# big luxury sedans **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 10, 2012, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492 "2012-10-10T10:52:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2012, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/1 "2012-10-10T10:52:03Z")
say someone were to consider the 3 following boats. audi A8 W12 bmw 760 mercedes S65 AMG It seems as though Audi/BMW and Mercedes are not even in the same ball park when it comes to performance figures. I guess Bentley is close but it in a different price bracket than all 3. Body styling and interior style both go to Audi in my opinion. This is pure speculation but I have to assume the BMW probably beats out the other 2 in the drivers car category. It is really difficult to wrap my head around the massive power that the merk has. over 600hp and deep into the 700’s for tq. + a tune brings the power up nearly another 100hp! The audi and BMW have no aftermarket at all where the merk has a impressive following. Does anyone have any first hand experience with these cars. What did you like or hate about your experience? looking 2006-2008 model years. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2012, 11:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/2 "2012-10-10T11:19:34Z")
im just curious on why would you want such a monster? ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2012, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/3 "2012-10-10T11:31:42Z")
after driving a few A8’s and 745’s I love them. They handle great (for their size) and are fantastic cruisers. It is hard to describe. I may have a buyer for my touareg and If it goes through I want something massive power again that is really comfy. As much as I am not really a fan of the S65 styling the performance figures are insane. My only fear with the audi is that it will me a bit boring to drive with its AWD always having grip. edit: there is a chance I will just buy a house instead, but I have narrowed it down to a house or a car the size of a house ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2012, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/4 "2012-10-10T11:55:44Z")
be careful buying big bodies like these out of warranty. That being said, I have a soft spot for A8s, they just have awesome presence imo along with all the high tech gadgetry and awd that audi is known for. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2012, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/5 "2012-10-10T12:07:49Z")
Why not buy cars that were 80k+ new out of warranty 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2012, 12:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/6 "2012-10-10T12:17:26Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > edit: there is a chance I will just buy a house instead, but I have narrowed it down to a house or a car the size of a house :scratch: :nuts: :uhh: :eyebrow: :eek4: I couldn’t figure out which one was most appropriate, so I picked all of them. But hey man, do what makes you happy…I recommend the house. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2012, 1:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/7 "2012-10-10T13:51:34Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > edit: there is a chance I will just buy a house instead, but I have narrowed it down to a house or a car the size of a house Buy a house with garage. If you’re gonna get driven poor at least have a few different rooms to cry in. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/8 "2012-10-10T19:26:21Z")
> [@TrueBlue](#): > > Buy a house with garage. If you’re gonna get driven poor at least have a few different rooms to cry in. /thread ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2012, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/9 "2012-10-10T19:56:15Z")
> [@TrueBlue](#): > > Buy a house with garage. If you’re gonna get driven poor at least have a few different rooms to cry in. LOL ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2012, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/10 "2012-10-10T21:37:31Z")
A8 or Phaeton. W12 sounds like a VR6 on roids. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 5:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/11 "2012-10-11T05:43:29Z")
Why pick a giant luxury sedan based on handling and performance? That’s like choosing a woman based on how much she can bench or how fast she can chug a beer. If you want to date a dude, just date a dude. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/12 "2012-10-11T06:32:12Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Why pick a giant luxury sedan based on handling and performance? That’s like choosing a woman based on how much she can bench or how fast she can chug a beer. If you want to date a dude, just date a dude. Just considering all of the factors ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/13 "2012-10-11T06:54:25Z")
Audi S6 or S8 ? because ![http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/Audi_S6_Engine.JPG/250px-Audi_S6_Engine.JPG](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4a/Audi_S6_Engine.JPG/250px-Audi_S6_Engine.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/14 "2012-10-11T07:05:39Z")
I love big body cars… but not to own. I can’t think if any instance where I’d rather not just have an SUV. … I have a soft spot for Bentley CGTs. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 7:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/15 "2012-10-11T07:14:19Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > Just considering all of the factors I know. Just being an ass. I’ve got a soft spot for big giant cars with big motors too, and if they don’t wallow around like pigs they’re that much better. I’ve always thought that a crown vic with flowmasters and some sort of stiffened up suspension would be a pretty cool guilty pleasure type ride. (i.e. I was really excited about the marauder when it came out.) I’ve got nothing to add about these cars. Don’t know squat about them. Though a big benz will always be more pimp than a big bimmer or a big audi IMO. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/16 "2012-10-11T07:16:25Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Why pick a giant luxury sedan based on handling and performance? That’s like choosing a woman based on how much she can bench or how fast she can chug a beer. If you want to date a dude, just date a dude. LOL nice, I think you hit the ball on the head, some-dude. Haha X… ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/17 "2012-10-11T08:08:43Z")
All that power in a two wheel drive car is great if you like flashing lights.(traction control light) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/18 "2012-10-11T08:14:50Z")
I can’t vote until I know the years of the cars we’re talking about. The current S-Class is getting dated, so is the 7. The Audi would be my choice if I had to pick brand new. ![http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OD-AR441_AUDI1_DV_20120518021528.jpg](http://si.wsj.net/public/resources/images/OD-AR441_AUDI1_DV_20120518021528.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Z28pr0jekt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28pr0jekt/32/5393_2.png) [@Z28pr0jekt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28pr0jekt)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/19 "2012-10-11T08:21:12Z")
I only have limited experience with what I believe was a 745 or 750 and I never drove it. However, being a passenger in that was more comfortable than my bed and the ride was so smooth. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2012, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492/20 "2012-10-11T08:23:06Z")
> [@somedude"](#): > > looking 2006-2008 model years. > [@Onyx Z32](#): > > I can’t vote until I know the years of the cars we’re talking about. . [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/big-luxury-sedans/226492.md?page=2)