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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.

#23137 of 24699 Re: 2007 Detroit Autoshow Pics [merc1] by dewey Jan 23, 2007 (8:18 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Jan 23, 2007 5:46 am) Thanks Merc for the great shots.    The new Porsche Cayenne looks just as ugly if not uglier than the current model. The S Cabrio is a beaut but I hate those flashy pimp-like wheels (high end is suppose to mean classy not gaudy).    Next month is the Toronto Auto Show. A small village affair compared to what you saw in Detroit. Despite that I look forward to going. Replies to this message: tagman (Jan 23, 2007 2:43 pm) dewey (Jan 23, 2007 5:22 pm)
#23139 of 24699 Re: 2007 Detroit Autoshow Pics [dewey] by tagman Jan 23, 2007 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: dewey (Jan 23, 2007 8:18 am) The S Cabrio is a beaut but I hate those flashy pimp-like wheels (high end is suppose to mean classy not gaudy).   Those are not the 911 "S" wheels. Those are the Turbo wheels, as shown here:     The standard Carrera S wheels actually look like these:     BTW, in case you missed it months ago, that pic is a perfect representation of what my car looks like.   I also like the "S" wheels much better than the Turbo wheels.   TagMan Replies to this message: dewey (Jan 23, 2007 5:22 pm)
#23140 of 24699 Re: 2007 Detroit Autoshow Pics [merc1] by tagman Jan 23, 2007 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Jan 23, 2007 5:46 am) You do go through a lot of unselfish effort, and it is much appreciated. Thank you for all the pics as well as your recent comments and opinions.   TagMan
#23141 of 24699 Re: 2007 Detroit Autoshow Pics [tagman] by dewey Jan 23, 2007 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Jan 23, 2007 2:43 pm) Ooops,   my mistake Tagman.   I meant the MB S Class Cabrio. Those flashy wheels are so tacky IMO.   Your Porsche S is definitely a beaut (both the car and its wheels).
#23142 of 24699 . by merc1 Jan 23, 2007 (9:19 pm)
Glad you all liked the pics!!!   M
#23143 of 24699 Re: 2007 Detroit Autoshow Pics [merc1] by garyh1 Jan 23, 2007 (9:21 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Jan 23, 2007 5:46 am) Thanks Merc for all the pics as well as the great show overview. I'm so sorry to hear you didn't like the MB Ocean Drive Concept; in pics, at least, I like it better than the current S, and I was hoping it might be MB's new design direction. Replies to this message: merc1 (Jan 23, 2007 9:37 pm) tagman (Jan 23, 2007 9:51 pm) merc1 (Jan 23, 2007 10:03 pm) and 2 more...
#23144 of 24699 Re: 2007 Detroit Autoshow Pics [garyh1] by merc1 Jan 23, 2007 (9:37 pm)
Replying to: garyh1 (Jan 23, 2007 9:21 pm) It might be if the response is positive enough, but it will most certainly be toned down for production. The car looked as though it was initially to be a Maybach. If Mercedes does launch such a car atop of the S-Class, it doesn't bode well for the Maybach brand. Maybach is about to be killed by Bentley and Rolls with their rapid expansion in coupes and convertibles.   M Replies to this message: tagman (Jan 23, 2007 9:51 pm) merc1 (Jan 23, 2007 10:03 pm) lexusguy (Jan 23, 2007 10:27 pm) and 1 more...
#23145 of 24699 Re: 2007 Detroit Autoshow Pics [merc1] by tagman Jan 23, 2007 (9:51 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Jan 23, 2007 9:37 pm) Maybach is about to be killed by Bentley and Rolls with their rapid expansion in coupes and convertibles.   Exactly. Perhaps you caught my recent post citing the 9,200 units Bentley sold in 2006, of course largely due to the Continental series.   I'd say the Maybach is already getting killed and the slaughter will only continue to get worse.   The Maybach was never marketed properly out of the gate, IMO. Also IMO, they should have been less expensive.   TagMan Replies to this message: merc1 (Jan 23, 2007 10:03 pm) lexusguy (Jan 23, 2007 10:27 pm) merc1 (Jan 23, 2007 10:41 pm)
#23146 of 24699 Re: 2007 Detroit Autoshow Pics [tagman] by merc1 Jan 23, 2007 (10:03 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Jan 23, 2007 9:51 pm) True, but I meant mores in the really expensive 300K+ range. Maybach nor Rolls will never catch Bentley in sales when Bentley's price of entry is 170K or so compared to opening prices of over 300K for Maybach and Rolls.   That said both Bentley and Rolls are adding more models in the 300K range, hence my comment. The Phantom Drophead Coupe (convertible) and the Coupe version (2008) and Bentley's new Azure and Savannah coupe (late 2007) will all be in the 300-400K range. It is really going to highlight the lack of anything without 4-doors over a 'Bach.   M Replies to this message: lexusguy (Jan 23, 2007 10:27 pm) merc1 (Jan 23, 2007 10:41 pm)

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