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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
sure most hondas and toyotas are very reliable, but if you still have them at 100k the car may not have died but you likely will of boredom.
Maybe so, but I'd rather be bored than..........

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Old Mar 14, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Some people (like me) are willing to trade off absolute reliability for something that suits their driving style. However I do know if I ever buy a Mercedes or a BMW, I'd reserve it for weekend duty only.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Yes, but guess what will be getting you around when the Porsche and Mercedes are..............
For those that can afford to play only, while they are in warranty And for those that can appreciate fine machinery, otherwise it's not worth the trouble for most.
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