[brianch]

It seems like there is a big assumption that german cars in general have very expensive maintenance costs and aren't very reliable.

Is there any data to prove or disprove this? How much is it really more to maintain a Mercedes Benz over say an Acura/Lexus/Infiniti?

 

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Ask any real owner, it doesnt matter is it breaks by an inch or a mile, breaking is breaking. So off to the dealership you go with a frown.

hahaha. am I the only one who got that one?

 

[brianch]

It is 2013 though. It seems like the newer cars are starting to become more reliable. At least in terms of electronics. I remember older BMWs, Mercedes, and Audi vehicles had many electrical problems down the road. Anyone who owns an older Mercedes Benz knows what I'm talking about.

 

[brianch]

What sort of problems are you having with your 09 B?

I'm not saying that the problem is fixed but I do think it's getting better. The maintenance problem isn't as bad as it use to be. People blow it way out of proportion.

The truth is people are starting to have problems with Infiniti, Acura, Lexus (japanese luxury brands) more often now and the German brands are starting to become more reliable. Most of the Japanese luxury manufacturers shifted manufacturing over to USA and quality control has gone down alot. I've heard many complains about Infinitis have problems often from friends who have recently purchased them. I've also read of many problems with the Acura cars having bad quality control. In terms of the motors the japanese cars still have great reliability but the electronics aren't exactly as perfect as people say they are.

 

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I wasn't a fan of the older Lexus vehicles but the new lineup is attractive.

I find that reliability is a hit or miss. I've heard of owners who have continuous problems with their japanese cars.