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Me also
by puppykicker
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Jun 28, 2006 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: tdreamz (Jun 27, 2006 9:23 am)
It's not that I can't decide; I think that I am about to. I'm just a little surprised that this thread has generated no discussion.
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what did you decide on and how?
by ycamp5
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Jun 28, 2006 (2:25 pm)
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Replying to: puppykicker (Jun 28, 2006 11:39 am)
So the benz or the lexus?
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easy choice for me
by richey02hg
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Jun 28, 2006 (2:38 pm)
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its pretty simple for me, do you want the hassle of the maintenance of a German car or you want the reliability of the Lexus. First and foremost, I want a car that will stay on the road without being in the shop and costing me max dollars
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Re: easy choice for me [richey02hg]
by ycamp5
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Jun 28, 2006 (3:40 pm)
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Replying to: richey02hg (Jun 28, 2006 2:38 pm)
That's what I've heard but mostly from older Benz, think its the same with 2006?
Thanks so much!
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Re: easy choice for me [ycamp5]
by from_fl
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Jun 29, 2006 (4:07 am)
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Replying to: ycamp5 (Jun 28, 2006 3:40 pm)
Does VIN number of new 06 "Benz" start with a "1" or "J"?
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VIN #
by ycamp5
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Jun 29, 2006 (7:57 am)
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Replying to: from_fl (Jun 29, 2006 4:07 am)
why? I was told all the Benz except the ML are made in abroad.
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Re: VIN # [ycamp5]
by from_fl
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Jun 29, 2006 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: ycamp5 (Jun 29, 2006 7:57 am)
Are they made at Germany or elsewhere in eastern Europe? Do you know?
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Re: Lexus IS250 vs. Mercedes C280 [tdreamz]
by indexc
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Jun 29, 2006 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: tdreamz (Jun 27, 2006 9:23 am)
I sold my 2003 C230 sedan in March and picked up an IS250 RWD. I got rid of the MB because of fears of upcoming problems, even though I never had a problem during the 3 years and 48,000 miles that I owned the car. I miss my MB, it handled better (and I even have the special order 18" ISP wheels on my IS), the fit and finish inside was better (even though the IS has a few more bells and whistles and the gauges on the dash are phenomenal), and the fit and finish on the exterior was of higher quality (the paint job on my MB which was the pewter color was perfect, I actually have a few defects in the paint of my IS). My opinion is that if you are leasing or planning on selling the car before the warranty is up, I would get the MB. If you like to hold on to a car for a long time, than I would get the Lexus. Hope this helps.
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Dealer invoice vs Edmunds invoice
by dpvoice
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Jun 29, 2006 (11:43 am)
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I had the same difficulty in choosing between the two, but have settled on the 250. I've been calling around and some dealers have been telling me invoice for them is $30,100 but the Edmunds invoice is $29,104. Can they be different?
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Re: VIN # [from_fl]
by ycamp5
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Jun 29, 2006 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: from_fl (Jun 29, 2006 8:27 am)
I don't know where but the VIN # starts with Vin #WD...what does that mean?
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