I jumped ship!!!
11-20-16, 04:57 PM
#1
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I jumped ship!!!
Hi everyone.
For the last 10 years I've had seven different Lexus vehicles. I have been a very loyal Lexus customer. My last car was a 2015 RC 350 F sport. I love this car with one exception, it sat very low and aggravated for the last year and a half, a pre-existing back condition. I would practically fall into the car to get into it because it's so low and it's such a slow seating car.
I was waiting for the 2017 IS to come in and I realized as I thought more more about it, that even with the exterior mini facelift and some changes to the interior, I really wasn't that excited about trying to get into that car. I realized I will be driving pretty much the same exact car and that I needed a change. It was time that I had to get out of the RC at the urging of both my physical therapist and my orthopedist.
To make a long story short, I have jumped ship. I leased a 2017 Mercedes C300 sport sedan. I thought I would give another type of luxury car a chance and drive something else. As I said for the last 10 years I've had Lexus vehicles and prior to that I had 10 years of Hondas. So I guess I get an itch to drive something new every 10 years.
I will always follow this form because I do love each one of my Lexus vehicles and I would never have gotten rid of my RC if it wasn't for this back issue. There is no cure for my back I would have to have a major back surgery.
I look forward to driving my new car a lot over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend because I got it Friday evening, had the windows tinted yesterday, and currently have my detailer out here applying Beeds ceramic coating to it.
I wish everyone the best and I look forward to keeping up with this forum and now becoming a Mercedes forum member.
Sincerely
debbie
For the last 10 years I've had seven different Lexus vehicles. I have been a very loyal Lexus customer. My last car was a 2015 RC 350 F sport. I love this car with one exception, it sat very low and aggravated for the last year and a half, a pre-existing back condition. I would practically fall into the car to get into it because it's so low and it's such a slow seating car.
I was waiting for the 2017 IS to come in and I realized as I thought more more about it, that even with the exterior mini facelift and some changes to the interior, I really wasn't that excited about trying to get into that car. I realized I will be driving pretty much the same exact car and that I needed a change. It was time that I had to get out of the RC at the urging of both my physical therapist and my orthopedist.
To make a long story short, I have jumped ship. I leased a 2017 Mercedes C300 sport sedan. I thought I would give another type of luxury car a chance and drive something else. As I said for the last 10 years I've had Lexus vehicles and prior to that I had 10 years of Hondas. So I guess I get an itch to drive something new every 10 years.
I will always follow this form because I do love each one of my Lexus vehicles and I would never have gotten rid of my RC if it wasn't for this back issue. There is no cure for my back I would have to have a major back surgery.
I look forward to driving my new car a lot over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend because I got it Friday evening, had the windows tinted yesterday, and currently have my detailer out here applying Beeds ceramic coating to it.
I wish everyone the best and I look forward to keeping up with this forum and now becoming a Mercedes forum member.
Sincerely
debbie
11-20-16, 05:34 PM
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I really hope that you get better with your back and everything goes well for you.
I totally agree that the seats of the car hurts your back by the time, that makes me keep thinking to change my seat design or that will cause problems for me in the future.
We really hope to see you soon man.
I totally agree that the seats of the car hurts your back by the time, that makes me keep thinking to change my seat design or that will cause problems for me in the future.
We really hope to see you soon man.
11-20-16, 06:24 PM
#4
I was thinking about C300, until many reports that the transmission is not behaving right and crap out really fast. Some even report the car turn into flame on freeway....
On top of that, it's slow, even slower than the IS.... 2017 Audi A4 or BMW 328i might be a much better choice IMO.
On top of that, it's slow, even slower than the IS.... 2017 Audi A4 or BMW 328i might be a much better choice IMO.
11-20-16, 06:58 PM
#5
Debbie, I hope you enjoy your new car!
11-20-16, 10:29 PM
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I'm just leasing the car so if I don't like it or it gives me problems I will eventually just turn it in early. I am hoping it to keep the it during the three-year lease term.
Last edited by dstopsie; 11-21-16 at 02:26 AM.
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11-21-16, 02:28 AM
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11-21-16, 03:14 AM
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Thank you. I drove the c300 sport sedan extensively and found it pretty fast. Much faster than my RC 350. The RC is a really heavy car with an underpowered transmission for the weight. As far as the engine crapping out in the Mercedes , that was the 2015 models, mine is a 2017. I have friends that have various Mercedes cars and feel that they are a great drive and very reliable. The E class has the same turbo engine as the C class does. I value a luxurious interior and something that's fun to drive as speed is a factor as well. This car has a punch to it. I found it quicker and more responsive than my RC was. I would have to floor my RC to get a punch out of it. My C300 sport sedan can really take off like a rocket. I'm looking forward to getting better gas mileage with this car. It also has way more amenities and features that Lexus just doesn't even have and I'm a big fan of Lexus vehicles.
I'm just leasing the car so if I don't like it or it gives me problems I will eventually just turn it in early. I am hoping it to keep the it during the three-year lease term.
I'm just leasing the car so if I don't like it or it gives me problems I will eventually just turn it in early. I am hoping it to keep the it during the three-year lease term.
11-21-16, 06:05 AM
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IS 350 is 0-60 in 5.6 seconds
RC350 0-60 in 5.8 seconds
per Mercedes C300 sport sedan brochure 0-60 in 6 seconds. Off the line the torque in RC350 is 277, and in my C300 sport sedan it's 273.
RC is heavier than the IS350. I got the RC 350 I noticed it was slower off the line then my IS 350 ever was. IRC 350 is also heavily criticized because it's about 300 pounds heavier than an IS350.
Believe me my RC 350 was never broken it just was not a zippy car. This can be validated if you follow the RC forum.
