I'm curious about the foundation upon which Mr. Z. makes the statement that electronics on these cars are unreliable. Compared to what? I don't know anybody who attempts to use a Honda or Toyota or Lexus that age for daily transportation. So it's difficult to make even an anecdotal comparison on how the cars hold up.

Some older discussions with Steve Brotherton regarding the reliability and cost of driving an older Lexus were interesting. The general concensus is that Lexus does perhaps require fewer repairs, but the cost of parts and labor is frequently higher. The end result is that driving an older Lexus is no cheaper than driving an older Benz, and may well be more expensive.

- JimY