7-series vs S-Class vs A8

[crayzayjay]

Which luxury saloon out of these three would you choose and why?

Id take the 7-series cos it's the best to drive and has more presence than the other 2, especially with the huge alloys on. So it makes a bigger impression than the other two, and thats what luxury cars are about, right?

[S Brake]

What body styles are we talking about?
I'll take the old 7 or the new S class

[del]

yeah i'm not likin the new 7 series. i love the way the s class looks. looks more dignified and sophisticate, not as sporty but looks better anyway. the new 7 series looks nasty. and i dont' think people are ready for iDrive just yet. i'd definately take the older 7 series over the new ones anyday. out of those 3, i'd take the benz in a heartbeat.

[Neutrino]

S class i would think that is more luxurious but you just can't beat how hight tech (all around) the new 7 series is.

[crayzayjay]

I understand why some people dont like the 7series
its certainly not subtle but has a lot of presence and looks great IMO

[TatII]

i think the i drive is too weird to use. its like yuou have to read this thick ass instruction manuel and you have to memorize all the clicks and turns to activate almost everything. and i've heard that the new 7 series hsa soo much electrical problems that its not even funny. i have a friend who works at a dealer and he would see these brand new 7 series just constantly coming in for service. beucse of that i pick the S class.

[crayzayjay]

I think iDrive is something an exec's 17yr old son will be able to work easily, whereas daddy is stumped. Thats what ive gathered from it

[Pennzoil GT-R]

the A8 is good, just a little non descript if you understand that?

The 7-series DOES have prescence, but its still ugly, and VERY unreliable.

The S-class always has been the best of the bunch and things havent changed. Sales figures back this up, ive only seen one new 7 on the road not including the local BMW delaers demo car, S-classes were everywhere as soon as they were released.

[Porsche]

I love the new A8

They've worked some majic in Ingolstadt, and the new A8 is some 500 lbs lighter than the new 7, It looks very sharp and has hp boosted to 330.

I always thought the A8 had potential, but only after seeing the new one I'd easily take it over any 7 Series or S Class. Take a look if you haven't seen it yet, I love it.

Audi is going to be a good contender this year.

* My previous post does not tkae the new S600 into consideration, because well, I had to be fair.

[crayzayjay]

The A8 has no presence IMO. It looks like a big A6, nothing spectacular at all

[Jimster]

The new A8 is my defenite choice.


The interior just looks so ergonomical and so correct, it is very well appointed, typical Audi reliability, AWD, gutsy engines- I haven't hear anything about how it drives- but I'm guessing it'd do that well too

[Stefanel1]

I don't like the new Serie 7 whereas I liked very much the old one and I prefer it.
It this list i'd take the A8 because it's discreet, nice, elegant and well done.
The Jaguar XJ is a good alternative and al little bit cheaper and smaller, the Vel Satis, Thésis and 166 are very interesting (moreover if you're not buying the V12 for the S, 7 and A8 but a 6 or 8 cylinders).

[Stefanel1]

The VW Phaeton is nice too. It's a good alternative.

[Pennzoil GT-R]

the interior of the phaeton feels cheap IMO.

[Stefanel1]

cheap ?? !! it's better built than a new 7 series !