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I was having an interesting conversation with a friend of mine last night regarding car brands. It lead to us talking about does the brand of a car trump quality/power etc.

It made me think a brand new BMW M3, AMG C63 and the Nissan GTR are all in a similar price bracket

Typically an individual buying a M3 would also consider buying a C63 and visa versa. However the type of individual buying either of the above 2 cars probably wouldn't buy a new Nissan GTR. even though the GTR is faster, handles better and is just as practical etc etc.

If someone is buying an M3 or C63 they obviously have some interest in performance so wouldn't it be sensible to just buy the GTR seeing as it dwarfs both the BM and the Benz in performance and still does all the other things well?

Personally I could justify spending $150k odd on an M3 or C63 but not on a GTR.

Even though deep down the kid in me would love the GTR however I'd be thinking "I just dropped over a $150 grand on a NISSAN"

So for those people who (like me) place a big emphasis on brand why do you think that is?

*excuse spelling errors and poor grammar, post was done through iPhone*