Lexus guy considering Benz
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From: Toronto
2017 C43 AMG
For me I’m not so sold on lexus’ new turbo. My mother used to have the NX200t awd F-sport fully loaded blah blah and it was slow AF and the engine seemed to really struggle. It looked nice and handled ok but it’s their first turbo. Usually lexus reliabliity relies on reusing tried and true parts and just tweaking them as they go. It might still be better than the Germans but I don’t think it’s going to match up with say the RX. She ended up trading her NX for a new RX hybrid. That car rides like on smooth butter. Great for taking naps lol but yeah the IS turbo was the one I was comparing the C class with along with the A4 A3 and 3 series. The C just felt better to me. Almost bought an A6 but it was a little too big feeling same with the E class.
We didn't want to RX because it was way too big for us. We don't want or need a V6 SUV. (but yes, I need the V6 bi-tubro on my sedan , LOL) We don't commute that far for us to take benefit of an hybird.
Also, the NX200T were made in Japan and the RX350 were made in Canada (at least those selling in CAN). I think Japan made is a better choice.
Last edited by skylai; Mar 13, 2018 at 05:51 PM.
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From: Sydney
W205 C250
I went from a Lexus is250 to a c250 and he general quality is definitely better with the Lexus. It’s cabin was whisper quiet at any speed and even after 5 years there were no rattles or warranty issues. I would have bought a new one but didn’t like the new styling and the 4 cyl engine. The Mercedes is a very attractive vehicle but lacks the refinement of the Lexus in my opinion
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Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Toronto
2017 C43 AMG
I went from a Lexus is250 to a c250 and he general quality is definitely better with the Lexus. It’s cabin was whisper quiet at any speed and even after 5 years there were no rattles or warranty issues. I would have bought a new one but didn’t like the new styling and the 4 cyl engine. The Mercedes is a very attractive vehicle but lacks the refinement of the Lexus in my opinion
C43 is my first German car, I used to drive a Mazdaspeed 3 then we replaced with the NX200T for the family and now C43 for my daily.
I like the build of the C43, it feels solid and the exhaust sound is awesome. I feel the Lexus is too gentle which I don't mind if cruising with family, but it is a lack of excitement for me as a someone who drive for fun. I know the NX200 is a SUV, but I have drove the IS350 as well and the C43 is just different and feel better.
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From: San Jose, CA
2008 C300 Sport M6
I went from a Lexus is250 to a c250 and he general quality is definitely better with the Lexus. It’s cabin was whisper quiet at any speed and even after 5 years there were no rattles or warranty issues. I would have bought a new one but didn’t like the new styling and the 4 cyl engine. The Mercedes is a very attractive vehicle but lacks the refinement of the Lexus in my opinion
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W205
My RX apparently had that issue. My dash started cracking just a tiny bit at about 10 years old and 160000 miles, way way past the warranty. They picked up my car at my house and gave me a brand new lexus loaner replaced my entire dash and interior trim detailed my car and delivered it to me all covered by lexus. I don’t see Mercedes doing that, or even lasting all that long. They’re leaps and bounds a better car company that stands behind their products. Are they perfect, no. Literally no car company is.
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Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Toronto
2017 C43 AMG
My RX apparently had that issue. My dash started cracking just a tiny bit at about 10 years old and 160000 miles, way way past the warranty. They picked up my car at my house and gave me a brand new lexus loaner replaced my entire dash and interior trim detailed my car and delivered it to me all covered by lexus. I don’t see Mercedes doing that, or even lasting all that long. They’re leaps and bounds a better car company that stands behind their products. Are they perfect, no. Literally no car company is.
WOW. I hope Lexus Canada is doing the same on my NX later when it is getting any issues after the warranty period. I really doubt, lol
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W205
I don’t think the NX has that issue. It seemed isolated to some lexus models up to 2004-2009. It was the plastic leather look stuff they used. They extended the warranty free for those models. It took a while to get all the parts but they did a great job. They tore up and replaced all those interior parts and it still didn’t creak rattle or make any noise lol
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