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What is this discussion about? Jaguar XJ-Series, Maserati Quattroporte, Volkswagen Phaeton, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Sedan

#21 of 447 my pick for a European luxury sedan by xkss May 14, 2005 (7:08 pm)
I really like the new aluminum Jaguar Super V8. I like how the outer headlights are larger than the inner headlighs like Jaguars of the 50s and 60s and, obviously, the rest of the styling.   The Super V8 is the flagship XJ and has the XJR's 4.2 liter 390 hp supercharged V-8 and Brembo brakes.   I drove an XJR year ago and loved it. I like how Jaguar hasn't gone overboard with electronics. The Brembo brakes and 6 speed ZF automatic were great.   The Super V8 weighs over 800 pounds less than a BMW 760Li.
#22 of 447 Re: The Maybach's trunk [xkss] by designman May 14, 2005 (7:39 pm)
Replying to: xkss (May 14, 2005 6:40 pm) I wouldn’t compare the Maybach trunk with the 7-series. The Bangle trunk lids come from Chrysler and Honda. The Maybach’s comes from Bentley. We also see the latter on the RL, several Hyundai and soon-to-be S if spy shots are accurate.
#24 of 447 Re: Thank you... [paldi] by blckislandguy May 15, 2005 (5:34 pm)
Replying to: paldi (May 13, 2005 5:09 pm) Paldi, great photo, nice posts, but, really, is 30% off list on a now one year old car that isn't selling a good deal? IMHO the end of year "deals" never are a good deal because of the big depreciation you take for buying a one year old car and bailing out a dealer who for whatever reason couldn't sell a new car within its MY. Replies to this message: paldi (May 16, 2005 4:49 am)
#26 of 447 Good topic! by seminole_kev May 15, 2005 (6:18 pm)
Great idea.   Having seen the Quattroporte in person (at a Sams-club parking lot of all places!) I have to say it is the most beautiful sedan currently on the road....maybe in a long time.   Mercedes CLS would be up there if it weren't for the front end. Side profile to rear end view is very interesting and "flows" nicely, but that front end (especially the headlights) turns me off. Still though, I have to say I like it. Just hoping for a front end redo in a few years Replies to this message: merc1 (May 15, 2005 8:18 pm) paldi (May 16, 2005 10:10 am) esf (Nov 20, 2005 6:37 pm) merc1 (Nov 21, 2005 5:49 am) and 12 more...
#27 of 447 Re: Good topic! [seminole_kev] by merc1 May 15, 2005 (8:18 pm)
Replying to: seminole_kev (May 15, 2005 6:18 pm) I mostly agree about the Quattroporte though, it is a beautiful car indeed.   M Replies to this message: paldi (May 16, 2005 10:10 am) esf (Nov 20, 2005 6:37 pm) merc1 (Nov 21, 2005 5:49 am) blckislandguy (Nov 25, 2005 5:35 pm) and 11 more...
#28 of 447 S-Class by merc1 May 16, 2005 (4:34 am)
A very good article on the history of the Mercedes S-Class:   http://www.germancarfans.com/classics.cfm/classicid/5050516.001   M
#29 of 447 Re: Thank you... [blckislandguy] by paldi May 16, 2005 (4:49 am)
Replying to: blckislandguy (May 15, 2005 5:34 pm) "is 30% off list on a now one year old car that isn't selling a good deal? IMHO the end of year "deals" never are a good deal because of the big depreciation you take"   Well, the dealer took the depreciation hit not me. I could have waited another 2 months for another 4k but they were planning to take it to auction.   I've had my Phaeton 48 hours. My first high-end european luxury sedan. I'm a happy camper. The car is really special in the real-world experience of it. Nobody knows. Secret Bentley!
#30 of 447 Bentley Flying Spur sedan? by paldi May 16, 2005 (10:10 am)
Replying to: merc1 (May 15, 2005 8:18 pm) Has anyone gotten up close with the new Bentley Continental Flying Spur sedan?   This one will cause a sensation! Love to see a Maybach, Maserati, Flying Spur comparo.

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