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if you still have time to read this, go to an acura dealership and test drive the 09 TSX, you wont be disappointed, TRUST ME
I have to agree with the above. I have to say I think the TSX would be the best of both worlds for you. Has a good amount of features/options that are of luxury quality while maintaining Honda quality/service. Handles pretty well and is pretty quick off the line for a DD.
I don't know why you guys are all saying that the Honda maintenance is much less than Mercedes. Do you actually own a Honda and have you every taken it to the dealer consistently for their "recommended". My girlfriend has an accord and her bill can get just as high as mine, and she needs to go in for service twice as often...
Also, you definitely can have the services done either by yourself or at an indy. Heck, even if you just get the oil changes at the dealer its only $75 every 10k miles.
when trying to pick up chicks MB > honda ANY DAY! lol not trying to sound like a snob in any means but honestly can you even compare a benz to a honda? and i agree with above the maintenance isnt all that bad, its honestly just as much as my previous 350z. maybe look into a lexus IS or TSX as stated above. just my $.02
I don't know why you guys are all saying that the Honda maintenance is much less than Mercedes. Do you actually own a Honda and have you every taken it to the dealer consistently for their "recommended". My girlfriend has an accord and her bill can get just as high as mine, and she needs to go in for service twice as often...
Also, you definitely can have the services done either by yourself or at an indy. Heck, even if you just get the oil changes at the dealer its only $75 every 10k miles.
I owned Honda and Acura, both maintenance is same as MB. I am not sure about high milage issues for MB. My MB has only 21K, but Honda had 120K when I sold it, no issues just minor stuff like ignition switch problems. Acura had transmission replaced twice in 60K miles, all covered by dealer. Maintenance Acura and Honda a bit higher, because you need to replace timing belts at some point. MB and BMWs are all chains.
when trying to pick up chicks MB > honda ANY DAY! lol not trying to sound like a snob in any means but honestly can you even compare a benz to a honda? and i agree with above the maintenance isnt all that bad, its honestly just as much as my previous 350z. maybe look into a lexus IS or TSX as stated above. just my $.02
In this scenario, the only kind girls you're gettin' are gonna be the gold diggin' kind.
when trying to pick up chicks MB > honda ANY DAY! lol not trying to sound like a snob in any means but honestly can you even compare a benz to a honda? and i agree with above the maintenance isnt all that bad, its honestly just as much as my previous 350z. maybe look into a lexus IS or TSX as stated above. just my $.02
Good point man !! I totally agree with you .. Honda just suk to pick up girls in these day ... ya .. i know some assOOO in here would probably say those girls only likes ur $$ ... but personally i think that BS ... If you a girl, will go for a mercedes or a honda ? Samething with the guys .. will u go for a hot chick (c class) or a fat ugly ***** (Honda)? Ya .. all the hot chicks are expansive ... and YAAAA all the fat ugly *****es have nice personality... So i guest he is not rich and smart enough to own a mercedes. 200% sure he will regret evey time he sees a mercedes!
PS: I enjoy driving my car, cause it Mercedes. I love my gf, cause I really think she is hot!
I would not want to be with a chick that is with me because of my car. But that's just me.
I wouldn't think that a girl would date you just because of your car. Think of it as a bonus. All other things being equal, the guy with the better car wins. Same thing with other non-character traits - same guy, but one dresses nice and one dresses like he's still in high school, who do you choose? Obviously other things come into play first like personality, compatibility, etc.
BTW, I'm a girl with the Mercedes. My BF drives a Toyota.
Wow, is it really time to pull our pants down and take the rulers out AGAIN?
I really hate it when these threads turn down this road.
OP, don't be fooled. I've gotten more thumbs up from guys than girls in the short time I've been driving Benzes. Unless, of course, that is your cup of tea. lol.
I wouldn't think that a girl would date you just because of your car. Think of it as a bonus. All other things being equal, the guy with the better car wins. Same thing with other non-character traits - same guy, but one dresses nice and one dresses like he's still in high school, who do you choose? Obviously other things come into play first like personality, compatibility, etc.
BTW, I'm a girl with the Mercedes. My BF drives a Toyota.
This is probably the most sane and correct statement on the topic I have ever read yet. Haha.
As far as Acura goes. My father used to have a (around 2005) TL and he needed to have the transmission replaced with minimal mileage (50-60k). Acura quality hasn't yet convinced me, and couple my experience with the person's above and I think that there is something to be said about their issues with transmissions. Honda's have been renowned for quality, but when it comes to the "Premium Honda" Acura, it seems reliability has taken a back seat?
Honda - or ANY other japanese car for that matter - could never match the build quality of a fine european " German " sedan like the merc. I hate the thought of putting sooo many miles so soon on your new car but thats life, I guess. I baby my cars and my old Honda used to break down every 35,000 miles like clockwork. 'Jap cars are built using the old engineering rule of thumb: Don't overbuild something when you can build it cheeply enough to get the job done! I owned my Honda for ten years and went through 5 brake jobs - not including disc resurfacing - 2 radiators, 2 clutches, 1 water pump, timing belt, cv joints twice, door latch and attachment point, 2 sunroof motors and rusted oem mufflers twice. I'll NEVER drive japanese again; luxury or otherwise!!! Just a little food for thought. Hope this helps make up your mind.
Wait til you own a german car for 10 yrs then compare the repair bills between your old Honda and the german counterpart..
Originally Posted by canes1
Honda - or ANY other japanese car for that matter - could never match the build quality of a fine european " German " sedan like the merc. I hate the thought of putting sooo many miles so soon on your new car but thats life, I guess. I baby my cars and my old Honda used to break down every 35,000 miles like clockwork. 'Jap cars are built using the old engineering rule of thumb: Don't overbuild something when you can build it cheeply enough to get the job done! I owned my Honda for ten years and went through 5 brake jobs - not including disc resurfacing - 2 radiators, 2 clutches, 1 water pump, timing belt, cv joints twice, door latch and attachment point, 2 sunroof motors and rusted oem mufflers twice. I'll NEVER drive japanese again; luxury or otherwise!!! Just a little food for thought. Hope this helps make up your mind.
The envious looks
you will get while astride another driver?
PRICELESS!
Originally Posted by hitokiri89
If driving a Mercedes is something you have always wanted than I say go ahead and scratch the itch . The Honda probably is more sensible , but what matters is not having regret your decision everyday on your way to work . I say get the car satisfies you the most . Good luck and welcome to the forum.
2008 C300 Sport 6 Speed Manual, 1953 Chevy Bel-Air, 2015 Audi allroad, 1963 Chevy Apache
Holy mother of all thread resurrections...
With over 8 years on my C300, I am only at $2925 (not including mods) for maintenance and repair. Actually turning into the best car I've ever owned...which is why I'm still driving it.
Holy mother of all thread resurrections...
With over 8 years on my C300, I am only at $2925 (not including mods) for maintenance and repair. Actually turning into the best car I've ever owned...which is why I'm still driving it.
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