As a full-time mechanic. NEVER BUY GERMAN. Unless you’re a master master mechanic. But even the most skilled mechanics still struggle working on them. Ever wonder why labor is $300-$500 an hour at a German dealership? Because it’s very few mechanics willing to do that work, and they make BANK. My buddy who’s a technician at Mercedes-Benz makes $200k a year. Then my dad also works at an Audi dealership and makes $150k a year AFTER taxes.