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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 09:28 AM
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Is this really necessary? Does Lexus engage in such urination competitions?

I thought Lexus wasn't even considered a threat to MB?
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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Is this really necessary? Does Lexus engage in such urination competitions?

I thought Lexus wasn't even considered a threat to MB?
I highly doubt that MB USA printed that shirt. Eitherway, somebody is jealous of Lexus. Besides, when was the last time that MB came out in top, 2nd or even 3rd place in comparison tests?
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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That T-shirt is NOTHING compared to the Ford-Chevy-Mopar conflicts we high school guys had when I was growing up.....before imports were a significant part of the scene. Dave would not want me to post some of the things I can remember from high school about the jokes that went around about cars. Back then Ford people were FORD, Chevy people were CHEVY, and MoPar was MOPAR. I was one of the RARE people who liked all three....I liked almost anything on four wheels....luxury cars, muscle-cars, pickups, compacts, wagons, British sports cars,......... just loved to drive, period.

Sorry, I got a little off topic, but T-shirts like that bring back memories.

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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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It's listed as a genuine MB shirt and it has the same tag that official MB apparel sports...
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
It's listed as a genuine MB shirt and it has the same tag that official MB apparel sports...
Except that the tag line can be printed by anybody.

Not saying that it can't be printed by MB though.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 10:16 AM
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Except that the tag line can be printed by anybody.

Not saying that it can't be printed by MB though.
Good point.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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Jealousy is the greatest form of flattery
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 11:23 AM
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Jealousy is the greatest form of flattery
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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I would think official Mercedes shirts could cost more than $10 though... it's also from Hollywood.... good chance of a Chinatown knock-off then the buyer (bulk buyer probably) ironed on the sentence.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by xravexboix
I would think official Mercedes shirts could cost more than $10 though... it's also from Hollywood.... good chance of a Chinatown knock-off then the buyer (bulk buyer probably) ironed on the sentence.
It's used, so a price reduction is a given.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by texan629
Other than the ls400 (by the way was a year ago), What lexus has ever won first place in a comparison test by leading car magazines?
How much time u got bub? I can name tons.
Off the top of my head.
1. RX 300 SUV of the year Motor Trend
2. 1998 GS 300/400 car of the year Motor Trend
3. GS 300/400 ten best list for 3 years.
4. SC 300/400 ten best 4 years.
5. SC 300 Automobile pick for 6 years.
6. 1998 comparo, Caddy Catera, Mitsubuishi Diamante, Lexus ES 300. #1 ES 300, #2 Catera, #3 Diamante. Motor Trend
7. GS 400 #1 comparo, USA vs the world. Motor Trend
8. 1999 LX 470 #1 SUV Car and Driver
9. :LS 400 #1 Car and Driver, vs 740, S430, etc 2000
10. LS 430 #1 Car and Driver vs all important competitors
11. ES 300 #1 Car and Driver 1998 against 8 competitors
12. GS 300 #1 Car and Driver vs 6 competitors
13. IS 300 #1 Road and Track, 2001, vs 330, C280, S60 Volvo
14. GS 430 2006, #1 in Edmunds.com vs RL/M35/45
15. GX 470 Truck of the year 2 years in a row, Truck Trend

This is just off the top of my head............
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by texan629
Other than the ls400 (by the way was a year ago), What lexus has ever won first place in a comparison test by leading car magazines?
The question should be, "which Lexus has never won any first place in a comparison test by leading car magazines". And the answer is simple: none.

And the LS400 was way more than a year ago. Get your facts straight.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by liquidsilver
I highly doubt that MB USA printed that shirt. Eitherway, somebody is jealous of Lexus. Besides, when was the last time that MB came out in top, 2nd or even 3rd place in comparison tests?
That is a good question and I ahve the answer too. Benz has not had a top finish in ages now. Not one car or SUV. I don't even think in the top 2 or 3.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by texan629
When did the es250 win a comparison test?
OK, besides es250. Now name another, please.
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Old Jun 14, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by texan629
There was a car and driver comparo last year where the e320 did come out on top before the cts received the updated v6.
you are correct.
1. E320
2. 530
3. A6 turbo
4. GS 300
5. Infinti M45
6. Lincoln LS
7. Jaguar S-type 3.0

Funny 2 V-8 cars (LS/M45) got spanked.
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