Automobilia etc....

[VolAllen]

And those German cars cost infinitely more to repair without the warranty

My "German" X3 was made in Spartanburg. Right down the road about 4 hours lol. :lolabove:

 

[Nerd-Vol]

My "German" X3 is made in Spartanburg. Right down the road about 4 hours lol. :lolabove:

My mother's GL is built out in Alabama. Only decent thing to come from that state.

 

[VolAllen]

My mother's GL is built out in Alabama. Only decent thing to come from that state.

Amen to that. Alabama is a dump.

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

BMWs are actually my favorite cars. I've had one though and I'm ready to experiment with a sports car. I think I want a GT mustang maybe a camaro. Problem with the camaro is there's absolutely no room in their back seats

 

[volfanbill]

My "German" X3 was made in Spartanburg. Right down the road about 4 hours lol. :lolabove:

And?

My Toyota was made in Georgia with Mexican parts. Doesn't change anything about what you quoted

 

[volinbham]

My mother's GL is built out in Alabama. Only decent thing to come from that state.

My Ridgeline was built here too. So that's 2 things.

 

[Biopsyman]

My mother's GL is built out in Alabama. Only decent thing to come from that state.

And BBQ

 

[volfanbill]

My Ridgeline was built here too. So that's 2 things.

And you're there. That's three.

 

[VOLALUM]

Lots of e-peen stroking going on here today. I earned my money so I'll spend it how I see fit. If it's not your cup of tea, well we all know what opinions are like. If you don't like someone else taste, take that back your e-peen car forum.

 

[Biopsyman]

Buy a car you like and can afford.. Game over

 

[Roustabout]

I understand, but that still doesn't make them reliable, also why does Audi and BMW rank so much higher?

I don't know why they rate higher when they certainly aren't.

 

[Roustabout]

Fair point.

Seems like the moral of the story is:

If you plan to buy a new car, buy a good, reliable, Japanese car as they tend to hold their value much better.

For a great deal on a used car, buy a German car because they lose their value at an alarming rate.

Also make sure the German car has a warranty.

The price gap from new to new is significant, but the gap shrinks tremendously since the luxury car depreciates much faster.

All the pre owned Mercedes listed has an unlimited mileage, comprehensive, factory warranty.

The price gap can vary greatly because a lot of cars have entry models 'starting at' $. The lux cars tend to take a sharper depreciation curve up front. Aggressive leasing programs have contributed to this. Also, the lux market is a lot more fickle.

 

[Roustabout]

And those German cars cost infinitely more to repair without the warranty

Based on what?
Call your local Mercedes dealer and Toyota dealer and ask them what their hourly rate is in the service department.

Get back to us.

 

[VolAllen]

Based on what?
Call your local Mercedes dealer and Toyota dealer and ask them what their hourly rate is in the service department.

Get back to us.

I'm glad you said it. German cars being "more expensive to fix" is a myth. I've had all kinds of cars and they're all the same.

 

[volfanbill]

Lol, as if the labor is the difference. Y'all crack me up.

 

[volfanbill]

but keep fighting. Everyone loves trolls

 

[Roustabout]

I'm glad you said it. German cars being "more expensive to fix" is a myth. I've had all kinds of cars and they're all the same.

Plus service intervals on a German car are between 10k and 15k for routine interval since they hold a higher volume of oil in the pan, usually over 8 quarts.

It really gets down to the fact that people are stupid. They'll go pay 30k for a POS Ford when they could be driving a Mercedes with a better warranty and dealing with much better staffs.If you look at the ad gimmicks from Lance, Cogdill, etc. you understand. People are stupid. Run stupid ads and the idiots will come in in droves and never even consider the German car. And when you point out, theyll find every reason not to listen. Stupid is as stupid does.

 

[Roustabout]

Lol, as if the labor is the difference. Y'all crack me up.

Labor is the overwhelming factor in repair costs.

All you are showing is how little you know, and how little yiu desire to learn.

 

[volfanbill]

Labor is the overwhelming factor in repair costs.

All you are showing is how little you know, and how little yiu desire to learn.

uh huh. Yeah. That's it. Boom. I just got roasted.

 

[Crew]

Wranglers are cool and fun. Sadly, most drive them to convey an image.
if you buy a car, truck, suv because you think it enhances or speaks your personality then you need to get a freakins life. A Mustang is a poorly built car, period. It's an attempt at a penis extension, and a bad one at that.

It's like the guy (or gal) driving a F250 diesel and doesn't even have a boat or trailer and won't even allow mulch in the bed. Thats your borderline sociopath.

I can't really speak on buying anything for image.

I buy things I like.

I've never aspired to own a lux vehicle as I've always felt it was ridiculous to spend that much on a car. The only Benz's that even catch a second look from me are the AMG models.

Short of that, buying a mid-range Benz seems pretty pointless, Imo. The entry level Benz gets a solid chuckle from me everytime I see one.

I know from experience that they are quality autos but as far as I'm concerned....bleh.

I don't need wipers on my headlights.

 

[volfanbill]

I can't really speak on buying anything for image.

I buy things I like.

I've never aspired to own a lux vehicle as I've always felt it was ridiculous to spend that much on a car. The only Benz's that even catch a second look from me are the AMG models.

Short of that, buying a mid-range Benz seems pretty pointless, Imo. The entry level Benz gets a solid chuckle from me everytime I see one.

I know from experience that they are quality autos but as far as I'm concerned....bleh.

I don't need wipers on my headlights.

you're just stupid.

 

[VolAllen]

Plus service intervals on a German car are between 10k and 15k for routine interval since they hold a higher volume of oil in the pan, usually over 8 quarts.

It really gets down to the fact that people are stupid. They'll go pay 30k for a POS Ford when they could be driving a Mercedes with a better warranty and dealing with much better staffs.If you look at the ad gimmicks from Lance, Cogdill, etc. you understand. People are stupid. Run stupid ads and the idiots will come in in droves and never even consider the German car. And when you point out, theyll find every reason not to listen. Stupid is as stupid does.

My dad was the finance manager at Myrtle Beach Chevrolet for 13 years. He had all kinds of crappy American made cars through the years back when they were allowed to drive demos. Long story short, he drives a Benz now, got my youngest brother a VW, and said he's never going back.

 

[Biopsyman]

My dad was the finance manager at Myrtle Beach Chevrolet for 13 years. He had all kinds of crappy American made cars through the years back when they were allowed to drive demos. Long story short, he drives a Benz now, got my youngest brother a VW, and said he's never going back.

Cls550 is nice

 

[VOLALUM]

you're just stupid.

Apparently a lot of us are. :thud:

 

[volfanbill]

Apparently a lot of us are. :thud:

yep. all sorts of us.