lexus is 250 awd vs MB c300 awd

jazz · 01-04-2012, 03:11 PM

for the 4 door winter car what would you buy?? lexus is 250 or the MB c300 both in awd. cost of the cars is around the $43000.00 mark.

plz reply with a comment on why?

jazz · 01-04-2012, 03:14 PM

for the 4 door winter car what would you buy?? lexus is 250 or the MB c300 both in awd. cost of the cars is around the $43000.00 mark.

plz reply with a comment on why?

N0SL3N · 01-04-2012, 09:08 PM

I would get a g37x or used g35/7x.

My 07 g35x with all seasons drove better than my 2004 and 2011 fx 35s, BMW 335x and jeep wrangler rubicon.

By far the best winter car, I used to blast past everyone up hills. Being from Toronto and having a cottage in Innisfil, I have used it in the same conditions you will.

TerribleONE · 01-04-2012, 09:11 PM

+1 on the G37x sedan..

Zemurray · 01-04-2012, 09:50 PM

I wouldn't get the mb. They aren't very reliable

C09 · 01-04-2012, 10:06 PM

IS250
- Slow (especially since you're getting Auto tranny)
- No space in the rear seats
- more available & cheaper parts (aftermarket, and OEM)

C300
- Looks better
- More power, and I feel it handles a little better vs the Lexus
- "looks" higher class vs the lexus

I've had both, but in RWD\Manual...
so, winters wasn't my strong season..

Pharmacist · 01-04-2012, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazz

for the 4 door winter car what would you buy?? lexus is 250 or the MB c300 both in awd. cost of the cars is around the $43000.00 mark.

plz reply with a comment on why?

Neither. For that kind of money, go with one of these:

VancouverZ34 · 01-05-2012, 01:30 AM

i would get C300 just cuz it looks way better IMHO

IDZRVIT · 01-05-2012, 06:41 AM

F-150 4X4 or similar. C'mon, get something that can do some work for you and get you where you wanna go!

jazz · 01-05-2012, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N0SL3N

I would get a g37x or used g35/7x.

My 07 g35x with all seasons drove better than my 2004 and 2011 fx 35s, BMW 335x and jeep wrangler rubicon.

By far the best winter car, I used to blast past everyone up hills. Being from Toronto and having a cottage in Innisfil, I have used it in the same conditions you will.

your cottage is in innisfil!!! lol my parents live near the point.

LMBmikeZ · 01-05-2012, 10:21 AM

IMO I would also go with the g35/37x sedan I have here terrible reviews from owners of IS 250's and as for the c300 I just wouldnt want to have to deal with the MB dealer in my area.... Plus I think in the long run the MB would cost you more to maintain then the infinity.

I also herd on newer MB that an oil change has to be done by a shop because there engines are pressurized! So you need a special machine to set it back to normal pressure. Not sure if this is true but if so I would stay away for that reason alone! But I guess people who own Mercedes don't tend to do there own work to the vehicle.

Red__Zed · 01-05-2012, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pharmacist

Neither. For that kind of money, go with one of these:

Did we just agree on something?

m4a1mustang · 01-05-2012, 10:44 AM

I like the Merc over the Lexus but I'm with Pharm... STi!

nizmo370 · 01-05-2012, 10:57 AM

once again get the wrx sti sedan !!!!! Turbo + awd ftw

LMBmikeZ · 01-05-2012, 01:58 PM

Wrx is a completely different class of vehicle though. To me it sounds like jazz is looking for something more of luxury sedan as a winter car....

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C09 Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: T.O. Posts: 119 Drives: 370Z 40th Rep Power: 13	IS250 - Slow (especially since you're getting Auto tranny) - No space in the rear seats - more available & cheaper parts (aftermarket, and OEM) C300 - Looks better - More power, and I feel it handles a little better vs the Lexus - "looks" higher class vs the lexus I've had both, but in RWD\Manual... so, winters wasn't my strong season.. __________________ 40th\Eibach\StillenCBE\Tints\ShineAutoAllAround\20 "VolkRacingGT-C\SPC-CamberArms+ToeBolts\ WhiteLineF&RSways\20mmSpacers

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IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 26	F-150 4X4 or similar. C'mon, get something that can do some work for you and get you where you wanna go! __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

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Zemurray Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: La Grange, KY Posts: 117 Drives: 78 280z, 40th 370z Rep Power: 13	I wouldn't get the mb. They aren't very reliable

01-05-2012, 01:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
VancouverZ34 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 235 Drives: 1 //M coupe Rep Power: 15	i would get C300 just cuz it looks way better IMHO

01-05-2012, 10:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	IMO I would also go with the g35/37x sedan I have here terrible reviews from owners of IS 250's and as for the c300 I just wouldnt want to have to deal with the MB dealer in my area.... Plus I think in the long run the MB would cost you more to maintain then the infinity. I also herd on newer MB that an oil change has to be done by a shop because there engines are pressurized! So you need a special machine to set it back to normal pressure. Not sure if this is true but if so I would stay away for that reason alone! But I guess people who own Mercedes don't tend to do there own work to the vehicle. __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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nizmo370 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: toronto Posts: 70 Drives: on 4 wheels Rep Power: 13	once again get the wrx sti sedan !!!!! Turbo + awd ftw

01-05-2012, 01:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
LMBmikeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,237 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 10349	Wrx is a completely different class of vehicle though. To me it sounds like jazz is looking for something more of luxury sedan as a winter car.... __________________ CUSTOM NISMO \| BERK \| H&R \| STANCE \| SPL everything \| EVO-R \| 34 Setrab \| WHITELINE \| Redline \| Carkitcompany \| Zspeed \| UpRev \| SEIBON

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