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Sedans High End Luxury Cars
24699 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 6:41 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: hpowders (Jan 15, 2007 12:48 pm)
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jan 15, 2007 1:04 pm) For the most part the interior of the XJ is proper amounts of wood and lots of genuine leather. The IS-F definately is as you described. It isn't going to matter that it isn't in the same league as the BMW M3... all the comps will be between it and the Bimmer... just wait and see. Just by being compared to the M3 will give it credibility that it won't deserve. Diehard BMW fans will see through this, but there will be those that won't. TagMan
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Replying to: merc1 (Jan 15, 2007 1:01 pm) I am very sorry to hear that. I was thinking of taking the wife to the BMW dealership to look at that new X5. She needs seats for seven. TagMan |
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Replying to: merc1 (Jan 15, 2007 1:57 pm) I am glad you agree with me regarding the merits of the SL. Again, thanks for the review. Just think... one day in the future we might actually love a Lexus! LOL. TagMan
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 15, 2007 2:54 pm) I'm waiting to see which of the 2 new DVD technologies becomes the accepted one. If I wind up with an X5, it would be purely for hedonistic reasons. I need the extra leg-room...and enjoying BMW's best interior wouldn't hurt. The 545's interior is sooo boring. Might be worth giving up some driving excitement. But then again I read the 4.8 X5 can do 0-60 mph in 6.4 seconds. Gulp! I also intend to check out the 335i coupe and any BMW diesels that come along within the next 18 months. Some tough decisions, but somebody's got to do it! 
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Thanks for the Detroit review Merc. Just MHO, but I think the new XK just kills the SL. I have had some significant seat time in the new X5 and can tell you all that it is the best high end SUV out there right now. It's Lexus quiet and smooth, and still has that great BMW steering. For long road trips I think the Q7 is better though. I think that we're all forgetting that the new ISF has to compete with the brilliant RS4 as well. Top Gear recently tested the RS4 against the M3 with the competition package, and the RS4 just killed it. I fear that the new M will displace the Audi, but I don't expect the Lexus to do much but show up. [based on Lexus history.] |
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Replying to: hpowders (Jan 15, 2007 3:28 pm) X5 does sound good. Wonder if there will be a diesel option in the future. TagMan
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Based upon the current trends, there should be a poster called audi1 very soon. Or is there already such a poster?Maybe merc1 will change his name. TagMan |
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 15, 2007 3:18 pm) Again, thanks for the review. Just think... one day in the future we might actually love a Lexus! Anything is possible. I really feel like the LF-A could be the first. M |
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Replying to: anthonyp (Jan 12, 2007 1:22 pm) I did drive "carefully" and didn't get any tickets. There was a lot of 95-100 mph crusing on the way back though. Effortless at those speeds. There is a sticker inside the gas cap that tells you what tire PSI should be for "sustained driving over 100 mph", only a German car would have such a sticker. M |
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