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Old 09-26-11, 09:17 PM
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Default A replacement?

If you were unhappy with your LS600hl, what would you replace it with

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Old 09-26-11, 11:04 PM
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mercedes cl-class for me...
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Porsche Panamera. I know it's of a different class than the LS', but it'd be my next on the list of preferences.

Mercedes CL used to be such a beautiful car, but the last design just wasn't up to Mercedes beauty standards. Let's see what they do with the S coupe (the replacement of the CL).
Old 09-27-11, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by vraa
If you were unhappy with your LS600hl, what would you replace it with

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Audi A8L W12
Old 09-27-11, 06:18 AM
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was looking at a Sequoia (platinum) before i got my LS so that or the Audi S8
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s600

i know you hate the lx570. how about gl550?
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No Mercedes

At least with the LS600 the dissatisfaction stems from the car and not the service

With Mercedes, all the dealers in Houston are *******s
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See how hard this is?
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The facelifted S-class looks really nice. The current 7 also really catches my eye. What don't you like about your 600?

On another note, I would love to have a weekend car. Would you be interested in donating your 360 or M6 anytime soon?
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Originally Posted by vraa
See how hard this is?
it's not about how hard it is, but you are not really narrowing down the criteria?
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Panamera
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Panamera Hybrid or S350 Blue Tec. Im all for going green and these were the only 2 cars i looked at other than the LS. If I had to pick SUV the new Range Rover but the top two were the only ones i seriously considered.
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Default Replacement vehicle ........

This might surprise a lot of people .........

But if I were to do this all over again, and we also own a MB SL-500, me and the Bride would SERIOUSLY consider ................. <drum roll please !> ...............

a Hyundai Genesis.

A VERY very impressive vehicle, from a company known for high-quality more and more each day !

At excellent pricing also.

I feel sure this will spark some strong guffaws, but wut the heck ? ! It's good 'ole American Freedom.

Y'all play nicely now, y'hear ? !!


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Panamera is a definite yes! Porsche has an excellent quality record which is important to me. Porsche also has the performance heritage which is a big plus. The Panamera is also available in AWD which is an option I want. It also has a fair amount of room.

It is not the prettiest car on the road but my previous LS 430 wasn't either and I was very happy with it for nine years.

Mercedes is over priced and under quality

Audi I like but quality is not consistent enough.

I would stay away from Range Rover - have you seen their quality numbers - bottom of the barrel.

Mikey - I too am impressed with Hyundai's record. Why not the Equus - too new a model?
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Default I mis-spoke (not the first time ......LOL !)

Edarte: Thanks for the correction.

I actually meant the Hyundai EQUUS !

My son just bought an Elantra, replacing a 200,000+ mile Santa Fe. So I got a chance to see a few EQUUS in a dealership.

Great car - EXCELLENT pricing advantage also.

And this Hyundai dealer (Atlanta) .... what a "poor deal" my son negotiated ..........
he only got a LIFETIME POWER TRAIN WARRANTY included ! (Cost = $0.00 !)

This company is out to capture a TON of market share. More than they also have.

Best Wishes to all ........

Mikey
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