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June 19th, 2013 04:56 PM #1The premium car category is starting to get more exciting as new models are packaged very well.
For 2.5M, which one is your pick?
Mercedes A250
- latest and better value than BMW 1-series
- FWD but reviews are positive
- 211hp = 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds
************ - Philippine Car News, Test Drives, and Prices: CATS Motors Launches All-New 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
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Lexus IS350 (non-F Sport)
- latest and best value in its class
- RWD and won in a recent car comparo vs the BMW 335
- 306hp = 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds
************ - Philippine Car News, Test Drives, and Prices: Lexus Manila Launches All-New IS Sports Sedan
The IS350 is one class bigger and more powerful but the A250 has less weight and looks fun to drive.
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June 22nd, 2013 09:56 AM #2
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June 22nd, 2013 10:12 AM #3
I would choose the Merc.
I would be happy enough to have a three point star badge greet me every morning for my morning drive. And cars like these are simply about enjoying the drive, not racing each other.
The IS350 might be faster than a BMW335 on the track but for us mere moral drivers on the normal open roads, we will never match even 75% that level of driving unless you want to spend a few weeks at a driving school and some days on a race track.Last edited by ghosthunter; June 22nd, 2013 at 10:15 AM.
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June 22nd, 2013 11:14 AM #5
For P2.65 M you can get yourself a 120d coupe
however it is also the slowest among your choices (if thats relevant to you) even if its the fastest looking one
Think of it as a Gt86 by BMW with a better interior quality and a bit more practicallity
Plenty fast enough for today's standards, cool looking and very very fuel efficient
however if you need four doors, Id rather get the lexus since im sure the A class has small rear seats
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June 23rd, 2013 01:55 PM #6Get the merc! You are paying millions of course go for the more prestigious brand. Anyway you will not abuse or race your car.
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June 23rd, 2013 07:17 PM #7
I'm going for the Lexus. Sorry Germans, but Lexus really stepped up their pricing and game in the latest redesigns of their models.
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June 24th, 2013 11:17 AM #9
The A250 may have the Merc on its nameplate but for the same amount of money, the IS350 is a better choice. You have a sporty sedan with good performance, bigger interior space, and its amenities are not far off from its German counterparts. If you're in the market for a performance-oriented hatch, mayber we can wait for the Ayala's to bring over the VW Golf GTi next year.
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June 24th, 2013 01:04 PM #10
Lexus. Had it been the more gorgeous CLA 4 door coupe, then it would be Benz for me.
see my pahabol statement above. i mean, i can go on vacation anytime. but my spouse has her...
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