Lexus Vs Mercedes Reliability - Who Wins!?
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- Lexus Vs Mercedes Reliability - Who Wins!?
When we sit down and compare these two luxury brands in terms of reliability, there's a few things that keep coming up. The way Mercedes innovates is very different than the way Lexus innovates, and it shows throughout their cars and throughout their reliability scores. Are Mercedes reliable? Are Lexus cars reliable? You're going to find out as we pit #Lexus vs #Mercedes in #reliability.
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I can't believe this is a video. Who would actually think mercedes is more reliable than lexus?
lmao
Lmao!!😆😂😂😂😂👍🏽
EXACTLY
@Josef Griveas, Agreed no contest whatsoever.
@Maz Ali yeah okay 🤣my 2010 c300 with 114k miles would beg to differ. My mother's lexus rx350 with 350k miles runs like new. Just poorly made nowadays unfortunately.
Innovation is NOT an excuse for poor reliability! Reliability is important to me when choosing a new car.
As it is for many people. Thanks for watching
It's not an excuse but it's the reason. When you're trying to be on the bleeding edge of new tech, you're bound to experience teething pains. Lexus stays with what works and only implements new tech when it's been proven over time whereas Mercedes is in a tech war with Audi, BMW, and Porsche which inevitably leads to all of them tripping over themselves.
Megatron its about culture. Japanese always innovates but will never sell it before it is proven reliable. I’ve experienced Japan and I tell you, their reputation is everything. They’ll give gifts which is the best out there. Toyota started the hybrid but never had problems the moment they put it in their vehicles. Meanwhile, Germans and US cars will put technology to increase interest and sales of their vehicles. They couldn’t care less about reliability as for them, the moment that cars drives out the lot, its not their problem anymore. Investors and profit is number one priority. While the Japanese, it’s their honour.
@@thelarry383 Toyota doesn't innovate? Isn't hybrid much more difficult than implementing DSG? And where is BBA on new energy cars? I only see Tesla and Nissan and even Hyundai. So poorer reliability and expensive maintenance are not because of using new technology. It is because the technology isn't really good.
What does technology and performance mean when the vehicle won't start or stay running...
Mercedes will make its owner more social ...it will know all the auto mechanics in the region
lol
😂
As a kid, I always said one day I'd own a Mercedes or BMW. Now, a couple of years out of college & finally being able to afford a luxury vehicle, I own a Lexus. It truly is the best of both worlds. Luxury with Toyota reliability.
Toyota Lexus please
LEXUS .
Yes, and that would be fair.... If you had every actually owned or driven a merc or bimmer..... So you wouldn't actually know.
@@neilbezuidenhout9284 Well just knowing all the issues with German luxury vehicles, it's safe to say I made the right choice. I dont need to actually own something in order to know it's not a good buy.
@@Piolin180 so.... U have no actual experience of ownership..... but u know..... Mmmm... Ok
Mercedes Benz is the inventor of the endless money pit
lol
Scotty
Sounds like Scotty
Abron Hawkins bmw and Audi would be very upset with this statement
Scotty 😂😂
I say Lexus even before I watch it... Lexus is owned by Toyota and Toyota leads in reliability, durability and longevity...
صموئيل bro not at all
@@sofiatheodoridou1315 you're mistaken. Anyone who truly knows cars knows about what I'm saying. There may be one or two bad situations with Toyota or Lexus but overall and generally they are excellent on quality, reliability and durability. Its facts.. go research for yourself and become enlightened
and resale value.
Sofia Theodoridou bro it’s true
Just ignore and pay no mind to that ignorant teenager. He probably doesn’t know shit about cars and is just a Mercedez fan girl.
Is this a real question? Everybody knows Lexus is more reliable than Mercedes.
Benz are money pits.
@Maz Ali you sound like a broken record dude. just read consumer report.
TheLU83 i know people who always got issues with their toyota..
Maz Ali honestly for lexus and toyota you dont even need take care of them ， they just dont break
Maz Ali you mean you have to keep throwing money at it...
“Lexus pulls out a slightly higher reliability score consistently” is an understatement
Slightly way higher
Joe Fazio slightly higher my ass, they kick Mercedes ass every year and I mean every years. Check JD power for results.
I caught that too! This guy is obviously paid by Mercedes, what a fake!
This is a joke.
This is a sponsored video, possibly funded by manufacturers themselves.
This guy is a lier, people have gone broke maintaining a German car like Audi, Jaguar, BMW or Mercedes Benz
All German cars are money pits. Until rich people stop buying them, then only these manufacturers will start manufacturing quality cars.
He is a spokesman for BMW, Mercedes Benz, Range Rover or other European cars. This video is sponsored.
German car manufacturers are afraid that so many videos would expose Mercedes Benz Range Rover or BMW as crappy cars.
This guy is a big supporter of Crappy German & European cars. He gives excuses for why German cars are garbage, won't last beyond 2 or 3 years.
Most likely this video is sponsored video. It's a well known fact that German cars are now manufactured for hedge fund millionaires who won't keep the car for more than 2 or 3 years.
And German manufacturers won't allow people from lower society to 2nd hand Mercedes Benz, Range Rover or BMW.
This man lies through his teeth, unsubscribe this video.
I currently work for Lexus, the build quality of their cars at the factory borders on perfection. Quality control is highly rigorous, everything is done by hand trying to reach perfection. Lexus is synonymous with the highest quality, reliability and zero problems.
wb benz
After Corolla I have 2 Lexus Hybrids and Subaru
@@clutchinc.7070
Out of the 32 major brands in the UK Mercedes is 30 then below that is Porsche then the worst is Bentley
People that buy these cars thrash them and that's why they are unreliable
I own a Lexus RX330 from 2004. Best reliable car I ever had.
I’ve owned both. Lexus
Had both, now have multiple Lexus in our fleet.
after owning three MB, I would like to say that I was a complete idiot to do so. Now, finally I am driving a Lexus.
YUP ME TOO ! iv owed 3 Mercedes and I'm sick of the repair bills it seems like always the same thINGS over and over again! .And thousands each time . Ya im sick of it ..need another vehicle fast before this ........ E 430 KiLLS ME I think I've replaced everything possible by now and more things happen. Expensive stuff too rediculous .I was thinking Lexus. maybe drive one.... when I got the e430 i tried lexus and I didn't like the Lexus going to have to drive one. New England has destroyed my car between the pot holes sink holes and snow and the sand salted street
I would rather drive nothing and go on foot than drive a Lexus.They know how to make reliability,why they cant figure out the fucking design??Interior and exterior HIDEOUS!!Genesis did a way way better job and much less people are praising them...
@@jermasus8600 So you think the LC500 is hideous? Sure that grill is polarising, but the rest of it is gorgeous - and that naturally aspirated V8 sound too! I literally drove a hundred kilometers to the nearest Lexus dealer that had one to check it out - it was totally worth it - not that I can justify buying one, but I'm so glad they made it. The grill actually looks awesome in person IMO, it just doesn't photograph very well.
@@Beer_Dad1975 Eh I think the design is alright but I definitely prefer the design of a few other brands tbh. That being said, calling Lexus cars hideous is just laughable. I will say that I LOVE the direction they went in with the spindle grills and the origami inspired design language.
I work at Mercedes, and honestly my 5 year old Toyota the engine is smoother, the transmission shifts smoother, and my car has 100k miles on it.
Thanks for sharing
@@ECPP absolutely, and I enjoy the content.
I like Mercedes a lot but I’m buying a Lexus 😢😭
Roddy ricch ! It is more cheaper than by
or get the car that makes you happy, your not living for eternity so why settle with something you dont really want. reliability isnt everything in a car
Echoxulan well said👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Echoxulan did you know that 80% of the world are poor and working people right? Buying a car that they like but gives them more stress. Do you think they would want that? Owning these euro cars are stressful (does not apply to leasers and short term owners).
Troy Truong if you can’t handle the stress or cut back on other things then do whatever you have to make yourself happy as long as it doesn’t come as a discomfort for others. Again you ONLY live once. If you worry about things that don’t even matter then what worth would it all be when your in the grave?
I understand there’s inequalities in life especially with location but you should live to be happy and forfilled, not to survive and live like a zombie
You call your video "Lexus Vs Mercedes Reliability", but then talk about features and innovation. Focus, man, focus!
It is more like a click bait than anything else
@Yemi
Mercedes Mechanic: “um sir, your engine blew.”
The guy in the video: “how tf did that happen? I don’t have the pre-collision option!”
The guy is butthurt about the result because he is a Mercrdez owner
Lexus any day
Merc n Reliability is Not Synonymous
Benz break down in every aspect. I say lexus wins
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you never had a Mercedes, for one, and also not a Lexus
All cars break down. Its garbage talk to keep saying that. My 22 year old supercharged Mercedes-Benz makes people nuts cause it....STILL RUNS!
No Benz is better than Lexus Lexus are boring boring cars
My dads had a Benz glc for 4 years and it’s still running fine.
"Lexus pulls out a slightly higher score"
US reliability score in 2020:
#1 Mazda
#2 Toyota
#3 Lexus
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#20 Mercedes Benz
Lexus is conservative, have long term vision in success for the future. Mercedes is more progressive, its goal is to not brake before warranty expires. Lexus all the way
Very objective comment, respect!
That's the reason Lexus makes boring cars.
@@sarmatiancougar7556 it just like choosing a wife ( a lesson from my father. He told me you can have an exciting, sexy AF girlfriend or if you want a wife for a long term don't be going and looking for one that looks like a super model) its kind of cheesy comparison but I hope you got my point!
@@Zeck88522 it's actually a very good comparison. But what I was originally complaining about was this lack of enthusiasm from them. They could have made their LC500 a proper Corvette/GT-R killer but they were like "nah, let it be a total waste". I'm not saying they should put all the blows and whistles into their cars, I'm just saying they don't even try to implement cool stuff and start killing BMW, which I believe they are capable of. Instead, whenever a bimmer is released it has some more stuff to make it faster. A new Lexus, well, the same low revving NA V8 with barely the amount of power to haul the behemoth around.
Yea but not everyone wants a car to last 7+ years lots of people change cars frequently nowadays and would rather have a Mercedes during that 3-4 or whatever
Why do owners of German cars think all brands have same issues.....Wake up Toyota / Lexus are way ahead in terms of reliability and by the way . Lexus are not boring cars. Personally I get extremely bored of cars that need fixing all the time...love my GSF
Certain years of Mercedes are to be avoided, just like Lexus. 1999 to 2010, these were the dark years for Mercedes during their merger with Chrysler. Some coincidence that their quality would suffer? I think not. Bet the tried to cut costs and use too much Chrysler. Mercedes has vastly improved since 2011 but are they like the 90s and earlier? No... but what brand is?
Lexus had tons of issues in the beginning despite being a Toyota offshoot. They've improved a great deal since those years, but still cannot compare to those classic Benz that lasted for 3 million miles.
Additionally, Benz aren't "money pits" unless you go thru the dealer. Parts are marked up when they get stamped with Benz star but if you source them directly from the manufacturer, they're cheaper if they don't have the 3 point star. Same goes with other expensive brands like Porsche, Lotus, Cadillac, etc.
The problem with Mercedes is you can’t find a 3 million mile car anymore. The other thing is they are so complicated to work on that you end up going to the dealer. No doubt they make nice cars but for the average working person who isn’t rich the hands down choice is a Lexus. The average Joe doesn’t want their repairs to cost more than their car.
When I read the title I was like “ Is that even a question” 😂
Thanks for watching
Ur welcome
How is this even a question? EVERYBODY knows it's Lexus by a million miles.
sdlausen umm didn't you see the Mercedes with Million miles?
Lexus has a odometer, upto a million miles , no other car has it. The car is that reliable, upto a million miles. Many Lexus brands have already crossed million miles on their odometer
This is a sponsored video, possibly funded by manufacturers themselves.
All German cars are money pits. Until rich people stop buying them, then only these manufacturers will start manufacturing quality cars.
He is a spokesman for BMW, Mercedes Benz, Range Rover or other European cars. This video is sponsored.
German car manufacturers are afraid that so many videos would expose Mercedes Benz Range Rover or BMW as crappy cars.
This guy is a big supporter of Crappy German & European cars. He gives excuses for why German cars are garbage, won't last beyond 2 or 3 years.
Most likely this video is sponsored video. It's a well known fact that German cars are now manufactured for hedge fund millionaires who won't keep the car for more than 2 or 3 years.
And German manufacturers won't allow people from lower society to 2nd hand Mercedes Benz, Range Rover or BMW.
This man lies through his teeth, unsubscribe this video.
lexus is the best !
Literally!
Gentel Men's channel Mercedes with outstanding lifespans are the exception. For Toyotas it’s the rule.
Lexus easily
My Toyota Corolla had 600k without seeing mechanics. Just changed tires, belt, brakes and battery nothing else.
Damn you’re car most be like the crate keeper of Cars
Staggering- that's a reccomendation.
Sorry I forgot to mention one module replaced with mechanics because it died due to flood. $64 eBay + hands $90. One year I did not change the oil and I drove about 30k that year.
You drove it to the moon and back I see. Good job 👍
Same thing. I got a brand 2013 new rav ...I’m still using and respond as new . And now going for Lexus RX
Major reason is that Lexus, like other Japanese brands, owns the parts companies and the suppliers also own part of Lexus, a practice called kereitsu. So they have a lot of influence on quality control.
This is the same reason I love Apple products. Vertical integration just makes for a better quality product. Btw, what other practices does Toyota/Lexus use in addition to keiretsu and kaizen?
Why don't benz buy them companies? They clearly have the cash
Exactly!!!
@@stardustmusic448 because they don’t need to. People will buy a Mercedes regardless of longevity and if a Mercedes lasts longer, this could actually hurt the business because then you won’t come back and buy new parts or a new car.
The first car was invented by the founder of Mercedes Benz his name is Karl Benz.Mercedes are good cars as long as you take care of them.
Mercedes is Original and classics but Lexus is new only new.Ricardo
Mercedes is classic art.Lexus new art.Ricardo
Ricardo Kim Lexus and art lol 😂 I
The 218000 miles and counting on my RX350 Tells me all I need to know.
My coworker Cadillac with 80 000 mile always have problems.
My Lexus with 158000 never fails .
My Lexus ES 330 2004 is amazing- has over 267,000 miles and is running comfortable,smooth and fast 100-110 miles/ hour- superb car made in Japan .
You can buy whatever you want. It's your money. If I'm planning to own a car for 10 plus years, Lexus is definitely the way to go with it's legendary reputation for reliability.
Came to the comment section to see if there is any Mercedes enthusiast to sympathise with. Didn't find any.
Thanks for watching
My experience, Lexus more reliable
Well... As a German (former cab driver), I will always choose a Mercedes Benz. I own a nice S213 E class as most of German cabs are MB, because they don´t fail. We usually drive them to 500.000 km, then selling them to eastern europe. Toyota is ok but (including Lexus) pretty ugly designed. Another Lexus problem here is, that they are nearly unknown and have excessive repair costs and delivery problems with spare parts (waiting up to 3 months (!!!) for a transmission.
I have a lexus lx470 1998 manual transmission 587,000km and at its best condition now, you are wrong. Lexus is less expensive, As it belongs to toyota, there no worries about it.
@@landcruiser3394 I agree, it is not Toyotas Supply chain Toyota/Lexus is the most popular brand in the world/ they have one of the most robust supply chains for parts.
@@Kabooma1 they don’t sell well in Europe. Mercedes and BMW sell more cars than Lexus in the US.
@@mediacommunications5112 Agreed, but Toyota is the most popular brand globally. Mercs and BMW are very popular, More popular than Lexus. Lexus is still a more reliable brand.
Is this even a question 🤷🏾♂️
Lexus no question.
Haha not even Close.
Lexus = Reliability Quality
Mercedes = Style and Beauty
BMW = Performance Plastic Junk
If you want a car that will do what it should forever.... Lexus.
My 2000 Lexus RX300 is more reliable then my 2018 Mercedes GLE 43. That a FACT.
Ex-Mercedes fan/owner (various model like E and SLK) i have to say the truth. Merc Quality is very poor vs Toyota / Lexus. Yes, it's hurst but while you taste Toyota's quality! Toyota Land Cruiser V8 absolutely quality what you expected from Merc.
Broo come on toyotaaa is way reliable than Mercedes
Mercedes or any European cars might come out nice features first but Lexus are more reliable and last pretty long time and Lexus maintenance are more reasonable. Lexus think long range. I love Japanese cars.
The Toyota landcruiser uses outdated tech for its infotainment and many other electrical systems (but not too outdated-still highly functional) in order to maintain its reliability.
gee, i wonder what's more reliable. the most reliable cars in the world or some European car known for breaking down all the time and huge repair bills. Hmmm, i wonder.
Sorry but please don't put Lexus and MB in the same category for the high end segment. I've owned 5 MBs and 3 Acuras, and hands down Japanese cars are more reliable and less expensive to maintain, but driving down the road there is NO comparison of an >S class to Any Japanese luxury car from a status perspective. If you worry about costs and reliability you shouldn't be buying German luxury anyway, buy a TOYoda instead lol...
i have a 2003 Lexus LS 430, and for a 16 year old car, it still looks new and modern, and everything on it still works. in 14 years of ownership, the only real maintenance performed has been oil changes, and the replacement of common wear and tear items. currently at 190,000 miles, i am fully confident the car will reach the 400,000 mile mark. (the maintenance shop at my local Lexus dealer has only one bay door LoL)
scott šzabo So will my Honda Element. So what?
I have owned them all: Bentley Continental spur, Merc G-Wagon and the S-Class, Lexus LS600HL, GX 460. I am a car enthusiast. I enjoy the smooth quiet Lexus ride. You can't beat the Merc power and engineering, talk less of Luxury, speed and power combined that the Bentley exudes. In all, just enjoy ur ride-Be it Lex or Merc. However, if you still want to enjoy owning of a MB-believe me, you won't go wrong. Not at all that bad or unreliable.
i buy new cars every year. MB is okay
True
Hybrid Synergy drive train developed by Toyota was reliable since day 1 to now after 20 years
If you never driven Mercedes, you have never driven at all.
Owned 2 in the past
RCA built the first color TV but now would you rather own a Sony or RCA TV?
I use to have RCA, but now I have a Sony TV.
Me, an LG TV. Korean power in electronics!!!
Lexus quality and reliability is getting worse. My 2018 Lexus RX350 is only 6000 miles and dealer is replacing whole interior parts next week... disappointed already
Ian Jung That's a rare complaint. My friend has an S class and he is replacing it with an LS model. Lexus is better bang for your buck.
@@martinmcdonald4207 Mercedes built for celebrity, millionaire and world leader. Lexus LS replica from Mercedes S class
This argument is ridiculous. If Mercedes' break down more often, then they are less reliable. Period. His (flimsy) reasoning for why they break down more often is irrelevant.
Please stop blaming 3rd parties for mercedes's flaw, then how does lexus do it and be hydrid and CONSISTENTLY cream mercedes
The arrogant German's thought that Toyota, as a mass car manufacturer, could never make a luxury car to better their own - and they've never got over it :)
I agree though that Mercedes are vastly overpriced.
Kinda a obvious one, Lexus is more reliable, its built more simple and less complicated like german engineering. Simplicity keeps things simple.
For sure
Lexus are simple ? There is no way a 2019 lexus is a simple car. They're loaded with tech.
hybrid system by Toyota has never been simple but was done properly.. lexus/toyota direct injection engines do not have carbon issues due to them being innovative by also having port injectors and packing them to work properly also requires proper engineering..reliability equals to good engineering it not an accident..repetitive designs i think the germans have the best of it especially recent models..maybe they should junk all those plastic engine components made to be as cheap as possible from china then reliability will improve..
AlyZa they are simple in comparison to the Mercedes yes they have a lot of tech but not necessarily in regards to the engine the engine and transmission are simple to ensure reliability. Sure the tech may break over time but I’d rather have broken tech then be stranded
It's not the fact that Lexus cars are engineered simply, they do rigorous testing on all components before introducing them into their cars. With Lexus, it's not about being the first to introduce tech but about it working properly
Don't innovate, if you can't make it reliable. One of the big scams is the "superiority" of German engineering in automotive industry. They put far too much effort into the wow factor to lure the customer into the dealer with new gadgets, but their commitment to satisfy their customer once he has bought their teutonic-plastic-fantastic das auto is abysmal. There are many cases (at least in Poland, where I live) where mercs or audis still on warranty that are falling apart, of course the dealer and importer deny any responsibility. And that's why I feel more secure in my 18 yo IS300SC than in a new merc. And plastics squeak in the interior in a new merc or a bmw is far worse than in my trusted 2jz runabout.
I don't want to bash German brands. I want to bash German premium brands. Fords are cool. German premium-brand quality died in mid 90s.
I had a Lexus ES 350. My Mercedes-Benz E350 is more reliable than that Lexus. Note that I always service my cars on time. So, for me Mercedes-Benz is better. Those Merc engines and transmissions are bullet proof.
Thanks for sharing
You can’t touch Lexus reliability.... A Toyota Corolla is more reliable than the Best Mercedes
Probably
Lexus is undeniably the most reliable brand on the road...proud owner of a ‘11 GS 350. Not a single non-wear and tear issue....No one buys a Benz or a Beemer for reliability. They are more fun to drive however but more tech means more things that can go wrong.
I also have a 11 gs 350 love it,only problem is my seats are cracking,leather could be better
When did you see all diplomat cars are Lexus? Even Japanese diplomat drive BENZ
They drive Benz because Lexus wasn’t established first in Japan. The Germans got there foot in before Lexus did. The Germans got a foothold worldwide because of there early start
Learn the meaning of the word RELIABILITY before doing a video on reliability. You keep talking about features and Innovations.
I will lease a Mercedes & I will buy a Lexus
Mercedes built for celebrity, millionaire and world leader. Lexus LS replica from Mercedes S class
I got a 2009 Lexus GS 350 with 396,000 miles😁
Lexus first, Lexus second, Lexus third……
Having owned many different MB years and models and having been a former Porsche/Audi Technician for many years I can give a bit of insight on this. The problems that I had with most all of my MB's is extensive. It got to the point that I would be dependent on reading the MB forums to see what problems I might expect. One was the need to carry a rubber mallet in the car for when the shift interlock failed and the car would not come out of park. Sure enough it happened to me also. Luckily I was prepared and able to free the shifter with my mallet and get home. I switched over to BMW's with much better success. Just recently I moved over to my first Lexus. Now I'm kicking myself for not having done this years ago. The difference in quality of build and comfort is amazing. I will give it some time, but right now I could never see myself going from the Lexus back to MB.
Try driving a brand new right hand drive 4wd Mercedes - ANY right hand drive 4wd Mercedes - they ALL have the same issue when turning hard, they grind and skip in the most horrific way, it's nauseating. I guess Mercedes couldn't be bothered engineering the RHD 4wd models properly. If I was buying a german car, it'd be a BMW - they at least have a good reputation for after-market support from their dealer network here. I did take one for a test drive recently though and the steering was horrible, dead feeling, and the wheel was like holding a donut it was so over-stuffed and puffy. Right now I'm going to keep my GS, which sadly Lexus have discontinued.
German cars are fast as fuck tho
@@lilwalgreenscoldandflu6968 yeah but we dont need speed to comfortabe, we need luxury and comfort.
I found a MB E-class 2011, which is insanely clean and the owner did a good job in keep up with its services and only has 112K miles on it. I'm sooo much split in the decision, I see people complaining about MB's reliability and worried if that's going to come back and bite me. Don't know which one to go for to be honest
Lexus all day and everyday
Lexus IS more reliable but Mercedes driving experience, ride quality, handling, and presence is just superior. Almost every Lexus I’ve driven I’ve felt disconnected from the road and they lacked passion.
And if you know which Mercedes are most reliable you can get a great car if it’s been properly maintained. My 2016 E350 has had zero problems at 50k miles but there are new CLAs that break down off the lot. You have to know which ones are good and you should buy the ones that are made in Germany
Hello, Is ten thousand miles to long to wait to get an oil change? 2018 Lexus NX 300
That’s a bit high, I would do a bit earlier than that
Mercedes-Benz cars are junk. I'll take a Lexus any day over any German crap.
Thanks
I have owned Hondas (Civic, Accord) and Toyotas (Corolla)in the past, most of them were driven close to 200,000 miles. I’m now daily driving a 2005 W220 Mercedes S-Class (the one that was deemed the worst S-Class of them all). It drives so so nice and quiet, of course way better than all the cars that I’ve owned and better than most new mid-size sedans. The thing just passed 100,000 miles and was babied by the previous owner.
It did give me 2 problems within the past 2 years of ownership: one rear airstrut failed and the PSE pump failed. I enjoy doing mechanical stuff on my own so I bought aftermarket unit and installed them myself, which was surprisingly pretty straight forward. Getting those parts replaced at the dealership would have costed a fortune.
Other than that, it’s been rock solid and reliable! The 4.3L V8 and 5-speed transmission are actually known for their reliability. Just oil change and that’s about it.
I do enjoy the older MBs than newer ones, only because I have test driven a few and didn’t like the screens too much. When I look for a used MB, I would advise to find those that were manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany rather than America, and most importantly those that have good service records and were loved by the previous owners. Other than that, I do agree that it could potentially be a big money pit.
That being said, the take away is, even though MBs are less reliable than Toyota/Lexus, any car can be unreliable, and that is entirely depend on how people treat their cars. I find cars that are loved by the owners and wouldn’t mind spending money when work need to be done, you’ll have a much better chance of getting a good one. Another point is, if you wouldn’t mind put some elbow grease in and do some research and work on car yourself from time to time, it isn’t bad at all! I spent more money on maintaining my old 2006 Civic than my S-Class 😂
I also think we should all be nice to each other. You can own whichever car you want. If it makes you happy and you think that it’s worth it, then it’s worth it! Have fun!
Thanks for sharing. Yes you are right. Enjoy what you have.
I own a Lexus 1999 RX300 with 300k miles...the car won't die...I plan to buy the 2020/2021later this year when the dealerships will be begging us to take them off their hands. No issues with the car...lovin' it!!
In the 70’s 80’s MB yes, but against Lexus.....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lexus is the most reliable car in the world, then Toyota and Honda.
Very nice
Talking reliability, Mercedes can't be in same room with Lexus...
My 11 year old Lexus LS still rides like clouds 👀, and it always gonna start 😅
The best answer is Lexus IS more aunist car company they only use quality quality quality product on there cars they have the same options like Mercedes but the top quality is used Mercedes Benz uses lower quality to make more profits so in the end of the day Lexus IS a much better quality car for your money 💰 Lexus test all there product before selling the cars but Mercedes Benz test it on there customers that’s the difference
how about performance? i think mercedes will beat Lexus in very class from sport to saloon to SUV
Mercedes built for celebrity, millionaire and world leader. Lexus LS replica from Mercedes S class
Lexus performance is 💩
Mercedes is 🔥
Mercedes all the way when it comes to a fun car that you look forward to driving.
Ok reliability isn’t as good but younger buyers e couldnt give a fuck about reliability they just don’t want a. Boring car
Cars that are over 40K should never break down.
Agreed
Lexus owner & Lover GS All Day
This comment section is nothing but haters who can't afford a merc lol
Agreed
This Isn't A Fair Question! Lexus Is The Most Reliable Luxury Automative Brand On The Planet!
Mercedes Is A Vehicle That You Lease Because Of Poor Long Term Reliability And A Hell Of A Lot Cost's To Keep It Running!
Lexus Is A Brand That You Purchase And Keep Long Term Due To It's Reliability And Low Cost Of Ownership!
Mercedes Is Like A Stripper That Looks Great, But Isn't The Type Of Girl That You Take Home To Meet Your Family.
Lexus Is That Diamond In The Rough That's Like The Sexy Educated Girl That You Take To Meet The Family And Build A Life With, Because Of Her Values, Consistency And Reliability! "She's A Keeper"!!! That's Lexus!!!
This guy has owned a Mercedes too long.
All I heard were excuses.
He talked about was innovation, but didn't mention cheap plastic parts and terrible engineering.
I guess we should forgive all that.
Cheers
Terrible engineering? Yeah...
@@BruceCultureAllen Mercedez and BMW use cheap plastic parts on components that should be made from metal. After 5 years the plastic warps, cracks or breaks making the part fail thus the car ends up in the shop. Not to mention failing electronics. It might not be the engineers fault (it could be we are not insiders), i have to guess this is a strategic decision. Planned obsolescence. However they have damaged their brands reputation. Soon they will be considered garbage like Land Rover and Jaguar.
Andrew J They use plastic where just about every other company uses it. At least premium Japanese cars
@@BruceCultureAllen I not talking about trims. I am speaking about pumps, supports, radiotor components. critical components that cannot fail. BMW especially does this. they have to know the component will fail in 5-10 years. they figure their customers will not have the car, but the car is worthless after 5 years with very little trade in value. they are damaging brand reputation at this point.
As I Mercedes owner w203 c classe must say you are right.EVERY month some problem.Abs,esp,bas,sensors all kind electrical computers shit is always broken.When I drove a Japanese cars I have never had any problems.
You probably had, but the japanese cars didn't have too many sensors to let you know. However, I agree MB is getting less and less reliable because of its eternal evolution
wow... really?
Lexus/Toyota: Mate, even when they do change, it comes out of the box perfect because they over-engineer and test test test before release.
German vehicles: YOU are the Beta tester, and even then it still fails.
Thanks for watching
Mercedes-Benz uses Denso starters, alternators, and Advics brakes now.
The same parts used in Lexus and Toyota.
Is there a place to see all the vendors and models of electronics that each brand uses?
Yes
I have owned 4 CLS MB's over 14 years and my all in costs are about $6k/yr. or $500.00/mo. Can't beat that price , oh and I get to drive a MB all the time ! NICE !
They should go back to basics and focus on simplicity and beauty. The tech they're adding these days seem like gimmicks that don't matter essentially.
That's the same thing they said when Apple combined a cell phone and an iPod. Nowadays the "smart" phone is just called phones. Your grandchildren will soon ask you "do you drive your own car?" or better yet, "what is a mouse and a keyboard". Those "gimmicks" will just be part of tomorrow's essentials.
AlyZa There is no going back to the basics, that time has come and gone. Soon the car will be driving you! You won’t be driving it.
@@instasingingvids3529 Not on my watch. Give me a reliable auto with automatic and air, that's all I need. You can go back to basics buying used and it's a growing trends as people figure out how much more reliable, less costly and easy to repair it is. We're talking about a device to get from Point A to Point B.
Decades ago Mercedes and BMW were leaders in quality. Mercedes has been sold and quality suffered!
LEXUS has the reliability that people have grown accustomed to, Lexus can run forever, A decade of proof
of that, LEXUS is a luxury, quality car.
Mercedes blah blah blah Mercedes blah blah blah Mercedes blah blah blah All I can think of is Mercedes junk Mercedes junk Mercedes junk Lexus is the best hands down all the way around anybody with half a brain would know that
It’s like comparing me with Ronaldo, who plays better football 😂😂😂😂 and I would say I am older than Ronaldo I started playing football first so please consider that as an excuse. Lol rip Mercedes Lexus wins
Lexus the best!!! Incredible - Great video👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😀❤️
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Mercedes built for celebrity, millionaire and world leader. Lexus LS replica from Mercedes S class
ive had a few merc's..but my lexus nx 300 h f sport is simply the best ..
look at the diesel engine in a GL u would think its the same as in a sprinter van for some reson GL Diesel engine barely makes it to 100K but the sprinter van runs to 500K they can make reliable car if they want it
This comment need more likes! They are all talking like merc never make reliable car, my w124 300e has 260k miles on it and still runs like new!
@@Spiderwithweb most of the older Mercedes’s (20+ years old) are very reliable and are built like tanks. The quality hasn’t gone down (in most models) the amount of tech and complex electronics has gone up which is why they are unreliable and expensive to maintain
Lexus will smokes all German car ..... any German and any European any times, any days
I've owned both and Lexus is slightly more reliable, but Mercedes is a superior in every other way. Don't even get me started on how many problems I've had with Volvo!
Everyone is basing their opinion off anecdotal evidence from years ago. Modern Lexus and Mercedes is much different. Mercedes has improved a lot in reliability in the last 5 or so years and Lexus has its fair share of problems. My friends Lexus hybrid with only 25k miles completely died in the middle of the road and it led to $5k in repairs to electronics. 50k in my MB C300 and no problems!! MB is the way to go!!
MB ALL DAY!!!
Your friend had a Lexus hybrid die with only 25k miles & paid $5k in repairs when the hybrid warranty is 8yrs or 160k miles? Ya try a new lie buddy.
@@penvon GOT EM! ROTFLMMAO!!! 😭😭😭
@@SalsHQ Yea man & it’s always “a friend” because they know they won’t have any receipts to prove their BS story...
On another channel one guy (or maybe this same guy) said his “friend” had just bought a brand new Toyota Hybrid & as soon as he left the dealership the hybrid battery died the same day & left his “friend” with thousands of dollars in repair.So his “friend” bought a brand new car with absolutely no warranty from the manufacturer or the dealership & the sad thing is ppl believe these stories smh.
After watching both Benz Vs Lexus and BMW vs Lexus I bought a brand new Lexus ES250. Its amazing, not the fastest but what a ride.
Undoubtedly, Lexus.
So bottom line Toyota is more dependable then Mercedes.....lol
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I have owned 4 Mercedes Benz and I am 7 years into my Lexus RX350. The Lexus IS a far superior overall quality vehicle, my Benz days are over.
as I don't drive hundreds of thousands of miles, esthetics are more important than Perceived reliability. Have enjoyed bmws and m.b since "85 and with the combined 200, 000 miles driven I have never had a repair on any of them except a window guide on the 2001 Clk 430 in 2016. I don't like lexus because they look like every other japanese, korean brand, even ford makes a look alike. This years lexus will look like next years kia or whatever.
Tony Exactly. I’m not buying a luxury car that looks like a Hyundai.
Mercedes = Lexus bmw=Infiniti audi=Acura Japanese for the win I don’t wanna buy a car that breaks so easily
You're forgetting Mazda. Toyota and Mazda swapped places dealing with ford....... Sad thing is Suzuki and Nissan has a higher reliability rating than anything built in USA
And there you have it. That's why Lexus build the way they do. Makes a lot of sense and why I will continue to buy one.
It's the Japanese culture.
What do you mean lexus is more reliable i have been the owner of a Mercedes e class and a gle both 2019 and I have had no problems and Mercedes leads in safety lexus is just no thanks if lexus wait for invitation there always 4-5 years behind
Lol stupidest question ever, Mercedes are miles and miles of electrical pile of shit, beautiful cars probably the most comfortable cockpits when they are under warranty. Endless money pits by design, never again. I'd have a 20 year old Toyota anyday over a 5 year old Merc, everything will still work on the Toyota/ lexsis perfectly everything will start to not work on the money pit.