[QUOTE=Onehots2k,Jan 22 2008, 01:02 PM][B]"How

 

I like the MB CLS 4 door

 

I'd still take an Audi S8. Rare, looks great, awesome interior, amazing optional sound system (Bang and Olufsen), lots of power (Lambo V10), AWD to handle just about any weather, and tons of room.

Yeah, the AM looks better but I don't think you'll want to deal with a first year AM car.

 

Oh yeah - judging by the belt- and roofline, the AM is going to have a comprimised interior in terms of head room, leg room, and interior real estate in general. Look at those rear doors - they're dinky! Asking clients to scrunch into that car probably isn't the best idea, especially if they have to sit on moderate length drives with their legs under their chin.

 

i have a feeling jake will sell his s2k and never been seen here again

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www.6speedonline.com maybe they can help you

 

Maser Quattroporte

 

It's not hard to list all the $130k flagship sedans:

-BMW 7-series
-MB S-class, probably S600 or S63
-Audi A/S8
-Lexus LS460h
-Jaguar XJ8 Portfolio? (significantly less than $130k)
-Maserati Quattroporte

I mean, that's really it. And you said no SUVs, but there are SUVs, and there are SUVs....maybe a RR Sport or Cayenne Turbo S?

But other than that, I think that's about all your choices.

 

Thats a good point Jon Boy^^ The choices are getting much more narrow.

There would be no need to sell the S. Just boost the hell outta it.

 

I'd go with a 7 series based on what you wanted. The v12 is quite fast and handles well for a large car.

That being said, I'd rather have the LS460. Perhaps your business and or personality is a bit different from mine, but anyone who uses an AM for highway jaunts to take customers around in would have me second guessing unless I knew them very well.

I have not driven an LS460 yet but have rode shot gun a few times. The old 290hp LS400 engine wasn't a bad machine, but the new 400hp unit is incredible, especially equipped with the 8spd transmission. The overall quality and comfort is excellent and its just the right mix of fiscal sanity and uncomprising luxery, all IMO of course.

I'd also consider a Cayenne as well though.

 

Something tells me the AM will be significantly in excess of 130k, and the porsche might be too. Not to mention both cars will probably sell out before launch and you'll have to wait forever to get one.

I like the idea of the new 7 series. That thing looks awesome (from what I've seen), you know it will perform, and it will likely be less than 130k.

But seriously, for my money, I'm rocking a Cayenne GTS or Turbo and going out and doing something stupid with the rest of the money.