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Interesting numbers
by atlas7
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Nov 12, 2006 (2:59 pm)
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In the Washington Post a few weeks ago, there was a section on Luxury cars...Lexus was #1 in brand loyalty ( repeat buyers ) #1 in reliability and #1 in percentage of service dollars spent on repairs at 28%, Mercedes was at an alarming 50% and BMW was at 52%. I can't ignore these numbers in my final decision.
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Re: LS 460L Touring Package [hendjaz]
by lexus111
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Nov 15, 2006 (5:46 pm)
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Replying to: hendjaz (Nov 12, 2006 10:37 am)
Thanks for your thoughts. I didn't purchase the super lux package for the LWB 460 with the separate audio controls... I purchased the package that comes with the adjustable rear seats and the HEAT/COOL rear seats. I live in Las Vegas and the Hot weather is the concern for my clients in the back seat and I feel that the Cooled seats feature will help them out. No rear cooler box or air filter system or separate audio controls in the one that I ordered. I love the rims on the touring package car though and will probably try to find some like those to fit my car.
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Re: Interesting numbers [atlas7]
by gumps
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Nov 15, 2006 (6:58 pm)
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Replying to: atlas7 (Nov 12, 2006 2:59 pm)
This is interesting since BMW pays for all maintenance during the first 50k or three years. They must be talking about after warranty repairs.
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Re: Interesting numbers [atlas7]
by nvbanker
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Nov 16, 2006 (7:31 pm)
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Replying to: atlas7 (Nov 12, 2006 2:59 pm)
In the Washington Post a few weeks ago, there was a section on Luxury cars...Lexus was #1 in brand loyalty ( repeat buyers ) #1 in reliability and #1 in percentage of service dollars spent on repairs at 28%, Mercedes was at an alarming 50% and BMW was at 52%. I can't ignore these numbers in my final decision.
Exactly how I felt. And, since all three offer the same warranty, and BMW changes your oil too for the warranty period - that REALLY speaks to what it costs to keep one after warranty is up.
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Re: Interesting numbers [nvbanker]
by rgsw
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Nov 16, 2006 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Nov 16, 2006 7:31 pm)
When I purchased my first LS430 about five or six years ago, I decided to use dealer service and oil changes (at least until the warranty expired). I feel that the dealer is entitled to a respectible profit and I feel better in knowing that he will be there when I need him, even if it costs a few dollars more to dealer service during warranty. I have only had a few warranty items replaced, e.g. 6 speed transmission and fuel pump (recall), heater/AC core, driver seat bottom (leather cracked), rugs (front & rear)due to a poor fit at the door jamb, all done on a timely basis and without hassle and loaner vehicle provided. This has occurred over a period of about 6 years in several different LS. Just my 2 cents worth and thots on the subject.
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We drove it... it's hot!
by ocean1234
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Dec 18, 2006 (3:51 pm)
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The normal car is huge! The bigger version is really huge! The drive is very nice! It feels like a smaller sports sedan... the luxury and feel of the car is great! I was impressed!!!! The information center uses high rez graphic elements for mpg, tire pressure monitor and more... really nice! When you sit down you see lots of buttons... a little confusing at first!
LS Test Drive Video/Photos and more
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