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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Are you talking about a Lexus? I dont really like lexus so much. Plus, I really like the wood trim on the upper dash. That is my favorite part of the c230. Then the supercharger.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000c230sport
The car had full service records and was a one owner registered to a local doctor. From all the inspections they say it's just been bad luck. But who knows, I still maintain it AND drive it hard so go figure. You should get a 2005 Ford 500 SE w/ 10K miles, I'm joking. In terms of reliability why not go for a 2001 es300 or 2002 es300 with 70-80k miles. Super reliable.
You've got to be joking about the Lexus, I can't think of many cars that have less soul. By the way, Lexus does not even rank in the top ten on the TÜF report, while MB is number 1. In my opinion, that is the absolute most reliable source for automotive information, not only because it is the toughtest automotive examination, but the cars there are very well maintained and driven hard (so that failures are most likely to be manufacturing defects and not a result of owner negligence), and the severity of the failures are taken into consideration (so that an electric headrest not working is not counted as a defect along the lines of a transmission or engine failure).
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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I didnt say anything bad about Lexus. I just dont like them very much. There mostly a glorified Toyota. Actually thats exactly what they are.

There very reliable. There great cars. They do ride like youre on a cloud. But there not for me.


what is TUF?
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