Confused after test drive- Need opinions

[vito corleone]

Thats the thing bro, made a table and listed the 3 cars' qualities and features and the end result, equal yung lexus and benz sa gusto ko with the BMW only a point behind.

Will look into the Audi also as suggested.

Picture this guys, you are a 40 year old looking for a new 4-door daily driver as a reward for yourself using your hard-earned money. After test driving your shortlist of cars, you got confused on which to pick since each car has its own strengths on what you are looking for. ��

if it's so close that you cannot decide, any of the three will do. . .
if i were you in that exactly the same situation, i'd get the lexus and use the extra money to buy the wife a nice watch (omega, cartier, or even a rolex). . .
switch to a benz after 8 years. . .the watch will still be with her


now, me being myself, among the three choices, i'd get the bmw

good luck!

[bjreyesmd]

if it's so close that you cannot decide, any of the three will do. . .
if i were you in that exactly the same situation, i'd get the lexus and use the extra money to buy the wife a nice watch (omega, cartier, or even a rolex). . .
switch to a benz after 8 years. . .the watch will still be with her


now, me being myself, among the three choices, i'd get the bmw

good luck!

At this time, I am leaning more on the Lexus ONLY because the Benz exudes so much class that it is not me, hehe. Yup, maybe after 6-8 years and it's time to switch cars, then the Benz would be on top of my list.

I realised this when the CATS SA called me up yesterday and offered me their last remaining 3 units of the outgoing model E-Class now priced at 3.6M which is just a shade over the current price of the new C-Class. Of course went to look at the unit and.....it hit me. The car with the 3 pointed star looked so classy that it doesn't fit my personality... at this time of course. I liked the driving feel, comfort and all but it felt like I always have to be in a suit or something or I always have to be in a meeting with top executives, etc. Mind you, the current C-Class also exudes that sense too, hehe.

Anyway, also went to Audi as suggested and looked at the A3. They don't have any more A4s since they are waiting for the all-new A4 to be launched later this year or early next year. The S3 will be arriving next month and they don't have a price for it yet. Honestly, the A3 is a very nice car, the interior is very simple yet elegant... already booked a test drive to see if it will be included in my shortlist, hehe.

[ACarEnthusiast]

Nice choices but I would go for the Lexus. Value for money nga. Simple elegance.

[bjreyesmd]

After a lot of thinking and research, have decided to get the IS350. I think I will get the most value for my money with the Lexus. Thanks for all the inputs.

BTW, test drove the A3, although it's a very fine car, I find it small for my taste.

[Walter]

Why not consider the NX 200t * 2.848M? For just a little bit more you get higher ground clearance. Hahahahaha.

[EQAddict]

After a lot of thinking and research, have decided to get the IS350. I think I will get the most value for my money with the Lexus. Thanks for all the inputs.

BTW, test drove the A3, although it's a very fine car, I find it small for my taste.

300hp baby! Sweet choice.

[Egan101]

After a lot of thinking and research, have decided to get the IS350. I think I will get the most value for my money with the Lexus. Thanks for all the inputs.

BTW, test drove the A3, although it's a very fine car, I find it small for my taste.

300hp, NA engine, RWD, plus the creature comforts - who can say no to that? Congrats!

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After a lot of thinking and research, have decided to get the IS350. I think I will get the most value for my money with the Lexus. Thanks for all the inputs.

BTW, test drove the A3, although it's a very fine car, I find it small for my taste.

300hp, NA engine, RWD, plus the creature comforts - who can say no to that? Congrats!

[bjreyesmd]

Why not consider the NX 200t * 2.848M? For just a little bit more you get higher ground clearance. Hahahahaha.

Test drove it also bro, but at this time I have no need for another SUV, satisfied pa naman ako sa Santa Fe ko, hehe

BTW, will be getting the F sport version with the dark rose interior, hehe

[EQAddict]

Yeah those cars are nice. Will eat a c200 or 318d alive. I wonder how big the rear seats are.

[foresterx]

nice! you won't regret getting the f-sport.

[Walter]

F Sport? Wow!!! Thought you were after ride comfort since you were considering the Mercedes Benz C class. How's the ride quality of the normal IS350 and the NX 200t?

[foresterx]

F Sport? Wow!!! Thought you were after ride comfort since you were considering the Mercedes Benz C class. How's the ride quality of the normal IS350 and the NX 200t?

the f-sport won't be as comfy as a c class but it is pretty comfortable compared to other sedans.

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F Sport? Wow!!! Thought you were after ride comfort since you were considering the Mercedes Benz C class. How's the ride quality of the normal IS350 and the NX 200t?

the f-sport won't be as comfy as a c class but it is pretty comfortable compared to other sedans.

[bjreyesmd]

F Sport? Wow!!! Thought you were after ride comfort since you were considering the Mercedes Benz C class. How's the ride quality of the normal IS350 and the NX 200t?

Both the regular IS350 and NX200t are pretty comfortable. For the NX, comfort is comparable to a sedan.

I agree with foresterx, the f-sport is also very comfortable especially in the normal or eco mode. The comfort is comparable to the regular IS. The difference lies when you put it into the sport plus mode, that's the time the steering, suspension, etc comes to life for spirited driving, hehe. That's the reason I chose it over the regular IS- it can be comfortable or fun at the same time 😄

[Walter]

Plus you get an LFA-like instrument cluster.

[keal01]

We're on the same boat boss [emoji4]
I'm eyeing on the c-class, more upscale and best value for money, i guess. During my test drive, I find the ride a bit harsh as compared to the 320d and the seats caused a bit pain to my lower back which I didn't feel with the 320d. But it feels more premium inside as compared to the dated 3-series and even with the 4-series. Although, I find the 3-series to be more engaging to drive and the 4-series a looker. Unfortunately, I haven't checked audi and lexus yet.
Does anyone know how does the after sales service fare for these dealers? I'm a bit concerned more with the benz as I've heard from other forums that there's been a lot of issues with some c-class.

[speed_kills]

After a lot of thinking and research, have decided to get the IS350. I think I will get the most value for my money with the Lexus. Thanks for all the inputs.

If it's not too late, maybe you can visit some car exchange displays since the IS has been around for almost 2 years and you might find a good second hand deal.

In fact, I just sold my IS not so long ago

[bjreyesmd]

If it's not too late, maybe you can visit some car exchange displays since the IS has been around for almost 2 years and you might find a good second hand deal.

In fact, I just sold my IS not so long ago

Bro, did you find anything wrong with the car as the reason for selling it?

[vinj]

BTW, will be getting the F sport version with the dark rose interior, hehe

Congrats! If there's some form of assurance on the brand, i noticed that some of the senior management and directors here at the office have been switching to Lexus from MBs, Audis and BMWs in the last few years.

But i'll bet you still regret selling the A31 ages ago... because i still regret not buying it.

[speed_kills]

Bro, did you find anything wrong with the car as the reason for selling it?

Oh there's nothing wrong with the IS and until today, I still think it's the best bang for the buck model in its segment.

What I like about Lexus is that service is really good plus you can expect worry free ownership for the next few years.

The downside for me is that in terms of interior finish, I still find the Germans to be more pleasant. Plus I'm also not a very big fan of the design language used in the newer models like the NX.

[Walter]

Anyone have opinions on the Lexus CT?