I’m confused.
BMWs are status symbols,
But they’re common.
They are expensive for oil changes.
But so are a lot of other cars.
And they cost the same as a corolla.
But they’re status symbols.
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I think he said his used BMW cost the same as a new Corolla.
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Thank you, yes that is what I said.
I think much of the status of the German brands (except VW) is partly legacy; once upon a time Mercedes, BMW, Audi, etc…really were out of reach for most people.
Today these premium brands are more attainable I suppose, I’m not even close to wealthy, but I have one.
But, they are still premium brand cars.
The following applies to Mercedes, Audi and BMW; but I’ll use BMW as my example since I have more experience with BMW.
A Camaro SS is an awesome car as is the Shelby, and not really comparable to a BMW (performance wise); but I’ll guarantee you this: a 328i or 535 is a much better built and much better engineered car than any camaro or mustang ever has been or ever will be (on a YOY basis).
Allow me to summarize, a BMW is generally better engineered and better built than:
Honda
Nissan
Toyota
Chevy
Ford
Dodge
and the list goes on.
Infiniti, Lexus etc…is another story.
I’d feel much safer in my 328i at 155mph (see video above) than any camaro (assuming a camaro could hit 155).
