An Exclusive List: Who Makes The Most Coveted Cars In The World?

But it isn't on the list. I guess not desirable enough?

Actually all but one are Europeans. What does that tell you?

— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 2:09:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 24   

The Lexus LS600h easily should be tops on that list. The first real performance hybrid that is incredibly fast and fuel efficient.

Veyrons and that other stuff are bad for the environment and pointless. The LS600h makes a statement.

— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 2:23:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -26   

Well by the nature of this list the Japanese still have a ways to go in the eyes of the wealthy.

— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 3:07:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 15   

houstoncutie2000, you said burt bachrach. Did you check to see what Barry Manilow and Perry Como drive?

— rocker (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 3:42:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

Thats nice they all drive a common car. But this list is about coveted cars, which is most cases means exclusive.

— Agent009 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 3:48:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 13   

That list of celebrities is completely fabricated. Stop wasting internet space

— henbmw (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 4:10:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

houstoncutie2000, that list is of a bunch of snobs and slobs that bought the "hybrid hype" because they think they're saving the enviroment and for the self parking because they're too good to park a car!

BTW houstoncutie2000, did you hear about the new video of Al Gore getting off his private Gulfstream jet and into a Limo?

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 6:26:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

and there's no wait list! so desirable. not even sure if they'll be able to sell out production.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 6:59:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

It's a hybrid -- I don't want it.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 7:55:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Unbelievable how idotic the Lexus fans are here. How little oxygen is required to be this stupid!

Ferrari's are simply untouchable but the latest Aston's and Lambo's are pretty desirous also.

— johnct (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2007 11:45:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

HoustonDummy, jundging by your stupid comments I'm sure you're blond. And it almost sounds like you were hired by Lexus to post your comment; the LS, please.
I hope you get banned.

— GTR35 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/10/2007 12:16:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Thats a misconception that most Lexus fanboys site as evidence that the car is in demand. However, sold out doesn't mean that none are availible. Usually, it just means that the dealers have secured as many cars as they possibly can from the manufacturer just in case the car is in high demand. That way they can say that no more will be availible for two years or what have you. What it really means is that they will have 10 cars (if Lexus will only be giving that dealership 5 a year) and maybe 2 people are in line waiting for one. So the first two are taken, and the others are up for grabs. Usually dealers wait until some one places an order for a car to tell the manufacturer that they want a specific number of IS350s, for example. With cars that are supposedly "Sold out" it usually means that the dealers have secured as many as they can get, like i said, juuuust in case there is high demand. So to conclude this rather loooooong explanation of this misconception, "sold out" doesn't necessarily mean sold out, and as for the LS600H, it doesn't for sure because I can go down to my local dealership and put an order down on one and recieve it when their next batch of LS's come in.

— CLK63BlackSeries (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 2:51:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10   

But it comes with a 1001 HP and a superior DSG transmission.

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 2:16:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 13   

Bill Gates drives a Lexus even though he could afford a million Bugatti Veyrons. That says something when the world's most intelligent man drives a Lexus. Basically when he pulls up to a club in his Lexus, he's saying:

LOOK AT ME! I AM BILL GATES! I AM RICH AND VERY SMART AND I DON'T FALL FOR BULLSHIT AND CHEAP ASS QUALITY PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY! I BUY JAPANESE! I BUY LEXUS!

— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 2:27:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -16   

More like "look at me I'm Bill Gates and I know s**t about cars. I'm also one of the worst drivers so the handicap parking system from Lexus helps me park the car". Nobody that has enough skills and brains to do parallel parking will ever buy a Lexus.

— Star (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 2:45:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

No that I've stepped into this mess, Forbes reports that Bill Gates daily driver is a Porsche 911 Cabrio and has he a 959.

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 3:01:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

You blathering idiot!
It did not make the list. It is not coveted by the wealthy so get over it. and leave your tired diatribe out of these threads...

— ICON (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 5:05:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The LS600hL does not have an eight-speed automatic transmission. It has CVT.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 5:08:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

BMW is the best selling luxury brand in the world

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 5:09:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

What's the big deal about an 8-speed transmission when 5 or 6 speeds is quite adequate?

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 7:58:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

The LS600H is the most advance car in the world.

— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 2:08:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -18   

I think it is safe to say that once buyers experience the Lexus LS600h, they won't be going back to Bentley and those overpriced cars.

— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 2:37:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -16   

WTF 15 comments until now and none of them about the article.

— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 2:52:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 13   

THIS ARTICLE IS ABOUT LEXUS LS 600H?
IN PERSON IS F GOOD LOOKING CAR .
LAST MONTH(august) SOLD MORE THAN Mercedes-Benz S CLASS(2427 UNITS)AND LEXUS LS MORE THE 3000 UNITS.

— diesselxp (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 3:32:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -12   

Buffet drives a Caddy.

— rocker (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 3:44:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

Houstoncutie2000, you maybe too smart for this site. Can't you blog with Stephen Hawking about black holes or something?

— rocker (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 4:15:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Houstoncutie2000: interesting that you claim that basically the entire golfing world drives a Lexus LS600h when the trunk is so small (smaller than a BMW Z4) due to the hybrid batteries that it can't hold a set of golf clubs.....

— SixxFive (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 4:06:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

When have I ever said anything like that in a clearly biased-towards-European, subjective list? I couldn't care any less about Lexus being an "appliance." Maybe the Euros should try to build a good "appliance" first so they would stop losing sales to Lexus in North America...

Dumbass.

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2007 8:06:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

WELL, WELL, PEOPLE, I DON'T SEE ANY LEXUSES ON THAT LIST FROM FORBES. SO CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE CARS ON THE LIST, PLEASE!?!

Houston, go get a life
David, go back in your closet
STJ, get a clue

this is so annoying, it's like a parasite, or like a bad itch. Go away if you don't have anything meaningfull to say.

— 1evlaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 4:36:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

ANYWAY, my choices the Audi R8 and the RR Drophead, I take the Bug in a pinch.

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 5:00:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

So if a celebrity(modern day jester) drive's off a cliff ,so should we.

— BMfan (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 5:02:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

I think most people are missing the point. Firstly, Lexus does make a wonderful car. But I think it is a little naive to assume that because someone drives a certain car it must be the best car in the world.

That is much like someone waking up and telling you that Apple makes the fastest computer in the world!!! Yet a seasoned vet would just hop on the "google" and in seconds look beyond the marketing hype.

YES all those rich people may own a Lexus - BUT is that all they own? No SL or Porsche's in their names? They same people drive Pius. I wonder!!!

Secondly, will this fabulous Lexus be worth $10 million in 50 years time? i.e is it going to be a collectors item parked in someone private garage for the next 50 years or will the Aston Martin or some such other car be parked there?

My train of thought would be this - drive a lexus to work, very reliable and comfortable car - but over the weekend I would rather be in my Range - more presence - it's that intangible that makes a woman look and know that "hey, someone important has arrived, wonder who he is". I never get that from the lexus - but it's a darn good car if you ask me - it just suffers from the Audi syndrome.

— sedaine (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 5:22:48 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

I love Audi as well - love underdogs.

— sedaine (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 5:24:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

BMW is not on the list either. I bet that their are a lot of people that would crave one, as well as a Lexus or whatever. This list is only one writers opinion.

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 6:23:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Mercedes-Benz clearly are the best. The first car with an airbag that could be used as a restrainment system was a Merc S-Class, the first car with anti-lock brakes was an S-Class and the first car with satellite navigation was an S-Class. What more can you prove to be the best car? Plus the amazing performance and safety of all Mercedes-Benz.

— nine (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 10:04:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Although I think that in terms of technical inovation and luxury, Mercedes-Benz is very good, I just can't be seen in one simply because, as with most prestige cars in the world, the badge sells the car. Same with BMW, Ferarri, Maserati, Cadillac, Lincoln, etc. I like Audi because, at least in america, it is very understated and elegant and you buy one because you want one, not because it's a Merc and you want to show off to the neighbors.

— bokuchin (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2007 10:48:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I'm not sure this huston cutie is even real.

Anyways, I think she/he is seriously out of touch.

Just a few points.

a. If you're going to brag about the LS Hybrid being great, you might want to make sure you know that it has a CVT, not an 8-speed auto.

b. "But is not gone get it. For 1.4 Million dollars and it doesn't have an 8-speed automatic transmission, nor the world's most advance engine, not as near technological, Nor not near as green. Only stuid people with stupid money will do such a stupid thing. Thank God Bill Gates the richest man in the world is not stupid, because he drives a "Lexus". Even though he can buy all of those cars on the list at 100 times each."

This right here tells me you still lurk in the classrooms of the 5th grade. You want to speak about technology, let's discuss the LS's revolutionary hybrid system that not only slows the car down, but makes it less fuel efficient as well. Brilliant! With this breakthrough in engine development, we will surely reverse global warming, bring back extinct animals, and all live in peace...

...or perhaps thats your dreamworld.

Fact is lexus sold a overweight poorly designed poorly executed vehicle on hype alone. At least when Rivals of the LS diminish fuel economy, they make their cars faster. Lexus managed to make theirs slower. If this is the direction Lexus tech is going then count me out. I'll stick with my archaic German engineering, thank you very much.

I also find it somewhat comical that while on one of your childish tirades, you managed to spell the word "S-T-U-P-I-D" wrong.

And I still don't get why you're comparing a collectors car to the LS. Regardless of what the Veyron lacks in comparison to the LS, millions upon millions were spent perfecting this vehicle. It's not designed to "self park itself" (really, if you cant self park, you shouldn't be on the road) it's a museum piece, it's as simple as that. By your flawed logic, the McLaren F1, Ferrari Enzo, Pagani Zonda, Ultima GTR, etc are all worthless pieces of rubbish because they dont have cooled seats, or someother crap like that. Grow up, and learn a thing or two about cars.

"Europeans lack technology"

I was going to call you out on this one, but then I realized they don't get this in depth in 5th grade social studies.

Oh, and Dave...

"It's more than that. The LS600h defines what the new car of the next era should be like. Lexus has lead the way again into the future. Countless carmakers will strive to invent and perfect hybrids the way Lexus has perfected them and they will try to emulate the LS600h but to no avail. The LS600h is the future. Cars can be fast and fun to drive and still be clean and green. The LS600h is such a car."

They haven't perfected it. They demonstrated that when it was slower and less fuel efficient than the petrol only model. And please don't kid yourself saying th LS is fun to drive. It's not.

— Submariner2 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2007 12:23:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Um... why does this always happen... Can we have a Lexus free post... Just once?? Should I put this on my Christmas wish list? Hey guys, sorry that Lexus didn't make the list... Heck, nor did a whole bunch of other cars and their fanatics took it easy on us. Why dont you folks creat your own Ode to Lexus website and leave us in peace?

— Airliner (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2007 3:29:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

So the point all the Lexus defenders are putting across is - At night I dream about the LS600HL? I want to pin up a poster of this car cause it is so beautiful (ala Lamborghini Countach - remember all those posters!!) We are comparing a luxury car that competes with S-class, 7 series, A8 - and then trying to compare it with a Lamborghini?!! I know lexus is good, but just how good?

As I pointed out, I love my Lexus - but it is not an Aston Martin - if anyone is so in love with Lexus, put your money were your mouth is, I am willing to swap my LS 460 with your Aston Martin (he he he!!!)

I think the main thing to consider is the derived exclusivity obtained from certain cars. It's much like saying I went to Harvard - it may not be the best program you attend, but the assumed UNTOUCHABLE. UCLA, Penn State etc. are all great schools, but then Harvard is given that little extra something in respect - No?

The title of BEST car in the world is very different from most sought after. Miss Universe may be the hottest women from a collection of women, but she will not be hunted down for a photo shoot like the top models. They have that something else - the UNTOUCHABLE - goodwill if you like, that you can't put a price on. Heritage.

Most reliable luxury car in the world = Lexus.

Most exclusive luxuy car in the world = Range Rover Sport! :) (Well, hey - it's my baby - and it's a JOKE!)

So ask yourselves, what car do you stay up and dream about? Which car inspires you from a design perspective?

— sedaine (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2007 8:03:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I also think a true car collector is not buying S-class, 7 series, A8 and certainly not Lexus - I have a better chance with the 1986 M3 at a collectors item than with the LS600HL.

— sedaine (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2007 8:08:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

"The LS600hL is about performance without the sacrifice of fuel economy. It's not that hard to understand, unless you're a bitter Euro-snob, apparently. And houstoncutie might be a Lexus troll, but then again he might be a fake poster, spewing crap to anger the rest of us into bashing Lexus. Look who's stupid now..."

This may be true, but the petrol model is faster and just as, if not more, fuel efficent.

— Submariner2 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2007 10:04:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

amanzing bimmer

you might want to do some research about the US market. The msrp are something, the selling prices and even more so the leasing prices reflect something totally different.
I posted this before, and I'll post it again, an Audi might be a bit cheaper then a BMW or a benz or the same price than a Lexus, BUT, and it is a big BUT, when you run lease number the Audi is always more expensive.
2 main reasons:
- yes, our residuals are lower,
but they are not cheated, and I've seen customers trading in their Audis, including myself, with little or no negative equity, all models and as old as a 2001 to as new as a 8 months old Q7. Try that with the other brands.

- our cars are all built in europe, mainly Germany, our profit margins are small, and there are little or no factory incentives, so we CAN NOT discount our cars as heavily as the competition. They do sell more expensive cars or comparabely priced car cheaper that we can sell ours.

Hence their lease numbers are cheaper than ours.

I see it everyday at work.

People want Audis more and more, they just can't afford it, a lot of them anyway.

— 1evlaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 9/9/2007 1:13:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Oh, yes, I could have easily gone for an M3. But I just didn't. Amazinbimmer, you seem to have a problem with the idea that some people just really like Audis. More than BMWs, in fact. But I would be happy owning either.

On a lighter note, my wife, son and I went to the BMW dealership yesterday before driving the S4 up to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin. We drove the X5 3.0si and the 535xi. I liked the X5, but I could tell it was a bit underpowered, and my wife thought it just felt much bigger than the RX330. It's essentially the same size, but just much heavier.

We were all very impressed with the 535xi. It had perfect seats- creamy leather, but the base of the seat was still rigid to remind you that this was a sporty sedan. The interior is much-improved for '08, and my wife, who is not a big driving person, commented on the great handling. The engine, of course, was fantastic.

However, she'd still have to get used to having a sedan. So we're going to go back one day and drive the X5 4.8is to see if it drives any better- if not, it will come down to the 535xi and E350 4Matic.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 9/9/2007 11:16:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's Hyundai.

Amazingbimmer,
Have you checked prices out lately? There's a $250 difference between a base A4 and 323i. I guess if you're counting pennies like that, you really were made for a German car. Did you need me to mention that a base IS/TSX cost atleast $1000 more, or that the base TL and ES are $5000 more than both of those? (and all before you add any options)

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2007 3:40:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Oh, and I'd choose Audi's nice exterior and "cute" interior over BMW's hideous exterior and cheap interior any day.

As a bonus, Audi even wins the performance category.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/8/2007 3:42:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I wonder if HoustonCutie could possibly be cute enough to make up for a complete lack of IQ.

— johnct (View Profile)

Posted on 9/9/2007 10:58:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Nicad,
My brother had an A4 and now has an A6, Audi's trunks are nicer than BMW's interior.

enthusiast,
Truth sucks don't it?

Kinger,
Take off the BMW propellor on the steering wheel and I guarantee you'll call it a pos.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2007 1:52:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1