Am I missing what's so special about an expensive luxury car? Driving one now...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I buy Lexus for reliability
I buy Toyota and Honda did the same reason
Have bought Audis what a mistake and Tesla both reliability horrible ba k to Lexus

A Lexus is just a Toyota wearing fancier clothing -- so why do you opt for the Lexus over the Toyota?

The price difference between the equivalent Toyota and Lexus for the car we just bought is insubstantial, so we went for luxury. If the margin were bigger, the Toyota would've been fine.

yes, lexus has fancier looks vs toyota however the build quality, including engine mechanicals, fit/finish, panels, even small items like hose clamps, etc is far SUPERIOR to the equivalent toyota "sibling". Think Avalon vs the ES Lexus. If you can afford the extra $$ to purchase, you are not just paying for skin deep beauty. I own a local repair ship BTW.

[Anonymous]

My fanciest car was a brand new Escalade.

What a giant piece of crap lol. The chrome wheel rims were constantly degrading and the tires were always losing air. I spent so much time at Tire Warehouse that I got to know the young guys and once actually cleaned their grimy dusty front desk while waiting using restroom paper towels and soap.

[Anonymous]

I rarely fall for advertisements but I absolutely NEED to buy myself a Jaguar because of their amazing ads! I love it!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I buy Lexus for reliability
I buy Toyota and Honda did the same reason
Have bought Audis what a mistake and Tesla both reliability horrible ba k to Lexus

A Lexus is just a Toyota wearing fancier clothing -- so why do you opt for the Lexus over the Toyota?

The price difference between the equivalent Toyota and Lexus for the car we just bought is insubstantial, so we went for luxury. If the margin were bigger, the Toyota would've been fine.

yes, lexus has fancier looks vs toyota however the build quality, including engine mechanicals, fit/finish, panels, even small items like hose clamps, etc is far SUPERIOR to the equivalent toyota "sibling". Think Avalon vs the ES Lexus. If you can afford the extra $$ to purchase, you are not just paying for skin deep beauty. I own a local repair ship BTW.

Toyotas are more reliable than Lexus. A Lexus also costs more to repair.
No thanks. I’m sticking to Toyota.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I buy Lexus for reliability
I buy Toyota and Honda did the same reason
Have bought Audis what a mistake and Tesla both reliability horrible ba k to Lexus

A Lexus is just a Toyota wearing fancier clothing -- so why do you opt for the Lexus over the Toyota?

The price difference between the equivalent Toyota and Lexus for the car we just bought is insubstantial, so we went for luxury. If the margin were bigger, the Toyota would've been fine.

yes, lexus has fancier looks vs toyota however the build quality, including engine mechanicals, fit/finish, panels, even small items like hose clamps, etc is far SUPERIOR to the equivalent toyota "sibling". Think Avalon vs the ES Lexus. If you can afford the extra $$ to purchase, you are not just paying for skin deep beauty. I own a local repair ship BTW.

Toyotas are more reliable than Lexus. A Lexus also costs more to repair.
No thanks. I’m sticking to Toyota.

You do realize that Lexus is Toyota, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there a small car that is also high quality?

Because I don't like driving not-small cars. I've been driving cheap Japanese cars all my life, and yes, the road noise, the seat comfort, the cheap plastic, all bother me. Conversely, maintenance on my Toyota Corolla has been a dream. This car will not die and won't take my money. It's 20 years old and I haven't paid much for maintenance over the years.

But what's high-end in the small car category?

VW Golf

[Anonymous]

The customer service is better for the luxury model and the service at the dealer is much better. They will drive you home when you drop off the car. Back when we drove minivans the dealership was always disgusting, the waiting room was dirty and sticky and gross and loud. The luxury dealership waiting room is quiet and clean and has good coffee. It puts you in a better mood.

[Anonymous]

Cars that are built to cruise safely at unlimited Autobahn speeds tend to be solid and responsive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I buy Lexus for reliability
I buy Toyota and Honda did the same reason
Have bought Audis what a mistake and Tesla both reliability horrible ba k to Lexus

A Lexus is just a Toyota wearing fancier clothing -- so why do you opt for the Lexus over the Toyota?

The price difference between the equivalent Toyota and Lexus for the car we just bought is insubstantial, so we went for luxury. If the margin were bigger, the Toyota would've been fine.

yes, lexus has fancier looks vs toyota however the build quality, including engine mechanicals, fit/finish, panels, even small items like hose clamps, etc is far SUPERIOR to the equivalent toyota "sibling". Think Avalon vs the ES Lexus. If you can afford the extra $$ to purchase, you are not just paying for skin deep beauty. I own a local repair ship BTW.

Toyotas are more reliable than Lexus. A Lexus also costs more to repair.
No thanks. I’m sticking to Toyota.

You do realize that Lexus is Toyota, right?

Right and they tend to have more luxury items and more expensive parts. So more to break, and more expensive parts when it does break.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What's your usual car? A Mercedes loaner suggests a Mercedes.

I drive a <$100K BMW. Not a 6 figure BMW I might get as a loaner. I don't think that's where you find the big difference. When I get in my kid's Honda or a rental car, yes, there's a difference that I am not going back to.

NP. I don’t get it. What is the difference that you are not going back to? What is so special about your bmw?

Different poster but ride quality, road noise, infotainment, and material quality would be the big ones for me.

This. Especially if you have a long commute and/or do lots of road trips.

[Anonymous]

I drive jeeps, currently a Rubicon. Recently bought my wife a top of the line BMW. Definite difference. They each have their charms but hers is a hell of a lot more comfortable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My fanciest car was a brand new Escalade.

What a giant piece of crap lol. The chrome wheel rims were constantly degrading and the tires were always losing air. I spent so much time at Tire Warehouse that I got to know the young guys and once actually cleaned their grimy dusty front desk while waiting using restroom paper towels and soap.

Well ... this means you are weird enough that no one should listen to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is there a small car that is also high quality?

Because I don't like driving not-small cars. I've been driving cheap Japanese cars all my life, and yes, the road noise, the seat comfort, the cheap plastic, all bother me. Conversely, maintenance on my Toyota Corolla has been a dream. This car will not die and won't take my money. It's 20 years old and I haven't paid much for maintenance over the years.

But what's high-end in the small car category?

VW Golf

Aren't VWs going to cost a lot to repair?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I rarely fall for advertisements but I absolutely NEED to buy myself a Jaguar because of their amazing ads! I love it!!

Just ride a Waymo.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The customer service is better for the luxury model and the service at the dealer is much better. They will drive you home when you drop off the car. Back when we drove minivans the dealership was always disgusting, the waiting room was dirty and sticky and gross and loud. The luxury dealership waiting room is quiet and clean and has good coffee. It puts you in a better mood.

How often are you at the dealership that their waiting room putting "you in a better mood" is actually worth thousands? I'm hoping not to have to be there much at all aside from the occasional oil change if I'm paying that much money for a car. I mean ... I damn well better not be in there very often.