Anyhow, weren't we talking about Lexus vs BMW vs MBZ?

I think that MBZ & BMW will be "classic" as time goes by. Their studios spend much more time shaping/styling their cars (say my friends in the industry).

I think that a Lexus will on average, be a cheaper car to keep. Lexus is also the most BORING of the three - by a long shot. I seriously doubt anyone will consider them a classic as time goes by.

Also - I don't like the new BMWs (except the Z4) and I don't like the newer MBZ either - look/feel cheap to me.

So I go with...

The new Audi A8