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11-10-2009, 09:23 PM
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Road test- 1990 Lexus LS400, Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Jaguar XJ6
This may have been posted here before... if not, some may find it interesting, but it focuses more on the Lexus, since it was the new kid on the block in 1990. Someone on the Lexus site posted this. As an owner of a 1991 LS400 and a 1988 S-Class, I thought it was interesting, but imo the Mercedes is just as fine of a car as the Lexus. In fact, my S-Class MB is less nagging, as its much easier to service.
(you have to let it play through the 15 second commerical, then about 1 minute into the program before the road test begins) http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...025_208152.htm Last edited by 86560SEL; 11-10-2009 at 11:30 PM. 
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11-10-2009, 11:23 PM
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The most interesting thing to me was the different trim levels on offer in England. Can anyone in the US seriously contemplate buying and S-Class with no A/C, Cruise Control, or Radio?
- Peter.
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11-10-2009, 11:28 PM
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Did you also notice that the BMW 7-Series in the test did NOT have an airbag? Here in the USA the BMW 7-Series had them as early as 1988.
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11-11-2009, 01:53 AM
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This one testing the 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, Mercedes G-wagon and Range Rover.... (starting around 20 minutes)
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Top-Gea...1991_209524.htm also the arrival of some new 1992 models (one is an S-Class Mercedes) http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Top-Gea...1991_209524.htm
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11-11-2009, 09:48 AM
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11-11-2009, 12:25 PM
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The road test comparison to me is ridiculous because they call what is OBVIOUSLY a long wheelbase 420SEL, a 420SE.
Over and over.
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11-11-2009, 12:40 PM
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I noticed that as well. They also forgot to mention that the Lexus has the look of the Mercedes, the dials of the BMW and the seats of the Jaguar....  Throw a 560SEL or the W140 into that mix and then we'll see whats what 
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11-11-2009, 09:56 PM
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11-12-2009, 12:09 AM
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Not surprised the Lexus would be smoother and quieter than the MB, the W126 was a design from the late 70's.
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11-12-2009, 01:22 AM
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is a quieter car. IMO, its as quiet as my LS400, but the engine is more noticable, but I do have an exhaust leak on the Benz. 
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11-12-2009, 01:26 AM
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I never found our old 300SDL to be quiet at all, nor a very comfortable ride. It did however handle and brake pretty damn well for such a big car. I think Lexuses tend to be far more quiet and isolating, but at the cost of driver involvement. To most people, this is great. To people who like a bit more road feel, not so much.
It isnt all that hard to make a car quieter. Sound proofing is very cheap and easy to install. As a sidenote, holy crap did that Jag have an ugly interior. Reminds me of a domestic from that era *shudder*
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