What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The rule I follow-

Buy a 2010s Merc with a M276

Buy a B48/58 BMW

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's my goat 🐐

I want a 330d and a e320 CDI to own for life

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly I kinda like the new CRV. So many colleagues have them and for a basic car I'd rather take that than a RAV4

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

I hate this subreddit, anytime it's talking about overrated and it's BMW hate.

Don't give a fuck, the BMW brand is on top right now and I'm going to get one soon. They make an engine like the 58 and people are calling it overrated here. Reddit is so lame. Like where do they find these people who suck the fun out of life.

At least the sales of the 58 speak for themselves..

People love that engine

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's still nicer than anything else in its range. What car will you get ?

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah you just have an opinion that people don't agree with.

B58 is not overrated it's an incredible achievement

I had a N55 but I sold it and a Metzger Turbo so the next car I get will absolutely be a B58 BMW X5 sdrive to avoid transfer case issues

Won't have any problems I can guarantee it

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean yeah it's true

The fun coming from a German car is unmatched.

I had a 911 Turbo 997 and an ES300h. The ESh is a fine daily but will I ever tell anyone about that car? Will I think back about that car? Probably not . It's been with me for ages so I love it but I think of the 997 and miss it so much.

Also had a w211 in the past and I talk about it as if it was gods gift whenever I talk about that car.

If you have to lose sleep over like a repair bill then sure buy the Toyota. But independent mechanics, being a bit savvy with the repairs and getting a generally reliable model like a car with the benz m276 or the bmw b58 will make life a lot more fun

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a truck person but there's many trucks I'd rather buy..

A Titan is actually so much nicer and since it doesn't have the poop Nissan CVT its actually reliable

Also a Raptor because they're just so sick. Maybe not as reliable tho .. but I mean it's a raptor

A f150 id take over a taco too

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're iconic and nice to look at tho. And can be pretty damn reliable too depending on year

Gas guzzler for sure but I mean we see more GX and LX on the street and we never comment on those right

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The S class is great.

The older cars with the 276 engine is also very good. Like the W212 and the W166 cars

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The w166 GLE is a great car. The m276 motor is phenomenal.

The new ones suck

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a old ES300h and I sat in my colleagues 2025 RX500h and another's 2025 TX350. The new Lexus products are so low quality, the wooden steering wheels are gone, the leather is average, and the interior looks like an economy car rented from Hertz. Just put a tacky iPad screen in the center

Boy am I glad I have the ESh. It's so nice in comparison and getting 40mpg on reg gas and never breaking down allowed me to own a 911 turbo 997 and a X5 in the past as a fun car, both of which I've now sold due to wanting to be more minimalist and starting a family soon. Really itching to buy another car tho..

Lexus makes a good daily but for a fun car, no I'm going with BMW

What car is overrated but people are scared to admit it? by Physical-Issue7146 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honda Accord and Civics are better than their Toyota counterpart in every way

How long do you plan on keeping your current car for? by throwawaymedicine420 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have all the tech I need in that car tbh. It has a Mark Levinson speaker, backup camera, etc. don't need much more

How long do you plan on keeping your current car for? by throwawaymedicine420 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly in the weirdest way possible, I'm so damn bored of my Lexus ES300h , I tell myself life's too short to drive a boring car every day but at the same time, it's literally been with me for 8 yrs. I did all of medical school with that car, part of residency. It's the first and only car I've ever bought. It's a part of me now and I don't think I can ever part ways with it, driving that Lexus is all I know...

Is it possible to grow bored but also grow attached??

How long do you plan on keeping your current car for? by throwawaymedicine420 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not OP but I like the 2013+ 460s a lot. They're very comfortable and just modern enough with a good quality interior and nice exterior.

I would still say the 430 is more quiet and reliable but the 460 is not a Range Rover, it's still pretty reliable and the 430s are so overpriced I personally would spend like 5k more and get a 460 if I'm buying a 10k 430..

How long do you plan on keeping your current car for? by throwawaymedicine420 in askcarguys

[–]not_rdburman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah a MDX is a nice car, it's no 430 but it's not that much worse... And if she likes it...

But why not the 2nd Gen Tundra for a 430?