so whats the deal with german cars
 

just looking to tap the minds of bbv. I have heard so many horror stories about audi, bmw , and mercedez. i had an audi and it was a mess, same stories from friends with bmw's. any personal experiences to add. good or bad?

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i drove a bmw for a few years (not mine though) put it through a lot of [censored] including off roading, and it held up admirably

it was only a 318, so imagine they only get better

of course i wouldn't spend my own money on an expensive car, but if i would, i wouldn't be opposed to a beeeeeeeeeemer

of course i'd rather get an Acura NSX.... or Supra......... but hey

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Great driving cars. Not nearly as reliable as the Japanese, but probably more reliable than American. More expensive to own/repair than either.

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german cars are the best! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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Never heard of many problems with BMWs or Benz's as much, although they are expensive as hell when stuff does go wrong. Audi's I have heard similar things to you and it has turned me off to purchasing one, though they used to be high on my list.

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Great cars. Most have 4y/50k bumper to bumper warranties. BMW's have service included as well for the first 4y/50k. Don't own one out of warranty.

In general, German cars have more cutting edge technology in them. The reliability isn't going to be as high as Toyota/Lexus. But they are faster and handle better than the equivalent Japanese car.

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German middle/upper class cars (BMW/Audi/Benz) have a very very good reputation here in Germany. Regarding reliability close behind Japanese cars.

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Mercs are notoriously [censored] quality nowadays and reliability is at an all time low in the history of the company.

My dad has had a beemer for a while without problems, theyre supposed to be really good quality and reliable.

Audi is owned by VW, which is owned by Ford if memory serves. So quality is probably pretty close to the blue oval.

Generally Japanese>German>American. But there is lots of overlap depending on what you look for in comparison charts.

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Audi is owned by VW, which is owned by Ford if memory serves.


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vw isn't owned by ford

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Yeah, my bad

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswa...rate_structure