He said that he'd have to give up his Lexus now and buy a Ford!!

Big Jimm
So. Fla.

Talk about taking a step back, LOL.

If I was a chairman, I wouldn't mind driving a new Ford every year. Perks of the job, you know...

Hell, I wouldn't mind having the GT either! :D

Tom Walsh: Only the best will do for Mulally

September 6, 2006

The newly named chief executive officer of Ford Motor Co. drives a Lexus LS 430, the flagship luxury sedan from Toyota Motor Corp. that he unabashedly says he purchased because "it's the finest car in the world."

[...]

Sort of a patriotic call to duty.

"The reason I have a Lexus," Mulally told me in an interview after Tuesday's news conference, "is that it's the finest car in the world. I studied all the cars.

"And this is also the reason why I'm here (at Ford), because Boeing makes the finest commercial airplanes in the world, and what was compelling to me was that Bill Ford, when he called me, Bill wanted to focus on making the best auto company in the world ...

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060906/BUSINESS01/609060459

You have excellent taste in cars, Mr. Mullaly!!! :thumbup:

just wait until the LS460 comes out

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060906/BUSINESS01/609060459

You have excellent taste in cars, Mr. Mullaly!!! :thumbup:

LS is the car of choice for self-made titans.



Bill Gates

Larry Ellison

Mel Gibson

Steven Spielberg

Alan Mullaly

just wait until the LS460 comes out


Click on the link

http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2006/09/06/AM200609063.html

then go to "listen to story" in real player.

:)

Larry EllisonSorry but, Larry is an absolute snob who doesn't drive anything but high-end Europeans. I know. I work for him.;) His commuter cars include, but are not limited to, 2 SL55's, 575M Maranello, Continental GT, Flying Spur, 745Li, and the E60 M5 he drove here to work today.

Sorry but, Larry is an absolute snob who doesn't drive anything but high-end Europeans. I know. I work for him.;) His commuter cars include, but are not limited to, 2 SL55's, 575M Maranello, Continental GT, Flying Spur, 745Li, and the E60 M5 he drove here to work today.

My information is from 2003. May be things have changed. But I do know that he is a big Lexus fan and among other things

1. Loves japanese art, especially paintings.
2. Owns one of the largest yatchs in the world named "Rising Sun".

http://www.valleywag.com/tech/larry-ellison/meet-the-new-yacht-larry-ellisons-rising-sun-152170.php

My brother also works for his company. Just started.

Add Samsung's CEO and entire board of directors to the list of LS 430-driving corporate leadership.

My information is from 2003. May be things have changed. But I do know that he is a big Lexus fan and among other things

1. Loves japanese art, especially paintings.
2. Owns one of the largest yatchs in the world named "Rising Sun".

http://www.valleywag.com/tech/larry-ellison/meet-the-new-yacht-larry-ellisons-rising-sun-152170.php

My brother also works for his company. Just started.Yeah he has good tastes in all things Japanese. Art, architecture, food, culture, women (his former wives), etc. His new home is full Japanese styled with rocks shipped directly from Japan.

It's just that I've never ever seen him drive anything Japanese to work in my 6 years of working for him. That's all.:D

Oh and add the G55 to his commuter list.

Yeah he has good tastes in all things Japanese. Art, architecture, food, culture, women (his former wives), etc. His new home is full Japanese styled with rocks shipped directly from Japan.

It's just that I've never ever seen him drive anything Japanese to work in my 6 years working for him. That's all.:D

Oh and add the G55 to his commuter list.

My information is from Media. You see him with your own eyes. I guess you are right then. Larry is out of LS forums! ;)

I am not saying at all it can't be done but the LS is the top car to ever come out of Japan. If he saw the new 460 he'd quit Ford and buy a LS 600l h, lol

but that's just me. Yeah, first thing he needs to do is get a V8 back in the Lincoln. What a disaster at Ford. He will probably have an Aston Martin gratis in his contract until they find a buyer for them. Land Rover was another stupid acquisition. Jaguar has closed Coventry and the X-type is nothing but a re-badged Ford. At least Bill Ford took one for the team.....Let's see, they have the Mustang, the GT and the cop cars. That's it, right? I meant besides trucks, more trucks and big ole SUV's.


Because of Ford and GM Motown is in the crapper! On the Lexus Nav system you can scale down to building info scale in Detroit, NYC, LA and Chitown and you can get a list of what's inside each building and the phone numbers of all of the businesses. At the rate they are going it might be a pretty short list...

Rock

MANY moons ago, when I was a young buck, and in the Air Force, I spent a
year in Japan.

Ahhhh .. what divine and "interesting" memories! Needless to say, paintings
and cars were not on my mind.

Big Jimm
So. Fla.

Granted, Lincolns don't have quite the build quality of a Lexus, but when he sees the stunning new interiors in the latest model Lincolns just about to hit the dealerships, I don't think he'll be complaining too much.

( In fact, by now, as the incoming boss, he has probably seen every one of them )

LS is the car of choice for self-made titans.



Bill Gates

Larry Ellison

Mel Gibson

Steven Spielberg

Alan Mullaly

I highly doubt that the LS is the only car that these dudes own. Each probably has like 10 cars.

I don't see what the problem is for him. Doesn't Ford own Aston Martin?

So Mulally could drive an Aston Martin Vanquish, and then switch over to the Aston Martin Rapide when it comes out.

Hardly "step-downs" from the LS430. :p

It's just that I've never ever seen him drive anything Japanese to work in my 6 years of working for him. That's all.:D

But why would he? Japan doesn't make anything to compete with the cars you mentioned:

> SL55's, 575M Maranello, Continental GT, Flying Spur, 745Li, E60 M5

:D

OK, the LS460L will compete with the 745Li. :)

Talk about taking a step back, LOL.

Thanks a lot. ;)

I don't consider what I did a step back. My Explorer Limited has a V8 (can't get the RX with one), has loads of room (rule out GX) and isn't a decade old (rule out LX). I like the RX, GX, LX, but I'm happy with my step from Lexus to Ford!

I don't rule out at a Lexus in the future though.

Minor correction on thread title:

> Guess What FORD'S New Chairman Drives!

The new guy is the CEO. Bill Ford is the Chairman. :)

I take this as good news.

The new guy understands and desires better products and will likely push the Town Car folks (and hopefully everyone else) to improve.

745 doesnt exist anymore its been upgraded to the 750 which the LS460 still smacks around

MANY moons ago, when I was a young buck, and in the Air Force, I spent a
year in Japan.

Ahhhh .. what divine and "interesting" memories! Needless to say, paintings
and cars were not on my mind.

Big Jimm
So. Fla.

Is that cause in Japan you were huge Jimm? (at least to the ladies) :p

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060906/BUSINESS01/609060459

damn skippy.

:)

Expect better things from ford in the future.


The newly named chief executive officer of Ford Motor Co. drives a Lexus LS 430, the flagship luxury sedan from Toyota Motor Corp. that he unabashedly says he purchased because "it's the finest car in the world."

He's also candid. He knows Lexus cars are better than anything currently in Ford's lineup, and he doesn't care if Ford employees or the media hear him say it out loud.

I love our LS430, but I don' think its best car in the world or its segment. I bought because it was the cheapest in its segment and a damn good value and my wife wanted some luxurious, comfortable, safe, and reliable and the Lexus fit the bill for the least ammount of money. I personally would have gotten an A8 for myself, but my wife cares nothing for driving dynamics and the LS suits both of our needs better....well more hers.

Hopefully Mulally can rescure Ford.

Being the new Ford CEO must be the easiest job ever: just bring over the euro Focus, Mondeo and S-Max, and call it a day.

i remember seeing the video of the LS 430, AMCI said that its the finest luxury sedan in the world, if i remember correctly and its by far the quiestest car in the world according to their instruments. and that was the 2001 LS 430 I believe. but anywho, i really like the LS 430 some may say its bland but when i see a 04+ scroll down the road in black with the 18" spory wheels, my head follows the car, i just think its looks classy in that combo.

Sorry but, Larry is an absolute snob who doesn't drive anything but high-end Europeans. I know. I work for him.;) His commuter cars include, but are not limited to, 2 SL55's, 575M Maranello, Continental GT, Flying Spur, 745Li, and the E60 M5 he drove here to work today.


I saw on vh1 and read on forbes that Larry Ellison also drives a NSX....

My information is from Media. You see him with your own eyes. I guess you are right then. Larry is out of LS forums! ;)LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE RIGHT AFTER ALL!!:D

I spoke to the top service manager at Putnam Lexus yesterday and he told me that Larry just took delivery of an LS600hL, flatbedded to him.:p

It remains to be seen if he'll actually drive it to work though. Haven't seen any car in his parking for a while.

Can you say "welcome to the LS forums, Larry"?:hello:

If you do see his new LS600hL, take pics & post it here :)

I think that LS430 ultra is indeed the finest car in the world. Sure, the new LS460/600 may have more gadgets, and the L versions have more space, but their built quality and ride is nowhere near the 430.

What makes you say the LS460's is not up to par with the LS430?

LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE RIGHT AFTER ALL!!:D

I spoke to the top service manager at Putnam Lexus yesterday and he told me that Larry just took delivery of an LS600hL, flatbedded to him.:p

It remains to be seen if he'll actually drive it to work though. Haven't seen any car in his parking for a while.

Can you say "welcome to the LS forums, Larry"?:hello:

Nice! :thumbup::thumbup:

There is also another Fortune 500 CEO who is on the waiting list at Longo Lexus for an LS 600h L, right behind one of our own CL members! :cool:

I have Oracle stock. I knew Larry Ellison was smart. :D

What makes you say the LS460's is not up to par with the LS430?

Interior materials and build quality are a step down in the LS460, and that true for the rest of the line up as well, but also the low profile tires spoil the ride quality.

The LS430UL NEVER had the full leather dash as well as the top part of the doors with leather as the LS600hL have. Especially the Executive package for both the LS460L & LS600hL, the rear center console with the fold table & the wood doors are so beautifully made that any LS430 cannot come close to comparing with, that's my observation.

If you do see his new LS600hL, take pics & post it here :)It had been quite a few months since I last saw his parking spot occupied with any car (last seen was a Flying Spur I believe), and just when I was starting to think that perhaps Larry no longer wants to drive to work....low and behold... here's what I saw today!:D

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3817/Larry_Ellison_s_LS600hL_-_1.jpg
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3817/Larry_Ellison_s_LS600hL_-_2.jpg
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3817/Larry_Ellison_s_LS600hL_-_3.jpg
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3817/Larry_Ellison_s_LS600hL_-_4.jpg

Looks like he didn't opt for the Executive Seating Package after all. It's also funny because the spot next to his is supposed to be always empty, and yet today he seems to have let an executive VP park next to him... in a good mood maybe?

NICE!!! Thx XeroKOOL, sharing this in the LS forum if you don't mind...:D :cool:

ah, baller baller :) 115k sticker car right there!

xerokool, where is oracle's HQ btw?
Bay area?
silicon valley?

Thanks for the pics Xero :thumbup: :thumbup: :)

THEY HIRING???? lol

xerokool, where is oracle's HQ btw?
Bay area?
silicon valley?
http://www.oracleappsblog.com/index.php/weblog/comments/oracle-headquarters-as-seen-from-google-earth/
.

it seems that EVP also has pretty good taste, with a Maserati QP.

LS600hL is one fabulous VIP ride. It looks hot even in silver :thumbup:

http://www.oracleappsblog.com/index.php/weblog/comments/oracle-headquarters-as-seen-from-google-earth/
.

thanks
from the looks of it in google earth, that looks like a nice area to live in

THEY HIRING???? lol
lol, you want to look at what one of the VPs in our company drives!

lol, you want to look at what one of the VPs in our company drives!List them away...:p:thumbup:

(The highest-end I've seen so far is a Carrera GT used routinely as a daily driver, parked about 6 slots away from Larry's.)

lol, thats a really plain parking lot for someone worth over 20 billion. i would have thought he would build his own special garage to park his cars.

lol, thats a really plain parking lot for someone worth over 20 billion. i would have thought he would build his own special garage to park his cars.
lol, in bay area land is everywhere, it's just open parking lot for most companies. no need to be special for a structure.

our vp? RR, bentley gt, 430, mur, that's just the cars i know. and take this, veyron ;) he has a personal gas tank at his home so he doesn't have to bothered by someone when gassing up his exotics. one time he damaged his ferrari and it's gonna take 100k or so to repair. he didn't want to go through insurance, so was like freak it, got rid of the car and got another one

sigh... my life sux :D

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2007-12-10-ceo-cars_N.htm
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The CEO of our company drivers a Range Rover.

It had been quite a few months since I last saw his parking spot occupied with any car (last seen was a Flying Spur I believe), and just when I was starting to think that perhaps Larry no longer wants to drive to work....low and behold... here's what I saw today!:DSadly, that was the last and only time I saw his Lexus, or any car at all in his spot (he used to drive to work a lot more often), until today (half a year later), when something else showed up in his spot.:sad:

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/larry_r8_6.jpg
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/larry_r8_2.jpg
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/larry_r8_1.jpg
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/larry_r8_3.jpg
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/larry_r8_4.jpg
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data/500/larry_r8_5.jpg

R8 For The Win!!!!!

I would have a R8 too if I were him :)

Sadly, that was the last and only time I saw his Lexus, or any car at all in his spot (he used to drive to work a lot more often), until today (half a year later), when something else showed up in his spot.:sad:


Doesn't mean he got rid of the Lexus necessarily. :D

But R8? Oh man, that's why I have Oracle stock... :D :D

Doesn't mean he got rid of the Lexus necessarily. :D

But R8? Oh man, that's why I have Oracle stock... :D :DHaha guess what, the LS600hL reappeared in the spot TODAY.:bigthumbu Hopefully he's finally resuming his drive-to-work habit so that I can get a better idea of his updated fleet.:p

And yeah the fact that ORCL ain't doing too badly probably helped.:D

And yeah the fact that ORCL ain't doing too badly probably helped.:D

Helped him? Hardly, the guy's a multi-billionaire and could buy 1000 R8's no sweat.

But ORCL's moves can certainly help me a little! :thumbup:

Forgot if you said so - you work for Oracle? If so, what do you do there?

Haha guess what, the LS600hL reappeared in the spot TODAY.:bigthumbu Hopefully he's finally resuming his drive-to-work habit so that I can get a better idea of his updated fleet.:p

And yeah the fact that ORCL ain't doing too badly probably helped.:D

Haha, excellent!!! :D

Who knows how many cars that billionaire has. And an interesting assortment no doubt, compared to more frugal rich people like Warren Buffett.