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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


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Re: cost [esf] by rjlaero
Oct 31, 2005 (11:11 am)
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Replying to: esf (Oct 20, 2005 6:16 pm)

I think you're looking at about 110-115k in US dollars when the S8 comes next year. The RS4 is going to be 75k in the US next spring. No way you're going to get the V10 S8 for 95K. The old RS6 back in 2003 was 85 G's. And that car didn't a V10 engine.
 
RS4 is mid 70's
S6 will be 90-95K
S8 will be 110-115K
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Re: S8 Grille [scott1256] by merc1
Oct 31, 2005 (10:36 pm)
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Replying to: scott1256 (Oct 31, 2005 7:31 am)

You and I are split on this one.
 
Well it happens. People have disliked the new grille design from Audi since day one. I didn't like it either until I saw it in person.
 
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Merc1 and other fellow Benz by scott1256
Nov 01, 2005 (5:22 pm)
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fans: some good news! Sales are better than the doom and gloom media types were predicting. Year to date units sold are down less than 1% across the line.
 
The M and the SLK are carrying the ball for the brand right now. Most other models are showing double digit drops for the year.
 
See details: link title
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Re: Merc1 and other fellow Benz [scott1256] by merc1
Nov 01, 2005 (9:24 pm)
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Replying to: scott1256 (Nov 01, 2005 5:22 pm)

Actually that link isn't working allow me:
 
Oct Benz Sales
 
One thing is for sure Mercedes clearly exceeded the planned 8-10K sales for the CLS, at over 12K for the year so far with 2 more months left.
 
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Re: S8 Grille [merc1] by emauss
Nov 02, 2005 (5:18 am)
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Replying to: merc1 (Oct 31, 2005 10:36 pm)

I have an A8L on order (to be delivered before year's end) and personally the grill was a major plus for me. I think the new look sets the car apart in (IMHO) a tasteful yet definitive manner. (Oh yeah, VW has it too, and next year's Phaeton is rumored to get a similar nose).
 
I guess that's what makes the world go 'round.....
 
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Re: S8 Grille [emauss] by merc1
Nov 02, 2005 (5:27 am)
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Replying to: emauss (Nov 02, 2005 5:18 am)

(Oh yeah, VW has it too, and next year's Phaeton is rumored to get a similar nose).
 
No, say it isn't so. I don't get it. They give Audi a unique face and then turn around start giving something very similar to VWs. All they really did with the Audi is remove more of the center section of the grille/bumper area because Audis have had double grilles (upper/lower) for years now, but they weren't "connected" in the way they are now. Now VW does almost the same thing with the new Jetta and Passat.
 
The VW Phaeton is an exercise in classic-conservative good looks and shouldn't be tampered with. It isn't going to make the car sell any better either.
 
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Re: S8 Grille [merc1] by emauss
Nov 02, 2005 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: merc1 (Nov 02, 2005 5:27 am)

My friend has a Phaeton (which I will be driving this weekend from NYC to Baltimore), and the looks of the 2006 Audi is a contributing reason for my purchase of the A8L over the VW. I don't think the VW should get the "chrome-ized" nose of the Passat (or is it the Jetta?), but in my opinion it certainly could use some updating. The outside is too Plain Jane....but the inside is to die for......
 
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Re: Benz sales [merc1] by scott1256
Nov 02, 2005 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: merc1 (Nov 01, 2005 9:24 pm)

Thanks for fixing the link.
 
I have been thinking - probably it is not unusual for a car company to have a handful of models carrying the line.
 
Yes, the CLS is hot. It is the most distinctive Benz in many years. IMO.
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Re: Benz sales [scott1256] by rjlaero
Nov 03, 2005 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: scott1256 (Nov 02, 2005 9:37 am)

+1 for the CLS. It's one of the more striking designs of the last 25 years by Mercedes, and one of the few MB products right now that I really like.
 
I'll have to refrain from the 07 S class until I see it in person. But from photos, it's not looking too good.

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