Regretted Trading In My 2014 Lexus
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One thing I like about my Lexus is when going around every corners, the rear wheel drive just wants to keep going faster and its so smooth and it feels like the car is following in what I want it to do.
The steering feel in the C43 is way too light and its turning circle is no good. I do not have the confident in driving the C43 the same way I did in my IS350 when it comes to going around corners. Not to mention I cannot even make a U-turn without having to block off incoming cars, embarrassing. I did not have this problem in the Lexus.
The steering feel in the C43 is way too light and its turning circle is no good. I do not have the confident in driving the C43 the same way I did in my IS350 when it comes to going around corners. Not to mention I cannot even make a U-turn without having to block off incoming cars, embarrassing. I did not have this problem in the Lexus.
Also, you guys should know that Mercedes recalled a major problem relating to engine defect and models includes the 2017 C43 AMG. That was in March and some members are still waiting for the parts to come here in July to fix the problem.
Now I do not know what happened, but I tried to turn on the engine of my car today and one time it didn't turn on. Hopefully, my C43 is fine because they shouldn't be able to sell me an unfix recall vehicle.
Now I do not know what happened, but I tried to turn on the engine of my car today and one time it didn't turn on. Hopefully, my C43 is fine because they shouldn't be able to sell me an unfix recall vehicle.
Honestly besides having a more powerful engine and a more luxurious interior...... and of course like I said I love the exhaust...... everything else is inferior in comparison to the solid built Lexus.
I just didn't have the patience to wait for Lexus to put out its twin-turbo engine to replace the current IS350, but I believe once they do, their build quality will remain the same. I will definitely switch back to the Lexus in the future. (Lexus is taking forever to develop a new turbo engine to replace the current IS and that's why I test drove and bought the Mercedes, well in additional to the goodies from C43)
I just didn't have the patience to wait for Lexus to put out its twin-turbo engine to replace the current IS350, but I believe once they do, their build quality will remain the same. I will definitely switch back to the Lexus in the future. (Lexus is taking forever to develop a new turbo engine to replace the current IS and that's why I test drove and bought the Mercedes, well in additional to the goodies from C43)
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Welcome to the club then Dstopsie! I too switched from Japanese luxury (Infiniti) and went with Mercedes on back to back leases. I don't think I'll ever go back either. The interior of the Mercedes is truly exceptional. That's something I can't settle for anymore after this experience.
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Lexus IS350 has defeated BMW 335i in terms of handling and driving experience in 2014.
One thing I like about my Lexus is when going around every corners, the rear wheel drive just wants to keep going faster and its so smooth and it feels like the car is following in what I want it to do.
The steering feel in the C43 is way too light and its turning circle is no good. I do not have the confident in driving the C43 the same way I did in my IS350 when it comes to going around corners. Not to mention I cannot even make a U-turn without having to block off incoming cars, embarrassing. I did not have this problem in the Lexus.
Honestly besides having a more powerful engine and a more luxurious interior...... and of course like I said I love the exhaust...... everything else is inferior in comparison to the solid built Lexus.
I just didn't have the patience to wait for Lexus to put out its twin-turbo engine to replace the current IS350, but I believe once they do, their build quality will remain the same. I will definitely switch back to the Lexus in the future. (Lexus is taking forever to develop a new turbo engine to replace the current IS and that's why I test drove and bought the Mercedes, well in additional to the goodies from C43)
The new 2018 Lexus LS is the fastest car in its segment even compared to the BMW 7 Series. That is thanks to the new twin-turbo that Lexus gave it.
Also, you guys should know that Mercedes recalled a major problem relating to engine defect and models includes the 2017 C43 AMG. That was in March and some members are still waiting for the parts to come here in July to fix the problem.
Now I do not know what happened, but I tried to turn on the engine of my car today and one time it didn't turn on. Hopefully, my C43 is fine because they shouldn't be able to sell me an unfix recall vehicle.
Another thing is the transmission issue that people have talk about in this forum. I've experienced the transmission rocking the car back and forth in Sport+ mode and omg it's so dangerous. The 8 speed transmission in the Lexus was a very great transmission that was fun to drive around.
Now lets face it, how many of us would like to throw out $400 for an oil change in a Mercedes when you could do it for $120 in Lexus. Maintenance cost so much because us consumers give Mercedes a better status than they deserve. They do not build their cars with the quality that it's worth.
And.......... the stock windshield wipers on this C43 is terrible quality compared to the one Lexus gave my IS350.
One thing I like about my Lexus is when going around every corners, the rear wheel drive just wants to keep going faster and its so smooth and it feels like the car is following in what I want it to do.
The steering feel in the C43 is way too light and its turning circle is no good. I do not have the confident in driving the C43 the same way I did in my IS350 when it comes to going around corners. Not to mention I cannot even make a U-turn without having to block off incoming cars, embarrassing. I did not have this problem in the Lexus.
Honestly besides having a more powerful engine and a more luxurious interior...... and of course like I said I love the exhaust...... everything else is inferior in comparison to the solid built Lexus.
I just didn't have the patience to wait for Lexus to put out its twin-turbo engine to replace the current IS350, but I believe once they do, their build quality will remain the same. I will definitely switch back to the Lexus in the future. (Lexus is taking forever to develop a new turbo engine to replace the current IS and that's why I test drove and bought the Mercedes, well in additional to the goodies from C43)
The new 2018 Lexus LS is the fastest car in its segment even compared to the BMW 7 Series. That is thanks to the new twin-turbo that Lexus gave it.
Also, you guys should know that Mercedes recalled a major problem relating to engine defect and models includes the 2017 C43 AMG. That was in March and some members are still waiting for the parts to come here in July to fix the problem.
Now I do not know what happened, but I tried to turn on the engine of my car today and one time it didn't turn on. Hopefully, my C43 is fine because they shouldn't be able to sell me an unfix recall vehicle.
Another thing is the transmission issue that people have talk about in this forum. I've experienced the transmission rocking the car back and forth in Sport+ mode and omg it's so dangerous. The 8 speed transmission in the Lexus was a very great transmission that was fun to drive around.
Now lets face it, how many of us would like to throw out $400 for an oil change in a Mercedes when you could do it for $120 in Lexus. Maintenance cost so much because us consumers give Mercedes a better status than they deserve. They do not build their cars with the quality that it's worth.
And.......... the stock windshield wipers on this C43 is terrible quality compared to the one Lexus gave my IS350.
You are the first person I've ever met that says the 2014 IS350 is a better driving experience than a 2014 335i. How much time have you spent in an Fxx car? How was it equiped - bare bones or M-Sport with the bells and whistles?
I'm sorry to hear that you are pretty unhappy with your purchase of the C43 - you should write to MB corporate about your issues with it. They might have a resolution for you.
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These are all pretty subjective points.
You are the first person I've ever met that says the 2014 IS350 is a better driving experience than a 2014 335i. How much time have you spent in an Fxx car? How was it equiped - bare bones or M-Sport with the bells and whistles?
I'm sorry to hear that you are pretty unhappy with your purchase of the C43 - you should write to MB corporate about your issues with it. They might have a resolution for you.
You are the first person I've ever met that says the 2014 IS350 is a better driving experience than a 2014 335i. How much time have you spent in an Fxx car? How was it equiped - bare bones or M-Sport with the bells and whistles?
I'm sorry to hear that you are pretty unhappy with your purchase of the C43 - you should write to MB corporate about your issues with it. They might have a resolution for you.
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...e-specs-page-5
The only thing incompetent about the Lexus was its outdated engine. Lexus could have easily thrown a more powerful turbo engine into it like the rest of its competitors, but it takes time for them to ensure that the turbo engines they put into their cars would be reliable.
Sometimes when you're a die-hard fan of German brands, you won't be able to see the facts with clarity.
I still like my new Mercedes C43, but I must say my disappointments.
I just hope that Lexus won't replace the IS350 with a turbo engine in 2019 model year, otherwise it's a guaranteed faster 0-60 time than my C43. Even the new Lexus LS, which is the larger sedan compare to the S-Class, goes 0-60 in 4.5 seconds......
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I feel my current C450 is superior to the 2015 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in every performance category, and I'm sure if I ditched the run flat tires, handling in my C450 would improve even more.
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You obviously haven't spent much time in either of the 2014 models.........
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...e-specs-page-5
The only thing incompetent about the Lexus was its outdated engine. Lexus could have easily thrown a more powerful turbo engine into it like the rest of its competitors, but it takes time for them to ensure that the turbo engines they put into their cars would be reliable.
Sometimes when you're a die-hard fan of German brands, you won't be able to see the facts with clarity.
I still like my new Mercedes C43, but I must say my disappointments.
I just hope that Lexus won't replace the IS350 with a turbo engine in 2019 model year, otherwise it's a guaranteed faster 0-60 time than my C43. Even the new Lexus LS, which is the larger sedan compare to the S-Class, goes 0-60 in 4.5 seconds......
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...e-specs-page-5
The only thing incompetent about the Lexus was its outdated engine. Lexus could have easily thrown a more powerful turbo engine into it like the rest of its competitors, but it takes time for them to ensure that the turbo engines they put into their cars would be reliable.
Sometimes when you're a die-hard fan of German brands, you won't be able to see the facts with clarity.
I still like my new Mercedes C43, but I must say my disappointments.
I just hope that Lexus won't replace the IS350 with a turbo engine in 2019 model year, otherwise it's a guaranteed faster 0-60 time than my C43. Even the new Lexus LS, which is the larger sedan compare to the S-Class, goes 0-60 in 4.5 seconds......
To each their own.
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You obviously haven't spent much time in either of the 2014 models.........
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...e-specs-page-5
The only thing incompetent about the Lexus was its outdated engine. Lexus could have easily thrown a more powerful turbo engine into it like the rest of its competitors, but it takes time for them to ensure that the turbo engines they put into their cars would be reliable.
Sometimes when you're a die-hard fan of German brands, you won't be able to see the facts with clarity.
I still like my new Mercedes C43, but I must say my disappointments.
I just hope that Lexus won't replace the IS350 with a turbo engine in 2019 model year, otherwise it's a guaranteed faster 0-60 time than my C43. Even the new Lexus LS, which is the larger sedan compare to the S-Class, goes 0-60 in 4.5 seconds......
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...e-specs-page-5
The only thing incompetent about the Lexus was its outdated engine. Lexus could have easily thrown a more powerful turbo engine into it like the rest of its competitors, but it takes time for them to ensure that the turbo engines they put into their cars would be reliable.
Sometimes when you're a die-hard fan of German brands, you won't be able to see the facts with clarity.
I still like my new Mercedes C43, but I must say my disappointments.
I just hope that Lexus won't replace the IS350 with a turbo engine in 2019 model year, otherwise it's a guaranteed faster 0-60 time than my C43. Even the new Lexus LS, which is the larger sedan compare to the S-Class, goes 0-60 in 4.5 seconds......
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...and it's outdated 6 sp transmission in the AWD model. The main reason I went with the Mercedes C300 4Matic over the Lexus.
I feel my current C450 is superior to the 2015 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in every performance category, and I'm sure if I ditched the run flat tires, handling in my C450 would improve even more.
I feel my current C450 is superior to the 2015 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in every performance category, and I'm sure if I ditched the run flat tires, handling in my C450 would improve even more.
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You obviously haven't spent much time in either of the 2014 models.........
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...e-specs-page-5
The only thing incompetent about the Lexus was its outdated engine. Lexus could have easily thrown a more powerful turbo engine into it like the rest of its competitors, but it takes time for them to ensure that the turbo engines they put into their cars would be reliable.
Sometimes when you're a die-hard fan of German brands, you won't be able to see the facts with clarity.
I still like my new Mercedes C43, but I must say my disappointments.
I just hope that Lexus won't replace the IS350 with a turbo engine in 2019 model year, otherwise it's a guaranteed faster 0-60 time than my C43. Even the new Lexus LS, which is the larger sedan compare to the S-Class, goes 0-60 in 4.5 seconds......
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...e-specs-page-5
The only thing incompetent about the Lexus was its outdated engine. Lexus could have easily thrown a more powerful turbo engine into it like the rest of its competitors, but it takes time for them to ensure that the turbo engines they put into their cars would be reliable.
Sometimes when you're a die-hard fan of German brands, you won't be able to see the facts with clarity.
I still like my new Mercedes C43, but I must say my disappointments.
I just hope that Lexus won't replace the IS350 with a turbo engine in 2019 model year, otherwise it's a guaranteed faster 0-60 time than my C43. Even the new Lexus LS, which is the larger sedan compare to the S-Class, goes 0-60 in 4.5 seconds......
I'm not trying to be snarky or anything, but if you really aren't happy with the Mercedes after attempting to address some of these issues at the dealer, why not just go buy a Lexus? It'll cost you a little bit to get out of your lease, but I wouldn't drive a car at this cost unless I was happy with it.
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Newbie...4 posts....little or nothing positive to say about the 450/43.....ONLY bought the mother 'cause of an alleged lack of patience for a TT 6 that's probably not coming for a while....or, how about, the only thing incompetent in the IS is outdated engine.....then, only to divulge he's going back to Lexus. (Shoula bleepin stayed.)
GET the %$#! OUTTA HERE!! Kelvin
you's a damn phoney-baloney Lexus loyalist that can't stand Mercs. Now, git!! 4 stinkin posts.But I didn't wanna say anything. Who's next? Someone from The Bimmerpost or AudiBoost claiming their 340s and S5s are the shiznit and AMG can't tune?
Sh--. I'm gone.
P.S....Would one of you - C&D or MT or R&T - do an honest to goodness comparo? What's taking so long? (What? Be careful what I wish for? Shut up.)
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NOT to mention, MassC450, is it just me or did anyone else's TrollDar go off?
Newbie...4 posts....little or nothing positive to say about the 450/43.....ONLY bought the mother 'cause of an alleged lack of patience for a TT 6 that's probably not coming for a while....or, how about, the only thing incompetent in the IS is outdated engine.....then, only to divulge he's going back to Lexus. (Shoula bleepin stayed.)
GET the %$#! OUTTA HERE!! Kelvin you's a damn phoney-baloney Lexus loyalist that can't stand Mercs. Now, git!! 4 stinkin posts.
But I didn't wanna say anything. Who's next? Someone from The Bimmerpost or AudiBoost claiming their 340s and S5s are the shiznit and AMG can't tune?
Sh--. I'm gone.
P.S....Would one of you - C&D or MT or R&T - do an honest to goodness comparo? What's taking so long? (What? Be careful what I wish for? Shut up.)
Newbie...4 posts....little or nothing positive to say about the 450/43.....ONLY bought the mother 'cause of an alleged lack of patience for a TT 6 that's probably not coming for a while....or, how about, the only thing incompetent in the IS is outdated engine.....then, only to divulge he's going back to Lexus. (Shoula bleepin stayed.)
GET the %$#! OUTTA HERE!! Kelvin
you's a damn phoney-baloney Lexus loyalist that can't stand Mercs. Now, git!! 4 stinkin posts.But I didn't wanna say anything. Who's next? Someone from The Bimmerpost or AudiBoost claiming their 340s and S5s are the shiznit and AMG can't tune?
Sh--. I'm gone.
P.S....Would one of you - C&D or MT or R&T - do an honest to goodness comparo? What's taking so long? (What? Be careful what I wish for? Shut up.)
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Just because some minority people like you can't understand a unique, but understandable, writing style doesn't mean anything's wrong with it. Have had people far more qualified than either of you label it as no more than, like I said, unique. And quite - AGAIN - *@#$ing understandable.
And not that I'm in her class, go read some Ann Coulter. Then again, she'd probably lose you, too. Good grief. Stop reading it! See BRBM? Keep your damn eyes moving, Mila.
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...but as for reading ANYTHING from Ann Coulter, well...I'd rather put a cigarette out in my eye.
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This thread was questionable from the start, and has degenerated to the point of absurdity, and reflects badly on this community IMO. My interest in a C43 is also diminishing.
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NOT to mention, MassC450, is it just me or did anyone else's TrollDar go off?
Newbie...4 posts....little or nothing positive to say about the 450/43.....ONLY bought the mother 'cause of an alleged lack of patience for a TT 6 that's probably not coming for a while....or, how about, the only thing incompetent in the IS is outdated engine.....then, only to divulge he's going back to Lexus. (Shoula bleepin stayed.)
GET the %$#! OUTTA HERE!! Kelvin you's a damn phoney-baloney Lexus loyalist that can't stand Mercs. Now, git!! 4 stinkin posts.
But I didn't wanna say anything. Who's next? Someone from The Bimmerpost or AudiBoost claiming their 340s and S5s are the shiznit and AMG can't tune?
Sh--. I'm gone.
P.S....Would one of you - C&D or MT or R&T - do an honest to goodness comparo? What's taking so long? (What? Be careful what I wish for? Shut up.)
Newbie...4 posts....little or nothing positive to say about the 450/43.....ONLY bought the mother 'cause of an alleged lack of patience for a TT 6 that's probably not coming for a while....or, how about, the only thing incompetent in the IS is outdated engine.....then, only to divulge he's going back to Lexus. (Shoula bleepin stayed.)
GET the %$#! OUTTA HERE!! Kelvin
you's a damn phoney-baloney Lexus loyalist that can't stand Mercs. Now, git!! 4 stinkin posts.But I didn't wanna say anything. Who's next? Someone from The Bimmerpost or AudiBoost claiming their 340s and S5s are the shiznit and AMG can't tune?
Sh--. I'm gone.
P.S....Would one of you - C&D or MT or R&T - do an honest to goodness comparo? What's taking so long? (What? Be careful what I wish for? Shut up.)
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I'm currently doing some research and reading posts on this forum about the transmission problem in sport+ mode rocking the car back and forth.
As I've mentioned I've also experienced it during test drive. Now I'm only driving in comfort mode until I break-in the car at 1000 miles. I cant wait until I drive it in sport+ mode, but I'm now too afraid to get into an accident and hit another vehicle, yet worse is injuring people.
A fair person would agree that Mercedes show incompetence in developing their transmission and the driving mode for this car.
As I've mentioned I've also experienced it during test drive. Now I'm only driving in comfort mode until I break-in the car at 1000 miles. I cant wait until I drive it in sport+ mode, but I'm now too afraid to get into an accident and hit another vehicle, yet worse is injuring people.
A fair person would agree that Mercedes show incompetence in developing their transmission and the driving mode for this car.
Last edited by kelvin105; May 31, 2017 at 05:17 AM.
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The hybrid version is just as fast and has about 30 mpg in the city.
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It doesn't really matter whether Kelvin drives a C43 or not. To me it sounds like he is a noob. Can't drive to save his life. I'm afraid of this, I'm afraid of that...bull****. You CAN'T drive, Kelvin. Can not.
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Check this link
https://mbworld.org/forums/c450-c43-...you-get-2.html
I posted my discount about a month ago when I got my dealer to ship it from another dealership.
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Another troll. I guess everyone who posted about their concern for the car rocking back and forth also cannot drive, according to this retard.
