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#2009 of 2062
Re: How reliable is the S550? [bmlexus] by garyh1
Feb 17, 2008 (9:49 am)
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Replying to: bmlexus (Feb 08, 2008 4:37 pm)

Did u switch to the ls460?
 
No, I bought a '05 LS430 before the LS460 was available. Interestingly, I just was talking to a fellow I know who called his CLS "an expensive piece of junk".
 
I'm still disappointed that no current S550 owners have responded to my inquiry about their experiences with the reliability of their cars.
#2010 of 2062
Re: How reliable is the S550? [garyh1] by bmlexus
Feb 18, 2008 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: garyh1 (Feb 17, 2008 9:49 am)

Well since my uncle got it brand new i'd like to give u his experience but i am currently out of town and secondly i am not close to him. but still if i ever get a chance i'll let you know.
 
thats strange that no1 has responded abt the new s class here
 
he calls it a piece of junk but why he should have test drove it before buying it.
 
I don't like cars like cls my self because when ur sitting ur head is touching the roof i am not sure but i had also felt like this in the new LS as well.
#2011 of 2062
Re: How reliable is the S550? [garyh1] by md2
Feb 18, 2008 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: garyh1 (Feb 17, 2008 9:49 am)

I LOVE MY S550 IT IS THE VERY BEST CAR I HAVE SO FAR I HAD A LS430 NOW THIS CAR IS JUNK LOVE MY BENZ THANK YOU
#2012 of 2062
Re: How reliable is the S550? [garyh1] by mercedesfan
Feb 24, 2008 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: garyh1 (Jan 13, 2008 11:39 am)

I have had my S550 for a little over two years now. The odometer just clicked past the 35000 mile mark and I have yet to have a problem. It has gone in for service every 10000 miles and there is not a squeek or rattle found anywhere.
 
Also, worth considering the new S is also the highest ranked car in the industry for initial quality by JD Power and considered to be one of the top ten most reliable cars in the world by the European Automotive Press. This has certainly proved true in my case.
 
I find it kind of funny because I will readily admit that Lexus' have long been more reliable than Mercedes but my friend got a new LS460 a little over a year ago and its back in the shop a fourth time this weekend for the same transmission problem. If you want my opinion, go with the S550. In the long run the Lexus may still prove slightly more reliable, but there is no denying the S will be a vastly more satisfying car to own.
#2013 of 2062
Re: How reliable is the S550? [mercedesfan] by bmlexus
Feb 26, 2008 (7:22 pm)
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Replying to: mercedesfan (Feb 24, 2008 12:53 pm)

my friend got a new LS460 a little over a year ago and its back in the shop a fourth time this weekend for the same transmission problem
 
DId u ever drive ur friends LS if you did how do you compare it with ur s class?
 
Also, worth considering the new S is also the highest ranked car in the industry for initial quality by JD Power and considered to be one of the top ten most reliable cars in the world by the European Automotive Press. This has certainly proved true in my case.
 
top 10 in the world which are the other 9cars?
#2014 of 2062
Re: S 320 (1997 model) recommendations? [benztuner] by jim_houk
Mar 01, 2008 (11:51 am)
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Replying to: benztuner (Feb 06, 2007 8:22 pm)

Benz tuner,
 
May be interested in the RS90 17 lorinser wheels you have. I am looking for spares for my 560SEC. Have a set on the car with et22 wheels. What is the off set of your wheels. thank you in advance.
 
Jim Houk
#2015 of 2062
05 S 500 by chander
Mar 02, 2008 (12:41 pm)
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I am in the market for a 05 S-%00 with low mileage , the car seems to depreciate steeply-any advise on such a car regarding reliability and extended warranty
Thanx
#2016 of 2062
Re: How reliable is the S550? [bmlexus] by mercedesfan
Mar 08, 2008 (11:14 am)
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Replying to: bmlexus (Feb 26, 2008 7:22 pm)

I have driven his LS460L only once and I wasn't really that impressed. It drives big and floaty while the S drives small and buttoned down. The LS achieves its supreme refinement by completely removing you from the road, the S manages to be both supremely refined while also delivering a firm, solid ride. There is no question that the S is the driver's car of the two and it also feels considerably quicker (although it is really a dead heat). My biggest complaint, however, was that the interior of the LS is filled with hard plastics where the S uses leather. Overall it felt a lot more Toyota than Lexus and I have to say I thought the old LS430 had a better built interior.
 
This is just my opinion, I think the Lexus is a fantastic car, but the S really is in a league of its own.
 
Lastly, I don't really remember what all ten were. A good majority were cars sold exclusively in Europe. I do remember that along with the S550 were the Porsche 911, Lexus LS, and Honda Accord. Aside from that I don't really remember and I cannot find the article anymore.
#2017 of 2062
Re: How reliable is the S550? [mercedesfan] by bmlexus
Mar 09, 2008 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: mercedesfan (Mar 08, 2008 11:14 am)

It drives big and floaty while the S drives small and buttoned down.
 
I agree on that even sitting in the seat feels that its a huge car to drive and while sitting in the 7seri it felt small and easy to drive.
 
The LS achieves its supreme refinement by completely removing you from the road,
 
So ur saying there is no road feeling now this is the second time i heard this about the lexus?
 
My biggest complaint, however, was that the interior of the LS is filled with hard plastics where the S uses leather. Overall it felt a lot more Toyota than Lexus and I have to say I thought the old LS430 had a better built interior.
 
But it is a part of toyota so ur bound to feel like its a toyota
 
This is just my opinion, I think the Lexus is a fantastic car, but the S really is in a league of its own.
 
Well off course but only a 20 year old company is regularly being compare to a 100+ years old mercedes gotta give some credit to lexus specially for reliability
 
Anyway thanks for your reply,
 
I am trying to decide between a SUV currently i favor the X5 but after hearing scary posts about reliability concerns and electronic failures software concerns electronic complicated to use compare to a lexus thats the main reason why i am leaning towards lexus reliability is a big concern to me
#2018 of 2062
Re: How reliable is the S550? [mercedesfan] by bmlexus
Mar 09, 2008 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: mercedesfan (Mar 08, 2008 11:14 am)

I forgot to mention the main thing i do like lexus but the problem is they currently don't have any SUV to my liking other than the big new LX i like the LX but for me its just tooo big and the RX not really my type to me its very much a ladies car, I been thinking from months why lexus are not considering making a new SUV to compare with the likes of M class X5 cayenne!!!!!
 
to me LX is to big to compare to these 3 and the RX is well something else.

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