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You are in the Sedans Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

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.

#24381 of 24700 Re: Here's a car Merc would like [tagman] by hpowders Mar 30, 2007 (3:51 am)
Replying to: tagman (Mar 29, 2007 7:44 pm) I hope Merc comes back soon.   4.4 seconds sounds about right. A serious engine.   Those wheels look to me like something I would expect on an Infiniti M45.
#24382 of 24700 Re: Here's a car Merc would like [tagman] by hpowders Mar 29, 2007 (7:34 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Mar 29, 2007 7:29 pm) And with those last 4 words, you hint at the real reason for the HELC slowdown.
#24383 of 24700 Re: Car Show? [tagman] by brightness04 Mar 30, 2007 (8:19 am)
Replying to: tagman (Mar 29, 2007 7:20 pm) With hosts like that I doubt I will have much time running the Bobcat BTW, neither the Bobcat or the Saab will be visible from the public road, not even the house for that matter. I actually missed the driveway entrance altogether the first time I went there. I had a 75ft driveway with the house where I was living a few years ago, but this 200+ft "trail" in the woods, before hitting a 75ft diameter circular where the structures are located, is something else. That's why the Babcat will be necessary to begin with; the Saab would be hopeless when snow storm hits as it had plenty difficulty struggling up the 75ft straight one-way driveway a few years ago after heavy snow. The modern HELC's are only beginning to be re-acquainted with vehicle height. OTOH, it won't be long though before they get to the height of R class or the pre-1970's Rolls sedans.
#24384 of 24700 2006 Leftover 750i - WHAT'S A FAIR DEAL????? by iceman2 Mar 31, 2007 (12:30 pm)
In the Chicago area - BMW dealer has a NEW leftover 2006 750i. They want it off the lot and willing to deeply discount. I'm having a hard time finding new pricing/invoice info on '06's. Looking to negotiate a steep discount, then a great lease. The car's sticker as follows:    Car $71,800 Luxury Seating Premium Sound Comfort Access Satellite Rear Shade Total MSRP $79,990    Any thoughts on price to offer? Replies to this message: esf (Mar 31, 2007 7:51 pm) designman (Apr 01, 2007 4:41 am)
#24385 of 24700 Re: Here's a car Merc would like [tagman] by esf Mar 31, 2007 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Mar 29, 2007 7:29 pm) I haven't been to this forum in days.   What happened to merc?   We fought a lot last year in the RS4 forum. It was entertaining. He's quite bright.   '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330
#24386 of 24700 Re: 2006 Leftover 750i - WHAT'S A FAIR DEAL????? [iceman2] by esf Mar 31, 2007 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: iceman2 (Mar 31, 2007 12:30 pm) Start at $65K and go up. Don't go past $72,000.   That may be a bit aggressive, but I'm an aggressive person.   '06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330
#24387 of 24700 Re: 2006 Leftover 750i - WHAT'S A FAIR DEAL????? [iceman2] by designman Apr 01, 2007 (4:41 am)
Replying to: iceman2 (Mar 31, 2007 12:30 pm) Invoice is around 13% off MSRP so if you consider that we are 4 months into the new calendar year, I would add another 1/3 to that which brings it to 17.33% off at $66,128. That's the MOST I would pay. Add incentives similar to those they have had in the past and that price could plummet even more, to the tune of maybe $60K. That's what I would offer and if they ask what your offer is based on explain what I have just said. Also, throw in the fact that the car has already depreciated because of its age and that the 7-series isn't a hot seller to begin with.
#24388 of 24700 Speak of the Devil! by drfill Apr 04, 2007 (7:08 pm)
I heard my name......briefly...fleeting almost.      Anywho, did anyone catch the LS Hybrid (LS600h) commercial during SportsCenter?      438HP Hybrid. The ad more or less compares it to dragsters with jet engines.       Referred to as "The New Fast", it is shown blurring the landscape, quietly.      Summer '07.      DrFill
#24389 of 24700 One More Ting! by drfill Apr 05, 2007 (8:11 am)
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/05/new-york-auto-show-lexus-ls460-wins-world-car- -of-the-year/             DrFill Replies to this message: tagman (Apr 05, 2007 6:07 pm) designman (Apr 05, 2007 7:13 pm) tagman (Apr 05, 2007 7:31 pm) designman (Apr 06, 2007 6:16 am)
#24390 of 24700 Re: One More Ting! [drfill] by tagman Apr 05, 2007 (6:07 pm)
Replying to: drfill (Apr 05, 2007 8:11 am) Doc, it was the good TagMan that mentioned you recently.   Now on to your tings... World car is a terrific award, and credit where credit is due. The LS600hL will set new standards, IMO. An amazing car, no doubt. But, only 438 HP? How come?   But...Yes you heard me, BUT... even though the LS600hL is a hybrid, it did NOT get the 2007 World Green Car award at the New York Auto Show.   The car that received the 2007 World Green Car Award is a MERCEDES BENZ. That's right... The Mercedes E320 BlueTec DIESEL received the 2007 World Green Car Award.   This car proves what is about to be the biggest surprise to hit the marketplace... namely the resurection of the diesel engine in the United States.   As I've been saying, "A diesel revolution due to diesel evolution". The new tougher EPA fuel economy ratings for 2008 will strongly favor the diesels, but hammer the hybrids. Hybrids will be forced to "sell" the performance aspect of their system, while the diesels are already known for their massive torque and will become known as the "greenie" choice, and EPA champions of terrific fuel economy. Not to mention that they can burn bio-diesel, which will attract the American heartland.   Get ready Doc... the war is about to start. In 2008, the diesel will start its ascention. And the announcement of the 2007 World Green Car Award is just the first shot over the bow of the hybrid boat.   Nice to hear from you!   TagMan

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