03, 2006 3:33 pm) houdini1 (Dec 03, 2006 3:49 pm) designman (Dec 03, 2006 3:56 pm) and 1 more... dewey (Dec 03, 2006 7:00 pm) dewey (Dec 04, 2006 4:26 am)
#21747 of 24700 Re: C & D TOP 10 [dewey] by tagman Dec 03, 2006 (3:20 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Dec 03, 2006 1:30 pm) Have you noticed that there is not a single HELC as defined in this forum among C & D Top 10 Best Cars? The opportunity for that to happen is slim, due to C&D's price ceiling of $71,000. TagMan
#21748 of 24700 Re: Surprised [drfill] by lexusguy Dec 03, 2006 (3:33 pm)
Replying to: drfill (Dec 03, 2006 2:20 pm) Im not shocked about the Accord. 10 best has always been more about what the editors would buy themselves, rather than comparison test winners. The Accord is still more refined than the Altima, and more fun than the Camry. I'm sure the all-new one will be on the list for '08. I did find it interesting that no LPS made it this time though. I wonder if the next E class will make it. It will be quite a few years before the rest of the class is due for redesign. Replies to this message: houdini1 (Dec 03, 2006 3:49 pm) designman (Dec 03, 2006 3:56 pm) houdini1 (Dec 03, 2006 4:17 pm) dewey (Dec 03, 2006 7:00 pm) dewey (Dec 04, 2006 4:26 am)
#21749 of 24700 Re: Surprised [lexusguy] by houdini1 Dec 03, 2006 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Dec 03, 2006 3:33 pm) C&D is insane if they think people will buy this list as the Ten Best. Ten fun cars to drive, maybe, but nothing else. Replies to this message: designman (Dec 03, 2006 3:56 pm) houdini1 (Dec 03, 2006 4:17 pm)
#21750 of 24700 Re: Surprised [houdini1] by designman Dec 03, 2006 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: houdini1 (Dec 03, 2006 3:49 pm) So what's your criteria? There are some good-selling cars on that list. As a Lexican you should be able to relate to that. That leaves... dum da dum dum... reliability? Replies to this message: houdini1 (Dec 03, 2006 4:17 pm)
#21751 of 24700 Re: Surprised [designman] by houdini1 Dec 03, 2006 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: designman (Dec 03, 2006 3:56 pm) Nah, I would have had 3 or 4 Mercedes on the list, so I guess my criteria is dum da dum dum.....ancient history and snobbery?