SDNR

Personally, I'm not crazy about either of these models. I have to be honest however and tell you I don't think the S class is any better looking than the Flying Spur, overall I find both cars to be very unexciting ...but I do admit that the S class is the best all-round vehicle for everyday use -- but it still looks like a Maybach crossed with a PT Cruiser.

This is the very conservative end of the market but the A8 ...especially the S8, does it for me as far as looks go.

HighestOfHigh

Between Several posts I will start put a few photos of each contender listed in the poll. I will start with -

Lexus LS 460:






I'm surprised this "value" car doesn't have more votes. I thought the 8-speed would have gotten you all excited.

In the words of Lexus " We've one upped the Germans".

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Bruce

You shouldn't be surprised, this is GermanCarZone afterall

Personally, as I pointed out earlier, I was struggling between the Flying Spur and the LS460. If you think about it, that shows how much appreciation I have for the LS460 (deciding between a Bentley and a Lexus)

Those beautiful photos have made me decide: LS460

Mr. M

1. I'd think so, yes. But it's more conservative than anything else. The V12 Germans are simply just ostentatious and certainly makes an impression. The Lexus however gives away that you're a closet tree hugger.

2. Yes, the XJ looks timeless in my opinion, pity for the interior.

3. It's generic, though certainly impressionable and befitting its status... Definitely not beautiful.

4. I don't know. If you mean the most useful, probably the A8.

HighestOfHigh

4. Which interior seems to be the most resourceful? = Most useful (Location of interior buttons, easy to use etc.)

Mr. Mercedes

Is this picture from some sort of comparison? What were the results?

ree

In my opinion it was the Car and Driver test:

http://www.germancarzone.com/interna...-super-v8.html

Bruce

Ahh, I see. Having not spent time in all of these vehicles, I don't feel I can make a proper judgement regarding that aspect.

GTA8.5

Nice to see HighestOfHigh back in business here!
Anyway I voted for the S-Class, it`s still the king of the world. The A8 is also another very nice choice. The BMW 7er gets 3rd place imo. I really don`t care for the others and if I owned them I would feel like I`m driving less that pure German excutive feel. The Feel all we German car faners know of, ultimate power, authority and control.

Bartek Sikorski

Ny rating:

1. Audi

2. Mercedes

3. BMW

4. Bentley

5. Jaguar

6. Lexus