Survey says: luxury car?...

mikepaul · 09-21-2004, 11:47 PM

So I fill out surveys and occasionally test stuff, and tonight it's:

Quote:

Do you plan on buying and/or leasing a luxury car/truck/SUV within the next 2 years? When we say luxury car, we mean a car that is valued at $25,000 or more.

Didn't know I'd already joined the luxury crowd. Missed the orientation sessions... :mrgreen:

aarons12 · 09-22-2004, 07:37 AM

that had to come from somewhere in 'middle america'... around here people spend more than that on cars for their kids! (i'm ashamed to say)

daniel · 09-22-2004, 07:57 AM

I paid $24,353 for my pgk "AM" ('04#7) and I definitely consider it to be a luxury car. My last car was a Civic (I was poor back then) and before that a Jeep. And I can tell anyone who wants to listen: The Prius is a luxury car!

DaveinOlyWA · 09-22-2004, 09:27 PM

i agree with daniel. my Prius is by far the best car ive ever had. i had a datsun 280ZX turbo which was ok... but not worth the money when you get down to it, plus it was nowhere near as nice as the Prius. sure it was quick, had t-top... but was a 2½ seater... and had one of the most finickiest fuel injection systems ever.

flyingprius · 09-23-2004, 09:54 AM

In my opinion, a luxury car is about stunning beauty, uncompromised performance, first-class comfort, exhilerating power, outrageous creature comforts and of displaying your financial status.

I wouldn't say that the Prius is a luxury car; however, I believe that the Prius is a revolutionary car. Revolutionary in that is helping to change how the world views basic transportation; Prius is showing the world's community(especially America's) that the environment must be respected and cared for. I find that undeniably more exhilerating and stunning than a V-8 or a 45-way power seat.

jamarimutt · 09-23-2004, 10:34 AM

The Prius is a luxury car if it's the most luxurious car you've owned.

daniel · 09-23-2004, 11:06 PM

Quote:

In my opinion, a luxury car is about stunning beauty, uncomprimised performance, first-class comfort, exhilerating power, outrageous creature comforts and of displaying your financial status.

That makes the Prius a luxury car to me. Except the part about displaying financial status. It's hardly expensive enough for that.

TimeFor · 09-24-2004, 02:54 AM

my first car was 38K out the door, so I fell 2K under the Luxury mark.

good thing too because here in CA, they tax you for it.

PS, I would love to have a 45-way power seat. :mrgreen: That seat would have to be so nice. The 545i has a 18 way seat witch is the most comfortable seat I've ever sat in. The headrest adjusts 4 ways and has a pillow for your neck!

daniel · 09-24-2004, 08:53 AM

I must be Japanese-size. The seat fits me fine. I could do with a bit more lumbar support for trips longer than 2 or 3 hours, though.

09-23-2004, 09:54 AM	#5
flyingprius Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 150 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Survey says: luxury car?... In my opinion, a luxury car is about stunning beauty, uncompromised performance, first-class comfort, exhilerating power, outrageous creature comforts and of displaying your financial status. I wouldn't say that the Prius is a luxury car; however, I believe that the Prius is a revolutionary car. Revolutionary in that is helping to change how the world views basic transportation; Prius is showing the world's community(especially America's) that the environment must be respected and cared for. I find that undeniably more exhilerating and stunning than a V-8 or a 45-way power seat.

09-23-2004, 10:34 AM	#6
jamarimutt Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 986 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Survey says: luxury car?... The Prius is a luxury car if it's the most luxurious car you've owned.

09-24-2004, 02:54 AM	#8
TimeFor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 162 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Survey says: luxury car?... my first car was 38K out the door, so I fell 2K under the Luxury mark. good thing too because here in CA, they tax you for it. PS, I would love to have a 45-way power seat. :mrgreen: That seat would have to be so nice. The 545i has a 18 way seat witch is the most comfortable seat I've ever sat in. The headrest adjusts 4 ways and has a pillow for your neck!

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09-22-2004, 07:37 AM	#2
aarons12 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: long island, NY Posts: 705 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	that had to come from somewhere in 'middle america'... around here people spend more than that on cars for their kids! (i'm ashamed to say)

09-22-2004, 07:57 AM	#3
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 11,278 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 59 Thanked 201 Times in 127 Posts Friends: 0	I paid $24,353 for my pgk "AM" ('04#7) and I definitely consider it to be a luxury car. My last car was a Civic (I was poor back then) and before that a Jeep. And I can tell anyone who wants to listen: The Prius is a luxury car!

09-22-2004, 09:27 PM	#4
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,382 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 122 Times in 104 Posts Friends: 10	i agree with daniel. my Prius is by far the best car ive ever had. i had a datsun 280ZX turbo which was ok... but not worth the money when you get down to it, plus it was nowhere near as nice as the Prius. sure it was quick, had t-top... but was a 2½ seater... and had one of the most finickiest fuel injection systems ever.

09-24-2004, 08:53 AM	#9
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 11,278 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 59 Thanked 201 Times in 127 Posts Friends: 0	I must be Japanese-size. The seat fits me fine. I could do with a bit more lumbar support for trips longer than 2 or 3 hours, though.