What would you buy? Loaded Honda or Basic BMW, if costs about the same.?

[sharon]

Would you buy a fully equipped Honda/Toyota with navigation, leather and everything..... or would you spend the money on a really basic Mercedes/BMW? For example, Mercedes GLK and the upcoming BMW X1 both SUVs start below 35,000. A fully equipped Honda CR-V costs about 30,000. Besides more powerful engines, what are the pros and cons choosing an european make over a japanese make? Thanks for answering !

[shayan]

No matter how loaded when people ask you what you drive, you'll tell them Honda. You won't say, I have a Honda, but wait, I have this and this and this packages, oh and it has navi. No one cares, it's a bottom of a line car for people who don't care. But, BMW no matter which one is always a BMW. You are not just buying a car, you are buying a lifestyle. Remember that.

[Mufasa]

BMW, no doubt.

Having to drive a soulless transportation appliance from Honda or Toyota would kill my spirit.