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Old 05-20-06, 11:04 AM
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I will always be a Lexus guy because they make there cars affordable but if money wasn't an issue the new S class is in a league of it's own
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Old 05-20-06, 01:16 PM
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The new S-class would be my top choice among the top luxury sedans. But overall I think BMW 5-series is my favorite sedan overall.
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love the car!
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Originally Posted by GSKING430
I will always be a Lexus guy because they make there cars affordable but if money wasn't an issue the new S class is in a league of it's own
Have you seen the new LS?? It's not too shabby.
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Originally Posted by GSKING430
I will always be a Lexus guy because they make there cars affordable but if money wasn't an issue the new S class is in a league of it's own
imho not when the ls460 and 600hl is out

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Old 05-20-06, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
imho not when the ks460 and 600hl is out
What's a "ks460"?
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Originally Posted by S L I C K
What's a "ks460"?
damn, my bad, it's fixed :0
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Old 05-21-06, 06:48 PM
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rominl,

You really think so? I just appreciate your opinion. I'm kind of torn. I almost bought the LS430 but waited and extra year to get the new GS430 knowing the new LS and S were out of my price range. I feel like a lot of us Lexus people are in denial. I want the LS to be a better car but I think that it when you look at the two the s class has that wow factor. Maybe when I see the LS in person with the right color combo I will change my mind. Have you guys ever bought a brand new Lexus? Well I picked up my 05 GX and 06 GS430 off the truck and let me say for the new LS600 being 100k I find it hard to buy when this 100k thing is rolling off the truck with toyota stickers all over it. I most likey will trade into it next year but still think the S class is better looking and built
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Ah so nice
i like the rear a lot now
good to see another white S

i still miss my dad's S500
but i think this new S550 has quite a few improvements in terms of looks
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Old 05-21-06, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GSKING430
I most likey will trade into it next year but still think the S class is better looking and built
The 2007 Lexus LS will be a way better built car than the new Mercedes-Benz S Class. MB will never touch Lexus' build quality.

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Have you guys ever bought a brand new Lexus? Well I picked up my 05 GX and 06 GS430 off the truck and let me say for the new LS600 being 100k I find it hard to buy when this 100k thing is rolling off the truck with toyota stickers all over it.
That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard in my life. The average ( dumb ) person will see the MB emblem and say, "Oh, he drives a MB, he must have money ( even if it's a freakin' C Class )." Someone who knows a little about cars will see the Lexus emblem and say, "Oh, he drives a Lexus, he must have money and he's smart because Lexus has awesome reliability." I'll take the 2007 Lexus LS over the new MB S Class any day.
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Originally Posted by GSKING430
rominl,

You really think so? I just appreciate your opinion. I'm kind of torn. I almost bought the LS430 but waited and extra year to get the new GS430 knowing the new LS and S were out of my price range. I feel like a lot of us Lexus people are in denial. I want the LS to be a better car but I think that it when you look at the two the s class has that wow factor. Maybe when I see the LS in person with the right color combo I will change my mind. Have you guys ever bought a brand new Lexus? Well I picked up my 05 GX and 06 GS430 off the truck and let me say for the new LS600 being 100k I find it hard to buy when this 100k thing is rolling off the truck with toyota stickers all over it. I most likey will trade into it next year but still think the S class is better looking and built
and the mercedes benz and BMWs are just leathered up, engined up, teched up versions of the stripped basic ones they have in germany, and how is that any different. If you think euro runs all the same versions of MB and BMW as the states think again
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Old 05-21-06, 09:25 PM
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SLICK, no disrespect intended. Maybe you can help me. I'm not a pro by anymeans just want to make the right choice. I just kepp hearing about the S class since my partne owns it. What kind of combacks can I shoot him down with? (: Anyways can you give me some of the key points about the LS as for features and technology thats ahead of MB Thanks
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Old 05-21-06, 09:39 PM
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maybe my opinion will change when I see new LS in person. Just from the looks and style departments alone, the new LS is already dated comparing to the S.
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Originally Posted by GSKING430
What kind of combacks can I shoot him down with?
why would you want to shoot him down?
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Old 05-21-06, 09:44 PM
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Nice new car for your partner and very sorry about your misfortune man!

Tell your buddy to enjoy, I know the w220 500 was fast, so I know the w221 550 really boggies!
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