What do Lexus and Mercedes have in common?

jayely1 · 05-14-2009, 03:24 PM

Both have very few manual transmission, which is understandable for Lexus, sense its mostly a luxury vehicle. But what about Mercedes, the only manual trannys are in the little coupe SLK coupe which are pretty hideous and the C230. I would of considered Merc instead of BMW if they came in manual transmissions. Anyone else ever wish they came in manuals? Or am I just to old school

The C63 in a manual would be incredible..

josephr25 · 05-14-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

Both have very few manual transmission, which is understandable for Lexus, sense its mostly a luxury vehicle. But what about Mercedes, the only manual trannys are in the little coupe SLK coupe which are pretty hideous and the C230. I would of considered Merc instead of BMW if they came in manual transmissions. Anyone else ever wish they came in manuals? Or am I just to old school

The C63 in a manual would be incredible..

I would probably be driving a C350 Sport instead of my current car if it came in a manual.

BMWFanatic2008 · 05-14-2009, 03:56 PM

Lexus competes with MB only on low-end models.

canucklion · 05-14-2009, 03:59 PM

man, I thought there was going to be a punchline...boo...

Both companies are catered toward the older crowd that values luxury over performance

jayely1 · 05-14-2009, 04:15 PM

I still cant imagine driving some of Merc best AMG models in an auto

ZJP · 05-14-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

I still cant imagine driving some of Merc best AMG models in an auto

Agreed. It takes the whole fun out of driving the car. Although I'd still rock BMW over Merc even if they did come in manual.

jayely1 · 05-14-2009, 05:04 PM

truee..I would just "consider" Merc more then now.

ALPINE6SPD · 05-14-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

Both have very few manual transmission, which is understandable for Lexus, sense its mostly a luxury vehicle. But what about Mercedes, the only manual trannys are in the little coupe SLK coupe which are pretty hideous and the C230. I would of considered Merc instead of BMW if they came in manual transmissions. Anyone else ever wish they came in manuals? Or am I just to old school

The C63 in a manual would be incredible..

I agree 100000000000000000000000000000000000%. How do you call the
C63 a major sports sedan and not even OFFER a stick. I would but the M3 over it FOR THAT REASON ALONE.They have a regualar AUTOMATIC not even a DCT type tranny. I will never get it and never own one. This just shows how much they really car about the word sports in sports sedan/coupe.

The biggest joke of a car EVER is the SLR Mclaren at almost 500k. You can get a F430 scud, R8, and an M3 or a POS SLR. AUTOMATIC only in your so called SUPERCAR is laughable. Get a life Benz and your poseur attitude is a joke. Thanks YOU for pointing this out.

Spaceman Spiff · 05-14-2009, 07:49 PM

Lexus is for middle aged to old middle class buyers who want good bang-for-the-buck luxury cars.

MB sports cars are for people who want the looks and specs of a sports car w/o having to put up with the driving experience, which is inconvenient to many (less luxurious interiors, stick shift, less comfortable seats, etc)

stickypaws · 05-14-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaceman Spiff

Lexus is for middle aged to old middle class buyers who want good bang-for-the-buck luxury cars.

MB sports cars are for people who want the looks and specs of a sports car w/o having to put up with the driving experience, which is inconvenient to many (less luxurious interiors, stick shift, less comfortable seats, etc)

I got a MB for that reason. To sleep and drive at the same time in complete comfort. That's what they're good for. It's a nice break from my real sports car....

Red Bread · 05-14-2009, 08:09 PM

Both are as exciting as taxi cabs, but only MB makes taxis?

Stickypaws, your 993 is beautiful!

SE3P_to_E90 · 05-14-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I agree 100000000000000000000000000000000000%. How do you call the
C63 a major sports sedan and not even OFFER a stick. I would but the M3 over it FOR THAT REASON ALONE.They have a regualar AUTOMATIC not even a DCT type tranny. I will never get it and never own one. This just shows how much they really car about the word sports in sports sedan/coupe.

The biggest joke of a car EVER is the SLR Mclaren at almost 500k. You can get a F430 scud, R8, and an M3 or a POS SLR. AUTOMATIC only in your so called SUPERCAR is laughable. Get a life Benz and your poseur attitude is a joke. Thanks YOU for pointing this out.

Auto-Magic... clutchless manuals on their "supercars."

Crimson92 · 05-14-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ALPINE6SPD

I agree 100000000000000000000000000000000000%. How do you call the
C63 a major sports sedan and not even OFFER a stick. I would but the M3 over it FOR THAT REASON ALONE.They have a regualar AUTOMATIC not even a DCT type tranny. I will never get it and never own one. This just shows how much they really car about the word sports in sports sedan/coupe.

The biggest joke of a car EVER is the SLR Mclaren at almost 500k. You can get a F430 scud, R8, and an M3 or a POS SLR. AUTOMATIC only in your so called SUPERCAR is laughable. Get a life Benz and your poseur attitude is a joke. Thanks YOU for pointing this out.

You're laughable

Spaceman Spiff · 05-14-2009, 11:12 PM

Edit: posted in the wrong topic :P

Garduna · 05-14-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

I still cant imagine driving some of Merc best AMG models in an auto

not even the sl65 amg black series eh?

jayely1 · 05-15-2009, 01:01 AM

Id drive it, would enjoy it 10x more with a stick! They are sick though, would rather drive a new Aston Martin vantage with a stick though

blue2fire · 05-15-2009, 02:01 AM

I kid you not, i saw a 60+ year old guy smoking a pipe while driving a current gen SLK350.

TK-421 · 05-15-2009, 12:42 PM

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I kid you not, i saw a 60+ year old guy smoking a pipe while driving a current gen SLK350.

Damn, I think you beat me. I saw a 60+ year old guy with a monacle in a CLK32, but the top was up. Would have been photo worthy if it was down...

rcracer_tx · 05-15-2009, 02:01 PM

I most likely would own an IS350/ IS-F if it came in a manual, because Lexus is a better looking car than BMW IMHO....

jayely1 · 05-15-2009, 02:05 PM

+1...and Im an option guy.

Spaceman Spiff · 05-15-2009, 04:13 PM

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I most likely would own an IS350/ IS-F if it came in a manual, because Lexus is a better looking car than BMW IMHO....

Better looking than a 135i you mean

ALPINE6SPD · 05-15-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SE3P_to_E90

Auto-Magic... clutchless manuals on their "supercars."

NO
The SLR is just a regular automatic

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