High End Luxury Cars

24699 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 6:41 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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#24588 of 24699 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 24699 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 24699 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 24699 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 24699 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 24699 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.
#24595 of 24699 Looking to Buy in the next Few Months by houdini1 Jun 04, 2008 (12:05 pm)
Sometime in the next few months I will be buying a new car. Right now my candidates are: 1 or 2 year old LS 430 or 460, Acura RL, and though I know little about it there is something about the Hyundai Genesis that fascinates me. Anyone have any thoughts on these cars? Replies to this message: lexusguy (Jun 04, 2008 1:35 pm) houdini1 (Jun 04, 2008 2:12 pm) bmlexus (Jun 04, 2008 4:28 pm) and 1 more... houdini1 (Jun 06, 2008 4:03 am) lexusguy (Jun 06, 2008 8:27 am) and 1 more...
#24596 of 24699 Re: Looking to Buy in the next Few Months [houdini1] by lexusguy Jun 04, 2008 (1:35 pm)
Replying to: houdini1 (Jun 04, 2008 12:05 pm) Sometime in the next few months I will be buying a new car. Right now my candidates are: 1 or 2 year old LS 430 or 460, Acura RL, and though I know little about it there is something about the Hyundai Genesis that fascinates me. The best year to get for an LS430 is a 2004. If you're looking in the full size lux class, I think the Acura RL would probably be too small. It's really cramped compared to an LS, and also just not a great car. The A6 and M are both more comfortable, more spacious, and much better to drive. I would suggest considering a certified used Jaguar XJ, possibly a VP depending on how much room you want in the back. As for the Genesis, I think I'd rather have the real thing (LS460) than the imitation. Replies to this message: houdini1 (Jun 04, 2008 2:12 pm) bmlexus (Jun 04, 2008 4:28 pm) houdini1 (Jun 04, 2008 6:00 pm) houdini1 (Jun 06, 2008 4:03 am) lexusguy (Jun 06, 2008 8:27 am) houdini1 (Jun 06, 2008 11:39 am)
#24597 of 24699 Re: Looking to Buy in the next Few Months [lexusguy] by houdini1 Jun 04, 2008 (2:12 pm)
Replying to: lexusguy (Jun 04, 2008 1:35 pm) I respect your opinions but there is just something about the RL that I like. I have owned several Acuras in the past with no disappointments. The LS is at the top of my list and I will reserve judgment on the Genesis until I can drive one. The dealership is the problem there. Replies to this message: bmlexus (Jun 04, 2008 4:28 pm) houdini1 (Jun 04, 2008 6:00 pm)