C class, 3 series or A3 based on maintenance costs?

**Egan101** · May 31st, 2013 12:26 AM

Below is a comparison test by Car and Driver for BMW 335i M-Sport vs Cadillac ATS 3.6 vs Lexus IS350F Sport. Car and Driver rated the IS350F Sport better over the other two.

Habemus Papem! 2013 BMW 335i M Sport vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS 3.6, 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport ? Comparison Test ? Car and Driver

**imperialv** · May 31st, 2013 06:50 AM

I already saw the LEXUS is350 in lexus manila.. The formal lauching will be the 11th which I will also attend.. We have the 2013 ES350, and more or less have an idea how much is the maintenance costs.

I would appreciate more if a comparo on how much does PGA, CATS and ACC charges to PMS..

BUILT IN NAVi, baka first on its class.. Tsaka OEM talaga at hindi gaya ng ibang kotse na CHINA MADE HU... Saw the HU of the IS350 F-SPORTS, really a beauty..

Originally Posted by speed_kills

Ah yes, Lexus is launching the new IS very soon....2.5M for standard version and 3M for F-sport.

Some features the IS350 will have over 3-series/C-class/A4 include 306hp V6 engine, 8-speed AT, DVD, Bluetooth,built-in navi (first time in the Philippines?), all LED exterior lighting, sunroof, etc.

**speed_kills** · May 31st, 2013 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by imperialv

I would appreciate more if a comparo on how much does PGA, CATS and ACC charges to PMS..

I don't remember how much CATS charged for PMS but it wasn't a big deal for me and I suppose it is more or less similar with the other premium brands.

But what I do remember is after the 2 year warranty expired, a previous MB I got started having problems like aircon and suspension with 100k in each repair bill. I finally had enough and sold it at a very cheap price.

I really like MB, BMW, and Audi cars as they have really cool and premium designs. But they don't seem to last here so I would think twice before buying again.

**speed_kills** · May 31st, 2013 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Below is a comparison test by Car and Driver for BMW 335i M-Sport vs Cadillac ATS 3.6 vs Lexus IS350F Sport. Car and Driver rated the IS350F Sport better over the other two.

Habemus Papem! 2013 BMW 335i M Sport vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS 3.6, 2014 Lexus IS350 F Sport ? Comparison Test ?*Car and Driver

Interesting review considering a 328 already costs 4.3M while the 320d is already 3.5M. I can just imagine how much a 335 will be in case it gets sold here.

The upcoming IS350 that's much faster (306hp), handles well (RWD), and costs a lot less than a base 3-series will be a strong value proposition in the premium compact sedan class.