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cawimmer430 · 10-03-2007, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

Is this the 1st time we hear complains about COMMAND?

No system is perfect. COMAND has been generally well received but it does have some flaws as well (like every system).

Marcus, what I don't understand is how the Lexus LS got 99/100 and the Mercedes S-Class got 86/100 when the Mercedes virtually does everything better except fuel economy and what they perceive to be confusing controls.

All the LS really has going for it is value-for-money, reliability and fuel eocnomy. Are they telling me this is enough to give it a 99/100 score over the S-Class which is more comfortable apparently and also handles better (two in one). Two ideals in the same car that can appeal to two different drivers: luxury and sport drivers.

Given what they said about the LS, it therefore only appeals to a comfort-looking person.

Again, here in Europe the press wasn't too impressed with the confusing controls of the Lexus LS.

Both these cars are superb, and it's a matter of taste but sometimes I am just questioning the logic behind CR's point system.