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Originally Posted by c63er

When it comes down to the product vs product, the BMW lineup as it is now stands no chance against Mercedes in the USA. Bmw has been living for a long time off lease rates, nothing more. A product that was actually compelling to buy would turn this around immediately, but the cost of creating a good car like the e46 is too high and BMW is more interested in lowest possible production cost and fooling customers with more logos, a million "special" editions and low lease rates. Anyone who thinks the current crop of bmws is superior to benz has their head in the sand.

Spot on!