Mercedes W204 or BMW E90?

[Lost007]

Huge fan of both Mercedes and BMW, I cant seem to decide between them. What do you think?

[Lost007]

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[killojoule]

e90 handling/performance
w204 luxury cruiser

[FearNoHardship]

well what model r u talking 323i and c 250 or higher models?

[justlaxin3]

Age: 19
The misc has tainted your mind, and soon your bank account.

Civic/cherokee/pick up/etc

[sanblz33]

Age: 19
The misc has tainted your mind, and soon your bank account.

Civic/cherokee/pick up/etc

lulz


I thought everyone on the misc was ballin hard with a 10" penor

[Lost007]

Age: 19
The misc has tainted your mind, and soon your bank account.

Civic/cherokee/pick up/etc

Thanks for the financial advice bro! (not srs) on a more srs note you know nothing about me or my "bank account" I am not even taking out a loan for it lolz

[Lost007]

well what model r u talking 323i and c 250 or higher models?

Thinking about the 328 or the c300, what do you think?

[killojoule]

lulz


I thought everyone on the misc was ballin hard with a 10" penor

..in their mouth

[Lost007]

e90 handling/performance
w204 luxury cruiser

Ya thats exactly why I cant decide, I want all those things

[sbsponger]

so supposedly OP is ballin yet he wants a c300 or a 328

[Lost007]

so supposedly OP is ballin yet he wants a c300 or a 328

Never said I was, I asked a legit question but everyone seems butthurt

[Oko93]

Doesn't matter if you can buy cash, it's still a financially irresponsible decision unless your parents are buy you the car.

E90 328i is what like $12k used with 100k miles. Good luck with maintenance and repair premiums that tag along with Beams and Mercs

[Lost007]

Doesn't matter if you can buy cash, it's still a financially irresponsible decision unless your parents are buy you the car.

E90 328i is what like $12k used with 100k miles. Good luck with maintenance and repair premiums that tag along with Beams and Mercs

I am thinking of buying it certified pre owned from the dealer. I don't understand why all of you are telling me I cant afford the car/maintenance because I am 19 when you know nothing about me? I know how much the maintenance costs, this is not what the thread is about.

[vvvaaa]

W204 is very reliable. I'd recommend it. They both drive almost the same, don't like the suspension on either, but that's expected on a small car. You can pile a lot of miles on it without any trouble.

If you buy an E90 read about their water pump issues, they're famous for it and I heard it costs up to 1k to have it fixed in the US.

It all depends on the production year.

[Yotone]

aesthetically speaking the MB W04 is the winner and thats coming from a die hard bimmer head.

[BuildUpNow]

So you're gonna buy the entry level model? Basically just buying it for the nameplate then huh? Just about every kid your age does that and it just makes them look like a try hard poverty *******. Trying to buy clout or prestige via the entry model just makes everyone think you're a fool.

[Lost007]

So you're gonna buy the entry level model? Basically just buying it for the nameplate then huh? Just about every kid your age does that and it just makes them look like a try hard poverty *******. Trying to buy clout or prestige via the entry model just makes everyone think you're a fool.

Again you assume things but you know nothing about me. I am not buying it for the name plate, in fact I was considering buying a Porsche Cayman S earlier but decided to save the money and go for my 2nd option. I am buying the "entry level model" because I dont need the extra space and options that the E class/5 series offer.

[Lost007]

W204 is very reliable. I'd recommend it. They both drive almost the same, don't like the suspension on either, but that's expected on a small car. You can pile a lot of miles on it without any trouble.

If you buy an E90 read about their water pump issues, they're famous for it and I heard it costs up to 1k to have it fixed in the US.

It all depends on the production year.

aesthetically speaking the MB W04 is the winner and thats coming from a die hard bimmer head.

Thanks for the srs replies. I would always choose a Bimmer over a Mercedes, but I find that the MB W204 has the right mix of luxury and sport. The BMW does handle alot better IMO

[vvvaaa]

I would always choose a Bimmer over a Mercedes

And in many cases you'd be wrong, especially when you go to the luxury sedans and up.

[Slavbrahh]

E90's look ugly, and so do the W204.

Also, two completely different cars; BMW is a drivers car, Mercedes is a relaxed/luxury type of car (drive both and you'll notice, 100% srs).

Get an E92 or E93 if you can - 2 door coupe (E92) or convertible (E93), a lot more aesthetic than both cars you've mentioned, and completely different body/design.

I have an E93, it's a two-door convertible and handles amazingly. Handles amazingly, feels beautiful to drive, and the interior is fukn amazing - it's a sporty type of luxury interior, while Merc's have an interior design suitable for an older person.

[jz416]

Not a fan of the E90.

If those were my choices, I'd go for the Merc, but tbh, if it were me I would get one of the following, if I had a good amount of cash and two cars - people often forget that while they might be able to handle the cost of repairs, often they forget that for the most part they wont have a car while their car is being repaired.

E46 330i ZHP 6 speed manual
540i M sport

Obviously, If I had unlimited cash, id go for an e46 M3 coupe or a E39 M5, but money.

If you cant afford the risk of your car being in the shop for days on end, save your money and buy an IS300:

[CoreMaster75]

How much do you have saved, what's your ideal price for the car, and what's your yearly income?

[Lost007]

Not a fan of the E90.

If those were my choices, I'd go for the Merc, but tbh, if it were me I would get one of the following, if I had a good amount of cash and two cars - people often forget that while they might be able to handle the cost of repairs, often they forget that for the most part they wont have a car while their car is being repaired.

E46 330i ZHP 6 speed manual
540i M sport

Obviously, If I had unlimited cash, id go for an e46 M3 coupe or a E39 M5, but money.

If you cant afford the risk of your car being in the shop for days on end, save your money and buy an IS300:

I previously had a BMW E46 330CI with the performance package, it was amazing to drive but its time to upgrade, I am looking for a cleaner and better interior. As for the IS300 I don't like Lexus.

[Lost007]

E90's look ugly, and so do the W204.

Also, two completely different cars; BMW is a drivers car, Mercedes is a relaxed/luxury type of car (drive both and you'll notice, 100% srs).

Get an E92 or E93 if you can - 2 door coupe (E92) or convertible (E93), a lot more aesthetic than both cars you've mentioned, and completely different body/design.

I have an E93, it's a two-door convertible and handles amazingly. Handles amazingly, feels beautiful to drive, and the interior is fukn amazing - it's a sporty type of luxury interior, while Merc's have an interior design suitable for an older person.

Thanks for the suggestions, I used to own a E46 330CI, I want a sedan at the moment

[jz416]

All I care about is the badge - I want something newer than the car I previously had so that I can get girls, even if it means getting a worse car. I am OP, and I am a *******

Negged, *******.

[Lost007]

How much do you have saved, what's your ideal price for the car, and what's your yearly income?

Ideal price would be under 25k, looking to buy certified pre owned

[Lost007]

Negged, *******.

What a beta ******* lol, anyways I want a sedan so I can drive my grandparents/siblings the 2 door convertible just doesn't do it anymore.
Also, dont hate because I am getting one @ 19 *******s

[jz416]

What a beta ******* lol, anyways I want a sedan so I can drive my grandparents/siblings the 2 door convertible just doesn't do it anymore.
Also, dont hate because I am getting one @ 19 *******s

Not hating cus your 19; I'm hating because your a ******* who knows nothing about cars.

[Lost007]

Not hating cus your 19; I'm hating because your a ******* who knows nothing about cars.

Lets assume that I know nothing about cars, why would that bother you?
edit: I never claimed that I know anything about cars