High End Luxury Cars

24685 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 4:40 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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#24641 of 24685 Re: Gas Hog [bmlexus] by houdini1 Aug 16, 2008 (5:56 am)
Replying to: bmlexus (Aug 16, 2008 5:36 am) Hi BM, Yes, I understand your feelings about the LX. It is certainly not for everyone. My wife mainly drives it and I want her to be safe and comfortable. Plus for trips it is a superb freeway cruiser. No I do not visit the LL any more. It just seemed to devolve into a BMW forum. I have owned BMWs in the past and just found them to be OK but very much lacking in reliability and refinement. Performance is good but a waste for me as 100% of my driving is in urban areas with speed limits of under 45 mph or freeway driving at 70+ and in a straight line. Here is an idea for you to check out. Times are changing. If I was a young man like you I would test drive the Hyundai Sante Fe, preferably the V6 limited. If you do, let me know what you think. Obviously it is not considered a luxury suv but it sure has a lot of nice features, I think it looks great and the price is right. I do not currently own an LS I have an Acura RL. I will probably trade it some time after the first of the year when some of the new diesels start arriving. I am very interested in them. But I will probably end up with an LS 430. You should also check out the Stories from the Sales Frontline forum. Some very interesting characters there in the car sales biz. They have a lot of fun and are very helpful. Stay in touch.
#24642 of 24685 Re: Lexus [hpowders] by fusilli Aug 26, 2008 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: hpowders (Aug 29, 2006 6:44 am) yeah, it does look like a hearse! I took an R350 for a test drive the other day, and OMG, after looking at the Lexus ES350 and the GS350 and then the C Benz, I was blown away by the R350. Never in a million years did I think I'd like the car. It is prettier inside than it is out, so that is all I care about. The panoramic roof is really cool. I read somewhere on Edmunds that someone chose the GMC Acadia over the Benz, well, I gotta tell ya, my boyfriend has an Acadia (pays close to $800 a month for a lease...ripoff), and I have had almost every brand of SUV out there, including two Benzes, Jeeps, Explorers, you name it. I was very, very impressed with the R350. Replies to this message: houdini1 (Aug 26, 2008 2:47 pm)
#24643 of 24685 Re: Lexus [fusilli] by houdini1 Aug 26, 2008 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: fusilli (Aug 26, 2008 2:03 pm) I would think you could get a great deal on the R class right now. I bet it is a great freeway cruiser. f u silli. Catchy name.
#24644 of 24685 Now, Be Careful by cdnpinhead Aug 26, 2008 (4:30 pm)
I once asked a poster ("bigal") if it was bi gal or big al. Different, for sure. Replies to this message: houdini1 (Aug 26, 2008 4:40 pm)
#24645 of 24685 Re: Now, Be Careful [cdnpinhead] by houdini1 Aug 26, 2008 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: cdnpinhead (Aug 26, 2008 4:30 pm)
#24646 of 24685 press request by kirstie_h HOST Feb 04, 2009 (11:53 am)
A reporter is looking to talk with consumers who have considered purchasing a luxury car in the past, but would not do so currently because of the economy, or consumers who have traded-in their luxury vehicle. Please send your email address and phone number to ctalatiedmunds.com by Friday, February 6, 2008.
#24647 of 24685 OnStar upgrade by A8passenger Feb 16, 2009 (4:14 pm)
I own a 2004 Audi A8L and I am trying to find a way to upgrade the OnStar system in my car. I have called Audi customer service and I have also talked to Chevy Service department and no one knows how I can upgrade my analog system to the newer digital system so that I can get a subscription to OnStar to update my maps in the navigation system and for the hands free phone use. If nothing else I would love to just find something to upgrade the car to do handsfree phone communication with my verizon phone. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions I would appreciate any info. Thank you. Mike Replies to this message: tayl0rd (Feb 17, 2009 10:03 am)
#24648 of 24685 Re: OnStar upgrade [A8passenger] by tayl0rd Feb 17, 2009 (10:03 am)
Replying to: A8passenger (Feb 16, 2009 4:14 pm) If I recall, Audi stopped using OnStar two or three model years back, so you're definitely not going to get any help from them on an upgrade. A trip to the Chevy dealership, as you've found, is a waste of time. They aren't going to touch another manufacturers system; especially not a luxury marque. I believe there are lots of aftermarket hands-free setups you could have installed. Of course, it's not going to be integrated with any of your car's other systems. You could go to a reputable audio install shop in your area and have an aftermarket audio/nav system installed that will also have Bluetooth capabilities, but unless you pay big bucks, it's not going to be integrated into any of your cars other systems (climate control, steering wheel buttons, etc.), either.
#24649 of 24685 Re: . [enigma23] by polljimmy Jul 20, 2009 (2:24 am)
Replying to: enigma23 (Nov 23, 1999 5:20 am) Hi Friend, You are every great care is come let and its publicity, marketing and all talk is start is too begins. It's market policy. Replies to this message: ajvdh (Jul 24, 2009 12:45 pm) rockshocka1 (Jul 24, 2009 1:00 pm) tayl0rd (Jul 27, 2009 5:39 am)
#24650 of 24685 Re: . [polljimmy] by ajvdh Jul 24, 2009 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: polljimmy (Jul 20, 2009 2:24 am) Sardine recursion on yellow hubcaps withholding preservatives. Negative bite-slice on tomato can enigma. It's reality. Replies to this message: rockshocka1 (Jul 24, 2009 1:00 pm) tayl0rd (Jul 27, 2009 5:39 am)