BMW vs Benz

If you had a choice of purchasing a BMW or a Benz (specific model of either is still yet to be decided) which would you choose and what points would you use your basis for the decision making?   Reason I ask this is because I am facing this delimma! Thanks. Of course if I had the money I would buy both but I only wish I had that much $$.

Hey Jeff, good to hear from you after so long. Hope you've been doing well.    About the car choice, I am almost losing sleep over it. I think you have brought up a very good point that I almost forgot, which is the insurance cost factor. I looked at several cars in both makes including mid-size models. To be honest, after looking at all these cars, I love the looks of the BMWs. The only reason I would consider the Benz is for the "status symbol" or what most people consider "ultimate" car, however I think I am developing a small bias towards the BMW. My sister wants to buy a Benz for sure and since she will be having the Benz, I think if I get the Bmw, I will be able to drive both and she can drive both too, although she only wants to drive the Benz. I asked dealers as well, and they seem to say that the Benz is more "sportier" and they both are very powerful cars. I think you and your fiance might end up getting the Z3 M, but let me know whatever you decide and how the insurance costs fare in your area. Thanks Mark

Hmmmmm, I wish I had your problem. Well I am just gonna go from my personal experience here. I have worked on the BMW roadster, Its very nice. I havent worked on the benz though so I cant make that comparison. What I can go by is the SUV's because I have worked on both of the companies SUV's. As far as the interior design goes I have to give the nod to the BMW. Its definatly put together better, everything just fits tighter which is always nice unless you are trying to take it apart. I was actually kinda dissapointed in the Benz because, while it didnt jsut fall apart, It wasnt all that special and I have worked on new vw's where they were a tighter fit. I also prefered the layout of the beamer to the benz but that is just a personal choice. I did however drive the benz roadster about a week ago and the thing is just unreal fast. I have never driven a car with that kinda power before and It was pretty damn fun. In the end I dont think you can make a bad choice and I am sure you will be happy with whatever you get. If all else fails, impulse buy:)double-secret reverse-osmosis speaker-cone-induced high-level interference distortion, Its a killer

Hey Mark, which Benz and which Beemer are you looking at ? Roadster's or coupes ?Jeff

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Jeff, I am looking at the M5 vs. E55 AMG. I tested both of these this past weekend at a local dealership. I must say I love both cars. The M5 seems to me slightly more of a "top performance" car while the E55 seemed to be not much less of a performance car but slightly better on the interior "skin". So far, I am falling for the M5 for its performance and just a little easier interior controls and several "small" differences. As for the GPS I think they both have it too low for viewing while driving.

If you like both cars I would make my decision on normal maintenance and operational cost.  Those cars normally use prem unleaded only so I would look at the gas mileage.  Next would be the maintenance cost.  Most of my friends drive foreign cars and the maintenance is what hits them in the pocket.  3 - 5 hundred dollar break jobs and the cost of normal check-ups.  Research the consumer reports and talk to mechanics.  If I could afford one I would pick the SLK.

Will gas prices ever come down?

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