brahtw8 said:Its more than just a difference in perception. BMW, MB and Audi don't sell their entry-level cars in the US. That is changing, but there is a legitimate difference in the market segments that the germans occupy in the US as opposed to europe. You don't really get the small displacement, low-optioned, cloth-interiored cars in the US like you do in europe. The US cars are more like the middle and upper ranges of the european cars.
I know. All at least 3 liter engines or something... If you know this, then you must also understand my mistake with the James Bond, BMW thing.... driving a BMW316compact isn't really what people dream of all their life...
And ofcourse if I see an E55 AMG Mercedes full option, I wouldn't mind driving that car... Or even exchange with my 1991 NSX, but only to sell the AMG and buy a new NSX