Cadillac CTS or Mercedes C300 Sport?

[ITL Cobra]

I am looking to get into a new DD, and have been looking at either a Cadillac CTS or Mercedes C300 Sport. I like the way the CTS looks but I also like the C300 sport. The 2012 C300 has a lot of the features I want, for a better price, but it is the entry level benz, and the CTS well it is a GM product and the quality isn't really there....

Anyone have any experience with either??

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[Bru]

The C-Class doesn't feel like a bottom dollar cheap Benz after the 2012 interior update. The 2012 C-Class got a significant interior redesign in 2012. 2011 and earlier models were about on par or worse the CTS interior quality in some areas but post-2012s are much nicer inside. The CTS is larger than the C-Class on the inside, though. Not sure if that's a factor for you, but there's less cargo and backseat room in the MB.

 

[towvehicle]

the only thing i live by is i live in the US i by US

 

[Turk]

Many of the new C class benz are supposed to be made in Alabama.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

the only thing i live by is i live in the US i by US

 

[ITL Cobra]

the only thing i live by is i live in the US i by US

Normally I would agree with that, I have had my Caddy Deville for about a 105k miles and its a great DD, but dollar for dollar and looking at the options and quality the imports are looking better and better

 

[Turk]

If you're going to buy a luxury import, I suggest buying used. They don't hold their value very well unless they are the performance models like M, AMG or RS.

 

[Bru]

Luxury CPO programs are great, too.

 

[towvehicle]

Many of the new C class benz are supposed to be made in Alabama.

let me ask you this where do the profits go? I know that they dont stay here. I bet the go back to germany

 

[Yaj Yak]

 

[radioguy6]

the only thing i live by is i live in the US i by US

You do know the Toyota Camry is the most "American made" car on the road right? The argument "buy American" is complete bullshit. Most of GM's money is going to China even after US taxpayers gave them a $49 billion handout to fix their fuck ups.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

let me ask you this where do the profits go? I know that they dont stay here. I bet the go back to germany

THEN HOW DO THE FACTORY WORKERS GET PAID

 

[Yaj Yak]

volunteer work joel. duh

 

[towvehicle]

THEN HOW DO THE FACTORY WORKERS GET PAID

read what it says. PROFITS

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Why do you hate Germany? Because they gave all those jobs to Americans to build their cars?

 

[Turk]

read what it says. PROFITS

Buy stock in Benz then if you're so concerned and some of their profits will go straight to your back pocket.

 

[Mike K]

Turk is spot on. Buy used even if you need to wait a year to get the car you want. The CTS is a nice car but the interiors still feel like a nice'd up Chevy. I'd compare the CTS interior with the new 300 which is awesome for what it is but still not on par with the German counterparts.

 

[Soulonfire11]

What about the New ATS? its about the same size as the C-class and has some sweet packages.

 

[Ear Rak]

Ats is way bigger than a c class

 

[tmbutitta]

I had the same dilemma a few years ago..

the cts was just way to cheap feeling. ride was more luxurious then the mb, but i couldnt stand being in the drivers seat. I opted for the c280 sport at the time - which was like 4 years ago. the benz looked better, handled better, had a few more options, and overall was just a lot funner to drive... it was a 6sp manual

a year later i traded up to a 4-matic tho..

my only regret was not sticking with bmw.. lost my ass on both mercedes..

now i have a 535xi, and wish i got the 5 series in the beginning.

 

[Mike K]

535 is the best, 535 is the fastest.

 

[01Cobra]

2012 fusion sport. I drive every day to work and very happy.

 

[Soulonfire11]

Ats is way bigger than a c class

Your thinking of the XTS, the ATS competes with the 3 series, A4, and C class

 

[The Broken Regal]

For the money, c300 all day long, the 2012s are really nice with the redesign. I worked for MB and drove them all day every day. The dealers will be selling their loaner fleets (1 year/less than 15k and certified).

I would recommend CPO, better than a factor warranty and can push it further than the standard 5yr/100k

 

[smug]

You do know the Toyota Camry is the most "American made" car on the road right? The argument "buy American" is complete bullshit. Most of GM's money is going to China even after US taxpayers gave them a $49 billion handout to fix their fuck ups.

I'll drive my made in USA Ohio built Accord into the ground with less problems then a Mexican, Chinese, Canadan, junk ass GM