repair costs on lexus vs. mercedes

funny , I was nearly convinced i was going to trade in my BMW and get an AUDI until i talked to my mechanic, and a few other seems most audi's a re crap, I'm glad i got the lexus its been perfect.

Mike

I had a '98 Audi A4 for 5 years and 49,000 miles. Can't imagine a car needing more repairs. Add that to the attitude from Keyes Audi and the pricks at Audi who said it's out of warranty so you can't sue us. It's your problem. Go screw yourself.

26 months in an IS300 Sportcross with only a weak battery replaced under warranty at the 2 year screwing.

Loved the Audi but I'll suffer with a car that runs thank you.

His S8 experience is miniscule compared to his M-B experience.

Yes, but my wife gets the Lexus. How has your experience been as between the Audi and Mercedes lines?

I'm hoping my 2002 S8 Audi will be more reliable than my 1999 S420 was (electronics, not mechanical, the small V 8 was great).

That's true. I won't know for quite a while since the S8 only has 22,000 miles on it. I do have an extended warranty, just in case, but that doesn't answer the question of reliability. If this Audi isn't reliable, it will be the last German vehicle that I own.

I will say that my Porsche 911s of the 70s and 80s were bulletproof, and I still hold this bias that high end German vehicles "should" be excellent. The Mercedes was a disappointment (mild) in that regard.

As you say, I don't know enough yet to have an opinion on the Audi. I love the car, and I hope it will be reliable.

Uh, oh. Well, my Audi ownership might not last a long time then. I won't put up with lots of repair time. We shall see.