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Wald Body kit ----Benz S Class vs LS 430

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Old 06-10-05, 09:31 AM
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Default Wald Body kit ----Benz S Class vs LS 430

Although Benz isn't as reliable as Lexus, Styling wise ya gotta hand it to Benz. Although the LS430 isn't too shabby The Wald body kit just looks more stunning on the Benz compared to the LS IMO.
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Actually, I prefer the standard AMG body kit offered by Benz themselves, I think the Wald body kit does more to improve the LS's appearance than to the S class's, it makes the Benz looks a little bulky IMHO.
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i think it looks better on the LS but i cant really tell because of the color, i think that the LS has more of a tougher look in the front compared to the S-class, mostly because of the grill and headlamps
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i will take that LS over the Benz any time!!!!!
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Originally Posted by JLAWS
Although Benz isn't as reliable as Lexus, Styling wise ya gotta hand it to Benz. Although the LS430 isn't too shabby The Wald body kit just looks more stunning on the Benz compared to the LS IMO.

Just the other way around to me

oh, btw, saw this picture already in the MB forum
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I prefer the wald on the LS.
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I had a 2000 S Class Benz. During the time I had it (less than a year) it spent at LEAST 1 week a month in the shop. Everything from the phone not working properly to the radio/nav system going out.

When Lexus came out with the 2001 LS I ordered one immediately.

I will take an Lexus over a Benz ANY time.
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Originally Posted by pvo
I prefer the wald on the LS.
Me too.
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Originally Posted by jwmcgee1
I had a 2000 S Class Benz. During the time I had it (less than a year) it spent at LEAST 1 week a month in the shop. Everything from the phone not working properly to the radio/nav system going out.

When Lexus came out with the 2001 LS I ordered one immediately.

I will take an Lexus over a Benz ANY time.
Nothing stronger than the testimony from the people who owned/owns both car.....

I know this thread is on the exterior dress up not the quality of the car but I still have to say:

My wife's C320 was a POS also.... that is why we no longer have that car......
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That wald LS is beautiful. I think the lines of the kit flow perfectly with the LS, the wald on the S class looks ok but definately not as good as the LS.
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spoken like true Lexus owners
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Originally Posted by JLAWS
spoken like true Lexus owners
Why ?
I believe many of them including me just said the wald kit looks better on the LS than the one on the Benz. My comment is more about the kits than the cars.
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That LS looks wayyy nicer
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id take the LS. looks great black


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