I'd rather die in an MB them drive a Lexus - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

SirNik84 · #1 07-05-2011, 01:35 AM

The last few weeks have been interesting. My SD has come down with a case of Aligenment-itis (seems only one shop in town can get her right... they work with one of the dealers) so the SD is hibernating until her appointment on Thursday. I was driving my Dodge Dakota but she appears to be suffering from brain damage again. I replaced the PCM about 2 weeks ago, and the new one has more problems then the old one. So shes down for the count, until another computer arrives.

This leaves me driving a friends 240D. it looks bad, it has an axle on the way out making a sound every now and then... I greased them and duct taped them, so they are a little quieter.

While all this is going on my friend started dating a girl who drives an 05 Lexus ES330. Everyone I know is complementing her on that thing. I on the other hand don't understand why, its a toaster with wheels.

I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather die in the 240D then ride in that Lexus.

I figure some here must have a similar experience, or at least understand where I'm coming from.

Hatterasguy · #2 07-05-2011, 01:54 AM

That's a nice car, have any pictures of it?

tjts1 · #3 07-05-2011, 03:42 AM

ES is nice (really a camry) but what you really want is the IS/6speed.

pj67coll · #4 07-06-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather die in the 240D then ride in that Lexus.

I figure some here must have a similar experience, or at least understand where I'm coming from.

Yep, I do indeed, though I'll leave the dying to you as in keeping with the usual soft westerner I lack the courage of my convictions

- Peter.

Skippy · #5 07-06-2011, 12:48 AM

I had to put in 50 miles in a Jag X-type today. It's one of the ones that shares a platform with the Lincoln LS IIRC. It was pretty much like driving a Camry. Needless to say, I won't be buying one any time soon.

OTOH, I got to move an Aston Martin DB7 out of the shop today to make room for something else. Even just moving it 50 yards was quite pleasant.

elchivito · #6 07-06-2011, 12:56 AM

The new ones you can have, but my radar is always out for a nice mid 90's SC or LS400.

Solid Snake · #7 07-06-2011, 01:05 AM

My ex received an ES300 from her parents when her 91 Acura Legend dropped a cylinder and wasn't worth the effort to fix. Having learned to drive in a 560 SEL, a 420 SEL, an E320 and a 740iL, The Legend was decent enough a ride and handled kind of interestingly, so I opted to give the ES a shot too. We took her car to a Sting concert (He's my fave, don't hate) at Mohegan Sun, and I drove the way back to Branford (a good 1.5 hr ride). I tried to give it a spirited go, and the car would just soullessly pull forwards. Handling was boring, feeling not a thing from the road and a muffled thunk every time you hit a crease or crack in the road. In all, It was just exactly what I'd expect in a post-police state world where we all have to drive a boring car. It really solidified my love of classic cars.

Ara T. · #8 07-06-2011, 01:09 AM

I would rather die than drive a car with 67 horsepower

tjts1 · #9 07-06-2011, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ara T.

I would rather die than drive a car with 67 horsepower

Driving a car with 67 hp is death.

Diesel4me · #10 07-06-2011, 08:49 AM

I liked those old diesels but I'll tell you that having ice-cold a/c AND actually being able to pull away from a light with some power at the same time is really nice. oh and the Jag X-type is an all-wheel-drive Ford Mondeo. The S-type was the Lincoln platformmate.

TimFreeh · #11 07-06-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel4me

I liked those old diesels but I'll tell you that having ice-cold a/c AND actually being able to pull away from a light with some power at the same time is really nice....

+1

I'll also add that its nice engaging in these activities while getting better fuel mileage using cheaper fuel.

Diesel4me · #12 07-06-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TimFreeh

+1

I'll also add that its nice engaging in these activities while getting better fuel mileage using cheaper fuel.

Absolutely. Not to mention (but i will) reliability up the ying-yang, power window mechanisms that never fail, still-beautiful wood, leather and dash, WORKING cruise control, working tach, NO OIL LEAKS. I could go on.

But I'm not a hater. I would never say that I would rather die than drive another old benz.

The Swede · #13 07-06-2011, 12:09 PM

The IS250 AWD's have really grown on me. At first I thought they were a glorigied Corolla, but that's a stretch.

tjts1 · #14 07-06-2011, 12:13 PM

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The IS250 AWD's have really grown on me. At first I thought they were a glorigied Corolla, but that's a stretch.

IS250/RWD/6speed is on my radar. They're definitely getting into my price range used but the manuals are hard to find.

suginami · #15 07-06-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SirNik84

I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather die in the 240D then ride in that Lexus.

I came to a similar conclusion when I went to the funeral of my wife's father in Japan.

We carried his body (in a casket) to the hearse, which would take him to the crematorium / funeral home.

I was surprised when I saw that the hearse was a Lincoln.

My first thought was the money they must've spent bringing that car to Japan, instead of using a Toyota, or something.

My second thought was that realization that I didn't want my last ride to be in a Lincoln.

I have never been a Ford / Lincoln man.

My dad always drove Cadillacs, as did my grandmother.

I've issued instructions to my wife and close friends, that I am to be transported in a Cadillac hearse.