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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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Re: Bentley coupe convertable [anthonyp] by tagman
Feb 01, 2007 (1:39 pm)
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Replying to: anthonyp (Feb 01, 2007 1:04 pm)

Yeah, Tony, you are right... the Bentley and its interior are really gorgeous in person. Pics don't do it justice.
 
TagMan
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Re: Interiors [houdini1] by tagman
Feb 01, 2007 (1:47 pm)
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Replying to: houdini1 (Feb 01, 2007 11:29 am)

On the pic of the CL that I posted, please notice the buttons below those obvious center vents. Those buttons are more pronounced and 3-dimensional in person and balance out the center vents somewhat. I agree, however that the vents are a bit too much of a focal point, but in person there is so much else going on, they become less significant.
 
Overall, IMO, the vents are not a deal killer and the interior is still sleek and contemporary... and, fortunately, the interior goes with a truly beautiful car!
 
TagMan
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Mercedes-Benz USA Records Best January Sales Ever by tagman
Feb 01, 2007 (3:37 pm)
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Coming off its thirteenth year
of consecutive sales increases, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported
sales of 17,069 new vehicles for January 2007, up 36.9 percent from last
January making this the best January sales in the company's history.
    In 2006, Mercedes-Benz significantly enhanced its competitive presence
in the luxury light truck market with the launch of the full-sized luxury
SUV: the GL-Class, which sold 1,815 units in January. The popularity of the
M-Class model line continued to build with a 19.8 percent increase compared
to last January (2,351 vs. 1,962). As a group, sales for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles in the luxury light truck segment continue to gain momentum with
an 82.8 percent increase over January 2006.
    Other highlights for MBUSA sales in January include a 24 percent
increase in its portfolio of passenger cars (12,058 vs. 9,728). Volume for
the month was led by the C-Class with 3,928 units sold, a 26.8 percent
increase over last January's 3,098 units. Sales for the E-Class family of
sedans and wagons, including those with the new clean diesel technology
called BlueTec, grew by 36.9 percent
with 3,375 models sold.
    As a group, model lines at the high-end of the Mercedes-Benz portfolio
-- S-, SL-, and CL-Classes -- rose 78.1 percent (2,705 vs. 1,519 units) in
January. Contributing to this was the popularity of the top-of-the-line CL
coupe which was introduced in December (up 279.4 percent) and the continued
demand for the ninth generation S-Class (up 125.1 percent)
.

 
Here's the actual press release which has further info and model beakdowns:
 
link title
 
Congratulations to Mercedes Benz!!
 
So, where is the "doom" for Mercedes that we heard some speak of?
 
TagMan
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Louis Vuitton to buy Aston Martin by tagman
Feb 01, 2007 (3:57 pm)
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Interesting.
 
link title
 
TagMan
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Sorry to trump you, Tag by drfill
Feb 01, 2007 (4:11 pm)
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  But this is much more interesting:
 
  http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Followup/articleId=119408?tid=edmund- - - - - s.il.home.photopanel..1.*
 
  Sounded like someone was mighty impressed.
  
  They all but said "This car is bad-a$$!". I think I know where to file my C&D subscription.
 
  DrFill
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Re: Slightly off topic, but [tayl0rd] by drfill
Feb 01, 2007 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Feb 01, 2007 10:57 am)

Raising Arizona was one of his best works. A hilarious movie, IMO.
 
   That was like 15 years ago. Is this guy the new John Travolta?
 
   DrFill
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Re: Sorry to trump you, Tag [drfill] by blkhemi
Feb 01, 2007 (5:30 pm)
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Replying to: drfill (Feb 01, 2007 4:11 pm)

And this underwhelming post of Edmunds giving the uninspiring LS yet another chance is supposed to be superior to Tag's post?
 
I think Louie buying a car company is of more interest.
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Re: Interiors [designman] by esf
Feb 01, 2007 (5:49 pm)
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Replying to: designman (Feb 01, 2007 6:17 am)

Oh, I think the CL interior is sumptuous. I don't really remember what louvers you're speaking of, however.
 
What do you think of the LS460 interior? I think it's a mess of buttons and plastic. Lexus should've done more to differentiate its interior from lesser sedans. Get a navi in an IS and you just have a minimized version.
 
On the other hand, A8, S-Class and 7 Series all look much better than their less-expensive cousins on the inside.
 
'06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330
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Trump?... What trump? by tagman
Feb 01, 2007 (6:42 pm)
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Replying to: drfill (Feb 01, 2007 4:11 pm)

Why is a reasonably decent write-up on a Lexus LS such a huge deal to you? I would think you would have expected a mostly positive review with the same old complaints about grabby brakes and a horrendous 136 ft stopping distance.
 
What's the big deal?
 
TagMan
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"I was willing to do anything to save my job..." by drfill
Feb 01, 2007 (6:48 pm)
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Tara Conner, 21, reigning Miss USA
 
    "I didn't think I had an issue -- but I was willing to do anything to save my job. ... I've realized that I suffer from the disease of alcoholism and addiction,"
 
    Now, She's itching to return to her Miss USA duties.
   
    Alcohol, though, was her biggest vice.
 
    "I'm an alcoholic.
 
    "Cocaine was one of the drugs that I did use," she says.
    
    Her mother, Brenda Johnson, tells the magazine that Conner once showed up to school drunk when she was 14.
 
    Oops! Those are not offical Miss USA "activies".
 
    Now, She's itching to return to her Miss USA duties.
 
    "I just can't wait to get back to work -- 'I'm Miss USA, my name is Tara Conner, and I'm happy to meet you,' you know? Life is good."
 
    "And in conclusion, all I can say is I'm Miss USA, and you're not! And I might've done anything so that Donald, I mean "Big Daddy", would let me keep my job..."
 
    That last part might not be a direct quote....put that last one on my tab....
 
    DrFill

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