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I used to have BMW 5 series before my Jag S-type and it was the best car I've ever had in my life until I got E350. And I'm talking about old 5 series, not the current one. I started to hate BMW new look as soon as it appeared on a market, but my wife almost convinced me to take this car and I even went to the dealership and my already little desire to get this car disappeared as soon as I got inside of it. I think some competitor got a spy to BMW to destroy the legend of old model completely. This car interior reminds me something which cost 15K, so the case was closed )
I went to annual Lexus taste event and had a chance to drive GS300AWD, M35AWD and E-class.
Lexus is very nice inside, but it still does not hold the road like Mercedes. I have MB already 3 days and every time I drive it - I like it more and more. MB problems ? hmm..you know...after I had Jaguar, which is famous for all kind of problems and I actually did not have any, I don't care what people say. If it brakes - I got SOS button and loaner car.
Damn shame.
The A6's interior is one of the industry's best, so I'd recommend it over the M35- and not just because I am an Audi fan, either.
If you buy the Infiniti, please get the Sport Package! It looks fabulous. Same thing with the A6 and S-Line.
I'm looking at the E350 4Matic for my wife, if you'd really like to know. She's not a fast driver, and the E is more of a luxury sedan than a sport sedan. However, if we get the E (the updated 2007 model), we will be getting the DC Airmatic suspension and the Sport model.
Merc: you mentioned new steering for the '07 E as well as hydraulic brakes.
Was the steering problematic like the brakes?
I ask because I'm considering an "06 E-500 Wagon this week.
The changes to the steering were to make it more direct, sportier, nothing problematic.
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Thanks, again.
M
Your help was very much appreciated.
Here's how it went down:
Plenty of '06 E-500 wagons on the M-B locator as well as other E's;
deal began with a $6600 discount off list and a good trade offer of $20000 on my BMW;
decided to not take a full year's depreciation hit combined with the out-the-door depreciation;
bad financially if I trade for the '09 or'10 model;
Ordered an '07 E-350 4-Matic Wagon with premium pkg at 3.5% off MSRP sticker and $22k for my '02 BMW 330XI.
Don't know the exact base price. But,since many things are now included in the base the premium pkg was all I needed to get the Nav system. I did have premium pkg price of around $2200, much less than in the past.
Very happy and of course can't wait.
I am trying to find a website, and I believ one exists, that lists all Mercedes models back for almost 25 years, where they listed each model, and tha various exterior/interior colors it was available, along with the engines and various major option packages...
I am trying to determine the colors available for 1996-1998 SL500, and any site for the Eclass will also list the SL class, too...
Thanks for any help...
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For the 1996-1997 SL500 look here. For 1999 MB switched V8s for the SL500. They went from a 5.0L DOHC design to a 5.0L SOHC design with slightly less power and torque. The R129's SL first facelift came in 1996, which is why I guess you picked that year to start? The R129 got another facelift for 1999 also, with both facelifts it was mainly interior and exterior trim changes along with some updated features.
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I guess I'm just lucky...
The E350 4Matic I'm looking to buy for my wife is a similar proposition: sporty, luxurious, adequately quick, packed with features and stylish. However, we're not getting it until January.
The options I'm considering (it's the '07 model on the MBusa website right now):
Premium Package II
Panoramic Sunroof
Sport Package (which is oddly free of charge)
Fold-down rear seats
Built-in Bluetooth phone system with Voice Control
Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
Electronic Trunk Closer
And the total: $63,575
I'd be haggling...
'06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX 330 (soon to be replaced)
Why the M35X and not the regular M35, or maybe you weren't emphasizing the X model, since you recommend the Sport Package.
I'm looking at the E350 4Matic for my wife, if you'd really like to know. She's not a fast driver, and the E is more of a luxury sedan than a sport sedan. However, if we get the E (the updated 2007 model), we will be getting the DC Airmatic suspension and the Sport model.
Interesting synchronicity. My wife and I visited local MB dealer this morning. They had no literature on 2007s. The young salesman was very pleasant and went to look at inventory. Returned with a sales manager who was being extremely all-business serious: "We have one 2007 E350 sport model on its way this week for Executive Lease. You could see it while it's here. The 350s are few and far between."
How do the Infiniti, Audi and MB "sport" lines differ/overalp in what they add to base model?
Don't see many lease quotes here or in the lease thread. I also see that dealers are getting 5K back.
Someone mentioned they were getting this car at $599 per month. I find that impossible. Is it?
Any help would be appreciated
Don't see many lease quotes here or in the lease thread. I also see that dealers are getting 5K back.
Someone mentioned they were getting this car at $599 per month. I find that impossible. Is it?
I believe this is for the '06's.
Also, the dealer "claims" that the 5,000 cash dealer incentive is only for the R-350/500 and that 3,000 applies to the ML - no cash back on the 2007.
Residuals for the 2007 E-350
24-27 months
7,500 = 75%
10k = 74%
12k = 73%
15k = 71%
20k = 60%
36-39 months
7,500 = 63%
10k = 61%
12k = 60%
15k = 58%
20k = 53%
Money Factors
24-27 = .00245 (5.88)
36-39 = .00210 (5.04)
Does anyone else think the 4matic ride quality is noticeably worse (that is firmer, stiffer) than the 2wd version?
I do not know where to look to find reputable shops to do this work (and sell me the parts). Thanks
I had good luck while living in Fl. with Rain X.
The reason the single wiper is no longer available is COST. MB was only user of monowiper. New system is basic Bosche.
Get a new blade and use Rainex. Worked great!
have a failed bulb warning lamp. Replacing number 6 fuse in the dash fuse box just blows another fuse. Mechanic has spent two hours searching for the short, no luck.
Just installed new harmonic balancer at 60k miles.
So now I am running this beautiful car with a warning light on all the time and both sun visor lids off which defeats the make-up mirror lights. Oklahoma here I come.
I think it is time to bail out even though the car runs and rides great.
Oh yes, occasionaly, my remote door locks don't operate properly. They will work mostly, but for a period of time won't.
Anybody have any idea what is going on here?
Little know trick that you will like!
Regards,
OW
Thanks,
Chintan Talati
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Edmunds Inc.
1. Self insure (invest the $3k conservatively e.g. Money Market or short term CDs for availability). That way, you get to keep your money, it grows a bit and can be used as you see fit.
2. If you do buy the non-MB warranty, review it with a fine tooth comb! Is the company reputable, how long in business? What EXACTLY does it cover/not cover...
Good luck, tough decision. If something does go wrong with the E, it will probably be expensive to repair. But, that is IF something goes wrong, which is why I like option 1...
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
I concur 100%.
I was foolish enough to buy an extended warranty on a car in 1988 and managed to recover about 10% of the cost in warranty work. That said, once the warranty had expired due to excess mileage, I had several failures that I needed to cover out of pocket. Double whammy.
Since then I've self insured. To date, I've NOT spent some $15,000 and change on extended warranties, and in spite of the fact that I habitually buy cars that rank low on the various reliability scales; I've only spent about $3,200 in unscheduled repairs for a savings of about $12,000. Even that number is a bit misleading as one of the repairs that I paid for earlier this year was for a $2,600 transmission for a car with 109,000 miles on the clock. So, had I opted for the extended warranty policy on that car the transmission wouldn't have been covered as said policy only went to 70,000 miles.
Best Regards,
Shipo
I usually hedge my bets by buying Japaneese, though... Maybe next car will have a distinctly European accent, Ja?
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Not that I'm a poster child for the "Buy American" crowd, but I'd much rather have an American car than a Japanese one. Why? Simple, the single worst car that I've had in my driving life was from Japan. I had to dump it and take a significant loss on it after only 18 months (even though it was under warranty, the two dealerships that I took it to refused to repair its many problems). My personal perspective is that the Japanese cars are probably pretty good, but geez, if you happen to get a bad one, good luck getting it fixed properly.
The flip side to all of this is that our cars with "unreliable" reputations have been extremely reliable. Consider the following:
2 - Audis. One lost its second gear syncro after 1,800 miles and never had another problem, the other never had a problem.
3 - BMWs. One had a burned out taillight (replaced under warranty), the other was problem free.
2 - Chryslers. One lost its alternator (found a pile of molten aluminum under the car where I parked it) and fuel pump; both replaced under warranty and never had another problem. The other never had a problem.
3 - Dodges. One lost a transmission and a starter, both at mileage points well over 100,000 miles. Another lost an ABS wheel sensor at 75,000 miles. The third never had a problem.
2 - VWs. One lost its instrument cluster and a window regulator; both replaced under warranty and never had another problem. The other lost both of its front struts at the same time at about 85,000 miles.
Given what I know about your tastes, I'm going to go out on a limb here and predict that you're going to be attracted to and at least seriously consider something like a 2008 535i or an E550. Yes, no? ;-)
Best Regards,
Shipo