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Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by Jadeng: 5:26pm On Jan 02, 2021
Basher8583:


Let's be sincere with ourselves here. The problem the benz puts you through hen, you will wish you had a Lexus.

Benz owners be suffering and smiling for the cameras.

The problem with Benz in this part of our world is our inexperienced mechanics who refused to upgrade and the fake spare parts
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by Basher8583: 5:54pm On Jan 02, 2021
Jadeng:


The problem with Benz in this part of our world is our inexperienced mechanics who refused to upgrade and the fake spare parts

You forgot that the original spare parts are extremely costly. That's why the fakes are selling well.
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by joungblood(m): 5:24pm On Jan 06, 2021
Please i need good advice, I've been reading the comments about this great performance cars I'm excited, I want to buy a jeep suv because of the bad road in my area, I'm currently using Honda accord, and you know that the balljoint can Bleep you up, so I want to buy a good powerful and classic suv, my pick was to go for lexus RX350 or high lander, my budget is 3-5m depending on how the vehicle is n stuff, but what do you guys advise, or if you have a better option I should go for, please recommend, and if you have for sale too, Holla, my road bad, sango ota. 08125670754 I need to make a choice this month, I'm even considering 4matic gl450 but I need the best one in terms of class, maintenance, durability, fuel economy and other things that's important for 9ja people. Thanks
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by Jadeng: 8:22pm On Jan 08, 2021
Basher8583:


You forgot that the original spare parts are extremely costly. That's why the fakes are selling well.

You need to understand that, the fake parts cost you more eventually.
[b]Before you buy any car always factor cost of maintenance.
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by Jadeng: 8:33pm On Jan 08, 2021
joungblood:
Please i need good advice, I've been reading the comments about this great performance cars I'm excited, I want to buy a jeep suv because of the bad road in my area, I'm currently using Honda accord, and you know that the balljoint can Bleep you up, so I want to buy a good powerful and classic suv, my pick was to go for lexus RX350 or high lander, my budget is 3-5m depending on how the vehicle is n stuff, but what do you guys advise, or if you have a better option I should go for, please recommend, and if you have for sale too, Holla, my road bad, sango ota. 08125670754 I need to make a choice this month, I'm even considering 4matic gl450 but I need the best one in terms of class, maintenance, durability, fuel economy and other things that's important for 9ja people. Thanks

1. The GL450 will cost you more to fuel and maintain and I am not sure you can get good Benz mechanic that can handle the GL in Otta.
2. The RX350 is a reliable mid sized SUV; looks cool and sleekly and shares few similar engine parts with the few other Toyota SUV's and mini vans.
However, some of its parts can be really expensive compared to the Highlander.
3. The Highlander for me is verify good SUV. and cheaper to maintain that the other you mention.

I also would suggest, you do more researched online concerning these vehicles and then make your choice.

All the best!
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by joungblood(m): 9:44pm On Jan 08, 2021
Thanks a lot, but to ur understanding, Highlander 2010 and Lexus RX350 2010 who do you think is better, although to me the lexus fine pass highlander and beauty is also a need.
Jadeng:


1. The GL450 will cost you more to fuel and maintain and I am not sure you can get good Benz mechanic that can handle the GL in Otta.
2. The RX350 is a reliable mid sized SUV; looks cool and sleekly and shares few similar engine parts with the few other Toyota SUV's and mini vans.
However, some of its parts can be really expensive compared to the Highlander.
3. The Highlander for me is verify good SUV. and cheaper to maintain that the other you mention.

I also would suggest, you do more researched online concerning these vehicles and then make your choice.

All the best!

Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by Jadeng: 7:36pm On Jan 09, 2021
joungblood:
Thanks a lot, but to ur understanding, Highlander 2010 and Lexus RX350 2010 who do you think is better, although to me the Lexus[b][/b] fine pass highlander and beauty is also a need.

I mentioned that as number 2, in my previous response.
The Lexus RX350 looks more sleekly and fancy.... but it does not much passenger and charge room like the 201o highlander.
N.B Lexus is the Luxury version of your regular Toyota's.
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by TheAdvocate(m): 8:16pm On Jan 09, 2021
These are my 3 benz cars. My first benz is the maroon color 190 which I bought for N300,000. I used it for 8 years and sold it at N50,000 profit. I bought the silver C-class and used it for 5 years and sold with a N400,000 profit. The E-class is just about 7 months old now and someone offered me a N500,000 gain but I decline.

Let me tell you the honest truth. If you stay in Yola (I don't but it's my home state and I visit regularly) you will know that Lexus literally doesn't exist. In Jos where I reside, the only Lexus you see are the few SUV. Lexus don't have good saloon cars that an average Nigerian can afford.

The cost of used Nigerian Mercedes benz cars build in 1999 still runs into millions.

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Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by davillian(m): 12:39am On Jan 10, 2021
Chimaokigwe:
Lexus is providing luxury for Toyota lovers. But to say it is replacing Benz, I laugh in Sambisa language.
Me I go use my money buy lexus
When I no mad......
Lexus lovers should wait until a BMW or a benz
Drive pass that rubbish....
Or if God wan punish them make na AMG or Msport trim pass them.....

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Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by Chimaokigwe: 12:42am On Jan 10, 2021
davillian:

Me I go use my money buy lexus
When I no mad......
Lexus lovers should wait until a BMW or a benz
Drive pass that rubbish....
Or if God wan punish them make na AMG or Msport trim pass them.....

Ask them that's what's Lexus's answer to the Gwagon? Them no go fit talk.

Na person wey no sabi anything dey buy Lexus. People that only look for formica and chrome trimmings before they buy car.

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Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by ariesbull: 12:42am On Jan 10, 2021
davillian:

Me I go use my money buy lexus
When I no mad......
Lexus lovers should wait until a BMW or a benz
Drive pass that rubbish....
Or if God wan punish them make na AMG or Msport trim pass them.....
or Brabus or Maybach
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by davillian(m): 12:43am On Jan 10, 2021
Op abeg
Anytime you wan mention lexus
No just call Benz or BMW
I take God beg you.....
If you hear AMG roar @ 200
You go enter service lane before you even see the beast coming....
Car that the Nigerian used is everywhere looking for people to buy the trash...

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Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by davillian(m): 12:44am On Jan 10, 2021
ariesbull:
or Brabus or Maybach
Lol
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by ariesbull: 12:47am On Jan 10, 2021
Jadeng:


The problem with Benz in this part of our world is our inexperienced mechanics who refused to upgrade and the fake spare parts
there are great mechanic
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by davillian(m): 12:50am On Jan 10, 2021
Chimaokigwe:


Ask them that's what's Lexus's answer to the Gwagon? Them no go fit talk.

Na person wey no sabi anything dey buy Lexus. People that only look for formica and chrome trimmings before they buy car.
Lmao....
Na only e clean they go de shout and best the sound system
And the rim mad o....
After 3 months when the car show them heaven and earth you go hear 3months used Lexus for sale grin
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by Chimaokigwe: 12:51am On Jan 10, 2021
davillian:

Lmao....
Na only e clean they go de shout and best the sound system
And the rim mad o....
After 3 months when the car show them heaven and earth you go hear 3months used Lexus for sale grin

People who hype Lexus have never owned Benz vehicles in their lives and besides, even the Lexus, na tokunbo them dey always buy.

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Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by davillian(m): 12:51am On Jan 10, 2021
Me that I'm eying V8 or V12 sedan this year
Would go and buy that rubbish of a car
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by davillian(m): 12:54am On Jan 10, 2021
Chimaokigwe:


People who hype Lexus have never owned Benz vehicles in their lives and besides, even the Lexus, na tokunbo them dey always buy.
I don't really like BMW but the day I had opportunity to ride one
The love for it came from above
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by ariesbull: 12:55am On Jan 10, 2021
davillian:

Lol
true
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by ariesbull: 12:56am On Jan 10, 2021
Chimaokigwe:


People who hype Lexus have never owned Benz vehicles in their lives and besides, even the Lexus, na tokunbo them dey always buy.
lexus is a toyota with a bigger padding and rubber that's all
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by davillian(m): 12:57am On Jan 10, 2021
Jadeng:


The problem with Benz in this part of our world is our inexperienced mechanics who refused to upgrade and the fake spare parts
Any original car parts are expensive......
Chines cars
With fake Chinese parts
Making you feel it's cheaper
Buy original Chinese's parts from Toyota fear go catch you.
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by Chimaokigwe: 12:57am On Jan 10, 2021
ariesbull:
lexus is a toyota with a bigger padding and rubber that's all

QED. That's it.
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by davillian(m): 12:58am On Jan 10, 2021
ariesbull:
true
I laugh bcus I no wan go there....
They might not know Benz owns those two grin

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Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by Chimaokigwe: 1:01am On Jan 10, 2021
davillian:

I don't really like BMW but the day I had opportunity to ride one
The love for it came from above

BMW is a German machine, all Lexus has is chrome and formica.

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Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by ariesbull: 1:01am On Jan 10, 2021
Chimaokigwe:


QED. That's it.
Now while *some* Lexus cars are built on a unique platform, the Lexus E-series is a badge-engineered Toyota Camry. You would find a small difference between a top-of-the-line Camry, and the similar Lexus, but at the root of it, they are both the same car - though there will be deliberate differences between the two - as per the design of Toyota - to make the Lexus more exclusive.

It’s not just Lexus who is guilty of this - Infiniti’s entry level G20 was a badge-engineered small car with a 4-cylinder engine. Leather seats and a premium stereo couldn’t disguise that - a luxury car is more than just leather seats. Buyers expected high-end performance, sharp handling, a quiet and smooth ride, as well as all the latest luxury features such as heated seats, remote keyless entry, and so on.
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by ariesbull: 1:08am On Jan 10, 2021
Lexus is Toyota with a fancy seat...

ariesbull:

Now while *some* Lexus cars are built on a unique platform, the Lexus E-series is a badge-engineered Toyota Camry. You would find a small difference between a top-of-the-line Camry, and the similar Lexus, but at the root of it, they are both the same car - though there will be deliberate differences between the two - as per the design of Toyota - to make the Lexus more exclusive.

It’s not just Lexus who is guilty of this - Infiniti’s entry level G20 was a badge-engineered small car with a 4-cylinder engine. Leather seats and a premium stereo couldn’t disguise that - a luxury car is more than just leather seats. Buyers expected high-end performance, sharp handling, a quiet and smooth ride, as well as all the latest luxury features such as heated seats, remote keyless entry, and so on.
Fancy seats, and more.

Take a particular interest of mine, the Lexus IS200 and the Toyota Altezza.

If you put the two together, they look almost identical, however the Toyota Altezza was only sold in Japan. I want the IS200/Altezza body shape, so it would make sense to buy an IS200, right?

Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by ariesbull: 1:20am On Jan 10, 2021
Lexus I call them dressed up Toyotas, but only because I was told they’re deluxe Toyota once.
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by vincentjk(m): 1:06pm On Mar 14, 2021
Who's comparing Lexus to Benz?

Even we the Peugeot lovers know our boundary, abeg give respect to whom respect is due.

Make enquiries on the meaning of that Benz logo and forever keep shut or wallow in ignorance if you wish to.
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by pheonixdld2(m): 2:07pm On Mar 14, 2021
v2:
The guy was not comparing lexus with Benz, he was only pointing out that lexus is the popular brand now which is true. Lexus no dey touch ground for this forum especially Nigerian used. They are more affordable and gives the luxury the younger brother toyota will not give.

I myself will be buying a lexus in a couple of days.

Make we understand the guy point of view before the car specialists come bashing.

I have a 06 lexus RX 330 for sale. Check my latest post on my profile.
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by LIVEGOESON1: 1:47pm On Aug 18, 2022
NewDelhi:
Sometimes ago, a nairalander compared the sudden madness for Benz cars to the madness Nigerians had for blackberry between 2007 and 2013. He was bashed , insulted and bruised. He was right afterall, it was the Yahoo boys and street musicians that made Benz so popular. It was so bad a particular nairalander was even comparing a Benz model to the rolls Royce wriath.

There was a time Range Rover was the reigning thing, Benz took over and Toyota venza came into the limelight briefly. Now it's Lexus. Which will be next?
With pump on my skull i will still pay salama to benz. Watin be lexus biko
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by samsard(m): 2:08am On Aug 19, 2022
blacknp:
Mercedes will allow them grow a bit more, then purchase Tesla in future, Elon Musk will cash out, & probably pay more attention to his space x project of trying to go and live on the moon.
angry Tesla is now worth more than Mercedes.
Re: The "Craze" For Benz Is Gradually Fading, Lexus Is Taking Over by NewDelhi(m): 11:04am On Aug 23, 2022
blacknp:
Mercedes will allow them grow a bit more, then purchase Tesla in future, Elon Musk will cash out, & probably pay more attention to his space x project of trying to go and live on the moon.
Weyrey ni e

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