2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Refresh)
#61
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So the BMW 740, which obviously back in the day meant 4 liters and V8 was a given, has been a 6 cyl. for a while. A 528 has been 4 cyl. for a while (I think in the G30 it just got bumped to a 530, because that extra 530-528= +2 means sales!). Many just want the car, they're not that interested in the powerplant, more the price....but can we then say, a 760 is the flaship, a 750 is not, and a 740 definitely is not? Or is a 740 a flagship based on its body...
#62
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I base it on the basic car. The 7 Series in general is the flagship.
Infiniti'a numbers don't have anything to do with engines. The "Q70" denotes a certain model not its engine.
Infiniti'a numbers don't have anything to do with engines. The "Q70" denotes a certain model not its engine.
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Not to digress but this whole problem can probably be traced back to Lexus with the hybrid characters. When did the RX hybrid come out? 2004? RX400h, power to match a 4.0 v8 engine was how it was marketed. I think the Germans were still matching model numbers with engine displacements...
#64
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The majority of 7 Series, XJs, A8s are 6 cyl, and I believe from everything I've read the S450 is coming here, once it does the majority of S Class sales will be 6 cyl also. LS as we know will be only 6cyl at least to start. G90 is 6cyl base and the majority of sales are 6cyl. 6cyl power like it or not is becoming the standard in the class.
#65
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The majority of 7 Series, XJs, A8s are 6 cyl, and I believe from everything I've read the S450 is coming here, once it does the majority of S Class sales will be 6 cyl also. LS as we know will be only 6cyl at least to start. G90 is 6cyl base and the majority of sales are 6cyl. 6cyl power like it or not is becoming the standard in the class.
6 cylinder power is the cheapest way to get a full size luxury sedan in most cases, I would not say it is the standard, just the cheapest way which many buyers are going with because the V8 carries too much of a premium(except for the G90) and they can't justify spending so much for the V8. I bet many of those buyers would prefer a V8 if they could get it standard at the V6 price. 6 cylinder flagships I believe have much more attractive lease deals too. Paying less then $2000 extra for the V8 in the G90 is a no brainer to me especially when it includes more features.
#67
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Honestly the more I think of it, I don't think I would pay for the bigger engine...
#69
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Even in the case of the G90 where the V8 is less then $2000 more and has more features/luxury then the 6 cylinder? I don't know if I would trust a new turbo 6 cyl from Hyundai/Genesis for the long term just yet, V8 sounds like the safer bet if you are keeping it a while.
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I always like to go to the largest engine in a model as money permits ( still don't want to spend V12 money )
I love HP and torque, so once I taste the difference between the engines, there is no way I would back down. Or just like Henry says: money talks.
#71
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You will, Steve, I know you will!
I always like to go to the largest engine in a model as money permits ( still don't want to spend V12 money )
I love HP and torque, so once I taste the difference between the engines, there is no way I would back down. Or just like Henry says: money talks.
I always like to go to the largest engine in a model as money permits ( still don't want to spend V12 money )
I love HP and torque, so once I taste the difference between the engines, there is no way I would back down. Or just like Henry says: money talks.
#72
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Originally Posted by UDel
Even in the case of the G90 where the V8 is less then $2000 more and has more features/luxury then the 6 cylinder? I don't know if I would trust a new turbo 6 cyl from Hyundai/Genesis for the long term just yet, V8 sounds like the safer bet if you are keeping it a while.
But paying $5k or $10k? I don't think I would.
I would rather have a higher optioned 740 than a lower optioned 750.
#73
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It would depend on the differences in the lease payment. The V8 may have different residuals and money factors making it more expensive to lease than the $2k difference would indicate. If it's a small difference than sure.
But paying $5k or $10k? I don't think I would.
I would rather have a higher optioned 740 than a lower optioned 750.
But paying $5k or $10k? I don't think I would.
I would rather have a higher optioned 740 than a lower optioned 750.
#74
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I think in the end we are being "trained" to accept the notion of a V6. As a kid, my dad was trying to explain to me why a V6 is undesirable and imbalanced (for pete's sake dad I was like 6 y.o.! and he doesn't remember this conversation....). We first balked at premium cars getting 4 cyl., but now, they are rampant. Doesn't the Cadillac CT6 come with a 2 liter 4 cyl turbo? I have a problem thinking of it as a flagship car with that motor. My colleague had a A6 with a 4 cyl., and the motor failed. Again, motor sounds too small for the vehicle despite the numbers on paper...
#75
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Dollar for dollar, I would always want the V8 of course, but theres a cost premium where you have to make a value judgement.
Since I lease, its not just a matter of "$2k" or "$5k" or "$10k", when you look at the lease figures you see that the special leases are usually for the lower trim model, residuals go down when you get higher up and money factors go up, which can dramatically increase the lease cost. For instance that "$2k" premium for the G90 V8 may translate into $150 more per month. The 750 is about $200 more per month than a 740 even at similar MSRPs (base 750 vs high option 740). Do I want the V8 enough to pay $100-$200 a month more, not really.
Since I lease, its not just a matter of "$2k" or "$5k" or "$10k", when you look at the lease figures you see that the special leases are usually for the lower trim model, residuals go down when you get higher up and money factors go up, which can dramatically increase the lease cost. For instance that "$2k" premium for the G90 V8 may translate into $150 more per month. The 750 is about $200 more per month than a 740 even at similar MSRPs (base 750 vs high option 740). Do I want the V8 enough to pay $100-$200 a month more, not really.