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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#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)
#24651 of 24685 Re: . [ajvdh] by rockshocka1 Jul 24, 2009 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: ajvdh (Jul 24, 2009 12:45 pm) Funniest thing I've read on here in awhile. I figured I had too much to drink when reading the prior post.
#24652 of 24685 This Board Has Come Back to Life. . . by cdnpinhead Jul 24, 2009 (3:24 pm)
with a vengeance. Off topic, but back to life. Replies to this message: houdini1 (Jul 24, 2009 5:29 pm) rockshocka1 (Jul 24, 2009 6:30 pm) houdini1 (Jul 25, 2009 9:50 am)
#24653 of 24685 Re: This Board Has Come Back to Life. . . [cdnpinhead] by houdini1 Jul 24, 2009 (5:29 pm)
Replying to: cdnpinhead (Jul 24, 2009 3:24 pm) I think the luxury car market is going thru a slump. There just doesn't seem to be any exciting cars out there right now...except maybe the Genesis. Replies to this message: rockshocka1 (Jul 24, 2009 6:30 pm) houdini1 (Jul 25, 2009 9:50 am)
#24654 of 24685 Re: This Board Has Come Back to Life. . . [houdini1] by rockshocka1 Jul 24, 2009 (6:30 pm)
Replying to: houdini1 (Jul 24, 2009 5:29 pm) Nothing against the snowball running down the hill that is Hyundai, but... Even Hyundai knows the Genesis is not an HELC. It's success makes it a no brainer to bring the Equus over here to test that market. Overall, the entire car market is in a slump. I think the HELC market is on the way to correcting itself during the next uptick, where those who can truly afford will drive. IMO, of course. Replies to this message: houdini1 (Jul 25, 2009 9:50 am)
#24655 of 24685 Re: This Board Has Come Back to Life. . . [rockshocka1] by houdini1 Jul 25, 2009 (9:50 am)
Replying to: rockshocka1 (Jul 24, 2009 6:30 pm) I didn't mean to imply that the Genesis was a HELC...just that it is an exciting car. I would probably classify it as mid level premium. The Equus just might shake up the luxury market if it is priced right and does not disappoint. Second channel maybe?
#24656 of 24685 Re: . [ajvdh] by tayl0rd Jul 27, 2009 (5:39 am)
Replying to: ajvdh (Jul 24, 2009 12:45 pm) I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't comprehend that! I was gonna say something but didn't want to seem ignorant. I wanted to come back with the old "All your base are belong to us. Make your time!"