S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 02:09 AM
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LOL! This is hilarious, the Seven can't do jack!
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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Originally posted by Dema
VW Phaeton with W12 is faster (5.7 sec) and cheaper than 745, and if you need to talk to your car (I'd prefer people), then Honda can be even better. However, if you care about your image and prestige, then do not buy cheap cars as 745.

Wait a minute, only 5.7s for a W12? WTF. Even the new LS430 can do 0-60 in 5.9 and that's only a 4.3l V8.
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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Wait a minute, only 5.7s for a W12? WTF. Even the new LS430 can do 0-60 in 5.9 and that's only a 4.3l V8.
Phaetons a big fat porker I really dont know where they put all that extra weight its like they added balast to make it weigh more.
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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Phaetons a big fat porker I really dont know where they put all that extra weight its like they added balast to make it weigh more.
Ride quality is all in the weight.
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Old Dec 29, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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Originally posted by ajayz
Wait a minute, only 5.7s for a W12? WTF. Even the new LS430 can do 0-60 in 5.9 and that's only a 4.3l V8.
It's simple, VW uses real metal, so Phaeton is like a tank. However Japan has problems with steel, so you should feel like in a can with beer, when you drive lexus.
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