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Sedans High End Luxury Cars
24645 messages, Last post on Aug 26, 2008 at 4:40 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: anthonyp (Mar 17, 2007 12:08 pm) I guess BMW is satisfied to rest on their considerable performance laurels which had me hooked since 1993 despite their boring interiors. Since BMW offers the best balanced and exciting to drive vehicles in all sedan segments, they must figure that prospective and continuing customers will overlook their drab interiors, and the company's explosive and continuing success proves they are correct. I just may have to go with an SUV next time around. I really need a vehicle with at least 70 cubic feet of space out back. The folding rear seats in the 545 just don't do it. So sedans will be off my list since I only have room for one vehicle in my garage and my wife doesn't drive. I hate the X5, having sat in it recently and having already driven the choppy 2005 version, which left me unimpressed. The only vehicles I would consider are the Audi Q7, the Porsche Cayenne or dare I say it, a loaded Acura MDX; although this last choice would have to REALLY impress me with its driving dynamics to be seriously considered. I hope diesel versions of one or more of the above are available by the summer of 2008, when I have to part company with the 545. So, that's the reason for my restricted posting here lately. Looks like no HELC in my immediate future.... 
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Replying to: hpowders (Mar 17, 2007 5:30 pm)
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Replying to: anthonyp (Mar 17, 2007 5:48 pm) I agree with you about the MDX-a good buy or lease now that it's been "out there" for a while, and the reviews have been positive, but faux wood? Porsche charges an outrageous 7.3% to lease a Cayenne and I have a feeling there would be limited wiggle room with them. I'm sure I could do well on a Q7 lease. Next year at this time, I will check these three out. As an admirer of great engines and exciting performance, I'm sure I will like the Porsche best, but as a serious and unwavering value shopper, the choice will most likely come down to Audi vs Acura.
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Replying to: erobbins (Mar 17, 2007 8:44 am) Yeah, definately always better to change the rims on the vehicle you actually like... and then add the rims you like to make it just right. It's amazing what a great set of rims will do for almost any vehicle. If you get that Range Rover, be sure to let us know. I'll be jealous, cause I really want one. TagMan |
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Replying to: hpowders (Mar 17, 2007 6:22 pm) Also, IMO, the BMW interiors are to-the-point, not overly gaudy, and they are purposeful, no-nonsense, and deliberate, without detracting from what the cars are all about... driving. There is something to be said for that, and many seem to agree. Questions for you --- What about the X5? It's got the improved interior, that's for sure, and it's a Bimmer. Aren't there any good leases on the X5? I was under the impression that the X5 is one of the models that is getting the latest round of super lease deals. TagMan |
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Replying to: tagman (Mar 17, 2007 7:12 pm) The interest rate on the X5 4.8 right now is 5.04%, fairly high for a BMW lease.
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Replying to: hpowders (Mar 18, 2007 5:26 am) But, I had thought that the residual was being pumped up to more than make up for that... resulting in a very attractive monthly payment. TagMan
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Replying to: hpowders (Mar 17, 2007 6:22 pm) "Porsche charges an outrageous 7.3% to lease a Cayenne and I have a feeling there would be limited wiggle room with them. I'm sure I could do well on a Q7 lease. "
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Replying to: hpowders (Mar 17, 2007 6:22 pm)
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