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Originally Posted by DAVES
I recall watching one of the investment shows many years ago. The guest was a higher up at Mercedes. Of course they typically get the questions before the show, it is not often a surprise question. The host said Mercedes is a fine car but why are they so much more expensive in the US than in the rest of the world. The reply was we discovered that Americans bought them for prestige and preferred that they cost more.
Aside-at that time you could buy a Mercedes in Europe pay to have it shipped to the US and save significant money.
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Same with Cadillac, BMW, Mercedes etc.
Read Comsumer Reports, or JD Power some time.
These cars are high priced junk,