BMW or MERCEDES?
 

I am thinking....for $20k...what's better to get?

20k won't get you much of a bimmer or a benz

For 20k You will get a better used Benz...

Benz :)

it will... but used... and in europe

benz is better

i know several people that have taken their benz to 200,000 miles

with a 20k BMW/Merc you're gonna look like a faggot-ass wanabee

I could snag a late 90s M3 for a bit less right now.

Most adults could care less what other people think they "look like".

bmw

but obviosly not you, since you want to buy a "status"car ??

My wife has a loaded 2004 5 series BMW and I must say the car is pretty sweet to drive... definitely more than 20k though.

hmmm...don't know...cars are probably cheaper in europe..especially here...i think i can get one nice c class mercedes from 00' for that money
not new but not bad when u compare car wich i have now:)lol

I drive and collect VWs. Hardly a status car. :1orglaugh

BMW all the way man! Buy yourself a 94-95 bmw m3 :thumbsup

20K won't get you a new one unless you know someone... hehe

I prefer MB personally, but I do like both auto makers.

I've got a buddy trying to offload a 1996 M3 Convertible. Wants $18995 for it.

AUDI! :glugglug

what does it have to do with the thread ?

we're talking about BMWs here.



I said that someone who wants to spend 20k on an old, stripped down BMW or Merc is a paya-wnabee faggot.


A new toyota is 10x better for those money.

BMW for sure:thumbsup

bmw...i love my little 3 series convertible :)

So by your logic a brand new $20k Toyota Corolla would be a better ride then say...a 1998 BMW M3 for about the same price?

Sure dude. I can see you're just out to troll today. Spewing nothing but retarded garbage. :1orglaugh

noted

$20k 2005 Toyota Corolla:

http://autonet.ca/Autoshows/storyima...ure12553-L.jpg

$20k "Stripped Down" Used 1999 BMW M3:

http://www.racepad.com/events/1999/o...0CSL%20001.jpg

Tough to pick which one I'd choose. :1orglaugh

BMW if you ask me.

Theres plenty of used BMWs and Benz' on Autotrader for around $20k. For 1997-1999 I prefer the look of the BMW over the Benz.

got a golf r32 ? :Graucho

Not yet. Drove one the other night. My buddy was working on one for a friend and I just had to get behind the wheel.

BMW = Brings Me Women

vs.

MERCEDES -Most Eccentric Rich Capitalists Enjoy Driving Expensive Sedans

I'll take the BMW

:Graucho :Graucho :Graucho ,let's take a ride together...:winkwink:

That is complete BS

You can get a decent MB for 20k that will be way better than a toyato all across the board.

only 48k miles nice condition - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2 452&rd=1#lg

not too bad either http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...26282 29&rd=1

BMW all the way. Unless you were born before 1940, than a Mercedes might fit as well...

go with used 320D - very realaible and cheap car.I also had 1 some time ago

If I were to choose from those two brands, BMW.

mattter which models you are looking at in that price range. I would say benz but not sure what you could get for 20k

BMW

A friend got the new Golf and it's very nice car, you should consider it. With $20k you can probably get a nice 320i cabrio of 95-97. If you ask me it looks better than the new model.

Or a new honda or acura

You're not going to get ANY new Acura for $20k.

If you go with the Honda name, $20k will get you a little Civic or a base model Accord where you'll be rolling up your own windows.

I am pretty sure you can get a new RSX for 20K. Better than driving a used BMW or Mercedes and have people think your rich with big money in the bank.

I agree
Would prefer that too over an old, used BMW or MERCEDES.
The good models for both companies START at 30-40k
if not 50 or 100 ;)

Porsche

A new RSX costs close to $30k.

Besides...what's wrong with people thinking you're loaded, whether you are or not?

sorry it's not on the list:winkwink:
NEXT:Graucho

But Porsche is going to cost you

I'd try to find a late 90's used bmw M3 if I was limited to only $20k. :2 cents:

BMW and Benz is a toss up for me.
Both great cars:thumbsup

If you're under 35, go for the BMW. If you're over that age, get the Benz.

Whats Sportier? Answer = BMW

Whats Sexier? Answer = BMW

Whats More Reliable? Answer = BMW


MB has build quality issues on a lot of their models and the image of MB is more middle class boring older people. BMW is for smart, savvy, streetwise, younger, sporty people. Granted, they are very close in terms of marque and presitigiousness of the brand but I would pick BMW any day.

On your budget though, I would pick neither. On that kind of money I'd rather go for something like a Toyota - they rock and theyre reliable as hell.

20k = buy a 69 mustang rip out the engine tranny, put the sickest engine in it you can find and pimp it out