2008 cadillac cts or mercedes c300 or bmw 3 series or audi a4 sedan?

Question

i'm planning on buying a car with a budget of 30 - 40k.

which one would you recommend out of this selection?

i'm looking for:

best in resale value after a few years.

most reliable- meaning it doesnt break down and need a lot of repair just after few years.

also which one doesn't use gas too much.

thanks for good advices.

Answer 1

Ok I'm a luxury car guy and I'm gonna guide you through some of these answers. Anyone who says a CTS is just an overpriced Chevy is an idiot. Anyone who tells you to buy an M3 or RS4 instead is an idiot(they are $60-$70K). With that said here is my opinion.

The CTS is bigger than the other cars. It's in the class of the 5-Series, E-Class, and A6. The A4 will have the best interior, the BMW will be the best driver, and the Benz will have the most prestige. It depends all on what you want. As far as looks I personally think the CTS looks best. It has a lot of road presence which is rare for an entry level luxury car.

All of them are good cars for different reasons. If you're going towards the A4 wait a few months because the next gen A4(which beat the C-Class in a recent comparison) is coming out in a few months. I would also recommend you look at the Infiniti M35. Also buy these cars USED because you can save $5-7K just going a year used.

Answer 2

Do NOT buy the CST from experience they are poorly made. I know someone who's CST broke down 12 times and it was brand new. I was told by a dealership that they are bad cars. Not to mention that a caddy is nothing more than a high priced Chevy.

BMW's have the least maintenance issues

Answer 3

i think u shud get a mercedes cuz i have one to nd its drives amazingly!! its a very nice smooth car nd it looks fantastic! take this answer and i think u shud buy one toooo!

Answer 4

if ur thinking about getting a bmw 3 series might as well get a m3 --HOT CAR.. everyone loves an m3... but from your preferences sounds like you would want a toyota matrix hybrid haha.. just kidding --get the m3

Answer 5

Mercedes C300 because it is better

Answer 6

On resale value: if the gas price keeps going up, those cars will not have good resale values.

Answer 7

Alright, this is a tough choice.  I like all these cars myself.  I know I'm only 15 but, I think that bmw, and mercedes has a couple of hybrids.  That will save a lot of money on gas.  Mercedes is very reliable and they have the best technology.  (German cars).  I don't know... it's a tough choice.  If you ask me I would choose a Mercedes or a BMW.Good luck!  :)

Answer 8

avoid the American car its not good, Audi or Bmw is your best bet get the rs4 or m3 if your budget will stretch

Answer 9

If you were serious you  would not worry about resale value and gas mileage. Folks with that kind of spending ability do not concern themselves that way.

My daughter just got a BMW 328i...I think that is what is it...the little 2dr coupe and it in one fine set of wheels...I may have the numbers wrong because I drive a 13 year old Avalon and do not run with that Beemer bunch but I think I'm right

Answer 10

3 series BMW... all the way. I have an M3, one of the best cars I have had. I've had over a dozen, and whenever I buy a new car, I normally spend 2 months researching.

Yeah, I'm nutz.

It's very reliable, never have had to take it to the shop (excluding oil changes).

It's good resale value, since it is such a known name and expensive brand.

And the mileage isn't a hybrid, but for the type of vehicle you're getting, sport coupe/sedan (new M3 will be released as both for the first time in 10 years. I have the sedan from 10 years ago), it's verrrry good.

Answer 11

lexus thats what i would buy