High End Luxury Cars

24700 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 12:24 PM

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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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#24428 of 24700 Re: If you look at the vehicles with fold-flat 3rd rows, [cdnpinhead] by houdini1 Apr 09, 2007 (5:25 am)
Replying to: cdnpinhead (Apr 09, 2007 5:08 am) Yes, and you could also maintain that a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla addresses the vast majority of our basic transportation needs. However, it appears that our relationships with our cars are just not that simple!
#24429 of 24700 The VERY HOT Audi RS8 by dewey Apr 09, 2007 (6:31 pm)
Here's a good front profile picture of the upcoming Audi RS8 during a Nürburgring test: If you cant see the RS8 too well that is because it got burnt by a oil or gasoline leak. Since this Audu RS8 was not owned by a Consumers' Report subscribler I think their positive CR ratings will remain intact for now. link title
#24430 of 24700 WWJHD? Benz CL600 by elias Apr 15, 2007 (12:50 pm)
Friday night post-red-sox-game, my cuz and I were SUV-ing next to the team owner John Henry - stopped in a traffic jam for a while. So now we know that John Henry drives: a 2007 CL600. n i c e .
#24431 of 24700 You know, uh.... by drfill Apr 16, 2007 (9:02 am)
Mercedes didn't widely release their sales numbers for March. Why? Beside the S-Class taking a Lexus-induced tumble, it was a strong month! http://prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-03-2007/00- 04559001&EDATE= DrFill Replies to this message: lexusguy (Apr 16, 2007 11:24 am) blkhemi (Apr 16, 2007 1:50 pm) lexusguy (Apr 16, 2007 3:19 pm)
#24432 of 24700 Re: You know, uh.... [drfill] by lexusguy Apr 16, 2007 (11:24 am)
Replying to: drfill (Apr 16, 2007 9:02 am) Beside the S-Class taking a Lexus-induced tumble, it was a strong month! It's amazing how the E-class always seems to maintain its sales, no matter how old it gets. Replies to this message: blkhemi (Apr 16, 2007 1:50 pm) lexusguy (Apr 16, 2007 3:19 pm)
#24433 of 24700 Re: You know, uh.... [lexusguy] by blkhemi Apr 16, 2007 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 16, 2007 11:24 am) Hate or love it, the E-Class is definetely the mover and the shaker in this class. The GS, 5, M, and to a lesser extent the A6 can forget about it. From the bargain basement 50k E350 all the way up to the pavement-rippling 90k E63, it has it all. It's still the only one with a diesel stateside also, which coincidentally boosted sales even higher. But did you check the numbers for the G-Wagon? A 300%+ increase? Did I miss something? From 70 something vehicles to over 300 is no easy feat, especially something with the aerodynamics of a 2-story barn, a design as old as grandma, and price tag that gives heart flutters for fun. Good going. BTW: How's the Jag? I haven't been able to drive the XKR for a while because of this crazy weather. Replies to this message: lexusguy (Apr 16, 2007 3:19 pm)
#24434 of 24700 Re: You know, uh.... [blkhemi] by lexusguy Apr 16, 2007 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: blkhemi (Apr 16, 2007 1:50 pm) BTW: How's the Jag? I haven't been able to drive the XKR for a while because of this crazy weather. Great. We've been having some problems with throttle lag on the X3 and its already been to the dealer twice (with no fix yet) for it, but the Jag has been absolutely perfect, and its still a blast to drive.
#24435 of 24700 The E-Class is the leader by drfill Apr 16, 2007 (6:30 pm)
And is a studly ride. But it also has as much to do with the C-Class being.......less than studly. It's kinda small and sickly. The C-Class' loss is the E-Class' gain. DrFill Replies to this message: lexusguy (Apr 16, 2007 8:45 pm) tagman (Apr 16, 2007 10:15 pm)
#24436 of 24700 Re: The E-Class is the leader [drfill] by lexusguy Apr 16, 2007 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: drfill (Apr 16, 2007 6:30 pm) But it also has as much to do with the C-Class being.......less than studly. It's kinda small and sickly. That, and I still think the interior seems cheap compared to the 3 series and A4. Replies to this message: tagman (Apr 16, 2007 10:15 pm)
#24437 of 24700 Re: The E-Class is the leader [lexusguy] by tagman Apr 16, 2007 (10:15 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 16, 2007 8:45 pm) That, and I still think the interior seems cheap compared to the 3 series and A4. However, you posted the pic of the "sport" interior, as opposed to the new "luxury" interior which will also boast real wood trim, and an optional panoramic glass roof. Verdict is not out yet. And... the Doc's concern about the C's diminuitive size and power might be answered by the '08's increased room and increased power. I heard a monster AMG version (M3 competitor?) is quite possibly in the works, as well as a diesel version that might boast 43+ mpg. The E-Class has always had my highest respect, as you might recall I had even attempted without success to include it in the HELC forum... a little over-reaching on my part, but it certainly showed my respect for the E-Class. I think the S-Class sales were naturally down last month because the figures are in comparison to last year's bloated numbers... all due to the fact that the S-class had just been released and sold in larger-than-normal numbers. It is just now finally settling down to earth, not all entirely due to the Lexus, as Doc would have us believe. TagMan