Mom went to Lexus, me next?
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2016 BMW Z4 sDrive35i M Sport
I think I'm going to Lexus after this car. I've had just too many problems with MB service and I can't take it anymore. I'm having a hard time with the trade-off between having the 3 point star on the hood and really crappy service. That's not an exchange, it's a rip off. I especially feel sorry for those of you with these $90K and up S-Classes. How do you deal with this crappy service knowing you paid that much for the car? Sure you like it (the car), but is it really worth it? Plus, with all the problems the 2001 up models seem to be having, I just can't justify spending money on one.
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'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
Originally Posted by monstaloc
with the 6 lbs slide
Sig Sauer P226
Sig Sauer P226
Good choice, I have the 229..
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AMG E55, Stage 1, Strait Pipe from Primary Cats
Originally Posted by BLK 300C
why are you showing a a stock toyota and a stock GS and then putting your e500 with wheels and acting like yours is the best looking??? why dont you get a hooked up toyota and a hooked up gs and then ask whats better looking??? ![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
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You gotta be joking ? lol ! You think showing a (hooked up model rice burner) will hold any weight against the lines of the benz
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I tell ya what.. Post a picture of a GS with wheels whatever of your choice and also a pic of Monstaloc's ride. and start a Poll thread of which one would everyone would choose if they were free? Put up
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#107
Nevada Jack: rjm posted a pre face-lift LS430 which I'll admit... it looks like a pig.
However, the face-lifted LS430 (2004+) looks a lot better with some subtle changes to the headlight housing and the bumper. I'm sure there is a little more but those are the things that really stand out to me.
![](http://www.autopress.be/Temporaires/SALON/PARIS_2004/Lexus%20LS430.jpg)
But hey, both the S-Class (Excluding V12 and AMG) and the LS430 are great cars, infact we have one of each. As I and many others have said before, competition is already a great thing!
However, the face-lifted LS430 (2004+) looks a lot better with some subtle changes to the headlight housing and the bumper. I'm sure there is a little more but those are the things that really stand out to me.
![](http://www.autopress.be/Temporaires/SALON/PARIS_2004/Lexus%20LS430.jpg)
But hey, both the S-Class (Excluding V12 and AMG) and the LS430 are great cars, infact we have one of each. As I and many others have said before, competition is already a great thing!
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
Nevada Jack: rjm posted a pre face-lift LS430 which I'll admit... it looks like a pig.
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'03 E500
Originally Posted by davis449
II've had just too many problems with MB service and I can't take it anymore. I'm having a hard time with the trade.
#110
Originally Posted by rjm
The only picture of a Lexus that I have posted to this forum is my 2005 LS-430. Is that what you are referring to?
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But it just hit me, they are the same car and it indeed is a 2005 (2004+) car with the new headlights. I could've sworn the car looked different.
Must be the tension of exams on my head or something...
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
But it just hit me, they are the same car and it indeed is a 2005 (2004+) car with the new headlights. I could've sworn the car looked different.
Must be the tension of exams on my head or something...
Must be the tension of exams on my head or something...
You are forgiven, Old Great One.....keep up the good work...and good luck on the exams.
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08 Lexus IS350
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I beg to differ with the last statement somewhat. My TL doest have Active Cornering Headlights, Distronic, Parktronic, Keyless Go, rear climate controls, adaptive transmission, Pano roof, or the sheer safety features built into my Mercedes and BMW.
Sure the Japanese have better NAV systems but that is where it stops IMO.
Sure the Japanese have better NAV systems but that is where it stops IMO.
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e500 2004
Time to let your mom go!
Your mom is older and buying a Japanese car is a depression time deal, last a long time, low maintenace. She is not looking for performance. Time for you to break from mommy. In fact you should get an AMG! Show her what your Dad would have bought. Be the man of the family, and good luck!
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
I was referring to this picture
![](https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/w5lx/Frontleftquartering-2.jpg)
But it just hit me, they are the same car and it indeed is a 2005 (2004+) car with the new headlights. I could've sworn the car looked different.
Must be the tension of exams on my head or something...
![](https://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/w5lx/Frontleftquartering-2.jpg)
But it just hit me, they are the same car and it indeed is a 2005 (2004+) car with the new headlights. I could've sworn the car looked different.
Must be the tension of exams on my head or something...
Good luck on the exams and watch out for the comparison questions...you appear to have a weak kilobite or two in this area...LOL