Interestingly, if you're over 30, the big S-Class Benz is still attractive, for those with the bucks. A LOT of folks love those older Mercedes and appreciate the fact that there is another company out there besides M-B able and willing to supply a comparable car.
I'd bet the Lexus doesn't require 1/10 as much upkeep and attention as a Benz does... Styling be damned, if a car is known for it's luxury, and reliability and comfort and handling, and so on... it will always be in demand. I suspect, like M-B back then, Lexus weren't selling their big, expensive cars to kids. They were selling to those who appreciated opulence with their performance, and were willing to pay for it. You don't necessarily have to change the grill-work and the body shape and the hang-ons every year, if you have a fine car to begin with. Well, the top luxury car makers don't. In fact, change for change's sake is inimical to new sales. That's why (at least it used to be) you frequently couldn't tell a 1975 from a 1980 from a 1985...unless you were an aficionado. Subtle interior changes and the like were the order of the day. If you have something that works, leave it alone! Improve only what needs improvement. So it seems to me. keith whaley Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Sales figures. In the late 80s Lexus was competitive with Mercedes Benz > in the US and the styling was similar to the big S-Class Mercedes. The > styling is still similar to the late eighties Mercedes, but the sales > are stagnanta. Automotive News is a good source. > Paul > > Ed Matthew wrote: > > > > > > > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > > > > >Lexus sales are not very good in the US either. The brand was a one-hit > > > > >wonder. Their styling is stagnant, their marketing, nonexistent. > > > > I'm curious - where did you get this information? > > > > Ed
