Car Porn.......beauty meets speed (SFW)

[El Chupacabra]

What in the absolute fuck are you talking about?

18k S550s were sold in the US in 2016. 5k LS460s were sold.

In 2016, Mercedes sold 43k more vehicles into the US market, than Lexus did.

By this standard, the Ford F150 is better than all of them.

Personally I've never driven a BMW or Mercedes that I liked, and the reliability hell of all Euro brands keeps me away. Though I keep daydreaming about a Cayman someday...

[schindlerpiste]

That may be true, but that is comparing apples to raspberries. I will tell you that as a consumer, I would not trade my 2006 550i for any 2010 Lexus. Additionally, while I see dozens (or many) 2004 M-B S, E, SL, etc on the road that still look good (or at least notice them), I rarely (if ever) notice any 2004 Lexus LS460s on the road. OTOH, people who own them always rate them highly. (Personally, I think they are just the people who refuse to buy German, because of their past). Also, I still see many Landcruisers on the road (but who cares if they show rust, or look beat up). All the reviews call them quality cars, so I am not trying to bash them, but I would consider 5 $100k cars, before considering a LC 500h

[El Chupacabra]

I'm on the other side of that one. I'd take a Lexus every time over a German car. They just don't break. "Fancy Toyota" is totally fine by me.

This is not really the point of this thread though. I'll fully agree that Lexus doesn't belong in a car porn thread... Stuff like a Jaguar E type is what this is all about.

[Bobby Stainless]

By this standard, the Ford F150 is better than all of them.

No. Not really. That's a truck.

The other two, are luxury sedans.

The LS hasn't been relevant in 7 years. The spindle grill design is ruining the brand, and alienating the older demographic that buys them.

[El Chupacabra]

p.s. those that demand a 3.5s 0-60 car over a 4.5s, for the most part, are doing it wrong imo. Speed comes in two forms, momentum & acceleration. If you can't appreciate the former, odds are you are terrible at handling the latter.

[wyeaster]

am i the only one who can only giggle at vin diesel?

[PNWbrit]

Thread has got all dentisty again. Far too much Lexus Vs BMW Vs Mercedes



The first 275 GTB 4 produced and used to unveil this legendary model to the world on the Ferrari stand at the Paris Motor show in 1966, Up for auction this month.

[Mazderati]

What in the absolute fuck are you talking about?

18k S550s were sold in the US in 2016. 5k LS460s were sold.

In 2016, Mercedes sold 43k more vehicles into the US market, than Lexus did.

It was rhetoric, bobby stainless. I even told you what it was and you still fucked it up. Here's some more. You should post US sales of Lexus, MB, and BMW from 1990 to around 2010. I can wait if you need to check with your manager.

[El Chupacabra]

Did you BMW-philes see this piece on Jalopnik about the BMW 1600? I had never heard of this car before. Beautiful lines.

http://jalopnik.com/the-classic-bmw-...eam-1793960394

[BmillsSkier]

Yeah, that's pretty. Looks like a 911 and a BMW had a lovechild and didn't tell anyone about it.

[Buster Highmen]

Honk me up one of these, awd with a stick:


My parents had one of these in Red:


I smoked the clutch in it.

[4matic]

The first Lexus was competing with some of the best cars ever built. 1990's Mercedes Benz W140 and W124. The interior fit and finish on those Mercedes still holds up today. The Lexus was like half the cost and forced Mercedes to compromise. The W220 (2004) s-class is a nice car but not at the build quality of the previous W140.

[Bobby Stainless]

And now the LS isn't even a competitor in the market.

Just a used 911.

[schindlerpiste]

I approve of these wheels

[Bobby Stainless]

[wyeaster]

too funny. i've never even sat in a porsche or lexus. never driven an audi or a bmw.

[Alaskan Rover]

Thread has got all dentisty again. Far too much Lexus Vs BMW Vs Mercedes



The first 275 GTB 4 produced and used to unveil this legendary model to the world on the Ferrari stand at the Paris Motor show in 1966, Up for auction this month.

Drop dead gorgeous then....drop dead gorgeous now. What other lady can say that?

[Bobby Stainless]

Miami Vice special. 365 GT4 BB. Smokin mids and driving used cars. FML.

[DoWork]

too funny. i've never even sat in a porsche or lexus. never driven an audi or a bmw.

Been in a 911 TT while it raped its rev limiter showing some hopped up vette its tail lights. That sound and that feel will never leave me.

[BmillsSkier]

does RWB tune 1600s???

Yeah but is just all bodywork and no performance.

[gravitylover]

My parents had one of these in Red:


I smoked the clutch in it.

My first car ride ever, coming home form the hospital a few days after I was born, was in a 1961 (or2) Rambler American sedan. I don't remember it

[BmillsSkier]

Drop dead gorgeous then....drop dead gorgeous now. What other lady can say that?

Elizabeth Hurley.

[Bobby Stainless]

Used car deals.

[basinbeater]

Got to drive this today. Gt4 good stuff.

[BmillsSkier]

Rad!!!

I got to hoon one at Porsche NA HQ in ATL. Its scary good!

On the p-car note. The One Millionth 911 is a thing of beauty and I want it exactly as is. Houndstooth and all.

http://jalopnik.com/the-one-milliont...ely-1795121703