I need a flagship
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From: Orlando
Originally Posted by bjohnston,Jan 24 2008, 08:38 AM
Thanks. I thought I read 2012 somewhere. That struck me as an AWFUL long time. The car is already stale, IMO. I was hoping it'd be new for 2009. We will need a new wagon this fall and would like to cross shop next-gen. versions of the X3, RX350, and FX35.
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From: Alpharetta, GA (ATL)
Dude, stick with the BMW. If you need your car for business then why buy a car that will stay in the repair shop every month? You'll be pissed waiting a month for a part to come in because they have to freaking make it.
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Bugatti is considering a new 4 door sport sedan, to be called the Royale. Have you thought about that? Preliminary reports suggest a price of just over $7,400,000.00. Then there is also the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe which has presence even if it is not attractive. Frankly, either one of these cars would qualify as a flagship more than the Aston. The Aston, while pretty, from a design standpoint, is really the answer to a question no one asked.
Also, it just is not expensive enough to qualify as a flagship. By clearing out their 401Ks, selling the house, or just burglarizing houses and stealing personal property, a lot of people can scrape together the money for a Rapide.
The next 7 Series BMW might look better than the current generation 7 Series which is to luxury cars what the Pontiac Aztek is to SUV's. Your Alpina is the best of a visually challenged car design. But that is like saying that herpes is the best STD you can catch. Did you ever wonder if there were designers in Germany secretly laughing at everyone who buys their Ugly Betty? Stay away from the regular Phantom limo which probably appeals to the same aesthetically nearsighted individuals who would buy the current 5 or 7 Series BMW.
My vote would be for either the Royale or the Drophead Coupe. Let the world know that you are a true plutocrat, that price is no object for you, that you can burn hydrocarbons faster and more stylishly than anyone else.
Also, it just is not expensive enough to qualify as a flagship. By clearing out their 401Ks, selling the house, or just burglarizing houses and stealing personal property, a lot of people can scrape together the money for a Rapide.
The next 7 Series BMW might look better than the current generation 7 Series which is to luxury cars what the Pontiac Aztek is to SUV's. Your Alpina is the best of a visually challenged car design. But that is like saying that herpes is the best STD you can catch. Did you ever wonder if there were designers in Germany secretly laughing at everyone who buys their Ugly Betty? Stay away from the regular Phantom limo which probably appeals to the same aesthetically nearsighted individuals who would buy the current 5 or 7 Series BMW.
My vote would be for either the Royale or the Drophead Coupe. Let the world know that you are a true plutocrat, that price is no object for you, that you can burn hydrocarbons faster and more stylishly than anyone else.
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Well since its been hijacked, I wonder if you could help me out.
I currently own a Bently, but I feel like I am slumming it. And my ego has become to large to fit in the car with me. I want to keep my budget below $2 mill because, well, times are tough. The car needs to be fast enough to outrun sound, but it also has to do family duty when I am not out with my Victoria Secret model girlfriend. It also needs to be flashy enough to haul around wealthy business clients that, needless to say, are far better than you all. It can't be just a flagship, more of an Uber-Mothership. Maybachs need not apply.
I was thinking of a car handmade by slave children from Somalia with a baby seal fur interior and polished ivory accents. That might cure my erection problem.
Anyway, just wanted to know what the peasants think.
Ciao
PS - the car should not make me look pretentious. I would hate that as I am a very modest person.
(well at least I giggled while writing this
)
I currently own a Bently, but I feel like I am slumming it. And my ego has become to large to fit in the car with me. I want to keep my budget below $2 mill because, well, times are tough. The car needs to be fast enough to outrun sound, but it also has to do family duty when I am not out with my Victoria Secret model girlfriend. It also needs to be flashy enough to haul around wealthy business clients that, needless to say, are far better than you all. It can't be just a flagship, more of an Uber-Mothership. Maybachs need not apply.
I was thinking of a car handmade by slave children from Somalia with a baby seal fur interior and polished ivory accents. That might cure my erection problem.
Anyway, just wanted to know what the peasants think.
Ciao
PS - the car should not make me look pretentious. I would hate that as I am a very modest person.
(well at least I giggled while writing this
)
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Originally Posted by vader1,Jan 25 2008, 08:20 AM
Well since its been hijacked, I wonder if you could help me out.
I currently own a Bently, but I feel like I am slumming it. And my ego has become to large to fit in the car with me. I want to keep my budget below $2 mill because, well, times are tough. The car needs to be fast enough to outrun sound, but it also has to do family duty when I am not out with my Victoria Secret model girlfriend. It also needs to be flashy enough to haul around wealthy business clients that, needless to say, are far better than you all. It can't be just a flagship, more of an Uber-Mothership. Maybachs need not apply.
I was thinking of a car handmade by slave children from Somalia with a baby seal fur interior and polished ivory accents. That might cure my erection problem.
Anyway, just wanted to know what the peasants think.
Ciao
PS - the car should not make me look pretentious. I would hate that as I am a very modest person.
(well at least I giggled while writing this )
I currently own a Bently, but I feel like I am slumming it. And my ego has become to large to fit in the car with me. I want to keep my budget below $2 mill because, well, times are tough. The car needs to be fast enough to outrun sound, but it also has to do family duty when I am not out with my Victoria Secret model girlfriend. It also needs to be flashy enough to haul around wealthy business clients that, needless to say, are far better than you all. It can't be just a flagship, more of an Uber-Mothership. Maybachs need not apply.
I was thinking of a car handmade by slave children from Somalia with a baby seal fur interior and polished ivory accents. That might cure my erection problem.
Anyway, just wanted to know what the peasants think.
Ciao
PS - the car should not make me look pretentious. I would hate that as I am a very modest person.
(well at least I giggled while writing this
)
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Originally Posted by vader1,Jan 25 2008, 11:20 AM
Well since its been hijacked, I wonder if you could help me out.
I currently own a Bently, but I feel like I am slumming it. And my ego has become to large to fit in the car with me. I want to keep my budget below $2 mill because, well, times are tough. The car needs to be fast enough to outrun sound, but it also has to do family duty when I am not out with my Victoria Secret model girlfriend. It also needs to be flashy enough to haul around wealthy business clients that, needless to say, are far better than you all. It can't be just a flagship, more of an Uber-Mothership. Maybachs need not apply.
I was thinking of a car handmade by slave children from Somalia with a baby seal fur interior and polished ivory accents. That might cure my erection problem.
Anyway, just wanted to know what the peasants think.
Ciao
PS - the car should not make me look pretentious. I would hate that as I am a very modest person.
(well at least I giggled while writing this )
I currently own a Bently, but I feel like I am slumming it. And my ego has become to large to fit in the car with me. I want to keep my budget below $2 mill because, well, times are tough. The car needs to be fast enough to outrun sound, but it also has to do family duty when I am not out with my Victoria Secret model girlfriend. It also needs to be flashy enough to haul around wealthy business clients that, needless to say, are far better than you all. It can't be just a flagship, more of an Uber-Mothership. Maybachs need not apply.
I was thinking of a car handmade by slave children from Somalia with a baby seal fur interior and polished ivory accents. That might cure my erection problem.
Anyway, just wanted to know what the peasants think.
Ciao
PS - the car should not make me look pretentious. I would hate that as I am a very modest person.
(well at least I giggled while writing this
)
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Sorry fellas, I've been crazy busy over here with work. I just want to thank you all that took my posts seriously. You've been a really big help. As far as the negative criticisms go, keep them coming. I haven't gotten this far without my fair share. To be perfectly honest I thrive off of them. Anyway, I've started to warm up to the idea of having an SUV again. The wife would more than likely trade in hers because she wouldnt like the idea of having 2 big cars. I will keep my eye on the Cayenne GTS, BMW X6, and whatever new offerings are coming up.
-Jake
-Jake