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Old 05-10-07, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by texan629
What about global sales?
yea all the econoboxs they sell in euro, might as well count toyota
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Old 05-10-07, 09:41 PM
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how are you guys talkin about the a4 being luxurious, i dont think ive ever even seen a peice of wood in one, idk maybe im just dumb
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Old 05-10-07, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
1) I am a marketing major and as I've stated before, the number one "no-no" of promoting luxury goods is acknowledging your competitors. By lending them that credence, you indeed insinuate that others create products that are at least as good as yours. In fact, ads like these truthfully create an aura of inadequacy as they feel the need to show off and smirk at competing brands and models in a markedly immature way.
Yes, but this is somewhat different because there's no direct reference to Lexus. Plus, consensus seems to be the "self parking" feature of the LS (as much as I love the car) is basically useless and a gimmick and worthy of poking fun at.

2) Nice how they parked it between an LS 460 and IS 350.
Yup, but it's subtle, you only see a small bit of each car.

3) Publicity is never a bad thing
Works both ways - we're talking about the ad, ergo it's successful.
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Old 05-10-07, 10:29 PM
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For all the useless gimmick that the self parking feature is, IIRC BMW, Merc & Audi are all working on developing the same/similar systems. Wonder how Audi plan on marketing the system in the A8 after this?

p.s. Pretty funny ad. I like. Dunno why the use the A4 to try and poke fun at the LS, but hey, all in the name of a decent laugh
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Old 05-18-07, 08:32 PM
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Default Now Audi Commercial Takes A Shot At Lexus LS 460

http://youtube.com/watch?v=EgADI5xdi6g

The Hyundai ones were cute, can't say the same here.
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Old 05-18-07, 08:40 PM
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Yes, I heard about this from a co-worker the other day. I wasn't impressed either. Thanks for posting...I hadn't seen it yet.
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repost from car chat
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Old 05-19-07, 01:06 AM
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yup, repost

just a commercial, i laughed and moved on
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Old 05-19-07, 03:48 AM
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Honestly most people cant even do that park like that, even if they tried they'd **** up royally
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Old 05-19-07, 04:56 AM
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I just hope Audi can sell enough cars to give their line up a good nose job!
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I don't like Audi,the cars are outdated and their interiors are awful.
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Old 05-19-07, 07:58 AM
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I wonder if my mom can park the car like that...
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Originally Posted by kingnoo
I don't like Audi,the cars are outdated and their interiors are awful.
Couldn't disagree much more. Saw a new A6 on the road yesterday. Absolutely beautiful.
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The A8's interior is awesome in both design & quality
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Old 05-19-07, 12:02 PM
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Heh, for a second I thought it was a new Audi commercial specifically taking a shot at the new LS.
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