"Richard Sexton" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> Elmo P. Shagnasty > wrote:
> >In article >,
> > (Richard Sexton) wrote:
> >
> >> >screams something way different than a Corolla...)
> >>
> >> Yeah it screams "look at me I look a lot like a Mercedes
> >> but use even more expsneive Toyota parts that aren't
> >> engineered to last decades". What a deal.
> >
> >Ah. As opposed to even more expensive Mercedes parts that aren't
> >engineered to last any more than a few years.
> >
> >Face it--M-B ain't what it used to be.
>
> I'll be the first to admit that, I don't have much confidence in the new
> cars. But if you can afford a Maybach you probably don't care.
>
> I did see an old 240Z yeterday but the point remains you don't see many
> old Japanese cars. I imagine getting parts for them might be an issue but
> I'm just guessing.
>
> Ironically the motor in that 240Z is a copy of the MB 6 from that era.
>
Actually, the old 240Z from 1970-73 had a 2.4 liter engine that was
bulletproof. It was a larger version of the engine used in the old Datsun
510 (1968-73). The main problem with those old Datsuns wasn't the engine or
lack of parts, but that the steel body on them were so thin that most rusted
out, even here in California.
In general, Toyota/Lexus may be a bit more reliable than BMW. However, you
buy a BMW for the way it drives. If you don't notice a difference or can't
appreciate it, then get the Toyota.
Btw, if you look under the hood of a Lexus, most parts say Toyota, so yes,
it is a TOYOTA!