Yeah, agreed. I mean, I always see M-B's and BMW's everywhere. But it just resonated this time, the amount, how new they were, how they were lined up, all kinds of models, etc. It's not even that the higher priced models are even "rare", they get leased and discounted massively for volume as well. And BMW/M-B just look so homogenous to each other, it's hard to tell the differences.
Just yesterday I saw a CLA (blech) with a lit up Star on the grille! Seriously? Is this what M-B has resorted to? It wasn't even straight on, the Star was clearly crooked when looking at it in my rearview mirror.
Being in a Porsche, to me, still "means something". It's an enthusiast and boutique brand next to other Germans (and most cars, period). It shows you just don't choose cars for the best lease on the most ubiquitous brand. Even though your general Cayenne driver is closer to your general X5 or ML driver, I'd assume, when you see another Porsche, there's usually some sort of camaraderie between the cars. You know that person specifically chose a Porsche, not just went to the cheapest lease with the blingiest badge on the hood or deck lid. If I'm gonna spend what I consider a lot of money, it's gotta be on a brand that's enthusiast centric first and foremost.
