DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

Here is an oldie but goodie Motorweek comparo episode featuring the best v8 luxury sedans available in 1993.. The Cadillac STS, BMW 740i, Audi v8, Lexus LS400, Infiniti Q45, and Mercedes Benz 400E! Enjoy!


Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY84a...eature=related

Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3F5_D...eature=related

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

Cool comparo. Nice find

I8ABMR

oldie but goodie

Lexwang07

good find. but, it's been a long time. it's an old news.

Och

iTrader: (3)

Dash this is a great video, big props! Now that its been 16 years since that video, let me comment on some of my observations.

1) There are still tons of these first generation LS400's on the road. There are also quite a bit of that generation 7 series as well. That just tells you how well these two cars were built, and how long they last. On the other hand, the Q45's and Audi's of that generation are all but extinct. I guess that could be an indication of their build quality and reliability.

2) How could they not include the Jag XJ8 into this comparo?!?!

3) The Lexus was the oldest of the group - in 1994 Lexus released all new MY1995 LS400 which was a tremendous improvement over the first gen. Yet, in this video the LS400 looks the most modern, sexiest, and slickest... followed by the BMW. That of course is my subjective opinion.

pagemaster

I am suprised how far ahead in performance the STS was compared to the competition. Especially compared to the Lexus and Q45. I have no problems with the BMW finishing first. The 6.7 secs 0-60 was impressive for Cadillac.

I also note how the host mentioned that there have been rumours that the V8 luxury sedan is an endandgered species..

jracerlmn

why did they use an old e class? why didn't they use a S? That part confused me

Och

iTrader: (3)

Probably because S class was way out of the price league of the other cars, and in US it only came in LWB.

DustinV

The Q45 and A8 of that period were poor sellers in the US. This is the reason you see so few of them around. Build quality has nothing to do with it.

pagemaster

I agree. I see a lot of Cadillac STS models from the 1990s. That was a terrible car for reliability. The one car from the video I rarely see is the E-Class.

bad co

because it would win the comparison.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbaDSgR7o3A

bad co

I see alot of e-class, that car is a true tank. the 400e was a odd ball it was made right before the new model came out. the 300e that was a fantastic car. I had one of those it was just a pure joy to drive.

-J-P-L-

Hahaha, look at Clarkson, lol!!! Nice hair.

Well, that video featured the V12, long wheelbase with every conceivable feature. Well beyond the class we're discussing.

Things have certainly changed though. You would never put today's E-class against a 7 or LS.

-J-P-L-

I can't believe how horrible the Audi looks. Was that left over from the '80's?

Talk about rare though, I've never seen one of those Audis. Ever.

The LS has stood the test of time best though. The STS's styling has stood up well too.

theanimala

I think one other thing to remember is the Q45, and especially the Audi V8, where very slow sellers and there were less sold to begin with compared to the LS400 and 7 series, so you are bound to find even less today.