Choosing between a Mercedes and a Lexus is a matter of personal preference. Take both cars for test drives and decide which one suits you better. Regarding reliability I'm sure the Lexus will be a better bet but the trade off is it's driving style IMO.

On a side note my W124 has been extremely reliable to own. The other important factor I've realized about Benzes is their parts are cheap, much cheaper than Japanese car parts like our CRV. So when something does go wrong I investigate if I can fix it myself, in most instances I can. I also enjoy working on the car and I appreciate the engineering behind the Benz, amazing the way they designed these cars.

You mentioned one comment which I believe is very important when purchasing a used car. Buy the best you can and spend some serious time researching the car before you start looking. Also use a very stringent guideline when buying a car.

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