What do u guys think of new 2008 Lexus LS600?
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Yes. The paint is great as this is the first and only black car I've ever seen/had that doesn't leave swirl marks. I don't know what they've done, but it is extremely scratch/swirl resistant.
Also, after looking at that picture above of the Maybach, I have to believe that other than a Citroen of the '60s and 70's, it is the ugliest car ever designed.
Also, after looking at that picture above of the Maybach, I have to believe that other than a Citroen of the '60s and 70's, it is the ugliest car ever designed.
SECOND. THis is what Merc have done to get the amazing Nano paint we now have. Well worth reading this excellent article: -
MERCEDES NANO PAINT
http://www.ae-plus.com/Key%20topics/kt-materials8.htm
I have posted the link on the general forum too, as it is of general Mercedes interest.
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I am surprised to hear that you are disappointed with the paint quality on your Mercedes. I have always noticed that modern Mercedes have a special shine to them, and I learned that it is the nano technology in the clear coat that does this as well as increase the scratch resistance.
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MB Better than Lexus
The numerous sludge issues with the lexus V6 (recall recent class action suit) and their recent transmission hesitation issues, and not to mention their airbags not functioning issues demonstrate that Lexus has a long way to go to match the quality of MB.
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Hi the Toyota V6 sludge issue is old goes back to 2003 before the new V6. The LS has the V8 never an issue with that engine ever. The transmission was on the 2004 LS and the transmission's were changed on certain VIN's because of the possiblily if a customer slammed the shifter in park while the car was moving a part could snap off and find its way into the valve body. So they recalled all of them in a certain VIN range. There are some complaints on the ES Lexus but we know that is not really a LEXUS the LS and GS are the only true flagships. Air bags still in progress, not on the Flagship. Just the facts JACK.....
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This thread just won't die will it...
This is a completely ignorant statement. Lexus really does use Toyota parts, Mercedes has nothing Chrysler. But Mercedes did give Chrysler some of their old parts and platforms which I see nothing wrong with.
This is a completely ignorant statement. Lexus really does use Toyota parts, Mercedes has nothing Chrysler. But Mercedes did give Chrysler some of their old parts and platforms which I see nothing wrong with.
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Ignorant are people who call the Lexus LS600 a Toyota. LS may not use any Toyota parts but if it did say use a toyota sensor, does this make it a Toyota. If MB used Toyota parts they wouldn't have so many problems in their vehicles.
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dude shut the **** up. your about as annoying as they get.
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Annoying and stupid are people who think they can insult others and think they won't get a response back.
If I start saying that the S-class is crap and all, don't you think I will get a response from MB owners so what do you think is different if MB owners start insulting Lexus owners. Duh! I don't care if this is an MB forum since it talks about the Lexus. And don't tell me that Lexus owners get out since I own both.
If I start saying that the S-class is crap and all, don't you think I will get a response from MB owners so what do you think is different if MB owners start insulting Lexus owners. Duh! I don't care if this is an MB forum since it talks about the Lexus. And don't tell me that Lexus owners get out since I own both.
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Good lord rieger, grow up. This thread has been discussed to exhaustion and here you are coming back everytime someone makes a post in this thread. If Lexus was so great, their own execs would not say that they don't compete with the 3 large luxo manufactures from Europe.
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What I don't understand is why people come here if they hate Mercedes' and think they're such junk. Why come here then? What is the point? You only make yourself look stupid.
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Am I the only one here that really likes both companies? Lexus makes an excellent product, MB makes a great product too. One thing I know we will all agree on is that Lexus service is much better than MB.
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Also we have some people on this forum who don't own a Lexus yet makes statements that MB service is just as good or that Lexus is a Toyota when they haven't driven both most likely. Just total stupidity of some MB owners.
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Well why read and respond to such a stupid thread then? Don't like it then don't respond and don't read it stupid.
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Whereas, the folks over at Lexus Mission Viejo were quite rude when I test drove the LS460l.
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Have/had products from both companies and each has its strengths and weaknesses - to me, there is no such thing as a perfect car and certainly no perfect car manufacturer.
Our experience with local Lexus service is that it is superior to all the others we've experienced compared to MB, BMW, Audi, and Land Rover.
What's interesting for me personally is that the Lexus, BMW, MB and LR dealers local to me are all owned by the SAME company...
Now, can we just close this thread down? I think it's run its useful course...
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according to you anyone that doesn't like MB doesn't know anything about cars correct? What facts have you given us then? None all you can do is through insults at people who are smart enough to realize MB has competition.
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Have/had products from both companies and each has its strengths and weaknesses - to me, there is no such thing as a perfect car and certainly no perfect car manufacturer.
Our experience with local Lexus service is that it is superior to all the others we've experienced compared to MB, BMW, Audi, and Land Rover.
What's interesting for me personally is that the Lexus, BMW, MB and LR dealers local to me are all owned by the SAME company...
Now, can we just close this thread down? I think it's run its useful course...
Have/had products from both companies and each has its strengths and weaknesses - to me, there is no such thing as a perfect car and certainly no perfect car manufacturer.
Our experience with local Lexus service is that it is superior to all the others we've experienced compared to MB, BMW, Audi, and Land Rover.
What's interesting for me personally is that the Lexus, BMW, MB and LR dealers local to me are all owned by the SAME company...
Now, can we just close this thread down? I think it's run its useful course...
I assume you are talking about prestige. I have had good service with BMW there.
