Interesting analysis. The Q7, I get, it always seems down on the luxury front, but always seems bigger inside than I expect.

That is crazy. I guess some people will upgrade to the V8, others may just skip the newer generation and get something different. Looking at the forums, only the most recent version of the X5 lost DHP on the six-cylinder, so I guess it will be a cult find. Probably will be reintroduced for the LCi. 

And to your point, I would argue the Tesla Model S is more comparable to the E-Class and 5-Series, than the S-Class and 7-Series. 

The Turbo is not the base. It is just the first model to be introduced. I expect the Taycan S will be introduced within the year, and it will be priced akin to how the Panamera is proved respective to its Turbo version.

You would down-badge your $200k car? Really?

Fresh made burritos, etc., from the grill or deli, you can get fresh made stuff. Or just sample a bunch of jerky from the jerky counter, grab a big fountain drink, and some of their weird snacks to enjoy on the road. 

While true, the temperature shift over the night is usually very little. Just wish we would switch to temperature compensated sales at the pump. Crazy how the U.S. is still the hold out on this. 

Lately on Jalopnik, I have seen a lot of pushback on this, and it seems the writers and a large portion of commenters believe the Durango, Explorer, Aviator, etc., are “full-size”, and the Expedition, Tahoe, etc., are just not that much bigger, but the Expedition XL, Suburban, etc., are “mammoth”.

Did BMW kill the DHP option on the six-cylinder with the newest generation? I have actually only driven the six-cylinder version with DHP, never a V8 with DHP.

BMW counters this by not charging for maintenance during the lease/warranty period. Obviously, they must still bring the car in to get a loaner, but at least they are not expected to pay for anything.

What are you doing telling everyone about the Dynamic Handling options for the X5? If everyone knows, they will realize how badass they are and dealers might charge more for them, rather than telling them how expensive they are to maintain. J/k

What version of the X7 did you drive?

Depending on the vehicle, you may not have experienced the difference between Luxury and Normal The line with Lexus and Acura is sometimes slim.

The Kia/Hyundai option, even the Ford Explorer, are just not good enough to even be on the radar. The Telluride has a cool look, but luxury brands provide more than options. The BMW has a certain feel, design of how things are used, etc. My most recent vehicle purchase was driven by how I think the infotainment…

Aviator is definitely the contender. The Kia/Hyundai option, even the Ford Explorer, are just not good enough to even be on the radar. The Telluride has a cool look, but luxury brands provide more than options. The BMW has a certain feel, design of how things are used, etc. My most recent vehicle purchase was driven…

Seems Toyota and Lexus figured that out. Only the highest-end versions of the GS and LS offer any kind of special seat adjustment. 

Funny you mention the prior generation. It got a lot of buzz and attention, which is I guess why the redesign is re-blanding.

I think you might have just described the next Lexus ES, the one expected to replace the GS as well. 

In practice, that does not occur. You end up fiddling with the seat position just a little bit, tweaking this and that, every day, and eventually, when you think you have the perfect position, you take it in for service, have forgotten to memorize the seat position, and lose that holy-grail position that took months…

Noticed of late that dealer service is getting competitive. Seems the oil change with inspection service is roughly the same price as the cheaper places, so for routine maintenance it can be cost effective, still get the fancy loaner (unless you have a Mercedes), and just take it to the independant mechanic for actual…