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Batmobile_Turbo
11-04-2003, 10:19 PM
what do you think is the nicest luxury sedan?
SL500
11-05-2003, 12:20 AM
Originally posted by Batmobile_Turbo
what do you think is the nicest luxury sedan?
huh?
Phantom,E55 ????
atleast S55 AMG or S-Class,they ain't in the same class.
anyway,I vote for the 57.
megotmea7
11-05-2003, 03:02 AM
so why all european manufacturers up there? a little biased? i think so...
Batmobile_Turbo
11-05-2003, 10:28 AM
Originally posted by megotmea7
so why all european manufacturers up there? a little biased? i think so...
sorry, i couldn't think of any other ones. :confused:
Batmobile_Turbo
11-05-2003, 10:30 AM
Originally posted by SL500
huh?
Phantom,E55 ????
atleast S55 AMG or S-Class,they ain't in the same class.
anyway,I vote for the 57.
whoops i meant S55 the s and the e keys are close to each other.
SL500
11-05-2003, 12:48 PM
Originally posted by Batmobile_Turbo
whoops i meant S55 the s and the e keys are close to each other.
yeah,S-Class,S500 or S55 or S600 or S65
S65 is just a Sporty Luxury,which can goes over 280 km/h
hehe(if you remove the speed limiter)
with a V12 Twin-Turbo(612 bhp)
SL500
11-05-2003, 01:02 PM
Originally posted by Batmobile_Turbo
sorry, i couldn't think of any other ones. :confused:
eh,Cadillac Sixteen! Ford 427,
Or this Chrysler Concept:
Misho
11-05-2003, 04:35 PM
in their latest issue of car & driver, they compared a bunch of luxury sedans and got the following results starting at last place:
6) Mercedes S430
5) VW Phaeton
4) Audi A8L
3) BMW 745i
2) Jaguar XJ8
1) Lexus LS430
so what do u guys think on this ??
Batmobile_Turbo
11-05-2003, 07:18 PM
Originally posted by SL500
eh,Cadillac Sixteen! Ford 427,
Or this Chrysler Concept:
yeah but i was thinking of production cars.
SL500
11-06-2003, 04:05 AM
Originally posted by Misho
in their latest issue of car & driver, they compared a bunch of luxury sedans and got the following results starting at last place:
6) Mercedes S430
5) VW Phaeton
4) Audi A8L
3) BMW 745i
2) Jaguar XJ8
1) Lexus LS430
so what do u guys think on this ??
6)Merc S430?
Why?
I know batmobile,that was a joke.....
DiabloGTR
11-06-2003, 02:29 PM
The Arnage T is better than the R.
My personal favorites are
1. Maybach 57
2. S 600
3. Bentley Arnage T
4. E 55 AMG
more-boost1555
11-06-2003, 03:07 PM
I'll take the A8, not neccesarily cause I think it is superior to the others. I just think it's beautifull.
henk4
11-07-2003, 12:26 PM
Good, I am the owner, but do I drive it myself, or does my chauffeur collect me everyday?
first case: Jaguar XJ
second case: Citroen CX Prestige
bum-man
11-08-2003, 02:36 PM
Maybach 57 all the way, now all they need for it is a AMG package in the future heheh...and maybe an engine upgrade :D
im completely clueless as to why you dont have the mercedes S63 (biturbo v12 640hp??) in the poll?...its undoubtedly the best looking sport sedan out there... third best is the A8.
SL500
11-08-2003, 11:28 PM
Originally posted by bum-man
Maybach 57 all the way, now all they need for it is a AMG package in the future heheh...and maybe an engine upgrade :D
im completely clueless as to why you dont have the mercedes S63 (biturbo v12 640hp??) in the poll?...its undoubtedly the best looking sport sedan out there... third best is the A8.
oh,maybach 57 AMG!
and thats S65 not S63 with 612 bhp, i prefer the S55 AMG,S65 with 612 bhp for me is useless,which has a speed limiter,and top speed is 155 mph....(like the S430 S500 S600 and S55)
Lexus LS430 has got to be up there.
SL500
12-01-2003, 09:06 AM
Originally posted by RS6
S-Class in S500L form.
S600,S55 or S65 AMG?
The 500 to keep the equipment and not have to pay for the engine but if I had enough for an S600 or S65 AMG I would opt for them. ;)
SL500
12-02-2003, 02:16 AM
Originally posted by RS6
The 500 to keep the equipment and not have to pay for the engine but if I had enough for an S600 or S65 AMG I would opt for them. ;)
hehe
what about a FAB design 03 S500,saw one in person.
it looks damn awesome(it was black)with 20 inches rims
I was wowed about a S430 that pulled up in a car park next to me. Did you know that the S500 was considered as the best road car in production of its time by many people. The luxury class will always be led by the S-class.
SL500
12-03-2003, 10:09 AM
Originally posted by RS6
I was wowed about a S430 that pulled up in a car park next to me. Did you know that the S500 was considered as the best road car in production of its time by many people. The luxury class will always be led by the S-class.
yeah,i knew that
Did you know that the S-Class(S500)was the best production car(technology,all things)in 20th century?????!!!!
Yeah, and as a functioning car, it was and probably still is the best production car on the market.
SL500
12-03-2003, 01:18 PM
Originally posted by RS6
Yeah, and as a functioning car, it was and probably still is the best production car on the market.
yes
and i think its a expensive car for many people
Originally posted by SL500
yes
and i think its a expensive car for many people
An expensive car for an expensive man.
DiabloGTR
12-13-2003, 11:13 PM
Originally posted by SL500
yeah,i knew that
Did you know that the S-Class(S500)was the best production car(technology,all things)in 20th century?????!!!!
The S class has been around for a while, time for a redesign.
You are right though, S class is one of the best, even with the redesigning of the 7 series the S class still sells more. :D
SL500
12-14-2003, 09:55 AM
Originally posted by DiabloGTR
The S class has been around for a while, time for a redesign.
You are right though, S class is one of the best, even with the redesigning of the 7 series the S class still sells more. :D
7-series isnt that serious rival for S-class,
The new A8 is really awesome car and can be a really serious rival for S-class.....
;)
SPN:DOC
01-28-2004, 12:25 AM
ah as I recall the S-Class w203 was beaten by the e65 7 series in some mags I looked at, and the w203 E-Class was beaten by the e60 5 series in every mag I looked at. :p :p
jones.dk
02-03-2004, 05:37 AM
The maybach might have all kinds of special equipments, but when it comes to luxury sedans its also very important to have a great pedigree.... and the maybach doesnt have such thing.... but the rolls is THE luxury brand :D
Egg Nog
02-03-2004, 06:59 PM
The maybach might have all kinds of special equipments, but when it comes to luxury sedans its also very important to have a great pedigree.... and the maybach doesnt have such thing.... but the rolls is THE luxury brand :D
I disagree.
With this state of mind, would you bar the Koenigsegg CC and the Pagani Zonda from being classified as being one of the best Supercars?
I think that "Pedigree" is a totally overrated notion. It obviously helps a company if they've had a lot of experience, but if some start-up company can do something just as well, then they should be considered equal.
Besides, the Maybach was created by Mercedes. With your system of reasoning, are you going to deny the pedigree of the world's oldest car manufacturer?
Falcon500
02-03-2004, 08:01 PM
I have a very deep love for maseratis. The luxuary,the exclusiness the wonderful v8 engine...and the fact that we have had them race in our local touring car series in the 80s (driven no less the by Kevin Bartlette albeiet very unsucsessfully) while id prefer the Torifo in in looks the Quattroporte would have to be my faveorite on offer here.
crisis
02-03-2004, 11:53 PM
For some reason I find myself drawn towards the Bently. I'll seek professional help.
junaman
04-11-2004, 09:43 PM
You can't compare the Maybach, Rolls and Bentley to the rest. They are by far superior.
Out of those three the Maybach is the best.
The maybach 62 is even better
Coventrysucks
04-12-2004, 12:24 PM
As much as I like the new Maser, I think that they have really missed the opportunity to make a great car. :(
Every road test I have seen absolutely slates the gearbox.
The Cambiocorsa paddleshift 'box, with its electronic clutch gives disjointed, jerky, uncomfortable shifts, rather than the smoothness of a true auto, which is what you want for relaxed luxury cruising.
This wouldn't be a problem if a normal Auto was available, but Maserati knows best apparently. :rolleyes:
bk4uyeah
05-31-2004, 04:07 PM
you cannot put thoses cars together, the Volkswagon just doesnt cut it next to, say, A MAYBACH
KnifeEdge_2K1
05-31-2004, 05:10 PM
One's I'll never be able to afford ...
Maybach 62, SL55 AMG, Audi A8
One's I will be able to afford ...
If I make enuff a 325xi but thats doubtful ...
My brother's 98 Accord, not that many toys but enough to keep me happy, power moonroof, good audio system (i aint an audiophile)
NAZCA C2
06-01-2004, 05:38 PM
The E55 has to be the hands down winner. It's superfast and it really is a sedan.
Coventrysucks
06-01-2004, 07:36 PM
...and it really is a sedan.
As opposed to the others on the list which are... :confused: ;)
henk4
06-01-2004, 08:02 PM
Every road test I have seen absolutely slates the gearbox.
This was also confirmed in Auto Motor und Sport, but it seems to work pretty well in manual mode, which is nice because this is a car to drive and not to be driven in.
P3RG4R3C
11-28-2004, 12:51 AM
This was also confirmed in Auto Motor und Sport, but it seems to work pretty well in manual mode, which is nice because this is a car to drive and not to be driven in.
You're right.
jcp123
11-28-2004, 01:18 AM
The one I wanna vote for isn't up there. I don't really like any of those that much :(
7-series isnt that serious rival for S-class,
The new A8 is really awesome car and can be a really serious rival for S-class.....
;)
I must say that the Jaguar XJ is also a great alternative.
Turbonutter55
11-28-2004, 02:03 PM
I voted Phantom because it has presence. The Maybach may be bigger, sure, but it's only an inflated S-class rather than a Greek temple on wheels like the Phantom. Space, luxury, Balmoral-sized exterior, British understatement inside, and otherworldly pace for escaping assassins.
I also would really like to be driven in Charles de Gaulle's Citroen DS ,licence plate 1 PR 75 and bonnet tricolors still on it, through Texas, to see how Bush's buddies take it having a big "forn" limo with French flag on it drive past, then beat their pickups from the lights in "escape gear" (with that special Maserati engine, and the plastic body, it wasn't as slow as your run-of-the-mill sedan)
QuattroMan
11-28-2004, 02:32 PM
what do you think is the nicest luxury sedan?
thank you for not putting Lexus ...thank you -thank you! :cool:
ill take A8 any day......