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02-27-2024, 02:44 PM | #23 |
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As someone who used to work at Mercedes, I would stay far from them as possible. Felt so good when I finished work to get back in my BMW, plus including me even a lot of employees including technicians and a long working senior salesman all drive BMW’s and say it’s better.
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I would like to add all those stupid touch controls on the steering wheel. Also don't get me started with that Hyper Screen.... It's a giant wall of glass asking to be broken 😉. Once it does good luck changing your settings 🤣.
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Way to go BMW, keep up the legendary German quality.
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S class is a very big mistake I've made even though I have 4 years warranty it's not a reliable car. I'd rather go with a Dacia than my Mercedes on a long drive.. |
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02-27-2024, 04:32 PM | #31 |
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I'm surprised that Audi is so high on the list. As someone who has a Q5 with just 102k miles stuck in the driveway waiting to at my expense have a new engine dropped in as the piston ring problems that exist I've now learned for ten years and they will not pay a single penny to help out. No modern car should have to have an engine rebuild/replacement just criminal. Stack that on with there "Clean Diesel" Scandal and other misc recalls. Hard to believe there are people left that still like their Audi's
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02-27-2024, 05:36 PM | #32 |
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Mercedes quality control has been mediocre for nearly 25 yrs now.
Recently sat in a new S-class and the stitching on the back of the seat was crooked. Mercedes is more style than substance. Besides S/E-class, G-wagon, and SL they don't seem to put enough effort into their products.
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Mercedes has taken over the stigma of BMW in the 90's where they're good cars...if they work and you can get over the build/quality. I know we're on a BMW forum but BMW has really come a long way. If you can get over their controversial styling on some of the models, they really offer solid products across the entire line up and it's not that close. |
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It is a shame as they’re design are really nice and their interior are really nice too but I don’t think BMW designs are as bad or as ugly as people say but that’s all everyone personal taste because yes they’re do have controversial designs right now with their latest line up but they’re tend to grow on you over time and at least you can’t say they’re boring or look the same as other brands out there. Got my eye on the newly released X2 M35i for my next car. |
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02-27-2024, 07:25 PM | #35 | |
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Aside from that, I'm not sure the road test score of Porsche vs BMW tells the full story unless you know what that score really means.
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I've had a number of bimmers (E9, E39, E92, F30, G20) and a Porsche. I think the E39 (530i sport) was the most BMW of the bunch. I still have the E92, and its a great (largely analog) car. My wife went from a 2019 to a 2023 G20 and the experience (new Idrive and dash) hasn't been very good ... she wants her 2019 back. My 992 Porsche is an incredible machine, but it does have a door rattle which just shouldn't happen at the price level. I wonder how these rankings are a function of expectation vice reality. A Porsche owner expects perfection. A BMW owner (particularly from the new client base vice the old school owners) may have lesser expectations. Mercedes worked hard to devalue their brand and deserve everything they get (I toured the factory in the mid sixties ... it was almost a bespoke and hand crafted car back then).
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Wow, Mazda is doing well in North America. It has always been popular and doing well in Australia (reliable, good looking, good driving dynamics for the price tag). CX-5 has been the best medium SUV for many many years (lost count).
Not surprised that it surpasses Toyota (I believe Mazda USA works closely with Toyota USA, some models share plants?). I own 2 Mazda models (GH 2 Mazda6 Hatch, KF CX-5 AWD) and an OG F87, happy with all. For daily, I prefer the GH 2 Mazda6 hatch due to practicality and the overall bad traffic conditions in Sydney metro area...
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02-27-2024, 07:54 PM | #38 |
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Bmw to me has always been the enthusiast brand the affordable approach. Porsche is all in all the upscale brand and you get what you pay for.
Bmw would have to pull back on various models and consolidate down to building ultimate driving machine so compete with Porsche. They have their hands in everything and they are continually adding new models to their lineup which to me is just horrendous. I live in a pretty well to do area in northern Virginia and a lot of people around here by BMW, Mercedes Audi, Porsche, Ferrari Lamborghini yada yada. There was a guy who just picked up a brand new i5 M60 sport in frozen black that thing is huge. I just don’t see how that could be a performance car.. off the line It’s very quick, but that’s about it. |
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I manage twisty roads at high speed with my i5 M60. You would be surprised if you drove one. I did an extended test drive before buying.
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02-27-2024, 08:55 PM | #42 |
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I’m a big fan of BMW and will always be, but I gotta say Porsche really should’ve been number 1 and VW should’ve definitely been within the top 3 along with Subaru (which Subaru is). I see so many on the road nowadays and anyone who owns one of those cars absolutely loves it. Don’t get me wrong, can’t argue that BMW makes one of the best cars, but its competitors like the VW group are definitely making BMW run for its money along with Tesla (although Tesla has the worst quality control issues/service).
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Mazda cars offer good value for $ spent, with good design overall (exterior and interior), low maintenance cost, reliable, no complaints. It's a shame that Mazda is ending Atenza / Mazda 6, I was hoping to see an inline 6 3.3T + RWD/AWD hatchback version. Not sure if Mazda will change mind but I hope Mazda lives on.
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I was waiting for that inline 6 and when they killed it along with the Mazda 6, I deserted them.
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