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Replying to: kdshapiro (Feb 09, 2008 10:02 am) Power rear sunshade XM and XM NAVTraffic HD Radio Electronic active head restraints Lexicon Discrete Surround Audio Systems (17 speakers; RR Phantom is the only other to have it IIRC) Smart cruise control (SCC) Front & rear five-link suspension Amplitude Selective Dampers (ASD) Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps with adaptive leveling 8 inch navigation with backup camera 30 gig hard drive Push-button start Electric parking brake 8 ultrasonic sensors ESC Eight airbags Heated and cooled seats Bluetooth iPod/USB aux inputs Automatic windshield defogger with humidity sensor Rain-sensing wipers 6-speed transmissions (ZF & Aisin) And more...plus a kick-a$$ warranty, and an amazing price tag As far as the Phaeton goes, at least there was a partnership with a luxury automobile manufacturer, If you are thinking of Audi, no it is not a manufacturer, but rather a division. What's this partnership you speak of? A car is not a luxury car because it is not associated with a luxury manufacturer, now there's some good laugh.
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Replying to: rhduke00 (Feb 09, 2008 3:37 am) The interesting brand to me is Lincoln - there is no longer anything unique in the line - just simply rebadged Ford products. Traditionally a 'luxury' brand but what is it now? Cadillac OTH seems to be doing a better job elevating themselves over the GM mayhem.
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Replying to: captain2 (Feb 09, 2008 2:27 pm) I personally think 'Genesis' is a great name that could evolve into something not perceived as 'Korean' - why not use the name for new dealerships, after 'culling' the herd of all those Hyundai dealers that seem to think that the only way to do any business is to buy it!
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Replying to: joe97 (Feb 09, 2008 1:23 pm) You can call it what you want. If your definition of entry luxury is association with a brand, Hyundai is not. If your definition is doodads, than that would include a whole other bunch of cars today not considered luxury,
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Yup. Genesis is most DEFINITELY a luxury car...and as such doesn't belong in this forum. So can we move on? Geez, if ever there was a reason for NOT buying a Hyundai it would be to avoid being put in the same "club" as some of you....
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Replying to: captain2 (Feb 09, 2008 3:20 pm) You just hit the nail on the head. Maybe Hyundai needs to be reminded of Toyota/Lexus, Nissan/ Infiniti, Honda/Accura, all pretty solid playbooks. Or, maybe Korea takes exception to Japanese successes.
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Feb 09, 2008 5:11 pm) While luxury cars (not brand) are generally found on more prestige lines, certainly the definition of a luxury car is not limited to luxury makers. "A luxury vehicle is a relatively expensive vehicle that includes additional features designed to increase the comfort of the driver and passengers. Luxury vehicles usually place more emphasis on comfort, appearance, and amenities such as technological upgrades and higher quality materials than on performance, economy, or utility."
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Replying to: joe97 (Feb 09, 2008 8:08 pm) I don't know, I'm asking you. We've already tried the Phaenton. There is no difference between that and the Genesis, except about 35K? Right. |
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