Current Events > Do you like BMW more or Mercedes?

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SevenTenths posted...

Because save for another 6 months and don't buy a 6 cylinder mustang

it takes more than saving for another 6 months. what do you drive dude?

KazGT6 posted...

it takes more than saving for another 6 months. what do you drive dude?

Nah who isn't putting away an easy 3 grand a month minimum? /s

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KazGT6 posted...

it takes more than saving for another 6 months.

Then you shouldn't be buying a mustang and see the previous post.

There is no excuse for ruining a mustang


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CanuckCowboy posted...

Nah who isn't putting away an easy 3 grand a month minimum? /s

Yeah bro he bought his EcoBoost in cash. What a great point.


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SevenTenths posted...

Then you shouldn't be buying a mustang and see the previous post.

There is no excuse for ruining a mustang

yeah like i said everybody would prefer the gt. But most of the mustangs i see around my area are the v6s. I always glance to see which one it is

KazGT6 posted...

it takes more than saving for another 6 months. what do you drive dude?

Funnily enough, one of the most interesting mustangs right now is a 6 cyl mustang.

Granted, it's a GT350 swapped with an Australian Barra inline 6 making ~900hp
https://www.whichcar.com.au/tv/adam-lz-to-barra-swap-a-gt350-mustang-video


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the last generation V6 mustangs were making as much power as the previous generation's GTs

granted, now they've dropped the V6 entirely in favor of the turbo four

treewojima posted...

the last generation V6 mustangs were making as much power as the previous generation's GTs

granted, now they've dropped the V6 entirely in favor of the turbo four

yeah this is a good point, dude

GT Mustangs and above have gotten so expensive. I dont know what the pricing is like, Stateside, but a Bullet Mustang up here is 90,000, and dont even get me started on the Shelbys and Super Snakes.

Absolutely nothing wrong with an ecoboost if its what you want, and bitching at someone that they should have gotten a bigger engine is supremely douchey.

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yeah wonder how the insurance compares between the v6 and v8 stang, also

A GT starts in the mid 30k range, a GT350 starts around 60k

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pogo_rabid posted...

A GT starts in the mid 30k range, a GT350 starts around 60k

the gt350s look a lot better than the gts, they're gorgeous imo. Too bad they only came with manuals. Yeah they don't make em anymore. you have to get the mach 1

pogo_rabid posted...

A GT starts in the mid 30k range, a GT350 starts around 60k

Jesus Christ a GT is 55 k up here.

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in canada?

KazGT6 posted...

Too bad they only came with manuals.

... Too bad?

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The roar of a Mustang GT sounds amazing on the highway, but frankly feels super douchey elsewhere. "LOOK AT ME GOING SLOW! NOTICE MY MASCULINITY!" the impotent motor cries out obnoxiously to anyone who will listen whilst roaming the lot for a parking spot at 7-eleven.

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E_S_M_Z posted...

The roar of a Mustang GT sounds amazing on the highway, but frankly feels super douchey elsewhere. "LOOK AT ME GOING SLOW! NOTICE MY MASCULINITY!" the impotent motor cries out obnoxiously to anyone who will listen whilst roaming the lot for a parking spot at 7-eleven.

a lot of the newer performance cars , you can adjust how loud the exhaust is though

These "preference" questions get silly when people haven't even tried the stuff they're talking about.

Last BMW I tried was a 5 series hybrid as a rental a couple years ago. I couldn't say it was head and shoulders above, say a well equipped Camry. It was nicer sure, but I wouldn't say *that* much better for the money and potential headache.

I've last ridden in a C-Class, and I personally like the aesthetic flair of MB interiors. I would like to join a test drive event if a local one pops up

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electricbugs2 posted...

Jesus Christ a GT is 55 k up here.

oof, yeah for a base model v8 it's 36k in the states


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As a car guy, Porsche>Merc>BMW
But Italian cars>German cars
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between those two, Mercedes.

but if I had to get a luxury brand, itd be a Lexus.

on the topic of Mustangs - theyre so fucking small inside. My friend bought one and took me for a ride. Im 61 and felt claustrophobic in the passenger seat. Fun car though. If I wanted an American muscle car Id get the Challenger. So roomy.

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awesome999 posted...

But Italian cars>German cars

Highly disagree on the supercar front, but an argument could be made for Alfas.

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pogo_rabid posted...

Highly disagree on the supercar front, but an argument could be made for Alfas.

The argument was made for supercars, since everyday German cars are better than everyday Italians. AMC One is the only recent German supercar that comes close (in excitement) to bangers like the Aventador, even though the Lambo is much more widely distributed
Speaking of Aventador, it's midway through 2021 and the successor hasn't been even announced
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pogo_rabid posted...

Highly disagree on the supercar front, but an argument could be made for Alfas.

I test drove a Guilia Ti. It scoots pretty good and looks nice, but Alfa reliability makes Land Rover look like Toyota.

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awesome999 posted...

The argument was made for supercars, since everyday German cars are better than everyday Italians. AMC One is the only recent German supercar that comes close (in excitement) to bangers like the Aventador, even though the Lambo is much more widely distributed
Speaking of Aventador, it's midway through 2021 and the successor hasn't been even announced

All we know so far is its going to be a V12 hybrid, which just sounds so stupid. Gonna be an absolute rocket ship though with that as the engine.

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If I have to choose between those 2, Ill walk

youll end up walking either way, the only difference is I wont be out $50,000-$100,000

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All these exotic German cars and I'm rolling around in my 2021 Acura TLX like a boss.

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electricbugs2 posted...

I test drove a Guilia Ti. It scoots pretty good and looks nice, but Alfa reliability makes Land Rover look like Toyota.

Alfas (at least the enthusiast models) are around for a good time, just not for a long time.

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AlBundy33 posted...

If I have to choose between those 2, Ill walk

youll end up walking either way, the only difference is I wont be out $50,000-$100,000

Merc used to be super reliable too, nobody knows what happened in the mid 90s and they fell off a cliff

electricbugs2 posted...

All we know so far is its going to be a V12 hybrid, which just sounds so stupid. Gonna be an absolute rocket ship though with that as the engine.

They kinda have to be a hybrid or people will absolutely eat it. Not to mention it'll be way behind the curve once Rimacs and Pininfarinas actually catch up and the EU emissions laws fuck ICs

electricbugs2 posted...

I test drove a Guilia Ti. It scoots pretty good and looks nice, but Alfa reliability makes Land Rover look like Toyota.

Alfas would be so much more fun if parts didn't cost an arm and a leg and you could work on it yourself without pissing off the executives
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hyperpowder posted...

All these exotic German cars and I'm rolling around in my 2021 Acura TLX like a boss.

pics
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pogo_rabid posted...

Alfas (at least the enthusiast models) are around for a good time, just not for a long time.

Facts. All the car companies are getting better reliability wise, but the Guilia Q was a bit of an electronics nightmare its first two years here. Not sure how theyre doing now, but I see a fair amount around town, so its not like every single one is a lemon. I cant really afford a Q model anyway though and the Ti seems more solid. It was my second or third choice behind the TT and the CLA 45 when I was looking.

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awesome999 posted...

The argument was made for supercars, since everyday German cars are better than everyday Italians. AMC One is the only recent German supercar that comes close (in excitement) to bangers like the Aventador, even though the Lambo is much more widely distributed
Speaking of Aventador, it's midway through 2021 and the successor hasn't been even announced

I mean, any v12 lambo will be super exciting, but as far as good drivers cars go, it's hard to compete with the likes of a Carrera GT, Gumpert Apollo, GT Black Series, or a CLK GTR.

But I am highly biased against Italian supercar manufacturers, so take what I say with a grain of salt.

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awesome999 posted...

pics

https://ibb.co/Br3XxRp

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We should do car topics more often, this is one of the few times I've stuck in a topic for more than a couple posts without the intention of pissing people off

hyperpowder posted...

https://ibb.co/Br3XxRp

NICE
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Yeah car topics are some of my favourite topics on CE when everyone is chill. Its a shame some sour grapes often have to ruin them, but this one has gone pretty well.

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I find them overpriced for what they offer besides the personal feeling of prestige and look Ive made it in life


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AlBundy33 posted...

If I have to choose between those 2, Ill walk

youll end up walking either way, the only difference is I wont be out $50,000-$100,000

That's why you buy used tho. Well, before the pandemic fucked everything. My friend got a 2011 E550 for like $15,000.

I mean, he did have to replace the starter like two days after buying it, but still lmao

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SaccharineSmile posted...

I find them overpriced for what they offer besides the personal feeling of prestige and look Ive made it in life

Honestly every luxury brand aside from maybe Acura is overpriced now. Lexus used to be an entry level luxury brand and now theyre slinging 120 k muscle cars and 100 k sport coupes.

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electricbugs2 posted...

Yeah car topics are some of my favourite topics on CE when everyone is chill. Its a shame some sour grapes often have to ruin them, but this one has gone pretty well.

Sorry if that's how I came across. Was just some bants

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electricbugs2 posted...

Honestly every luxury brand aside from maybe Acura is overpriced now. Lexus used to be an entry level luxury brand and now theyre slinging 120 k muscle cars and 100 k sport coupes.

yeah now the prices are super crazy - understandable now but still people are paying overs

brands like Hyundai offer way more (like wireless Apple CarPlay) at reasonable priced

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ive never owned a bmw, but i have owned the cheapest mercedes, i liked it except it only took premoum gas that was the only drawback i spent a lot of money on gas

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skermac posted...

ive never owned a bmw, but i have owned the cheapest mercedes, i liked it except it only took premoum gas that was the only drawback i spent a lot of money on gas

What was the compression ratio? You don't need premium gas unless it's ludicrously high like 14 or something
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pogo_rabid posted...

Sorry if that's how I came across. Was just some bants

Oh I wasnt referring to you pogo, I was just giving my opinion on three years in the Titty.

Im more referring to the people that feel the need to come into a thread about luxury cars and bitch about how they have an Accord with with wireless charging and Bluetooth, and because of that nobody needs a luxury car. Like no shit? Thats why the word luxury is in the name ha ha.

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You get a merc when youre successful. You get a bmw when you want people to think youre a success.

I like the style of BMW more, but I've heard from multiple people now that they had problems with their BMW's needing repairs often.

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Payzmaykr posted...

You get a merc when youre successful. You get a bmw when you want people to think youre a success.

I dunno if I would go that far. If I see someone in an A35 VS someone in a M240, Id probably assume the 240 driver was bringing in more dollars.

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Are Infinitis any good?

I know Nissan gets shit on hard these days mainly due to their CVTs but iirc Infinitis have automatics.

How do they compare to Lexus and Acura?

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littlebro07 posted...

Are Infinitis any good?

I know Nissan gets shit on hard these days mainly due to their CVTs but iirc Infinitis have automatics.

How do they compare to Lexus and Acura?

Infiniti was better in the G35/G37 era. The Q50 is neat in the Red Sport trim, but theyve sort of become what you buy if you cant afford a Bimmer, but for some reason you despise Acura. Their lease bait cars, and a lot of the car guys on YT are predicting that Nissan might axe Infiniti in NA.

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BMWs suck

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Mercedes, just because of the type of people that drive BMWs.

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