Contrary to popular belief, the reason I'm a Megadeth elitist is because I think Megadeth makes better music, not because Metallica sucks.
Me too. (except I wouldn't call myself a Megadeth elitist) I enjoy both bands, but I think Megadeth has put out a larger number of good songs/albums, and I think their songs are, for the most part, just a bit better. For me, I'm fine not owning a Metallica album other than Ride the Lightning, Puppets, AJFA, and the black album (and I LOVE those 4). I like other songs here and there throughout their catalog, but not enough to spend money on an entire album. For Megadeth, other than the pre-RIP albums (and if you are seeing a pattern with both of these bands, it is probably because there is one--I'm just not a fan of that early thrash sound; I like the bit more refined sound both bands came up with later), there is enough to enjoy on all their albums that keeps me coming back and buying them.