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July 10, 2011 at 9:36 PM #710117July 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM #708912CoronitaParticipant
[quote=masayako]I currently own a Lexus for the last 10 years, no problem. I just want to buy another luxury car, used one, reliable and comfort. I am thinking about the Lexus LS, but just want to see if there are other options better. Bmw got a lot of electronic problems after warranty period, that’s a concern. Mercedes is expensive to fix, I was told. So, besides BMW and Mercedes, Audi is also getting lots of negative feedback on reliability.. Vw too. So, I don’t know… What about american cars ? Are they now in equal quality as Japanese cars?
Honestly, i have been driving Lexus all the time and just want to see if there are better car in this price range ($40k) that is as quiet, reliable, comfort and good resale as the Lexus? Thanks.[/quote]
With all due respect. if you had a lexus for the past 10 years, and were fine with it, you definitely shouldn’t be buying anything german, for the following reasons
1) You won’t be able to stand the finickyness of german cars
2) You probably won’t appreciate the difference on why german cars feel like german cars.
Understanding #2 makes you put up with #1 (unless you buy a Mercedes Benz…Then I have no idea….)
So stick with Lexus/Infiniti imho…
July 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM #709008CoronitaParticipant[quote=masayako]I currently own a Lexus for the last 10 years, no problem. I just want to buy another luxury car, used one, reliable and comfort. I am thinking about the Lexus LS, but just want to see if there are other options better. Bmw got a lot of electronic problems after warranty period, that’s a concern. Mercedes is expensive to fix, I was told. So, besides BMW and Mercedes, Audi is also getting lots of negative feedback on reliability.. Vw too. So, I don’t know… What about american cars ? Are they now in equal quality as Japanese cars?
Honestly, i have been driving Lexus all the time and just want to see if there are better car in this price range ($40k) that is as quiet, reliable, comfort and good resale as the Lexus? Thanks.[/quote]
With all due respect. if you had a lexus for the past 10 years, and were fine with it, you definitely shouldn’t be buying anything german, for the following reasons
1) You won’t be able to stand the finickyness of german cars
2) You probably won’t appreciate the difference on why german cars feel like german cars.
Understanding #2 makes you put up with #1 (unless you buy a Mercedes Benz…Then I have no idea….)
So stick with Lexus/Infiniti imho…
July 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM #709607CoronitaParticipant[quote=masayako]I currently own a Lexus for the last 10 years, no problem. I just want to buy another luxury car, used one, reliable and comfort. I am thinking about the Lexus LS, but just want to see if there are other options better. Bmw got a lot of electronic problems after warranty period, that’s a concern. Mercedes is expensive to fix, I was told. So, besides BMW and Mercedes, Audi is also getting lots of negative feedback on reliability.. Vw too. So, I don’t know… What about american cars ? Are they now in equal quality as Japanese cars?
Honestly, i have been driving Lexus all the time and just want to see if there are better car in this price range ($40k) that is as quiet, reliable, comfort and good resale as the Lexus? Thanks.[/quote]
With all due respect. if you had a lexus for the past 10 years, and were fine with it, you definitely shouldn’t be buying anything german, for the following reasons
1) You won’t be able to stand the finickyness of german cars
2) You probably won’t appreciate the difference on why german cars feel like german cars.
Understanding #2 makes you put up with #1 (unless you buy a Mercedes Benz…Then I have no idea….)
So stick with Lexus/Infiniti imho…
July 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM #709759CoronitaParticipant[quote=masayako]I currently own a Lexus for the last 10 years, no problem. I just want to buy another luxury car, used one, reliable and comfort. I am thinking about the Lexus LS, but just want to see if there are other options better. Bmw got a lot of electronic problems after warranty period, that’s a concern. Mercedes is expensive to fix, I was told. So, besides BMW and Mercedes, Audi is also getting lots of negative feedback on reliability.. Vw too. So, I don’t know… What about american cars ? Are they now in equal quality as Japanese cars?
Honestly, i have been driving Lexus all the time and just want to see if there are better car in this price range ($40k) that is as quiet, reliable, comfort and good resale as the Lexus? Thanks.[/quote]
With all due respect. if you had a lexus for the past 10 years, and were fine with it, you definitely shouldn’t be buying anything german, for the following reasons
1) You won’t be able to stand the finickyness of german cars
2) You probably won’t appreciate the difference on why german cars feel like german cars.
Understanding #2 makes you put up with #1 (unless you buy a Mercedes Benz…Then I have no idea….)
So stick with Lexus/Infiniti imho…
July 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM #710122CoronitaParticipant[quote=masayako]I currently own a Lexus for the last 10 years, no problem. I just want to buy another luxury car, used one, reliable and comfort. I am thinking about the Lexus LS, but just want to see if there are other options better. Bmw got a lot of electronic problems after warranty period, that’s a concern. Mercedes is expensive to fix, I was told. So, besides BMW and Mercedes, Audi is also getting lots of negative feedback on reliability.. Vw too. So, I don’t know… What about american cars ? Are they now in equal quality as Japanese cars?
Honestly, i have been driving Lexus all the time and just want to see if there are better car in this price range ($40k) that is as quiet, reliable, comfort and good resale as the Lexus? Thanks.[/quote]
With all due respect. if you had a lexus for the past 10 years, and were fine with it, you definitely shouldn’t be buying anything german, for the following reasons
1) You won’t be able to stand the finickyness of german cars
2) You probably won’t appreciate the difference on why german cars feel like german cars.
Understanding #2 makes you put up with #1 (unless you buy a Mercedes Benz…Then I have no idea….)
So stick with Lexus/Infiniti imho…
July 10, 2011 at 11:52 PM #708917outtamojo
ParticipantI’m so happy this didn’t turn into a buy vs lease pissing contest : )
July 10, 2011 at 11:52 PM #709013ParticipantI’m so happy this didn’t turn into a buy vs lease pissing contest : )
July 10, 2011 at 11:52 PM #709612ParticipantI’m so happy this didn’t turn into a buy vs lease pissing contest : )
July 10, 2011 at 11:52 PM #709764ParticipantI’m so happy this didn’t turn into a buy vs lease pissing contest : )
July 10, 2011 at 11:52 PM #710127ParticipantI’m so happy this didn’t turn into a buy vs lease pissing contest : )
July 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM #708952LAAFTERHOURS
ParticipantI will look at this market segment in a year or so. I own a volvo and wont be buying another. My time with volvo has been good but the dealership experience is enough to pass on them.
I like infiniti’s in general so the M is on the list. My dad by one of the first G20s, handed it over to my brother and got a Q45, sold the Q45 for a new G for my mom. I love everything about the M except the gas mileage but thats ok. I wasnt aware of the reliability issues mentioned above but will definately research and consider. I want an M35X if possible and love the new styling.
2nd choice would be a GS. Third choice would be Hyundai Genesis although having seen one today where someone removed the front grill for some Bentley looking grill, I didn’t like the look of it. I also dont like the fact that people re badge them with emblems. Its as though you are hiding the car from people. The package offered though is nice. Nice car and nice features.
Acuras are nice but not big on the new TL styling. My wife had a 2006 TL for a while. The downshift of second gear when slowing down (common issue) was brutal and the car rode a bit rough for my taste.
True driving machines would be bmw, mb, audi but unless its a lease I want no part of it.
If I could go past the 40K mark, I would be in line for a Tesla Model S.
July 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM #709048ParticipantI will look at this market segment in a year or so. I own a volvo and wont be buying another. My time with volvo has been good but the dealership experience is enough to pass on them.
I like infiniti’s in general so the M is on the list. My dad by one of the first G20s, handed it over to my brother and got a Q45, sold the Q45 for a new G for my mom. I love everything about the M except the gas mileage but thats ok. I wasnt aware of the reliability issues mentioned above but will definately research and consider. I want an M35X if possible and love the new styling.
2nd choice would be a GS. Third choice would be Hyundai Genesis although having seen one today where someone removed the front grill for some Bentley looking grill, I didn’t like the look of it. I also dont like the fact that people re badge them with emblems. Its as though you are hiding the car from people. The package offered though is nice. Nice car and nice features.
Acuras are nice but not big on the new TL styling. My wife had a 2006 TL for a while. The downshift of second gear when slowing down (common issue) was brutal and the car rode a bit rough for my taste.
True driving machines would be bmw, mb, audi but unless its a lease I want no part of it.
If I could go past the 40K mark, I would be in line for a Tesla Model S.
July 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM #709647ParticipantI will look at this market segment in a year or so. I own a volvo and wont be buying another. My time with volvo has been good but the dealership experience is enough to pass on them.
I like infiniti’s in general so the M is on the list. My dad by one of the first G20s, handed it over to my brother and got a Q45, sold the Q45 for a new G for my mom. I love everything about the M except the gas mileage but thats ok. I wasnt aware of the reliability issues mentioned above but will definately research and consider. I want an M35X if possible and love the new styling.
2nd choice would be a GS. Third choice would be Hyundai Genesis although having seen one today where someone removed the front grill for some Bentley looking grill, I didn’t like the look of it. I also dont like the fact that people re badge them with emblems. Its as though you are hiding the car from people. The package offered though is nice. Nice car and nice features.
Acuras are nice but not big on the new TL styling. My wife had a 2006 TL for a while. The downshift of second gear when slowing down (common issue) was brutal and the car rode a bit rough for my taste.
True driving machines would be bmw, mb, audi but unless its a lease I want no part of it.
If I could go past the 40K mark, I would be in line for a Tesla Model S.
July 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM #709799ParticipantI will look at this market segment in a year or so. I own a volvo and wont be buying another. My time with volvo has been good but the dealership experience is enough to pass on them.
I like infiniti’s in general so the M is on the list. My dad by one of the first G20s, handed it over to my brother and got a Q45, sold the Q45 for a new G for my mom. I love everything about the M except the gas mileage but thats ok. I wasnt aware of the reliability issues mentioned above but will definately research and consider. I want an M35X if possible and love the new styling.
2nd choice would be a GS. Third choice would be Hyundai Genesis although having seen one today where someone removed the front grill for some Bentley looking grill, I didn’t like the look of it. I also dont like the fact that people re badge them with emblems. Its as though you are hiding the car from people. The package offered though is nice. Nice car and nice features.
Acuras are nice but not big on the new TL styling. My wife had a 2006 TL for a while. The downshift of second gear when slowing down (common issue) was brutal and the car rode a bit rough for my taste.
True driving machines would be bmw, mb, audi but unless its a lease I want no part of it.
If I could go past the 40K mark, I would be in line for a Tesla Model S.
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