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Merc all they way ... but has yo automatic ... think a manual gear box in a merc is just wrong ....
had almost every BMW apart from 1 series ... don't like any of them ....
my car of choice is always Audi anyways ... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Both fantastic looking cars but a nigtmare to maintain. I've had both makes and just recently traded my g wagon in for an Audi s8. Cannot compare bmw or mercedes to Audi these days. The cars they've produced in recent years are unreal |
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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago
Catthorpe |
"Jap over German any day
Nothing comes close GTR "
That's a lot of car for your buck. 
Mercedes GLA220d on order. Currently and for the past six years had VWs which have been superb so a walk into the unknown awaits.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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had bmws but cant beat my mercs currently have 5 with my E350 Coupe being my favorite but in the spring im changing too the E400 coupe  bmw service costs are stupid and the build quality is poor. The nearest I have to a bmw is my Range Rover but thats in a different class |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Jap over German any day
Nothing comes close GTR
That's a lot of car for your buck.
Mercedes GLA220d on order. Currently and for the past six years had VWs which have been superb so a walk into the unknown awaits. "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Jap over German any day
Nothing comes close GTR
That's a lot of car for your buck.
Mercedes GLA220d on order. Currently and for the past six years had VWs which have been superb so a walk into the unknown awaits. "
ive got a gla250 amg its awesome |
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"Still say you can beeat the jag
Got 2 s types a 2.5 auto and a 3.0 manual
Hoping to get an xf shortly
But would love to get my hands on a good s type R"
Looking for an XJ next time. Love the XF but like the size of the XJ more. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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BMW are fine for a basic car. Then the options list comes out and you find yourself spending £££'s over the odds.
Mercedes are hewn from solid rock. But the dealer network are totally incompetent once they've got your money. Had endless trouble over the years.
Audi are slightly less wanky in the dealership. You pays your money and takes your choice. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was a BMW man, the last we had was an 325i MSport Touring e46 which I loved. Her cracked the whip and we got an Audi SQ5, the interior is top notch, sound system is immense and it handles very well for an SUV. |
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By *ammyDodgaMan
over a year ago
Nottingham/and everywhere my location says i am ;) |
You can't beat German engineering, but as family member works for Audi I fell in love with an S5.
Saying that though, it bored me.. Traded it in first for a balls out Alfa. 156 GTA. The most beautiful car I've ever owned. Leathers seats that felt like velvet on ya naked ass.. 
An now a Nissan 350z. Gadgets only get so far, older I get the more I want to drive not be assisted.. |
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About to inherit a jaguar xf 3.0 d twin turbo. Good milage, very rapid, full service history and all the bells and whistles for the model and year.
But do i give up my jaguar s type 2.5 auto se sport or my 3.0 s manual . Tough decision . Want them all .but realy want a 4.2 s type R . With a bit of tweeking a 200 mph jaguar saloon. Refined luxuary and awsome pace . Any suggestions |
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Used to very exclusive cars to own but every man and his dog have one I had a c class merc that started to rust by the time I got rid it had more holes in it than the titanic bearing in mind at the time it was 53 plate and was just going on to 6 years old shocking especially when my Astra van of the same age was spotless so I decided to get an e60 525 diesel not much better didn’t rust like the merc but reliability awful never away from the dealership or stealership as it was always massive bills got rid of that after 4 years current car is a boring Kia Sportage yes doesn’t have the so called badge snobbery but who cares lol like a said bmw merc even Audi’s not exclusive enough to many about didn’t a famous comedian once the that the ford escort should be called the ford clitoris because every cunt has one maybe it should be applied to them bmw mercs and Audi’s even rangerovers |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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To be honest the majority of newish cars have all the kit in and drive well
I'm amazed at the skoda superb especially the L&K model
Its got jus as much init as a range rover I chauffeur in ..
Skoda really have got it right |
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Had lots of both over the years, 25 years buying and selling them helped a bit.
In the 80's and 90's I much preferred the BMW's.
These days though I tend to lean towards Mercedes. We have a couple of C class estates and an old SLK that Mrs likes to play with in the summer.
The older C class that we leave in Spain is a 2005 that we have had for over 9 years and has now done 260,000 kms. In all that time we have only spent money on regular service items and one electric window switch.
The newer one is a 2012 and we've had that one for 3 years and again only spent money on servicing and tyres. In that one we can drive from Luxembourg to the Spain/France border on one tank of diesel, just short of 1000 kms.
Our neighbours drive newish BMW's and seem to have problem after problem, mostly electrical. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Japanese for me am afraid had a bmw and mercedes comfort yes buy a bmw or merc but if its sideways and handeling u want buy japanese btw only my opinion so dont rip into me lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Merc all they way ... but has yo automatic ... think a manual gear box in a merc is just wrong ....
had almost every BMW apart from 1 series ... don't like any of them ....
my car of choice is always Audi anyways ... "
Audi any day |
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"Any that isn't prestige like Audi, BMW or merc! You pay more and surprisingly get less. "
.... prestige I don't think any of the above cars are prestige anymore they are all pretty much run of the mill in my opinion
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"Bmw.
I fix cars and bmw are far better built than merc.
I have a e46 touring and i love it
Saying would love a 535d msport touring
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Think you mean the bits off any fit another.
They are in the dark ages when it comes to design.
Like Audi, same body but with a few little tweaks.
Don't get me wrong I love Audi but come on BMW join us in the 21st century. |
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Volvo XC90 I’ve had one for 7 years now, never lets me down, goes anywhere, anytime, any weather, and theres plenty of room in the back, for sexy time. May upgrade this year, although I do love the split rear boot lid, which has gone in the new model. |
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Every tom, dick and Harry had/had a bmw, the merc has become a taxi drivers vehicle of choice so mercs also 10 a penny in the Streets. Audi’s are electricians and hairdressersvehicle of choice. So it has to be Jaguar XF, Volvo XC60 or XC90. |
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"Every tom, dick and Harry had/had a bmw, the merc has become a taxi drivers vehicle of choice so mercs also 10 a penny in the Streets. Audi’s are electricians and hairdressersvehicle of choice. So it has to be Jaguar XF, Volvo XC60 or XC90.
Agree apart from Jaguars, great cars but let down by horrid alloys.
Always look too small for the cars, with the exception of the new E-pace and F-pace which at least have good options."
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"Every tom, dick and Harry had/had a bmw, the merc has become a taxi drivers vehicle of choice so mercs also 10 a penny in the Streets. Audi’s are electricians and hairdressersvehicle of choice. So it has to be Jaguar XF, Volvo XC60 or XC90.
Agree apart from Jaguars, great cars but let down by horrid alloys.
Always look too small for the cars, with the exception of the new E-pace and F-pace which at least have good options."
I’m in awe of your profile |
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"Every tom, dick and Harry had/had a bmw, the merc has become a taxi drivers vehicle of choice so mercs also 10 a penny in the Streets. Audi’s are electricians and hairdressersvehicle of choice. So it has to be Jaguar XF, Volvo XC60 or XC90.
Agree apart from Jaguars, great cars but let down by horrid alloys.
Always look too small for the cars, with the exception of the new E-pace and F-pace which at least have good options.
I’m in awe of your profile "
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BMW. They're cheap(ish, used) and handle like a dream (sometimes with a bit of modifications).
Got a 440i and that inline 6 3.0l is a buttery smooth dream on wheels.
People saying not to waste money on a "premium" brand clearly don't know how a good car handles :D
Once I go electric tho I won't bother, they're soulless and dull so no point spending much money on em. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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I’m on my 3rd BMW would be very hard to drive anything else now, they are great value, solid , drive and handle really well. Mercs seem a bit flimsy in comparison and a bit blingy , every 17yrold hairdresser seems to have one |
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Never had the slightest desire to own or even drive either. In fact, have no recollection of having been a passenger in either, or an Audi.
My preference is for Japanese home market vehicles. Designed and built for right hand drive, unlike European LHD stuff bodged for Britain.
I was rather hoping that following Brexit we might get better access to the impressive range of non European vehicles which I see in other right hand drive countries but not holding my breath.
Good luck to all those who get pleasure from German prestige car (including Jaguar)ownership. They live in a different world from me. I like to drive vehicles which are versatile, uncomplicated and easy to maintain.
The industry, however, has other ideas about the market, realising that it largely comprised of image conscious mugs.. ..right across the price range. |
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"Never had the slightest desire to own or even drive either. In fact, have no recollection of having been a passenger in either, or an Audi.
My preference is for Japanese home market vehicles. Designed and built for right hand drive, unlike European LHD stuff bodged for Britain.
I was rather hoping that following Brexit we might get better access to the impressive range of non European vehicles which I see in other right hand drive countries but not holding my breath.
Good luck to all those who get pleasure from German prestige car (including Jaguar)ownership. They live in a different world from me. I like to drive vehicles which are versatile, uncomplicated and easy to maintain.
The industry, however, has other ideas about the market, realising that it largely comprised of image conscious mugs.. ..right across the price range."
Enjoy your Nissan Micra mate lol  |
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"BMW every time "
To finish your sentence....everything they all look identical, we'll apart from their new van, sorry whatever that box thing is in their electric range.
Even postman Pat wouldn't be seen dead in it.
Shootthedesigner.com |
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By *eeandsexymCouple
over a year ago
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"Any marque which didn't dupe its loyal customers by using defeat devices to fake their fuel consumption figures."
I wouldn't blame the manufacturers.. Since when did sensible people ever believe published figures.
Since first cars ever hit the road, the figures were over optimistic...
Sorry its stupid humanity |
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"Any marque which didn't dupe its loyal customers by using defeat devices to fake their fuel consumption figures.
I wouldn't blame the manufacturers.. Since when did sensible people ever believe published figures.
Since first cars ever hit the road, the figures were over optimistic...
Sorry its stupid humanity"
Plays perfectly into today's claiming culture.
How many have registered on mydieselclaim.com?
Another one in the freeloaders claims portfolio. |
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"Any marque which didn't dupe its loyal customers by using defeat devices to fake their fuel consumption figures.
I wouldn't blame the manufacturers.. Since when did sensible people ever believe published figures.
Since first cars ever hit the road, the figures were over optimistic...
Sorry its stupid
humanity"
It's happening now with electric cars none reach the range the manufacturer says |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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More a BMW man over Mercedes but have owned a few of both. Bmw make more sporty feeling drivers cars but you can’t beat Mercedes for comfort and sit and forget driving.
Sold my last bmw beginning of the year as really don’t need two cars right now and not gonna sell my Aston ever. |
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By *eeandsexymCouple
over a year ago
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Interesting comment.
A few years ago I arranged test drives of similar priced/spec offerings from BMW, audi, jaguar and Mercedes.
Audi service was appealing, so walked out before got to rest.
Jaguar drove amazing best blend of comfort, and driving prowess.
Mercedes c class was a very twitchy drive.
BMW 3 series msport felt like a very remote disconnected drive.. Accelerator response was crap.
I bought the jag XE
Best not to go be preconceived perceptions. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Got myself a merc a few months back after always have more economical cars, although have us shots in luxury brand cars. Easily the best and comfiest car I’ve driven in my life so far. Think I’d be struggling to look at any other brand for my next car. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"Never had the slightest desire to own or even drive either. In fact, have no recollection of having been a passenger in either, or an Audi.
My preference is for Japanese home market vehicles. Designed and built for right hand drive, unlike European LHD stuff bodged for Britain.
I was rather hoping that following Brexit we might get better access to the impressive range of non European vehicles which I see in other right hand drive countries but not holding my breath.
Good luck to all those who get pleasure from German prestige car (including Jaguar)ownership. They live in a different world from me. I like to drive vehicles which are versatile, uncomplicated and easy to maintain.
The industry, however, has other ideas about the market, realising that it largely comprised of image conscious mugs.. ..right across the price range."
Nothing about image , it’s about value, driving, features and safety for me. I’ve been hit from behind in a BMW , the Japanese car behind me literally disintegrated and was a write off , my rear bumper had a slight scratch. When I’m driving up and down the country and when I had young kids I feel safe and have all the tech I need to plan and enjoy journeys, anything needs looking at it tells me even measuring brake pad wear and warning me a bulb will fail before it fails. There’s a SIM card will dial 899 if I’m every in a bad smash or car fills with water. I have Eco modes to save fuel, limiter to prevent accidental speeding, sports mode I don’t use. The seat will give me a massage on a long journey, climate control adjustable for each passenger. On value , my cars sell for pretty much what I paid for them , the current one has actually increased in value over the last 18 months, compare to Ford or Vauxhall you are losing money so fast on them they are just a bad investment. |
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