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24699 messages,  Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 6:41 PM

You are in the Sedans Forum. Your Hosts are pat & karens

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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Re: SUV Prices [tayl0rd] by houdini1
Jun 25, 2008 (1:17 pm)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Jun 16, 2008 6:59 am)

Rich people didn't get rich by throwing away money just because they can...
 
Correct, but many people who are extravagant enough to own "track cars" are so rich that if they want something they buy it. They have so much money that the value is meaningless to them. It is the "ordinary" rich, people who earned what they have, that don't foolishly waste money.
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Re: SUV Prices [lexusguy] by houdini1
Jun 25, 2008 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: lexusguy (Jun 25, 2008 8:33 am)

In chatting with the Lexus salesman I found out that there is a really hot market in exporting slightly used LX 570's. A U.S. Lexus dealer is prohibited from selling new vehicles over seas, mainly because of the difference in currencies, etc. but this does not apply to used vehicles.
 
With the dollar so low in relation to many other currencies a $90,000. used LX 570 is quite a bargain in many parts of the world.
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Re: SUV Prices [houdini1] by tagman
Jun 25, 2008 (2:51 pm)
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Replying to: houdini1 (Jun 25, 2008 1:17 pm)

I am sure that a "track car" owner has earned his money just as much as a non track car owner has earned his.
 
And what is considered wasteful spending is quite subjective. Speaking personally, I've worked since I was a small child, mowing lawns and delivering newspapers. As soon as legally old enough I got my first of many legitimate jobs, some of which were back-breaking.
 
I've worked and earned my way my entire life. I am considered very successful by most measurements, I admit, but I do not like to be too wasteful, yet I generally tend to go through cars like sneakers... It is one of my real weaknesses... I just love cars... But I do not like all of them, of course... As you know and sometimes find objectionable.
 
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Re: SUV Prices [houdini1] by pat HOST
Jun 25, 2008 (6:23 pm)
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Replying to: houdini1 (Jun 25, 2008 1:17 pm)

What we need to do here is stick to the cars and skip the generalized assumptions about those who own them.
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Re: SUV Prices [tagman] by houdini1
Jun 25, 2008 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: tagman (Jun 25, 2008 2:51 pm)

Sorry Tag, I was just speaking in generalities. Certainly no offense intended. People with the kind of wealth I was speaking of would probably not be posting here.
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Re: SUV Prices [houdini1] by tagman
Jun 26, 2008 (6:16 am)
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Replying to: houdini1 (Jun 25, 2008 7:29 pm)

Ya' never really know who might be posting here.
 
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Gas Hog by tagman
Jun 26, 2008 (6:25 am)
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Is anyone here considering purchasing a lux car or SUV that is a gas hog?
 
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Re: Gas Hog [tagman] by laurasdada
Jun 26, 2008 (7:51 am)
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Replying to: tagman (Jun 26, 2008 6:25 am)

Possiblemente... Lexusguy (I think you still have the XK...), what's the real-world mpg for your XK? Any XF owner's here that can comment on mpg?
 
I don't care how much money I have (or don't). I won't buy a guzzler. Of course, I'll have to define guzzler for myself...
 
Not an SUV guy. Evil Wife's RX300 is getting 19+ mpg in local commuting driving post O2 sensor replacement. Not spectacular, but not too guzzling. And, given the utility it presents, that's okey-dokey. I consistently get 23mpg in mixed-commute driving in my TL slushbox.
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Re: Gas Hog [laurasdada] by tagman
Jun 26, 2008 (8:51 am)
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Replying to: laurasdada (Jun 26, 2008 7:51 am)

The fuel economy is important to me, too... regardless of price and ability to pay. My Carrera S has been guzzling gas lately... it may be a service issue... but, if not, I'm done with it. Went from 18 to 13.7 mpg, without any known reason, and that's just not OK with me anymore.
 
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Re: Gas Hog [tagman] by laurasdada
Jun 26, 2008 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: tagman (Jun 26, 2008 8:51 am)

I'm a driving child of the '70s, so gas lines, purchase limits and odd/even buying days have never left my memory. Although prices are increasing exponentially daily, at least gas seems to be available. Today, at least...
 
And, as a child of the '60s, I"ve always been somewhat "green." Global warming, natural or man-induced matters not. It can't hurt to treat our tiny planet with just a bit of respect. I've always owned cars that returned decent MPG, my TL is a ULEV.
 
Wow, that's a distressing drop in mpg for Das Porshce! Maybe a bad sensor or injector? Not getting the right fuel mix? I'm no mechanic... Hopefully it can be rectified as I'm sure you'd hate to part with one of Ferry's children. Fun and economical!

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