OT: Entry-Level Luxury Car Comparison

[SanDiegoDave]

So we’re in the market for an entry level luxury car and I’m looking for opinions on all aspects, including price, reliability, etc.

We’re comparing:
Audi A4
Mercedes C300
BMW 3 Series
Infiniti G37

Thoughts?

Thanks!
Dave

[joec]

My only recommendation is after you decide…when it comes to negotiate on price, a good option is to get Costco pricing, then start negotiating from there and play all the local dealers against each other.

Worked well for us recently.

Another option I’ve used in the past is avoid the salesman and go straight to the fleet manager and research what other people are paying, research their inventory, then offer the lowest price you’ve seen on the internet.

Some dealers also have discounts for attending their events so you can attend an event, get a coupon to purchase, and use it there afterwards.

[joec]

My only recommendation is after you decide…when it comes to negotiate on price, a good option is to get Costco pricing, then start negotiating from there and play all the local dealers against each other.

Worked well for us recently.

Another option I’ve used in the past is avoid the salesman and go straight to the fleet manager and research what other people are paying, research their inventory, then offer the lowest price you’ve seen on the internet.

Some dealers also have discounts for attending their events so you can attend an event, get a coupon to purchase, and use it there afterwards.

[joec]

My only recommendation is after you decide…when it comes to negotiate on price, a good option is to get Costco pricing, then start negotiating from there and play all the local dealers against each other.

Worked well for us recently.

Another option I’ve used in the past is avoid the salesman and go straight to the fleet manager and research what other people are paying, research their inventory, then offer the lowest price you’ve seen on the internet.

Some dealers also have discounts for attending their events so you can attend an event, get a coupon to purchase, and use it there afterwards.

[joec]

My only recommendation is after you decide…when it comes to negotiate on price, a good option is to get Costco pricing, then start negotiating from there and play all the local dealers against each other.

Worked well for us recently.

Another option I’ve used in the past is avoid the salesman and go straight to the fleet manager and research what other people are paying, research their inventory, then offer the lowest price you’ve seen on the internet.

Some dealers also have discounts for attending their events so you can attend an event, get a coupon to purchase, and use it there afterwards.

[joec]

My only recommendation is after you decide…when it comes to negotiate on price, a good option is to get Costco pricing, then start negotiating from there and play all the local dealers against each other.

Worked well for us recently.

Another option I’ve used in the past is avoid the salesman and go straight to the fleet manager and research what other people are paying, research their inventory, then offer the lowest price you’ve seen on the internet.

Some dealers also have discounts for attending their events so you can attend an event, get a coupon to purchase, and use it there afterwards.

[Coronita]

I can’t believe I’m going to say this but.
Out of all .

My purchase preference would be (top to bottom)
BMW 325
Infiniti G37
Audi A4
Mercedes C300

A4’s have gotten porky these days, and they only come with the 4 banger 2.0 which unless you’re planning to modify, is just so ho-hum these days.
For price/performance Audi’s price out more than BMW’s these days. Comparo would be price out an S5 versus an M3, and you end up paying almost the same (when the S5 matches the 335 performance not the M3)…I can’t imagine how much the RS5 would be.

It’s not really a fair comparo because

A4 2.0 isn’t exactly a match with a 325, C300
G37 performance matches closer with the 335 and the S4/S5

G37 probably tops the performance/reliability category…But BMW come with 4 years for free scheduled maintenance and are covered with a 4/50 warranty. So imho for the first 4 years of ownership, it’s a wash. Audi you can buy a 4 year maintenance package for a few hundred, you can’t with a Mercedes (And frankly their reliability has been in the gutter lately).

[Coronita]

I can’t believe I’m going to say this but.
Out of all .

My purchase preference would be (top to bottom)
BMW 325
Infiniti G37
Audi A4
Mercedes C300

A4’s have gotten porky these days, and they only come with the 4 banger 2.0 which unless you’re planning to modify, is just so ho-hum these days.
For price/performance Audi’s price out more than BMW’s these days. Comparo would be price out an S5 versus an M3, and you end up paying almost the same (when the S5 matches the 335 performance not the M3)…I can’t imagine how much the RS5 would be.

It’s not really a fair comparo because

A4 2.0 isn’t exactly a match with a 325, C300
G37 performance matches closer with the 335 and the S4/S5

G37 probably tops the performance/reliability category…But BMW come with 4 years for free scheduled maintenance and are covered with a 4/50 warranty. So imho for the first 4 years of ownership, it’s a wash. Audi you can buy a 4 year maintenance package for a few hundred, you can’t with a Mercedes (And frankly their reliability has been in the gutter lately).

[Coronita]

I can’t believe I’m going to say this but.
Out of all .

My purchase preference would be (top to bottom)
BMW 325
Infiniti G37
Audi A4
Mercedes C300

A4’s have gotten porky these days, and they only come with the 4 banger 2.0 which unless you’re planning to modify, is just so ho-hum these days.
For price/performance Audi’s price out more than BMW’s these days. Comparo would be price out an S5 versus an M3, and you end up paying almost the same (when the S5 matches the 335 performance not the M3)…I can’t imagine how much the RS5 would be.

It’s not really a fair comparo because

A4 2.0 isn’t exactly a match with a 325, C300
G37 performance matches closer with the 335 and the S4/S5

G37 probably tops the performance/reliability category…But BMW come with 4 years for free scheduled maintenance and are covered with a 4/50 warranty. So imho for the first 4 years of ownership, it’s a wash. Audi you can buy a 4 year maintenance package for a few hundred, you can’t with a Mercedes (And frankly their reliability has been in the gutter lately).

[Coronita]

I can’t believe I’m going to say this but.
Out of all .

My purchase preference would be (top to bottom)
BMW 325
Infiniti G37
Audi A4
Mercedes C300

A4’s have gotten porky these days, and they only come with the 4 banger 2.0 which unless you’re planning to modify, is just so ho-hum these days.
For price/performance Audi’s price out more than BMW’s these days. Comparo would be price out an S5 versus an M3, and you end up paying almost the same (when the S5 matches the 335 performance not the M3)…I can’t imagine how much the RS5 would be.

It’s not really a fair comparo because

A4 2.0 isn’t exactly a match with a 325, C300
G37 performance matches closer with the 335 and the S4/S5

G37 probably tops the performance/reliability category…But BMW come with 4 years for free scheduled maintenance and are covered with a 4/50 warranty. So imho for the first 4 years of ownership, it’s a wash. Audi you can buy a 4 year maintenance package for a few hundred, you can’t with a Mercedes (And frankly their reliability has been in the gutter lately).

[Coronita]

I can’t believe I’m going to say this but.
Out of all .

My purchase preference would be (top to bottom)
BMW 325
Infiniti G37
Audi A4
Mercedes C300

A4’s have gotten porky these days, and they only come with the 4 banger 2.0 which unless you’re planning to modify, is just so ho-hum these days.
For price/performance Audi’s price out more than BMW’s these days. Comparo would be price out an S5 versus an M3, and you end up paying almost the same (when the S5 matches the 335 performance not the M3)…I can’t imagine how much the RS5 would be.

It’s not really a fair comparo because

A4 2.0 isn’t exactly a match with a 325, C300
G37 performance matches closer with the 335 and the S4/S5

G37 probably tops the performance/reliability category…But BMW come with 4 years for free scheduled maintenance and are covered with a 4/50 warranty. So imho for the first 4 years of ownership, it’s a wash. Audi you can buy a 4 year maintenance package for a few hundred, you can’t with a Mercedes (And frankly their reliability has been in the gutter lately).

[bubble_contagion]

I would go for the 3-series. A friend has the new M3 and it is awesome. For my the last car purchase I decided to go green and considered a 335d. In the end I went with a Prius full of gadgets.

[bubble_contagion]

I would go for the 3-series. A friend has the new M3 and it is awesome. For my the last car purchase I decided to go green and considered a 335d. In the end I went with a Prius full of gadgets.

[bubble_contagion]

I would go for the 3-series. A friend has the new M3 and it is awesome. For my the last car purchase I decided to go green and considered a 335d. In the end I went with a Prius full of gadgets.

[bubble_contagion]

I would go for the 3-series. A friend has the new M3 and it is awesome. For my the last car purchase I decided to go green and considered a 335d. In the end I went with a Prius full of gadgets.

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