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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#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.
#24588 of 24700 Extended Warranty on a 2004 A8 by michmport Jan 15, 2008 (7:24 am)
This forum was helpful in my recent purchase of an Audi A8L. The car currently has 45,500 miles on it. I purchased it for $32,000. The dealer wants to sell me an extended warranty for $4988\ 4 yrs or 50K additional miles. does it make any sense to buy the warranty or should I just invest the money and pay for the repairs myself. Replies to this message: stkntraffic (Jan 15, 2008 9:29 am) lexusguy (Jan 15, 2008 6:33 pm)
#24589 of 24700 Re: Extended Warranty on a 2004 A8 [michmport] by stkntraffic Jan 15, 2008 (9:29 am)
Replying to: michmport (Jan 15, 2008 7:24 am) Don't know if this is helpful or not, but I work with a guy who's got an A6. I think he bought it new a few years ago, but I know he also got the extended warranty. He says it saved his bacon a few times already. Your A8 may be different, but he told me when he had transmission problems, the dealer just put in a new tranny to the tune of $5K+. He said they don't even have tools to take apart the transmission, they just replace the whole thing if anything goes bad. Without the warranty, he would have been sunk. Good luck, maybe my coworker just had a lemon.
#24590 of 24700 Re: Extended Warranty on a 2004 A8 [michmport] by lexusguy Jan 15, 2008 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: michmport (Jan 15, 2008 7:24 am) does it make any sense to buy the warranty or should I just invest the money and pay for the repairs myself. I would suggest going for the extended warranty. I know a few people with A8s. When things go wrong on those cars, they go very wrong, and will cost more than the price of that warranty to fix.
#24591 of 24700 Potential livery vehicles by pjsent Apr 16, 2008 (10:35 pm)
I am seriously considering starting a "limousine" / ground transportation service company. Want to provide customer base with something which is a cut above the DTS / Town Car sort of a vehicle. Candidate cars I am considering would be: A8L, LS460L, S-class. Would appreciate comments from operators who have practical experience using these vehicles in a commercial environment. Thanks for your insights. Replies to this message: lexusguy (Apr 17, 2008 1:16 am) pjsent (Apr 20, 2008 10:27 pm)
#24592 of 24700 Re: Potential livery vehicles [pjsent] by lexusguy Apr 17, 2008 (1:16 am)
Replying to: pjsent (Apr 16, 2008 10:35 pm) In terms of luxury offered to back seat passengers, I would suggest the LS460L or a Jag XJ VP. The LS is also likely to be the most reliable and have the lowest maintenance costs long term. Replies to this message: pjsent (Apr 20, 2008 10:27 pm)
#24593 of 24700 Re: Potential livery vehicles [lexusguy] by pjsent Apr 20, 2008 (10:27 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Apr 17, 2008 1:16 am) The LS is also likely to be the most reliable and have the lowest maintenance costs long term. Completely agree. Toyota reliability is not to be scoffed at, based on experience. Would need to look at interior specs on Jaguar. My initial impression was: beautiful machine, but don't have many customers willing to ride further than 1/4 mile with their knees tucked up under their chin.