Again... it's all my opinion but Lexus vehicles are all so mediocre to drive, and for me, that's what matters the most - how they drive. I give them credit for amazing build quality, reliability, and materials (although this is more a supplier point than a Lexus point. Even the Chinese automakers, if they are willing to spend the money and effort, could get high quality materials), however I stand behind my belief that they are well built and very reliable mediocre luxury cars.

And before you lump the 3-Series in there... I'm going to disagree with you on that one. Admittedly, I've only driven the E46s, but they are amazing cars. And everything I've heard is that the E90s have only improved on it, exterior styling notwithstanding. I am sick of all the yuppies "driving" 3-series. It just doesn't dimish my respect for the car.