Author Topic: Mercedes Benz more expensive in Germany? (Read 9164 times)

Eyeball Chambers · « **on:** April 07, 2009, 03:51:50 PM »

I would have thought the opposite, but I heard they cost less in the US?

EL Mariachi · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2009, 03:55:10 PM »

Quote from: RPF on April 07, 2009, 03:51:50 PM

I would have thought the opposite, but I heard they cost less in the US?

i envy your car prices in us, its ridiculous cheap, everybody can drive a nice car there, although the prices have gone down in europe due to the recession.

ironneck · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2009, 03:55:42 PM »

yes they cost more here

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2009, 03:56:05 PM »

Quote from: ironneck on April 07, 2009, 03:55:42 PM

yes they cost more here

Why?

ironneck · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2009, 03:56:59 PM »

i've read it anywhere but i don't remember,have to search

ironneck · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2009, 03:59:40 PM »

ok i got it,they don't use the exact same materials and the most important reason is that they have to keep the price down cause the competition is bigger

#1 Klaus fan · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:00:45 PM »

Taxes are higher.

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:06:35 PM »

Quote from: ironneck on April 07, 2009, 03:59:40 PM

ok i got it,they don't use the exact same materials and the most important reason is that they have to keep the price down cause the competition is bigger

That sucks

Until I know what it's like to fly down the Autobahn in an S600 AMG my life won't be complete.

ironneck · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:09:13 PM »

autobahn is great
haha it's funny that you can tune your car however you want in the usa but you can't drive as fast as you want
in germany you can't really tune your car but there are some great autobahnparts where you can go crazy

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:10:49 PM »

Quote from: ironneck on April 07, 2009, 04:09:13 PM

autobahn is great
haha it's funny that you can tune your car however you want in the usa but you can't driv as fast as you want
in germany you can't really tune your car but there are some great autobahnparts where you can go crazy

HAHA

I live near a stretch of interstate where you can pretty much go as fast as you want. Never see highway patrol in this area for some reason.

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:11:03 PM »

it's all about the volume baby.

my uncle lives in switzerland, and he said it's cheaper to buy a car here, have it shipped in a container, pay for the customs, taxes, and drive, than it is to buy the same car in germany.

MB_722 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:17:09 PM »

for your first drive on the autobahn you would take a Automatic S600??. A mcmerc SLR 722 would be my second choice

I'd have to drive something crazier for my first either a Pagani Zonda F, Ferrari 288 GTO

, or a 993 Porsche T

also be happy cruising in a E39 M5

Eyeball Chambers · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:18:20 PM »

Quote from: MB_722 on April 07, 2009, 04:17:09 PM

for your first drive on the autobahn you would take a Automatic S600??. A mcmerc SLR 722 would be my second choice

I'd have to drive something crazier for my first either a Pagani Zonda F, Ferrari 288 GTO , or a 993 Porsche GT2

also be happy crusing in a E39 M5

HAHA

Call me an old man (or women), but I love the S class.

MB_722 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:22:04 PM »

Tiff in a 959 & 993 Turbo

ironneck · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:30:04 PM »

i'd love to drive the veyron one day

MB_722 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:32:43 PM »

Autobahn is one thing.

I have to drive these roads.

The Roads

As for the world’s best driving road, after their research they’ve decided to look for it in the continental Europe specifically around the alps. They start their quest from Monaco and these roads stand out from the lot.

Col De Turini

Col De Turini is a famous mountain top in the south of France and is part of a 32 km rally stage starting from Sospel to La Bollène. It is the highest point in the stage standing at 1607 metres. This stretch of road is one of the most difficult and dangerous but also exciting stages in the WRC. It has the long straights where cars reach upto 180 km/h, 34 challenging hairpins and awesome views - all the things that make for one of the best driving roads in the world.

San Bernardino Pass

San Bernardino Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2065 meters in the Swiss Alps connecting the towns of Hinterrhein and Misox. This road has its share of bends and hairpins but is more known for its scenic views and smooth roads. It also has a 6.6 km long tunnel but with a speed limit of 80km/h (50mph).

Davos to Stelvio via Bormio

Heading south from Davos, Switzerland to Stelvio, Italy they found everything they were looking for, what appears to be a driving enthusiasts heaven, the kind of road that brings everything about a car alive - miles of deserted road with breathtaking views, unending number of curves that would test every aspect of the car - steering, power, grip, brakes & handling. Not to forget a few tunnels for those in the mood for some tunnel blasting.

Stelvio Pass

En route to stelvio via Bormio, we cross the Stelvio pass (Passo dello Stelvio), at 2757 meters it is the second highest paved mountain road in the alps. Regarded by the motorists as one of the most challenging roads in the world, it has 60 hairpins with 48 of them on the northern / eastern ramp.

With the roads narrower on the northern side and the hairpins ridiculously tight, this is the toughest part. Roads are very steep on this side of the pass and the ascent is even more tougher with almost zero visibility to oncoming vehicles.

In contrast the southern / eartern ramp has a bit wider and faster hairpins and better road surface which will be more satisfying for those inclined towards less extreme driving.

ironneck · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:35:37 PM »

haha i watched fast and furious 4 today....my friend and me laughet at these jap shit,why can't theses bitches drive a real car like a slr 722???

NarcissisticDeity · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:37:37 PM »

Quote from: MB_722 on April 07, 2009, 04:22:04 PM

Tiff in a 959 & 993 Turbo

I enjoy watching Tiff , he's an amazing driver .

ironneck · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:39:10 PM »

SLR 722

Parker · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2009, 04:56:10 PM »

Quote from: EL Mariachi on April 07, 2009, 03:55:10 PM

i envy your car prices in us, its ridiculous cheap, everybody can drive a nice car there, although the prices have gone down in europe due to the recession.

WTF, ridiculously cheap, a nice car is not cheap here. Just because you might see somebody driving a nice car, they may have leased it or, put the car as more of a priority than say, a nice house, or educaton.

bigdumbbell · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2009, 06:35:07 PM »

yes the swiss roads in general are awesome to drive and the south davos is great. but i'm old and drive slow lol

Charfman84 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2009, 07:36:43 PM »

Foster's beer and Australian wine cost more in Melbourne when I was there than in the USA.

webcake · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2009, 07:39:34 PM »

Quote from: Charfman84 on April 07, 2009, 07:36:43 PM

Foster's beer and Australian wine cost more in Melbourne when I was there than in the USA.

lol, the funny thing is no Aussie's even drink Fosters.

Aussie wine varies heaps in price obviously, though they are a lot more sought after these days.

Charfman84 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2009, 07:47:44 PM »

Melbourne bitter and victoria bitter were popular and coopers but I found it weird how it cost more there for a six pack, and it seemed they nly sold beer in 6 or 18 packs, no 12 or 30 packs.

Wiggs · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2009, 07:56:34 PM »

1. Taxes
2. The Euro is worth much more than the dollar.
3. Shipping = $2,000