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      06-27-2014, 12:20 PM   #11
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I agree completely and I've driven pretty much everything in their current lineup. Was just trying to point out that none of them are horrible. Sure compare an entry level C to the AMG version and it's going to suck, but pretty much any of them are basically fine. Sure there are better cars out there but none of them are worst in class.
I agree 100%. I've had waayy too many cars for my age, but I've owned Cadillacs, BMWs, Audis, MBs, Inifinitis, etc to name a few. IMO, as a general rule by brand, Mercs remind me more of Cadillacs. Both have a smooth comfortable ride, but seem to drive bulky. They have nice straight line speed, but cornering just isn't what you get from BMW/Audi.

Audi and BMW are pretty similar (though I prefer BMW). Both make excellent handling cars with peppy engines that provide a lot of spark. Their turbo-charged performance cars are quick and nimble.

Infiniti is on its own little island as their cars don't feel heavy, do have lots of power, but just don't handle well (very JDM feel). I like the old G and M series, but they don't have a car in their lineup right now that I would own.

Porsche is on its own level. The 911s and Caymans I've driven have a distinctly more exotic feel to me than any of the ones listed above. I'll probably add a Porsche to the lineup one of these days, but it won't be as my daily driver. Comfort and versatility is the brand's biggest drawback in my eyes.

Acura, Lexus, Volvo, etc aren't worth a damn IMO if you can afford something better, and I haven't had the luxury of driving anything too exotic yet (Ferrari, Lambo, etc).
Google the 2016 Porsche 718. Just read about it in Automobile magazine. The bigger engine version of that may be something really special if you've got room in the garage for a weekend toy. I am calling this weekend to get my name first on the list, just in case

EDIT: should be 718 as corrected above, Friday afternoon brain malfunction. If you google 917 you'll be looking at the old $20M+ race car.
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