Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 17:10     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
When I moved from a honda civic to an audi a3, I became much happier. love that car!
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 17:05     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
I used to have a 90-120 minute commute each way when I lived in LA. I bought a BMW to ease the pain. It did help and I still have the car today. Love it!
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 17:01     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
I also live in my car. Ultra luxury SUV. My life is not better...
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 16:37     Subject: Re:I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
The experience would be better in a nice car, sure. I prefer Lexus as more comfy than Mercedes. YMMV.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 15:57     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
Anonymous wrote:Not if anyone will have to sit in the back seat. DH has a Mercedes and this weekend I got in and out of the back three times. The bruise on my left hip is beautiful, and the bump on my head is almost gone.

I am a petite woman - about the size of the average 13 yr old boy.


This was our experience as well. Two carseats made for a miserable backseat ride for a 3rd adult. We got rid of it and are doing the minivan thing now, and I'm really happy with the space gained. Our seats can still heat, too.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 15:48     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
I love my Acura mdx--great car
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 15:28     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
Anonymous wrote:I love my mercedes. Can't go back to a car without heated front seats, bluetooth, rear view camera, automatic wipers, etc. Yes, the back seat has no leg room. So consider that. But I drive 1 hour each way (and I am in a close in suburb just 9 miles away) but I have to drop off DS first and then 45 minutes to Capitol Hill with traffic. A nice car makes it much more comfortable. I can afford it though. If you are debating between a $15k car and a $40k car, consider a VW with nice options.


You can get all of these things on a car that costs WAY less than a Mercedes and with none of the maintenance costs. Largely, you're paying for the fancy hood ornament.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 15:27     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
I bought a 1 year old mini for this reason (hour commute each way) and it's made my life immeasurably better - comfortable seat, good sound system, and great gas mileage. But, then again, it was 19k - could never have justified new-Mercedes kind of dollars.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 15:26     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
I love my mercedes. Can't go back to a car without heated front seats, bluetooth, rear view camera, automatic wipers, etc. Yes, the back seat has no leg room. So consider that. But I drive 1 hour each way (and I am in a close in suburb just 9 miles away) but I have to drop off DS first and then 45 minutes to Capitol Hill with traffic. A nice car makes it much more comfortable. I can afford it though. If you are debating between a $15k car and a $40k car, consider a VW with nice options.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 15:23     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
Depends on current car. Entry level luxury is a more comfortable ride than a civic. The high end Ford's are nicer than a 3 series in my opinion, but there is little to no difference in a 40k car and 80k car.

You can easily buy a 3 year old 60k car for 20k and low miles still under warranty.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 14:51     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
Anonymous wrote:i would use the monthly payment to move closer in


I don't commute into the city, and I find I change jobs much faster than I change houses. I'd rather pick a centrally located house.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 14:31     Subject: Re:I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
Save your money and buy aidio books instead.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 14:25     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
Not if anyone will have to sit in the back seat. DH has a Mercedes and this weekend I got in and out of the back three times. The bruise on my left hip is beautiful, and the bump on my head is almost gone.

I am a petite woman - about the size of the average 13 yr old boy.
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 14:25     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
i would use the monthly payment to move closer in
Anonymous
Post 04/01/2014 14:23     Subject: I spend 40-80 minutes a day in my car. Would my life be better sitting in a Mercedes
vs a Mazda?

Obviously it would cost me a lot in extra ownership costs, but would it be worth it?