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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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How would you describe....

How would you describe a:

Mercedes Benz Driver?
BMW Driver?
Audi Driver?

I thought it would be interesting to see how everyone come out with~~ LOL
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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benz = mature mentally / physically older / looking for status...
bmw = younger drivers / trend followers / love to drive...
audi = mothers (family car) / technology lovers / rich kids...

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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TB5...
benz = mature mentally / physically older / looking for status...
bmw = younger drivers / trend followers / love to drive...
audi = mothers (family car) / technology lovers / rich kids...

LOL, rich kids apply to all 3 categories though~~ We have 20 years old kid buying a C63 AMG cash deal (daddy paying for it)~~~ I am sure its the same with BMW as well~~~
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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i reached for that last audi one...
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Whats the difference between a BMW and a slug?

On the BMW the mucus is on the inside
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Whats the difference between a BMW and a slug?

On the BMW the mucus is on the inside
LOL I love this one!!
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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BMW: Old *****
Audi: New *****
MB: Clarksons
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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BMW: Old *****
Audi: New *****
MB: Clarksons
hahaha. i happened to be thinking about this today...
I'm afraid i must agree with him.

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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 01S408C300
LOL! I am half way there too!! I am missing the BMW!
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TB5...
benz = mature mentally / physically older / looking for status...
bmw = younger drivers / trend followers / love to drive...
audi = mothers (family car) / technology lovers / rich kids...


I'd say that the Audi is for the Holt Renfrew/Neiman Marcus crowd (fashionistas).
Many BMW purchasers buy their vehicle because they are told to (trend FOLLOWERS but never trend-setters).
MB purchasers do it because they want to.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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I drive casually with my MB.
I feel like I always want to go just a tad faster with my BMW.
Don't have an Audi, but would love to test drive an S5.
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Professionals, but not necessarily driving. Look at your map:

Mercedes Benz, an unforgettable car for the demanding person.
BMW, a fast car for "fast" people. Also called Yuppies' Paradise.
Audi, the Porsche of the wannabe. Nice wheels though.

What do you get? MBA, MBA, MBA. In other words: the three spell success.

Oh, I love using my nuclear physics skills. Thanks for the chance.

Cheers, JV
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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Merc owners do it with style
BMW owners do it fast
Audi owners do it slow

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Old Jun 25, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by woedee
Merc owners do it with style
BMW owners do it fast
Audi owners do it slow
+1
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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I hate to say it, but i see i ton of girls drivin new c's.. audi drivers that i know are mostly european.. and bmw guys are more like trendy wanna look cool type, pretty boys mayb.. but MB guys who knows.. classy i love my car, i also own a pick up truck for 5 years now.. sooo who knows
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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This short film made by Audi explains it all audi so graciously describes bmw, benz, lexus, and the perfect brand, themselves

episode 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfXqt0PuHQk

look for the rest of the episodes on the side related videos

they got bmw spot on.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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MB - for those who demand the best and not scared of what people think of them. Probably self made, self employed.

BMW - for those who want a MB but are afraid of what friends and colleagues will think of them. Many seem to think BMW is a cheaper car / safer in a social consequence aspect. Probably an employee.

Audi - same reason as BMW, and applicable to BMW as well, more conservative. Would also go for Volvo and look at Saab plus jap brands.

In the German market I would agree with JoeVal:

"Mercedes Benz, an unforgettable car for the demanding person"
"BMW, a fast car for "fast" people"

In Hong Kong MB rules - purely for status! BMW and Audi are non-players.
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