Most impressive flagship vehicle by a luxury automaker (2009, best, buying)

[SpeedyAZ]

As the title implies, what is the most impressive flagship model by a luxury automaker?

[Wilson513]

None of the above. The Mercedes W126 remains the best car ever made. The best of these is the 560SEL.

[asubram3]

The Jaguar XJ also had to be included in the poll.

[Merc63]

Alpina B7. More luxury and more speed than the 760Li, and yet costs less.

[cmptrwlt]

S550 - a flagship model? What about the S600?

Remove Acura, Infiniti, Cadillac, Lincoln and add Jaguar XJ.

[Lux Hauler]

It seems Cadillac has moved the CTS (V) to the flagship position. The DTS has become more of a fringe vehicle.

[43north87west]

A8.

[eskercurve]

I voted for the Merc.

But I have to admit the VW Phaeton is really impressive. It's just most people don't want to spend a ton of money on what looks like a stretched VW Jetta.

[1200RT]

Originally Posted by 43north87west

A8.

x2.

I'm a huge audi fan, and i think the A8 is the best all-around. Best looking and nicest interior.

Cars like this ... IMO ... need to be perfect inside. Handling is nice, but interior comes first. For driving, something smaller is ideal.

[NJGOAT]

If I was buying an executive car today, it would have to be the A8.

My second fav isn't on the list, but you have to consider the Maserati Quattroporte.