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What would you consider an "upgrade" from the LS-460?

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Old 04-01-07, 02:53 PM
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Default What would you consider an "upgrade" from the LS-460?

If you would (or could) upgrade from the LS-460, where would you take your business to?

I would go

1) Rolls Royce

2) Bentley

3) maybe and that's a BIG maybe - Mybach.
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Mmm, Maybachs are sweeeeeeet.
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i used to love the maybachs, but they arent realistic, and from the side and rear, they are kinda ugly, oh yes i just said it, they are kinda ugly.

i would go with a CL63 AMG. o god that car is sweet. the new styling might replace the CLS as the sexiest car on earth
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Originally Posted by RXSF
i used to love the maybachs, but they arent realistic, and from the side and rear, they are kinda ugly, oh yes i just said it, they are kinda ugly.

i would go with a CL63 AMG. o god that car is sweet. the new styling might replace the CLS as the sexiest car on earth
Really? A 2-door car? I'd take a Continental GT over that benz any day.
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I would probably pick the Bently Flying Spur.The only way that I would pick it though is if it had the features of the LS600HL and it had a face lift.
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Maybe a future ultra-luxe. Having sat in Bentleys, I find their technology and luxury not advanced over the Lexus LS.
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Bentley Continental GTC, then the Mercedes CL65 AMG.
Don't really desire the Maybach nor the RR Phantom because of their styling.
Yes I will still drive myself even if I got very rich
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How about the Maserati Quattroporte? An Aston Martin Rapide?



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Those are nice options, but not up to par with the LS-460. They are cars that sit in between Alfa Romeo and Ferrari. Not to mention that excluding Ferrari, italian engineering is not the best. Look at FIAT - pieces of junk. And unfortunately FIAT owns and runs Italy.
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Agreed, the inside of a Maserati does not come close to the luxury marques of Lexus, Mercedes, etc.

But outside, and likely performance, is another story.
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Audi S8?

Bentley Flying Spur (awesome)

S600

I also find SUVs more luxurious than sedans in many ways. I consider sitting up higher and all that space a luxury in itself. The new Escalade is VERY nice, and now has a monster 403HP engine, active suspension and a very nice interior. I think I'd enjoy it more than an LS460 to be honest.
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I also find SUVs more luxurious than sedans in many ways.
i guess you always want what you dont have. I own an SUV and i find it less luxuries and less prestigious when i drive it outside compared to luxury sedans, even if they cost less. IMO, luxury sedans will have more prestige because they dont have that soccer mom feeling to them. Its about elegance.
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For me,

SInce we have an A8, I will go for an S8 or a Mercedes S65. We placed a deposit on the LS600hl.
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RR Phantom exterior, Maybach interior would be the ultimate ride!
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Originally Posted by RXSF
i guess you always want what you dont have. I own an SUV and i find it less luxuries and less prestigious when i drive it outside compared to luxury sedans, even if they cost less. IMO, luxury sedans will have more prestige because they dont have that soccer mom feeling to them. Its about elegance.
I have an SUV and don't want a sedan!

I don't care about prestige.


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