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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Can i stick my hand up at this point and vote in favour of the bmw please?
Not too keen on the stereotypical drivers, but i much prefer the beemer to the merc.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Can i stick my hand up at this point and vote in favour of the bmw please?
Not too keen on the stereotypical drivers, but i much prefer the beemer to the merc.
#ultimatedrivingmachine"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'd rather walk than drive either.
Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.
So Ferrari for you then?"
Funnily enough I only happen to drive Italian...;-) |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I've got one of each, a 2.8 Z3 and a classic Merc 230ce
I love both for different reasons.
My everyday drive is a Ford  "
That's like saying I don't eat but I get fat |
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In the past I always preferred BMW but these days it has to be Mercedes.
I still think that BMW are a bit better when it comes to handling and general feel of the car, but Mercedes have (in my _iew) got the styling a bit better. Also for reliability the Merc's win hands down (too many electrical glitches on the newer BMW's) My old 2005 C class diesel did 250,000 kms and apart from general servicing cost me only just over a hundred quid in repairs in over six years for one burst pipe on or around the turbo.
The BMW manual gearboxes were always very slick and the Merc's could be a bit clunky (especially on the old 190's and the early C class) but Mercedes have always had the best auto boxes, and the later manuals are much better.
I was 25 years in the motor trade in the UK and handled literally thousands of cars in my time.
Currently driving 2012 C class diesel estate.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've got one of each, a 2.8 Z3 and a classic Merc 230ce
I love both for different reasons.
My everyday drive is a Ford
That's like saying I don't eat but I get fat "
I choose not to use my company vehicle for private use. I have a tracker fitted so every journey is logged.
I use the Z3 for sunny days and the old Merc for everything else |
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"I'd rather walk than drive either.
Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.
So Ferrari for you then?
Funnily enough I only happen to drive Italian...;-)"
Sorry I have to bite here  You've been blinkered by the Italian 'Flare' that actually makes you end up paying for overpriced 'pretty' stuff of poor build quality which will slowly fall apart around you the further you drive before having a spectacular failure of the electronics. Of course as you know a lot about cars you're fully aware of this FACT  
Personally I'd take Jap or German engineering over Italian, sorry!
As for the OP original question. If I had to make the choice between those two currently I'd go for a BMW based on their current ranges. |
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"I'd rather walk than drive either.
Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.
So Ferrari for you then?
Funnily enough I only happen to drive Italian...;-)
Sorry I have to bite here You've been blinkered by the Italian 'Flare' that actually makes you end up paying for overpriced 'pretty' stuff of poor build quality which will slowly fall apart around you the further you drive before having a spectacular failure of the electronics. Of course as you know a lot about cars you're fully aware of this FACT
Personally I'd take Jap or German engineering over Italian, sorry!
As for the OP original question. If I had to make the choice between those two currently I'd go for a BMW based on their current ranges. "
Good post. 
But how can you use "Italian" and "Engineering" in the same sentence?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'd rather walk than drive either.
Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.
So Ferrari for you then?
Funnily enough I only happen to drive Italian...;-)
Sorry I have to bite here You've been blinkered by the Italian 'Flare' that actually makes you end up paying for overpriced 'pretty' stuff of poor build quality which will slowly fall apart around you the further you drive before having a spectacular failure of the electronics. Of course as you know a lot about cars you're fully aware of this FACT
Personally I'd take Jap or German engineering over Italian, sorry!
As for the OP original question. If I had to make the choice between those two currently I'd go for a BMW based on their current ranges. "
I counter your sarcasm with the fact that I do happen to know a great deal about cars, I've fixed thousands over the years.
German build quality is nowhere near what it was 20yrs ago and YOY appear to subscribe to the early 80's stereotype of Italian cars. Their build quality since the 90's has been on par with, often better than that of the Germans.
Your point about Japanese cars is excellent, however they're quite dull.
I stand by my original post.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'd rather walk than drive either.
Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.
How is the Trabant? "
Execellent comrade. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'd rather walk than drive either.
Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.
So Ferrari for you then?"
Wouldn't have one of those either.
Too fragile and still using outdated manufacturing processes. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Never known a BMW driver who isn't a idiot or a dangerous driver....just saying  "
I'm neither an idiot nor a dangerous driver. .... The twat in the van that wrote my BMW off however, was. Thanks. Just saying. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Don't get either if you live anywhere it might conceivably snow anytime.
Sorry?"
They're shit in the snow. Our 3 series was stuck on the drive for about 2 weeks due to 2 inches of snow. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Don't get either if you live anywhere it might conceivably snow anytime. "
This is true.....mine was crap in the snow......luckily we had a 4x4 back up car |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't think bmw or Mercedes make bad cars but if you compare German cars to jap cars, German cars are a hell of a lot more expensive and no better build quality.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Merc
E320 cdi diesel.
207,000 miles total cost in last 4 years two tyres and a 7 quid ball joint. 35 round town 45 on a run, Comfier than my couch. "
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"BMW do make a hard top convertible there 3 series,I've got a 7 series one of the best cars I've ever had.
Ahh I looked yes its a 4 seater I meant 2 seater anyway am happy with my SLK .. "
Why don't you two get a room |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'd rather walk than drive either.
Nothing but overpriced pieces of scrap for people who know nothing about cars.
So Ferrari for you then?
Wouldn't have one of those either.
Too fragile and still using outdated manufacturing processes."
They do have a habit of releasing an incomplete product and then updating it with 'special' editions. It's the Italian way.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'd go BMW each time now. If you just want comfort go merc if you however enjoy driving go BMW. You will not get the interior quality from any jap car.
As for the people that claim never to have met a BMW driver that was not a twat I say that you have not met many BMW drivers. The problem ones are the people that buy the cheap second hand ones and drive like they have something to prove.
My daily driver is a 5 series and I love it, but I keep my special car for the weekends ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Neither, thank you.
VW or Audi, please. Or Seat or Skoda. Front Wheel drive or 4 Wheel drive - not Rear Wheel drive.
Currently on my 3rd VW and love it...!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My current car is 18 and a half years old. I have had it for 11 and a half years of that. It starts first time, every time, and last week sailed through the MoT.
It is neither German, Italian or French.
Brand new it represented much better value for money than anything in Europe - and insurance is cheaper.
I will never sell it - but will pass it down to my son (currently nearly 7 years old)
Will be buying another similar hopefully within the next year.
And no, it's not Japanese either |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My current car is 18 and a half years old. I have had it for 11 and a half years of that. It starts first time, every time, and last week sailed through the MoT.
It is neither German, Italian or French.
Brand new it represented much better value for money than anything in Europe - and insurance is cheaper.
I will never sell it - but will pass it down to my son (currently nearly 7 years old)
Will be buying another similar hopefully within the next year.
And no, it's not Japanese either"
Is it something American? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Neither, thank you.
VW or Audi, please. Or Seat or Skoda. Front Wheel drive or 4 Wheel drive - not Rear Wheel drive.
Currently on my 3rd VW and love it...!
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I agree, ladies should always drive front wheel drive |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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As for the people that claim never to have met a BMW driver that was not a twat I say that you have not met many BMW drivers. The problem ones are the people that buy the cheap second hand ones and drive like they have something to prove.
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I just love the stereotyping and generalisations you find in the forums...I think if you've paid for something with your own money, not bought it on finance, then you are more likely to drive it carefully. I don't have any point to prove thank you .   |
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BMW's are the 'drivers' car.
but...
If you want to live longer then drive a Merc, they seem to lead the world in introducing advanced safety features.
Also in numerous stress studies it has been shown that for some reason driving a Merc reduces your heartbeat relative to driving any other make of car. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"BMW's are the 'drivers' car.
but...
If you want to live longer then drive a Merc, they seem to lead the world in introducing advanced safety features.
Also in numerous stress studies it has been shown that for some reason driving a Merc reduces your heartbeat relative to driving any other make of car. "
I can travel 600 miles plus (yes have breaks) in a day across Europe and get out feeling fresh everytime....in my mercedes and never had that in any of my previous cars....
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By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago
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"Never known a BMW driver who isn't a idiot or a dangerous driver....just saying "
A couple of days ago I was stunned to encounter something I never thought I would see......yes, it was a safe, considerate bmw driver who was NOT driving like a twat |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I've always liked mercs but a lot of ppl like bmws
What is it for you? Bmw or merc?"
Neither a Jag or Lexis if I could afford it. Simply love the looks of the Jag XF |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My current drive is a vw cc lovely car. But I'd have 1 of the new jags over the German big 3 any day."
I have just sold my Jag as I need a 4x4. Missing her already. Ive promised myself I will get another one day. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Bmw all the way, Mercedes has to many electrical issues and the fuel economy is rubbish. The driving position and handling is brilliant on a bmw, I wouldn't trade my 6 series for anything else. Lorraine has a mini and loves it. Both have tried Mercedes, and we both had a bad experience!! |
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