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As for my making a $60k "mistake" as another poster alluded to, my $60k 545 is the best vehicle I have ever had.
No "cover-up" for an expensive mistake needed here.
hpowders, you push the envelope sometimes, don't you?
I think it is more likely that grandaddy was suggesting that no one in general would want to admit a $60K mistake, not YOU in particular, and further he was suggesting that the strong opinions expressed are basically in defense of large purchase decisions. At least that was how I understood his post.
BTW, you are SO lucky to think you have purchased the PERFECT vehicle.
TagMan
I have previously indicated several criticisms of my vehicle which I hope BMW would rectify.
I just don't understand how anybody on this thread would make a $60k "mistake."
I believe anybody posting here who has a LPS or HELM has done the research-reading as much about the vehicle as possible, including the appropriate threads on Edmund's, and test-driving it several times before purchasing and comparing it to other vehicles in the category in the same way to narrow the selection down to one.
About a year ago my list included cars from Lexus, BMW and Infiniti.
You know the rest.
A guy is sitting in the bleachers at a football game. Someone way up behind him yells, "Hey Joe"! The guy turns around and looks but does not see anyone who might be yelling at him. Sits back down. Again, "Hey Joe"!! He looks around, sees no one, sits back down with a perplexed look on his face and says. "For crying out loud will someone please tell that guy that my name is not Joe"!!
I know lots of people that say that. Everytime you hear someone complaining about their job, they're admitting that they made a $[insert annual salary] mistake! :surprise: :P
If you wear a wedding ring not only do you admit it you flaunt it! :P
TGIF
I don't know about you, but I am almost as proud of my wife as I am of my 545.
So I highly doubt she will ever peruse the Edmund's boards.
Glad you picked up on my rather sly comment.
What trade-offs? As far as value goes, you do get what you pay for, and the thrills I have had in my 545 have been priceless.
As far as luxury goes, my comfort seats are about as luxurious as you want seats to be.
Beautiful wood trim. AC and heat which automatically adjust to the cabin temperature for whatever temperature you set it at. Head lights and tail lights which set themselves automatically for the outside lighting conditions. Standard 10 speaker audio (which I hardly ever listen too). That's enough luxury for me.
The "performance" and "panache" of the 545 need no explanation from me.
Yet, somehow in her life she found YOU. (in a BMW showroom?)
Or, will you claim you found HER? (searching aimlessly in a parking lot?)
All roasting aside (and you've had a fair share!), your 5-series is truly a great balance of luxury, performance, and style . . . it's understandable that you would love it so much.
Lots of bang for the $$.
TagMan
Yes, she found me. A momentary blackout in judgment, I guess.
Not to change the subject, but really, any of the LPS' we (used to) discuss and all of the HELM's listed above are incredible vehicles.
Anyone driving one of these vehicles is indeed fortunate, and deserves to be as passionate in its defense as I am of mine.
You're welcome!
Check out the re-opened LPS forum. I have a question posted there that should be right up your alley!
TagMan
The $110k price of the S550 didn't help!
The Lexus wasn't as sweet as it was in the NAIAS photos I've seen, but the car color was an Anthracite, not Silver, which hurts.
The Lexus didn't have a line out of place. It wasn't incredibly beautiful, per se, but it scores for looking strong, sleek, and for looking like a $70-80k sedan should look, unlike the current car.
Not feelin' the S550, in the flesh. Not that's it's ugly, but the beltline is off, and the rear end is generally muddled, with the rear fenders tacked on lines, "My Humps", and the Maybach knock-off tailights, it has problems. It took a step back. The current car is not much different, it is better though because it doesn't tack-on these bad styling exercises out back.
The current S is the same as the New S, without the mistakes.
What are the chances BMW will go back to the 1995 740 design?
DrFill
It can happen at any time, but once the bug bites . . . it's generally for life.
TagMan
http://www.fantasycars.com/derek/cars/images/ferrari/testarossa_1.jpg
On the other hand, that also means missing the '60s, which was the golden age of cars.
Yeah, middlp23 has an age of technology that we never even dreamed of. And more to come.
Thats the one thing im worried about, traffic. Whats the point of having a 3 series at 16 when I wont be able to fully appreciate it
It is actually a weight that is not on the market. :confuse: Mobil 1 5w50. We had to order it bulk thru MB parts.
Whoa! You've gone overboard there.
Modena is truly a timeless lesson in design.
Did you drive the SLR before it was sold? Or did the dealership have understandable restrictions?
TagMan
I think that is on the market. I believe I have seen that weight on the shelves before. Check a farm/gardening equipment store. If I recall, it was for lawn mower engines or something like that. :confuse:
They roped the vehicle off in the get ready shop. $65K for a hood. We did not want it scratched. There was a strict break in period. The owner did not even rev it. MB flew in a tech to PDI the vehicle. It just about brought the shop to a stand-still. We had to purchase adapters to the lift due to the low clearance. It truly is a piece of work.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Mobil_1.aspx
I sure hope it went to a nice guy who will not just "afford" it, but "appreciate" it . . . if you know what I mean.
Brake Fluid 16.90
Brake Pads 2035.00
Brake Disc 26180.00
Plus labor. Oh, if it makes any difference the $26K is for (2)rotors
10k maint. service is $1100.00
Brake Pads 2035.00
Brake Disc 26180.00
...
Oh!
:surprise:
My!!
:surprise:
GOD!!!!!!!!
:surprise: :surprise: :surprise:
Ouch!
M
We had a SL55 come in with the rear suspension support bent and 2 rims busted. The dad let his son take the car to his ACT tests. When the boy was done he let his girlfriend drive it. The 16 year old lost control doing doughnuts in the parking lot.
So, who is more irresponsible, MB for producing a 500HP vehicle for the street or the Dad who loans it to his son?
I can't tell you how many vehicles have been run through deep water and bent rods. An engine runs on average 20k. Insurance will not cover it.
BTW, on a separate note . . . my personal experience with the Mercedes cars I have owned was that they wore down the brakes and pads fairly quickly. In fact, it used to irritate me just how much brake dust would collect on the front wheels particularly. If I didn't clean them regularly, they would eventually turn dark with dust. I see a lot of Mercedes driving around with brake dust all over the front wheels.
Anyway, how much for the brake rotors? We can compare them to the BMW, Lexus and others just to see the difference.
TagMan
(set)front pads 121.52
(2) front discs 274.40
*s550 has 13.8 ventilated on front
Yes, they do produce dust. I would like to say that it is due to the airflow being directed outwards to cool the brakes. Soft pads = short stopping distance. I have seen the same issue on a lot of German cars. Harder later is my motto!
Just be glad you don't have my wheels! (300TD)