mistral53 164 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I agree - without knowing 2 hours ago, kwak250 said: Without the model its like saying Honda or Yamaha .it all depends on the model i prefer Honda's but if the Honda was a wave125 and the Yamaha was a R1 then it would be different. Also price of each . I agree on the model - if the Benz is an A-class, I would pass, all other models should be fine due to similar chassis architecture. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AAArdvark 811 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) Neither one. They are both approaching the high or even very high maintenance cost time frame. And you do know that BMW is shorter to type than Beemer? Edited January 25, 2020 by AAArdvark 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fairynuff 3,667 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 4 hours ago, transam said: But there are those out there with spare cash that want a particular ride. Wish I had the spare cash for a Merc.... It’s not finding the cash so much as handing it over to this government! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GTgrizzly 246 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I've had both a beema 252 ( nothing but trouble and an empty wallet) merc was an E 320 elegance , never gave me an once of trouble in 13 years 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Crash999 1,262 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 It depends on the model and asking price. Overall having owned both in Thailand I prefer Mercedes. The dealer network is a bit stronger, service seems to be better (though I may be biased as I had constant issues with my BMW's brakes), and it has a better image. It used to be that Benz weren't very good to drive but that isn't true anymore. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bugattiklaus 12 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Both not good for Thailand , Buy any Toyota !( Parts at every Coffee Shop ) No Parts no Service that fits to European Standarts 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Speedhump 399 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Usual attitude is Merc is a serious choice, BMW for boy racer. I can only talk about 4x4 and the Merc I had was like driving on a cloud, even smoother than my RR Sport which I preferred for all other reasons. BMW 4x4 can't come close in any way to either. Scorching hot saloon or coupe of course is another matter and I cant comment. So your question is just silly because of lack of detail. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gamesgplayemail 510 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 12 hours ago, transam said: I would like any model Merc ..... I would pass on the BMW.. Clearly me too. Benz have style, BMW miss the front star... Link to post Share on other sites
SoSoCNX 63 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 E200 Coupe vs 218i M Sport To me 218i is fun to drive but e200 is more comfortable. the price is about the same Link to post Share on other sites
Creasy 3,898 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 The RTP prefer BMW's Link to post Share on other sites
Liverpoolman 10 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Get the BMW, Mercedes seems to give a unwanted attention. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
transam 50,109 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 7 hours ago, Creasy said: The RTP prefer BMW's Really, then it's got to be a Merc then......... Link to post Share on other sites
ratcatcher 29,616 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 7 hours ago, Creasy said: The RTP prefer BMW's That's for work cars. After hours, they, the big brass, tend to prefer the Benz. Link to post Share on other sites
Just Weird 6,648 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 23 hours ago, Fairynuff said: It’s not finding the cash so much as handing it over to this government! Locally built cars, as these likely are, do not get taxed at 300% so you won't be handing over anything more than any other Thai-made car to the government. Link to post Share on other sites
Fairynuff 3,667 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 7 hours ago, Just Weird said: Locally built cars, as these likely are, do not get taxed at 300% so you won't be handing over anything more than any other Thai-made car to the government. Not true, whilst they aren’t taxed the full 300% they are still considerably more expensive tho I don’t know the exact %age. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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