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Sedans High End Luxury Cars
24700 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 12:24 PM
You are in the Sedans Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens
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 31, 2007 5:16 pm) TagMan |
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Perhaps global automotive news matters to some and not to others, but for those that are interested: Audi has recorded a triple success in the “auto motor und sport” readers’ poll: readers of the popular car magazine voted the A3, A6 and Audi Q7 into first place in their respective classes, crowning them with “Best Cars” titles for 2007. This continues Audi’s history of success in one of the most important readers’ polls in the automotive industry. This was the first time that the Audi Q7 has taken part in the poll, and despite fierce competition it was awarded the most votes. It represents a new standard in the SUV segment. The Audi brand’s first SUV stands out thanks to its outstanding on-road performance, good off-road characteristics, expressive design and the quality characteristic of Audi. And it is not just readers of auto motor und sport who hold these properties in high esteem; the Q7 has also enjoyed great success with customers. The winner in the executive class, the Audi A6, has been the market leader in its segment in Germany for two years now. The elegant and sporty A6 is available as both a saloon and an Avant. In 2006, Audi added the sporty S6 and the A6 allroad quattro to this successful model line. The Audi A3 was voted top of the compact class for the third time. Audi demonstrates with the A3 how it is possible to perfectly unite premium standards with compact dimensions in a smaller vehicle class. The A3 is available in three-door and Sportback versions, and also in the shape of the S3. Congratulations to Audi! TagMan
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 31, 2007 6:19 pm) Disappointed with the X5. Won't settle for the M_X. The only HELC listed above that lights my fire is the A8. As far as BMW goes, I'm eagerly anticipating the arrival of the 2008 535i with inline 6 boosted by twin turbos to 300hp available this summer. Should be a lot of fun! But not as much fun as the junior version! And of course, there will be the BMW diesels. Very much looking forward to my next choice: BMW or Audi. Most likely will give back the 545. After all, who wants to buy a car from someone who only changed the oil after 14,000 miles? DUH!! 
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 31, 2007 8:19 pm) '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330 |
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Replying to: hpowders (Jan 31, 2007 8:20 pm) If it were me... I would pick a 528i/535i over an A6 3.2, but would buy an A6 4.2 S-Line over a 550i. I would choose the A4 2.0T S-Line over the 328i, but 335i over the A4 3.2. A8 is better than the 7 Series in all variants. '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330
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Replying to: esf (Jan 31, 2007 8:40 pm) I'd take an A6 3.2 over a 528i, just not the 535i. '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330 |
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Replying to: hpowders (Jan 31, 2007 8:20 pm) I think I'm clear about your next vehicle. Those new diesels might show up in time for consideration. And since BMW announced that their sweet 300 hp twin-turbo will be available in the 5-series, there's some more temptation for you. One thing for sure, IMO... I'm betting it's going to be a BMW again. Most likely will give back the 545. After all, who wants to buy a car from someone who only changed the oil after 14,000 miles? Yeah, you are so careless and negligent with your 545... Good thing you are leasing... It's obvious that everything in that car will fall apart, and you'll have no choice but to give it up.  I'd even bet the floor boards and back seats are just a mess... littered with old used up Starbucks coffee cups! TagMan
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Replying to: esf (Jan 31, 2007 8:40 pm) If I stay with BMW, I bypass the 7, since I get better performance and just about the same "luxury" in the 545. I would be interested in the new twin turbo 535 and any BMW diesels that come to market in the USA within the next 18 months. I am not considering any other vehicles. My 545 lease ends August 1, 2008. |
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Replying to: tagman (Jan 31, 2007 8:59 pm) Nah! It's only my wife and myself in the vehicle. Although she does like to eat in the car. Crumbs on her seat and floor. My wife is a multi-tasker: she can eat and harass me at the same time!  I never eat and drink in the car. Thus, I couldn't care less about BMW's ridiculous cup holders. I am always amused at folks who concentrate so much on the BMW cup holders. Aren't they missing the point? 
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