rmdir
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Chicago, IL | volume isn't everything Chevy sells more Impalas than Mercedes sells S600's. Does this mean the Impala is better, just because people buy more of them? |
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KearnstdElf WizardPremium
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Mullica Hill, NJ | as a family car id say yes. cheaper, likely just as safe, the 3800 series II gets better economy then the V8 Merc.
people who buy an S600 are seeking status and luxury, people who buy an impala are seeking a car that doesnt cost too much but gets the job done well and is dependable.
i guess not too indifferent then the iPhone vs Blackberry. the iPhone is that Mercedes, its well made and really nice. but for the typical businessman they simply want a workhorse that gets them what they need.
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 cdruGo ColtsPremium,MVM
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said by rmdir:Chevy sells more Impalas than Mercedes sells S600's. Does this mean the Impala is better, just because people buy more of them? Depends on what the intended purpose is, and how you want to define "better".
The Impala is cheaper, more readily available, and easier to find someone qualified to service the vehicle. The Mercedes is more refined and comfortable, but costs more, harder to find, and more expensive to repair.
If you are looking at it purely as a method to get you from point A to point B in a given period of time, their basic functionality is the same with price being the difference. So the Impala wins out because it's more affordable. But the Mercedes wins out once you consider the "user experience" factor as much more consideration was given to the comfort of the passenger. |
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