Jeff007:
Since I am living in Canada, I actually drive an American car - a
1996 Chrysler Intrepid sedan with 3.3L (3,300 cc) V6 engine.
Actually, in Canada, you could buy a brand new Mercedes C230
Kompressor for about Sgpore$34,000.00 before taxes. A base BMW 323i
sedan would cost about Sgpore$32,000.00 before taxes. Add 17% taxes
to the price. That's cheap compare to Singapore where prices of
cars are beyond reach.
Although I could run to the showroom and pick up a Mercedes anytime
now, I have other priorities that I would like to achieve first
before considering buying a Mercedes.
Since you are a BMW lover, a 323i would be an ideal choice. If you
want more space for the need to accomodate your clients
comfortably, a BMW 528i is more ideal. The BMW 528i is one of the
best executive sedans around. In short, the choice between a 323i
and a 528i would really depend on your need, affordability and
priority.
I do not have much to say about Japanese cars, since I do not know
a lot about them. But I do know that Toyota is one of the best. It
is extremely reliable. In fact, it is even more reliable than a
Mercedes or a BMW. But it's safety system is not on par with
Mercedes and BMW yet.
Regards!