Mercedes [/Thread]

 

LOL at the thread title change. Like most have said it depends on the model. I prefer more Audi's to BMWs but certain BMWs are just worthy. I saw the 6 Gran Coupe at dinner one night and it was breathtaking.

 

Eh-um, BMW, because you are a fucking "Audi Guy."

 

They both make world class cars in very similar if not exact categories.

How one can say the other is always better than the other is beyond stupid.

I wonder about how you, or anyone else can think otherwise.

 

Agreed.

That's like saying "I only like Dove Chocolate" even though they may make the best Raspberry kind but may produce the worst white chocolate. It depends on the specifics.

It's all dependent on the model and I don't see how any car enthusiast can be shallow enough to just like one brand over another between all these different models.

 

I wonder how you or anyone else would think that just because someone picked BMW or Audi, they would never go with the other brand. Just because I voted for BMW and probably pick a BMW over Audi 7 times out of 10, doesn't mean I'd always go with BMW.

 

Which is why you have this option "Depends on the model"

 

Sadly, there are people that blindly go with certain manufacturers and no others. It's not to say that everyone who picked BMW or Audi on this poll would do that, but there are people like that in the consumer market.

 

One need only look at this very board for examples of Honda/Acura loyalists who ignore the fact that the companies long ago abandoned many of the ingredients of the formula that made them special and interesting. When it comes to brands, as a consumer, loyalty for loyalty's sake is a fool's errand. You'll never be compensated by the companies for that loyalty; they'll just happily continue to take your money.

 

 

I always go with: Life is short, own as many different cars as you can.

How sad to live one's life only owning one brand, and never experience other makes.

It's like only eating Italian food your whole life, and nothing else.
Sure Italian tastes great, but so does all other types of food.

Expand your horizons.

 

Indeed. In my case, BMW held no attraction for me for a lot of years. Then, I decided to drive one once. That changed my mind. Now, I've had two.

 

Be honest now....the door "thunk" is what drew you in, and made you buy two in a row.

 

Actually, it was the placement of the AC vents relative to the nav display...and the aerodynamic mirrors.

 

BMW so I don't have to use my signal

 

 

Douchebaggery level 5 complete!

 

Wait..

I'll take a 323i because the stability control is 95% effective.

 

Uh oh...

 

Today I was in downtown Chicago and saw an absolutely stunning Audi and BMW. An RS5 and a 750XI with a beautiful set of HRE's.
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See now, I think I'd rather have an S8 than a 7 (even an Alpina). That S8 has crazy performance and tremendous lux features.

 

I do love the 7-series though, especially with the M Sport package

 

Personally I like BMW more than Audi but they both make amazing cars. In all honesty, right now I'm loving my Lexus and would really place the new GS F-Sport up there with anything from Germany. It is that good. Here's a list of my current favorites from each manufacturer (in my price range):

BMW - 535i
Audi - S5
Mercedes - None of the above!
Lexus - GS 350 F-Sport (would love to see a GS-F)
Acura - TL SH-AWD
Infiniti - M37S
Hyundai - Genesis R-Spec
Cadillac - CTS
Buick - Regal GS

I'd basically take any of those cars and be over the moon about it!

 

Oh yea i would without a doubt. Theres one running around up here in wisconsin. Its beautiful...

Heres the RS..
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I would have to go-
BMW- M6 Coupe
Audi- RS5 w/ APR blower
Merc- C63 AMG Black
Lexus- Nothing
Acura- RLX
Infiniti- M56
Hyundai- Equis
Cadillac- CTS-V wagon
Buick- Nothing

 

I love em both. The new BMW's are starting to get really good with their quality material and interior. I would compare it to anything from Benz, Audi, and even Lexus to be honest. Before, not so much, I always thought of BMW's as more of a performance focused with little to no attention to interior quality.

 

where is the option for I HATE THEM BOTH?

 

 

I actually agree with this statement.. .and I never said one was always better then another. I try to not use absolutes. I didn't see anyone reply that either.

I was answering the more simple question posed in the title b/c honestly, I don't read much of what the OP posts too closely ( ). So I just went with the simple question... Audi guy or BMW guy.

Regardless of if I like models from BMW (or Mercedes, or whoever), of the luxury manufacturers, I'm an Audi guy. I'd choose that answer every time. But, based on the OP's post, I see where you're coming from... and I agree with it. Guess I should have read the original post first

 

He said the models he chose were within his price range. If your parents can afford to buy you a M6 or a C63 Black, why the hell are you driving a S5?

And for your Acura choice, you spelled NSX wrong.

 

This^ and I'd like to add other Jello-shot bar-talk comments. But I had that 7:30am Jello-shot and killed to many brain cells to waste my time on a good comeback for a 16yr old.

 

Just as a follow-on, MotorTrend compared the B7 and the S8: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...7/viewall.html

Cliffs: The S8 won.

 

This sums it up for me.

 

^^^

 

Tim, thanks for the link to that article! S8 0-60 in 3.5 seconds

 

Seriously...I don't know Audi is using to rate their engines, but it's leaning LOWWWWWW.

 

16 year old know it all FTL

 

More specifically.....seems like everyone in my town drives a 3-series or a 5-series. I always like to take the road less traveled. We have a thread on the Hyundai board about double takes and I'll tell you I get a lot.

Some people are so brand brainwashed they don't even stop to look at the other options. Granted most of the people I know driving Merc or BMW don't know how to change a flat or replace a blown bulb...

 

Hey you owned a Hyundai for a couple weeks

 

Im driving an S5 because i live in CO one of the snowiest states in the country... Otherwise probably a Black.