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What is this discussion about? Lexus GS 430, Acura RL, BMW 5 Series, Volvo S80, Audi A6, Infiniti M35, Infiniti M45, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Cadillac STS, Sedan


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Re: mini review m35 [tayl0rd] by m4m
Oct 28, 2009 (3:39 pm)
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Replying to: tayl0rd (Oct 28, 2009 11:56 am)

Sorry guys for confusion... at the time of writing I was also talking to my buddy about E550, so thats where that number came from. My M uses a 3.5 liter V6 engine newly tuned to provide 303 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque with 7 spd trans. Which is plenty to have fun with! : )
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Re: Consumer Reports: Most dependable cars [carolinabob] by carolinabob
Oct 29, 2009 (1:54 pm)
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Replying to: carolinabob (Oct 28, 2009 4:50 am)

Just found more info. on the website. 08 E350 has all red, with many full circles. Insufficient data for 09 models. Definitely looking better for M-B.
   Personally I think this is really good because many owners of true "luxury" cars expect a whole lot and are quick to mark them down if less than perfect. Whereas, many cars that have luxury features, but sell for much less are marked higher because the owners are so happy to have paid a lot less for them.
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Re: Consumer Reports: Most dependable cars [carolinabob] by houdini1
Oct 29, 2009 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: carolinabob (Oct 29, 2009 1:54 pm)

Of the 33 car brands in the reliability survey, Mercedes is rated #23. Hardly a glowing recommendation. The top 8 places are all Asian brands.
 
Included in the top 8 are 3 luxury brands: Infinity is ranked #4, Acura #5, and Lexus #7.
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Re: Consumer Reports: Most dependable cars [houdini1] by carolinabob
Oct 30, 2009 (6:20 am)
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Replying to: houdini1 (Oct 29, 2009 6:11 pm)

  I looked at the chart and while that is true, you have to consider other factors. The newest reliability ratings for E350 are all reds, with most full circles (best ratings). Insufficient data for 09's.
    Also, while M-B may be 23rd, it also had some models that are better than some models at the very top of the list. Unfortunately, I couldn't locate a by model list. That is why it is important to compare specific models when looking for data.
    It appears that some of the M-B models really drag down the brand and some of the past years contribute to this as well.
   Good news is that it is improving.
    
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Re: Consumer Reports: Most dependable cars [carolinabob] by m4m
Nov 02, 2009 (12:37 pm)
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Replying to: carolinabob (Oct 30, 2009 6:20 am)

It appears that some of the M-B models really drag down the brand and some of the past years contribute to this as well.
 
2010 MB E350 , here you go:
 
http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w212/323593-cruise-control-error-message.h- tml
 
http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w212/319993-another-problem.html
 
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Re: Consumer Reports: Most dependable cars [carolinabob] by houdini1
Nov 02, 2009 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: carolinabob (Oct 30, 2009 6:20 am)

How many times are you going to fall for that. Every time a new model comes out they say, yes, we know we've had problems in the past...but no more. Then it is the same old thing all over again.
 
It is not just the problematic cars, it's also the stonewalling dealers and Mercedes corporate that turns me off. They need to take a page out of the Lexus playbook. With Lexus, the customer is always right. Certainly no so with Mercedes.
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AWD Infiniti M45x by m4m
Nov 12, 2009 (8:43 am)
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Since we are approaching another winter season more people will look for AWD models. I found this really cool review, with very good points and with some entertaiment along as well:
 
http://www.nadaguides.com/Garage-Blo....aspx#continue
 
Enjoy
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Re: AWD Infiniti M45x [m4m] by houdini1
Nov 12, 2009 (2:24 pm)
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Replying to: m4m (Nov 12, 2009 8:43 am)

Your link would not work for me but I agree that Infiniti makes some great cars !!
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Re: AWD Infiniti M45x [houdini1] by m4m
Nov 13, 2009 (5:10 am)
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Replying to: houdini1 (Nov 12, 2009 2:24 pm)

"...M45x is not a car you see often because the crowd tends to move towards BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi when shopping in this segment. However, I think this car more than holds its own in this segment."
 
http://www.nadaguides.com/Garage-Blog/2009-Infiniti-M45x.aspx#continue
 
link has been fixed
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Re: Consumer Reports: Most dependable cars [m4m] by carolinabob
Nov 13, 2009 (2:27 pm)
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Replying to: m4m (Nov 02, 2009 12:37 pm)

And your point is? Two problems on new cars and both fixed as far as I could tell.
     With the technology and other features on today's luxury cars, there is far more room for error. Lexus dealer told me that in some LS460's they were having to replace whole engines due to problems, not to mention others they "refined".
   This is one of problems with reliability surveys, many of the worst case scenarios never get reported or surveyed.

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