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#408 of 447 Re: Gorgeous [lovemyclk] by merc1 Dec 19, 2005 (11:59 pm)
Replying to: lovemyclk (Dec 19, 2005 2:56 pm) Actually I think the M5 is a direct competitor to the Quattroporte also because they both have SMG-style trannies and both are thoroughbred sports sedans that make no apologies.   It is quite easy to beat the cars Maserati mentioned on dynamics and sheer driving excitement, but it is a lot harder to do that to the CLS55 and especially the M5.   Would have seemed hard to believe a few years ago, but the Cadillac STS-V actually competes in this league. Audi has an interesting pair of competitors too for the Quattroporte, the already announced S8 and upcoming S6/RS6.   What a wonderful time to be a high-end sports sedan buyer!   M Replies to this message: lovemyclk (Dec 21, 2005 7:04 am) merc1 (Dec 22, 2005 12:55 am)
#409 of 447 S8 Video by merc1 Dec 21, 2005 (2:28 am)
S8 In Action   Warning: It is in German, but the engine sounds aren't. The test driver's skill is pretty awesome too.   M
#410 of 447 Re: Gorgeous [merc1] by lovemyclk Dec 21, 2005 (7:04 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Dec 19, 2005 11:59 pm) Well, I agree to a point... still believe the M5 is a much more finely tuned performance machine, where the Maser makes more of a fashion statement to go with a still-superb performance capability. Saw 2 new M5's at my dealer recently and was very impressed - was not able to drive them, though.   The Caddy does "compete", but has some ground to cover to reach 1st place. Not the biggest fan of the STS design, but would still take one in a NY minute. Kudo's to Caddy for getting in the game in a big way... Replies to this message: merc1 (Dec 22, 2005 12:55 am)
#411 of 447 Re: Gorgeous [lovemyclk] by merc1 Dec 22, 2005 (12:55 am)
Replying to: lovemyclk (Dec 21, 2005 7:04 am) The M5 may very well be, but I won't likely get the chance to drive either so....I'll have to take your word on this one.   Oh I agree about the STS-V. Automobile says it can't compete with the Germans, and MT put the CLS55 over the STS-V, but C&D put the STS-V over the CLS55, mainly because of the price and better back seat.   M
#412 of 447 Real High-End European Luxury by merc1 Dec 22, 2005 (12:55 am)
Maybach 62   M Replies to this message: garyh1 (Dec 22, 2005 7:53 am) paldi (Dec 22, 2005 8:34 pm) merc1 (Dec 22, 2005 9:16 pm) merc1 (Dec 22, 2005 9:15 pm) blckislandguy (Dec 27, 2005 7:43 pm)
#413 of 447 Re: Real High-End European Luxury [merc1] by garyh1 Dec 22, 2005 (7:53 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Dec 22, 2005 12:55 am) Re: Maybach 62   Wow. Leaves me almost speechless. Last time I saw that much wood and leather was in the Oak Room at the Plaza.   Just had a funny thought: Wouldn't it be a downer if you had to drive your Maybach 62 on the chauffeur's day off, and everybody who saw you would think that you were just the chauffeur? Of course, that should never happen because you would have your fleet of cars to choose from on the chauffeur's day off, from your Ferrari to your 760.   Which raises the question: What other cars does the typical Maybach 62 owner own? Assume a husband, wife, and two teenage kids - one boy and one girl. What's in the garage? I'll start:   Husband: BMW 760Li, Bentley Conti GT, Ferrari Superamerica Wife: MB S600, MB E500 wagon (for shopping) or maybe a Lincoln Navigator? Son: BMW X5 Daughter: MB CLK500 (maybe BMW Z4?) Replies to this message: paldi (Dec 22, 2005 8:34 pm) merc1 (Dec 22, 2005 9:16 pm) merc1 (Dec 22, 2005 9:15 pm) blckislandguy (Dec 27, 2005 7:43 pm)
#414 of 447 Re: Real High-End European Luxury [garyh1] by paldi Dec 22, 2005 (8:34 pm)
Replying to: garyh1 (Dec 22, 2005 7:53 am) Lets not forget the company limo...         Replies to this message: merc1 (Dec 22, 2005 9:16 pm)
#415 of 447 Re: Real High-End European Luxury [garyh1] by merc1 Dec 22, 2005 (9:15 pm)
Replying to: garyh1 (Dec 22, 2005 7:53 am) Well when someone can afford a 360K car there is no telling what else they have in their garage(s).   The only Maybach I even remotely would want is the 57S.   M
#416 of 447 Re: Real High-End European Luxury [paldi] by merc1 Dec 22, 2005 (9:16 pm)
Replying to: paldi (Dec 22, 2005 8:34 pm) Nice! I wonder how many of those there are in the world.   M
#417 of 447 Something different.... by merc1 Dec 26, 2005 (11:11 pm)
Not a luxury car, but definitely European and definitely High-End.   Pagani Zonda F   A pity this thing isn't sold here, yet.   M Replies to this message: anthonyp (Dec 27, 2005 1:19 pm)

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