High End Luxury Cars

24697 messages, Last post on Nov 28, 2009 at 3:09 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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#24521 of 24697 Re: Lexusguy [lexusguy] by tagman Apr 28, 2007 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 28, 2007 4:16 pm) By the way, just today I must've seen at least a dozen Continental GTs, and at least two Flying Spurs. Not exactly "exclusive" in these parts. That's over the top. An event, or something? TagMan Replies to this message: ms09 (Apr 28, 2007 5:34 pm) lexusguy (Apr 28, 2007 8:47 pm)
#24522 of 24697 Re: Lexusguy [tagman] by ms09 Apr 28, 2007 (5:34 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Apr 28, 2007 4:33 pm) i've seen the gt many times well not a dozen in a day. But the car that attracts me the most in the high end luxury cars.. The CL class hands down it looks to good. I like it a 1000times better than a gt though i don't think every1 likes it a lot. Its the gt lamborg ferrar..etc that attracts most of the people but its cl for me. DID U GUYS KNOW THE cl CLASS IS THE WORLDS QUIETEST CAR Mercedes is claiming that its 2007 CL-Class is the quietest luxury car ever check this video out of the maybach im sure u guys seen it whoever is interested can see the 8million car http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K45_CrR-z-o
#24523 of 24697 Re: Lexusguy [tagman] by lexusguy Apr 28, 2007 (8:47 pm)
Replying to: tagman (Apr 28, 2007 4:33 pm) Here in Newport Beach, Bentleys are a dime a dozen. Of course I've also seen at least five or six 360 Modenas and a few F430s, one Murcielago and a few Gallardos, tons of Porsches, a Phantom and a Maybach, and several Aston Martins. The Bentleys outnumber the rest though by a large margin. You literally can't turn around without seeing at least one. None of them compare to the F40 at the Petersen though, what a machine that was. The last purebred, raw Ferrari supercar.
#24525 of 24697 I guess that's the next test by drfill Apr 29, 2007 (4:48 am)
Mercedes CL vs. Lexus LS600hL. They're both about the same speed. DrFill Replies to this message: ms09 (Apr 29, 2007 11:22 am) anthonyp (Apr 30, 2007 2:24 pm)
#24526 of 24697 Re: I guess that's the next test [drfill] by ms09 Apr 29, 2007 (11:22 am)
Replying to: drfill (Apr 29, 2007 4:48 am) they might be the same speed but both r different cars. LS is a family car, but u can't be comfortable in a CL class with 4 persons.
#24527 of 24697 Re: I guess that's the next test [drfill] by anthonyp Apr 30, 2007 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: drfill (Apr 29, 2007 4:48 am) In Your Dreams----Tony
#24528 of 24697 Looking into XJ8 - Reliability? by mstender May 01, 2007 (10:35 am)
Hi, I am a newby in this forum and would appreciate some advice or help. I am looking into a 2002 or 2003 XJ8 either Sport or VDP but I am little bit worried about reliability and cost of repair/service. Can anybody give me some advice? I currently have two MB's (C280, ML350) and did not really have any problems. How does the Jag compare? How are the Jaguar dealers in terms of their service? So far my experience with MB had been great but I heard from other people who got srewed. I saw a few XJ from 2002/3 with 30-50000 miles in price range of $20-24000. Does that seem reasonable? Also, do you guys recommend to get one with the Jaguar certified warranty? Can anybody recommend a good Jag dealer in New England (I live in the Danbury area)? I would appreciate any comments, help or advice! Thanks, Matt You can also email me: matthes_usyahoo.com Replies to this message: tagman (May 01, 2007 8:24 pm) lexusguy (May 01, 2007 10:52 pm) mstender (May 02, 2007 6:28 am) lexusguy (May 02, 2007 12:51 pm) and 2 more...
#24529 of 24697 Re: Looking into XJ8 - Reliability? [mstender] by tagman May 01, 2007 (8:24 pm)
Replying to: mstender (May 01, 2007 10:35 am) If you can swing it, I would recommend that you move forward in time to the 2004 or newer XJ instead of the '03 or older. The statistics are quite different with regards to reliability. The '04 is the new generation aluminum Jag and weighs in at a featherlight 3700 - 3800 pounds, or so, depending upon particulars, so it will offer more spirited performance with its 300 hp engine. The reliability is better with the newer generation, and the '05 is even better than the '04. Your budget will determine if you can swing this or not, of course. Whatever you do, get all the warranty you can, no matter what. I'm located in California, so local dealers and local pricing for New England is something I shouldn't comment on. Good luck. TagMan
#24530 of 24697 Re: Looking into XJ8 - Reliability? [mstender] by lexusguy May 01, 2007 (10:52 pm)
Replying to: mstender (May 01, 2007 10:35 am) I saw a few XJ from 2002/3 with 30-50000 miles in price range of $20-24000. Does that seem reasonable? Also, do you guys recommend to get one with the Jaguar certified warranty? The average retail price of '02-'03 XJs in the NE area seems to be around $25K, so the prices you saw seem to be at least reasonable, if not bargains. I agree with tag that if you can afford to spend around $28-32K for an '04, you'll get a much better car. I've owned a '96 XJ-S, '98 XK8 and '00 XKR, and currently own a new XK. In my experience, each Jag has been much better and much more reliable than the last. The '00 was largely trouble free until it started to have transmission issues. A certified warranty is definitely a good idea. You don't want to be stuck with a $3K repair bill. Replies to this message: mstender (May 02, 2007 6:28 am) lexusguy (May 02, 2007 12:51 pm) mstender (May 04, 2007 12:26 pm) and 1 more...