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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.

#24665 of 24700 Re: LS vs. E350 [sanjaysdca] by benznessman Aug 21, 2009 (10:26 am)
Replying to: sanjaysdca (Aug 20, 2009 8:17 am) again i say test it for yourself...i personally have 2 MB's myself and i havent had a singl problem out of either of them and i wouldnt dare sell them...i have tried bmw, audi, lexus, acura, and infiniti...i have even owned hem all b4 and i can assure you they would stil be in my driveway if they were any good what so ever...ea. had very similar problems...terrible suspension, electrical failure, and in the infiniti transmission failure...and to those who assue all mercedes owners have ego issues your wrong...we just enjoy buying cars that last more than 5yrs after they leave the assymbly line Replies to this message: sanjaysdca (Aug 21, 2009 2:58 pm)
#24666 of 24700 Mercede Benz and all the others by bob204 Aug 21, 2009 (11:09 am)
A recent review of the so-called top 5 $50k automobiles ranked the Mercedes Benz last and grudgingly so.. The Audi A-6, BMW 5 series and even a Jaguar far exceeded anything MB sells, including quality control issues which have plaqued the manufacturer for decades. Every Benz I have ever owned spent an inordinate amount of time in the repair shops... Never Again!! Replies to this message: stkntraffic (Aug 21, 2009 2:45 pm) carnaught (Aug 22, 2009 9:20 am) jimbres (Aug 22, 2009 1:11 pm) stkntraffic (Aug 22, 2009 3:36 pm) trekrider (Aug 26, 2009 11:22 am)
#24667 of 24700 Re: Mercede Benz and all the others [bob204] by stkntraffic Aug 21, 2009 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: bob204 (Aug 21, 2009 11:09 am) However, that same review ranked the Audi in first place, and I have not yet met an Audi owner who would ever buy another one. I know a number of people that took meticulous care of their Audi, and had premature transmission failure, electrical problems, etc. And most repairs are $1K +.   The point being, I take all the car reviews with a grain of salt. The reviewer generally looks at how well-engineered the car is. But good engineering does not always equal reliability. Replies to this message: carnaught (Aug 22, 2009 9:20 am) jimbres (Aug 22, 2009 1:11 pm) stkntraffic (Aug 22, 2009 3:36 pm) trekrider (Aug 26, 2009 11:22 am)
#24668 of 24700 Re: LS vs. E350 [benznessman] by sanjaysdca Aug 21, 2009 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: benznessman (Aug 21, 2009 10:26 am) I was just stating facts..   I had a 1995 infiniti...lasted 14 years/140000 miles. All I did was regular maintainence and finally sold it last year only because I got bored of it....   My wifes 2000 infiniti has 9 years/85000 miles no problems at all....so my experience with infiniti has been good.   Last year I test drove (extensively) bunch of cars including (MB E class) and was underwhelmed by it...In fact to me (for the money) Genesis felt a better deal.
#24670 of 24700 Re: Mercede Benz and all the others [stkntraffic] by carnaught Aug 22, 2009 (9:20 am)
Replying to: stkntraffic (Aug 21, 2009 2:45 pm) "...that same review ranked the Audi in first place, and I have not yet met an Audi owner who would ever buy another one."   Well, talk to i.d., Markcinncinnati on these boards (usually an Audi board) who's on his 30-some+ Audi.   I've had three of them and would not hesitate to buy another; it's only a question of when. Replies to this message: jimbres (Aug 22, 2009 1:11 pm) stkntraffic (Aug 22, 2009 3:36 pm)
#24671 of 24700 Re: Mercede Benz and all the others [carnaught] by jimbres Aug 22, 2009 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: carnaught (Aug 22, 2009 9:20 am) Keep in mind that Mark leases his cars. I've read hundreds of his posts & I'm pretty sure that he's never purchased an Audi.   And that's also true of every Audi driver among my friends & coworkers. They all lease.   I had an absolutely horrific Audi ownership experience back in the 1980s. Still, I'd give the brand another chance - if I could meet a couple of long-term owners.   I won't buy a car unless I can be reasonably confident that I'll get 8 years of service from it. My BMW 330i turned 8 a couple of months ago. It looks & runs like new, so I'll probably hang onto it for another 2 years.   What will I buy next? Don't know yet. I'd like to put Audi on my short list - they're making some very attractive cars these days - but before I do that, I'll have to know more about how well the brand ages.
#24672 of 24700 Re: Mercede Benz and all the others [carnaught] by stkntraffic Aug 22, 2009 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: carnaught (Aug 22, 2009 9:20 am) Fair enough. I'm sure there are some happy Audi owners out there. The key word is owners, not leasers. There are many cars I'd take a chance with on a lease, because in a couple years you can walk away from it. Buying is another story.
#24673 of 24700 Re: LS vs. E350 [stkntraffic] by tayl0rd Aug 26, 2009 (10:13 am)
Replying to: stkntraffic (Aug 20, 2009 12:46 pm) Seems to me they're a better deal used...   Any luxury/high price car is a better deal used. Replies to this message: bob204 (Aug 26, 2009 12:11 pm)
#24674 of 24700 Re: Mercede Benz and all the others [stkntraffic] by trekrider Aug 26, 2009 (11:22 am)
Replying to: stkntraffic (Aug 21, 2009 2:45 pm) The transmission in my 03 Audi A4 1.8T failed on the road yesterday. Mileage 62,400 - maintained regularly. Has anyone had a similar problem with the Audi?

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