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2008 Mercedes Benz C-Class vs. 2007 Lexus IS250
02-06-07, 09:37 PM
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That I don't agree with. Having had both a BMW and Merecedes, the handling in both of those cars is superior to Lexus. Unless Lexus changes the steering on their cars, they will not touch BMW or Mercedes.
Reliability throughout ownership is a different question. I bought my Lexus for the 'creature features' and the reliability. I miss my BMW steering dearly though, and can't wait to get back in one someday and just drive, but I did not buy a Lexus because the handling is comperable to that of the Europeans.
Reliability throughout ownership is a different question. I bought my Lexus for the 'creature features' and the reliability. I miss my BMW steering dearly though, and can't wait to get back in one someday and just drive, but I did not buy a Lexus because the handling is comperable to that of the Europeans.
However, I felt this has improved with my 2007 IS250 6MT. Steering is a bit heavier than the old 2003 IS and the car handle more solidly, though less nimble. Still the steering felt mushy, and lacked that direct feel from the BMW. The 6-speed gearbox of the 2007 BMW 328i that I test drove had better linkage than my current IS.
Overall, I feel the current IS is comparable to the BMW, if only falling short in steering and the gearbox (manual), but definately better than the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-class. In the end driving is only part of the overall car ownership epxerience, and reliability and pricing always win out for me in the end.
Unless Lexus stop making the IS, I'll stick with this marque for life (or until German reliability improves!)
02-12-07, 02:39 PM
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I do see your point. The Lexus steering lacks communication, which is an important part of the driving experience. I recently just drove my mom's 13-year old 1994 BMW 325is and despite it's age and being automatic, was still more communicative in the steering department than my 2003 IS300 5MT. I aslo felt more confident going into corners hard with the BMW than I did with my 2003 IS.
However, I felt this has improved with my 2007 IS250 6MT. Steering is a bit heavier than the old 2003 IS and the car handle more solidly, though less nimble. Still the steering felt mushy, and lacked that direct feel from the BMW. The 6-speed gearbox of the 2007 BMW 328i that I test drove had better linkage than my current IS.
Overall, I feel the current IS is comparable to the BMW, if only falling short in steering and the gearbox (manual), but definately better than the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-class. In the end driving is only part of the overall car ownership epxerience, and reliability and pricing always win out for me in the end.
Unless Lexus stop making the IS, I'll stick with this marque for life (or until German reliability improves!)
However, I felt this has improved with my 2007 IS250 6MT. Steering is a bit heavier than the old 2003 IS and the car handle more solidly, though less nimble. Still the steering felt mushy, and lacked that direct feel from the BMW. The 6-speed gearbox of the 2007 BMW 328i that I test drove had better linkage than my current IS.
Overall, I feel the current IS is comparable to the BMW, if only falling short in steering and the gearbox (manual), but definately better than the Audi A4 and Mercedes C-class. In the end driving is only part of the overall car ownership epxerience, and reliability and pricing always win out for me in the end.
Unless Lexus stop making the IS, I'll stick with this marque for life (or until German reliability improves!)
The current IS is better than almost every other car in its class in terms of creature comforts and feature. Both the C and A4 are pretty dated designs, with the former coming in with different skins & bones later this year. Performance leader it's not, and the 250 will need a little hp nudge soon.
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