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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#24577 of 24700 Re: Why buy a Mercedes instead of a BMW as your luxury car of choice? [theinric] by benznessman Dec 05, 2007 (11:47 am)
Replying to: theinric (Dec 05, 2007 2:09 am) The level of comfort in a Mercedes for me, surpasses that of the BMW. I have a Mercedes 420sel that I've had the past three years and not once at high speeds was i uncomfortable it handles well and i have very little reason to think of buying a new car. But if i had to think of a reason to buy a new car it would be because of how hard it is to find small parts replacement badging etc. And yes i looked at BMW as well before i bought my mercedes and i just couldn't see my self driving a BMW as old as my Mercedes and keeping it as long as i have my Mercedes. Be sure to open your Mercedes up to at least 120mph other wise it would have been a complete waist to have made that purchase!
#24578 of 24700 Re: Why buy a Mercedes instead of a BMW as your luxury car of choice? [thei by houdini1 Dec 05, 2007 (1:10 pm)
Replying to: theinric (Dec 05, 2007 2:09 am) I have owned a couple of MBs and a BMW in the past and I much prefer the MB simply because I felt they were built better, looked better, drove better, and were more reliable. Replies to this message: benznessman (Dec 07, 2007 3:54 pm)
#24579 of 24700 Re: Why buy a Mercedes instead of a BMW as your luxury car of choice? [thei [houdini1] by benznessman Dec 07, 2007 (3:54 pm)
Replying to: houdini1 (Dec 05, 2007 1:10 pm) I agree. The design of MB vehicles are timeless, not to mention after the last of a model rolls off the assembly line they instantly begin to increase in value and its given the designation of being a classic, trust me on this my benz is 21 going on 22 years old. I paid $700 for it a few years ago when it was worth $3000 and i can sell right now for $10K.
#24580 of 24700 Mercedes instead of a BMW as your luxury car of choice? by bmlexus Dec 07, 2007 (6:18 pm)
seems to me every1 is favoring the mb. But i am sure many will surely have hesitations buying a mb after reading these messages, My dad had owned a couple of mbs in the past he says its the best cars through could never found out the reliability because of accidents He still says its the best luxury cars, But no offend guys i am seriously a bmw fan, specially the x5. Replies to this message: theinric (Dec 07, 2007 7:07 pm) benznessman (Dec 10, 2007 4:19 pm)
#24581 of 24700 Re: Mercedes instead of a BMW as your luxury car of choice? [bmlexus] by theinric Dec 07, 2007 (7:07 pm)
Replying to: bmlexus (Dec 07, 2007 6:18 pm) Yeah, you know what I found in doing my research? That there's an ageist component to the demographics of MBZ afficionados, which is really weird to me. According to some of those surveyed, they thought MBZ "was for old people." I responded, "well maybe it's because they last so long!" I plan to keep my 2006 CLS500 for over 120,000 miles, a) because I drive ALOT and the trade in value will probably be negligible after 5 years; b) it is a GREAT, SEXY car. Thanks for your responses! I got a great review on my speech and your feedback was motiviating . Replies to this message: benznessman (Dec 10, 2007 4:19 pm)
#24582 of 24700 Re: Best Used Car? [lexusguy] by moxie Dec 10, 2007 (2:15 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Sep 20, 2007 6:12 pm) Lexusguy, what do you mean by "beam axle" ? The Nissan website lists the Maxima as having "independent strut-type" front suspension and "multi-link independent" rear suspension. Regards. Replies to this message: lexusguy (Dec 10, 2007 7:00 pm)
#24583 of 24700 Re: Mercedes instead of a BMW as your luxury car of choice? [theinric] by benznessman Dec 10, 2007 (4:19 pm)
Replying to: theinric (Dec 07, 2007 7:07 pm) MB is not always for the older people, i'm 19 and have owned my benz for years. And dont bother selling your CLS500 thats a modelthat MB no longer makes and in 15-16 years it will be worth far more than you think. Oh, I did NOT by my MB as a status symbol either.
#24584 of 24700 Re: Best Used Car? [moxie] by lexusguy Dec 10, 2007 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: moxie (Dec 10, 2007 2:15 pm) Lexusguy, what do you mean by "beam axle" ? The Nissan website lists the Maxima as having "independent strut-type" front suspension and "multi-link independent" rear suspension. Thats for the current model. The Maxima started out life having an IRS. They changed it to a live axle in order to increase rear seat room I think two generations ago ('97?). The current car switched back to an independent setup.
#24585 of 24700 2008 S550 Lease by gmannj Dec 12, 2007 (9:42 am)
I am interested in getting some perspectives on a lease for a 2008 MB S550 4Matic. The MSRP of the car is $98, 950, and has the premium III package. The lease specifics are: 39 month lease with 15K per year, with a MF of 3.00, and a $5k down payment. The residual is $49, 801. The monthly payment works out to be $1,695 per month. Is this a good deal? Thanks for the help! Replies to this message: pat (Dec 12, 2007 10:49 am)
#24586 of 24700 Re: 2008 S550 Lease [gmannj] by pat HOST Dec 12, 2007 (10:49 am)
Replying to: gmannj (Dec 12, 2007 9:42 am) Looks like you found the best place for this question gmannj, "Mercedes-Benz S-Class Lease Questions" #81, 12 Dec 2007 10:22 am. Good luck - let us know how it works out for you.