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i know most people get the lowest models e and c im just saying do you realize how many models of mb that are really expensive kid rolls royce status?
Nothing of what you have said so far supports the thread topic in any way. Just about everyone agrees that they are on equal footing in terms of price when it comes to vehicles you actually see driven on the street and Audi is world renowned for their interior quality. I prefer Audi to Mercedes although there's a BMW in my garage.
People get too busy figuring why someone is driving a Mercedes and that's why "many" people buy Mercedes. To get the attention. Its the same with BMW and Audi, although in differing capacities.
Remember, I said "many" people. Not Everyone.
I personally drive a entry level Mercedes - which is the C class. But it's a C63AMG with every option possible which essentially puts it right next to the S class pricing.
I liked it that way - I paid for it - I worked for it and its available legally in the US. I pay the gas guzzler tax on it, and I understand the pros and cons of the car. Its basically people, who get intrigued by other folks rides, who have issues with them.
If I wanted to show-off I would have bought a S550.
Really rich people drive old mid-level cars that won't draw any attention to them. That doctor's family in CT that was murdered by two recently released criminals? Their attention was drawn by the fact that the mother and daughter were driving a nice fancy new SUV.
Very generalized statement and not true. Over the last two issues my favorite auto rag has featured at least four new vehicles north of the $100k mark, two of which surpass the $200k mark.
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It's a numbers game, leasing or buying really don't make a huge difference to the pocket book. Leasing just is convenient for someone that always gets a new car every 3-4 years. It's also easier to get a lower payment (usually $100-200 cheaper a month) with $0 up front cash, which is the main draw. If you can get over not having equity in a depreciating asset, it's a great deal. I look at leasing like renting a car, but at a much cheaper rate!
It may not be called a down payment but there are costs associated with getting a lease vehicle. Granted you can have those costs rolled into the payment but it will significantly increase the payment.
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People get too busy figuring why someone is driving a Mercedes and that's why "many" people buy Mercedes. To get the attention. Its the same with BMW and Audi, although in differing capacities.
Remember, I said "many" people. Not Everyone.
I personally drive a entry level Mercedes - which is the C class. But it's a C63AMG with every option possible which essentially puts it right next to the S class pricing.
I liked it that way - I paid for it - I worked for it and its available legally in the US. I pay the gas guzzler tax on it, and I understand the pros and cons of the car. Its basically people, who get intrigued by other folks rides, who have issues with them.
If I wanted to show-off I would have bought a S550.
If poor people drive Audis then I guess I'm not poor after all. I'm several steps below poor.
(For what it's worth, my boss drives an Audi and she's a millionaire.)
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