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Sedans High-End European Luxury Sedans
447 messages, Last post on May 03, 2007 at 2:41 PM
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Replying to: kbrookings (Nov 29, 2005 6:48 am) That right there says it all I think. What color is your car inside/out? Did you buy a car already on the ground or did you special order? I was amazed at all the different color leathers and woods to choose from when I got a chance to go inside the Maser stand at the Chicago autoshow this year. With all the talk about German cars and their repair expenses I guess I forgot that Italian cars are even more pricey in that area. The Quattroporte is really just a 4-door Ferrari so I guess that type of price is expected. M |
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gosh designman, thanks for the nice comment. Merc1, I went to the factory to order it, had it delivered through Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo in Portland. I ordered in in June of 2004 and took delivery in November 2004. There weren't any/enough in the States then and I just couldn't visualize all the colors and choices, so went to the factory to see a bunch of them; great trip all the way around. Mine is Burgundy (Bordeaux Pontevecchio), sport package and I had the wheels chromed. Interior is Ivory with burgandy piping, rosewood with inlays. Interesting: I NEVER would have chosen the burgandy from the color samples or the web site; looked like some kind of dull red. Gotta see these things in person I guess to make the best choices.
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Replying to: kbrookings (Nov 29, 2005 9:03 am) M
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Replying to: merc1 (Nov 29, 2005 9:26 pm)  I've just ordered a set of these wheels. Can't wait to see them for real. This is a photoshop.
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Replying to: paldi (Dec 04, 2005 6:41 pm) M
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Replying to: merc1 (Dec 04, 2005 9:30 pm) I believe the wheels are about $600 each from Bentley including the logo center caps, plus $75.00 for each TPMS sensor. The 275 40 19 Pirelli PZero tires go for about $250 - $300 each. Then you need to pay for balancing and mounting. Michelin Pilots cost a bit more. |
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It may be interesting to look how the high-end big three are seen at home : http://www.autobild.de/test/neuwagen/artikel.php?artikel_id=10076 "Meeting of the German Deluxe Cruisers" (Sorry, nor German nor English are my native tongue) Those who can't read German may try babelfish web page translation. In short, the new S500 Takes the lead, if financial issues are not being considered. Otherwise, the A8 takes the Overall lead. The BMW, although the most performant, comes third. Low resale value + expensive cost of repair being the key issues Very interesting article. They should have added the XJ8 4.2. This car worths much more |
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| I do not know from experience about the new S, but I can recomend the A8 with the sports suspension, as a great driving and so far ownership experience...I think everyone wants more horsepower on paper, but the engine and handling and feel leave nothing to be desired Tony | |
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Replying to: vchiu (Dec 06, 2005 6:49 am)  Nice. I wish I knew what they were saying. M |
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Replying to: merc1 (Dec 06, 2005 11:04 pm) "Vee tvist a nut here, vee tvist a bolt zere, und zen suh cars verk better."
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