Anonymous
Post 07/25/2022 20:42     Subject: Luxury SUVs - any to avoid
Anonymous wrote:My husband drives a Mercedes (gls 430 or something? I’m not a car person.)

I like the car, but the service blows. Like we had a check engine light pop up and they said not to drive it and then told us they had an appointment in 10 days. And that check engine light is on more frequently than it should be (maybe 3-4 times in a 3 year old car?)

I’d never get one based on his experience, but I’m not sure what’s better. Lexus IS the most reliable, but i don’t like the way it looks and the rest are probably worse than the Mercedes.

This is odd. I’ve had 4 or 5 Mercedes and 2 GLS 450, and I’ve only had this happen once. I refilled the gas tank (per google) and tightened the gas cap and it went away. Maybe he’s not putting premium gas in it? I always have great service with feee loaners at the dealer.
Anonymous
Post 07/25/2022 20:29     Subject: Luxury SUVs - any to avoid
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Luxury cars are meant to be leased even in today’s much changed leasing market with money factor snd residual. Costs of repair after 3 years can be daunting with the myriad electronic systems/sensors, adjustable suspensions, and the like.


I thought leasing was an unwise financial decision?


Cars lose their value the minute you drive them off the lot. I think that the notion that leasing is an unwise financial decision is rooted in the 1950s way of thinking about cars--that you buy one for the investment of owning a car for the life of the car. Cars a disposable these days. Drive it for a few years and then turn it in for a new one. Otherwise, the money you think you're saving on a lease will be spent on mechanical repairs and other things you'll need to do to maintain the upkeep of the car. Personally, I'd rather have a new model every few years.


My 2019 SUV has gained value since I bought it. Many others can say the same.


What brand and model?