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Why Limousines Are A Status Symbol
by Vanessa Doctor
Limousines, or limos for short, are unusual and unique long luxury cars, which traditionally sport black or white colors, and may sometimes have other colors, like pink, blue and grey. Limousines are generally driven by chauffeurs and are usually associated with the wealthy and privileged. Think of the impressions the word 'limousine' conjures up: Hollywood stars, tycoons, VIPs, and the bride and groom on wedding day. A limousine is an elegant add-on that enhances the festivity of the occasion.
Generally, the common use of limousines and chauffeured transportation include services such as VIP airport transportation, funerals, weddings, school proms, corporate parties, birthday events, tour services, shopping, nights-on-the town, clubbing, and transport to or from a resort and from crosstown.
While a large number of limousines are owned by wealthy individuals, many are also owned or operated by governments for transporting senior politicians and dignitaries, and by large corporations for transporting executives. Most limousines also operate as rental car types, upmarket competition to taxis.
The word limousine is derived from the name of the French region 'Limousin', and refers to the long cloaks once worn by the shepherds in the French countryside.
Historically, the limousine has been defined an extension of a large sedan. Longer frames and wheelbase allow the rear passenger compartment to contain the usual forward facing passenger seat, however with a substantial amount of foot room, which is more than actually needed. Usually then two jump seats are mounted, and face rearward behind the driver. These seats could be folded up when they are not in use.
Most luxury limousines could carry a capacity of seven passengers in addition to the driver. The newer limousines, such as the Maybac 62 , Audi A8L, Hummer H2, Lincoln Town Car; and the Cadillac DTS do not feature such seats since stretch limousines are generally used to transport more than three passengers, excluding the driver. These vehicles may contain expensive car audio players, video players, TV and bars, and often with refrigerators.
There are times, or occasions when a coach builder or vehicle designer will develop the "ultimate" stretch limo, adding such amenities that seem somewhat impractical but which make a stronger and more stylish design statement. One notable design feature includes double rear axles that support the weight of items such as an operational hot tub.
Limousine builders can also perform after market extensions on luxury sedans and SUVs. These extensive limousine conversions have notably been performed on several luxury brands including: Audi, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, Holden, Hummer, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, and Rolls Royce. In North America, the most popular vehicles for stretch limousines conversion are the Lincoln Town Car, Cadillac DTS, Hummer H2, and the Lincoln Navigator. There are even instances where corvettes and VW Bugs being stretched to accommodate more passengers.
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Vanessa A. Doctor from Jump2Top - SEO Company
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