Why would you get BMW if a Cadillac does the same thing, is more technologically advanced, and cheaper to maintain (after warranty expires, that is)? Or, for that matter, why not get an even more advanced, all-American Tesla?
By some reports Cadillac CT6 has the best autopilot implementation on the market. And as a BMW owner myself, after the 4 year mark things do start to break down, and boy is it ever expensive to fix. I still like the car, but for my next one I’ll be looking at American luxury brands.
I agree. I like BMWs for what they are but I wouldn’t dismiss Cadillac’s current offerings without taking a real look at them. And really who couldn’t get excited about the CTS-V?
Porsche is at least offering something unique in their rear engine models. But at the same time they aren’t really practical for day to day use. Noisy, cramped, very low to the ground (so visibility is not their forte). And even more expensive to maintain.
I have driven a few. For what I need my car for, I prefer my BMW 535. I don’t race. 99% of my driving is 65 mph or less. I also have a wife and a kid, so a de-facto 2-seater is out of the question even if I did love it.
Getting the product wrong is more than just the design and build quality. It’s also picking the right price point and knowing when to rebrand.
Hyundai knew they couldn’t compete with their reputation against Audi and BMW, but a new luxury spin out (Genesis) could.
American automakers are arrogant fools.