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#11 of 2062 . by aling Oct 15, 2000 (5:07 pm)
Paul, glad you're enjoying your car after the months of waiting and debating Yes, I've had the pleasure of driving the C240, C320, and C320 Sport. I like all of them a lot, though they are a little small for my tastes. Very sporty though, much more so than the older C-class (which was already good in this department). The C320 4-matic coming out in late 2001 or early 2002 (along with the S-class 4-matic) should be a hit. BTW, how is the CNN headlines/stocks feature on the COMAND? Good? I take it than the stock tickers are not real-time though (delayed by 15-20 mins). Drew/aling Townhall Community Leader/Vans Conference
#12 of 2062 CNN... by paulchiu Oct 15, 2000 (5:34 pm)
Gee, I don't know and haven't try them. I only drive my S500 on weekends anyway. Maybe it'll be more helpful next year, as I am planning to work from home.
#13 of 2062 Best Deal on S430 or 500 by glamourlife Oct 16, 2000 (3:21 am)
Can anyone share any discounts or deals they got on the 430 or 500. I am looking to lease, and the best I can do is $1,200/month on the 500 and $1,050/month on 430 with $6K total out of pocket down. I believe the actual cap cost reduction was $4K. Taxes, First Payment, etc. made up the rest. The lease was for 48 months at 12K miles/year. Has anyone done better than MSRP on the sticker? Or negotiated a better lease deal than above?
#14 of 2062 Fuhgetabout a discount by scargo160quick Oct 16, 2000 (4:09 am)
These cars are in such demand. I order my Brilliant Silver with Ash three months ago and am still waiting. You have to be prepared to buy sight unseen and to accept options you might not like if you want one right away (from order cancellations). If you like special metallic paint, wood steering wheels, and a bunch of glamour you're gonna be waiting 8-12 months easy. Get in line! I'm thinking about picking up a E430 sport while I'm waiting for the right S to come along. Replies to this message: bryan3 (May 10, 2004 2:37 pm)
#15 of 2062 ejerod by ejerod Oct 17, 2000 (12:26 am)
Ok.. I'm a Lexus GS owner.. and I love the car. Bought it for my wife's birthday two years ago. Now I'm in the market for me. I'm considering the new 2001 S500. Drove it and noticed the pickup wasn't what I was accustomed to, but then again the GS is a smaller car with more HP. Other than that I loved the S. Next week the Lexus dealer invited me to the caviar/champagne introduction event of the new LS430. I have to say although the LS is less expensive and has all the bells and whistles the S class offers for about 15k less. I like the styling of the S500 a lot better. Especially when the ground effects package and the cast aluminum AMG wheels are added. Going to add the wood steering wheel, rear climate control and rear heated/ adjustable seats.Salesman told me that lease is about $1500/month with nothing out of pocket except the first lease payment. Terms are 48 months 15k miles per year, MSRP is 87k or there abouts. Please give me some info. Although most aren't getting anything off the msrp I know I can get at least 3k knocked off. ( the 87k is after the 3k discount.. they owe me a favor ok ..lol) Can someone give me a gauge as to whether this is a good deal or not ? Thought about just writing a check for it, then thought again. I can do a hell of a lot with 87k instead of putting it into a hunk of metal. What a beautiful hunk it is.. but you get my point..lol
#16 of 2062 Edmund's First Drive. by pocahontas Oct 18, 2000 (3:49 pm)
"A Car for Those Who Have More Enemies than Friends." Here's a direct link to Edmund's First Drive of the http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/romans/s500/01.mercedes.s500guard.fd.html?id=hprdt01s500guarA"> 2001 Mercedes-Benz S500 Guard, by Brent Romans. What do you think? Pocahontas, Edmunds.com/Roving Host
#17 of 2062 560SL question by ataie Oct 18, 2000 (9:08 pm)
sorry this is not a sedan, but same engine as 560SEL. looking to purchase a 88 560SL with 106k. the car is very clean, but the engine seem to be running on 7 cylinder. there's just a little shake or miss. He says it's because the car has been sitting and these big mercedes engines smooth out after driving for about 40-50 miles. I've heard this from other sellers as well. just need to see if there's really anything to that or what? thanks,
#18 of 2062 ataie by mmcbride1 Oct 18, 2000 (9:29 pm)
Drive the car for 40-50 miles, then. Tell him that is a condition of the sale. Then you can see if it really does smooth out. Sounds fishy to me, though.
#19 of 2062 ejerod by ejerod Oct 18, 2000 (10:04 pm)
Ok guys and gals.. please someone give me some feedback.. just drove another 2001 S500.. AMG sports package, powered rear seat adjustments, telephone/cd changer package. Going to add the wood steering wheel and shifter from parts dept. MSRP 88k, Black/Ash.. Lease or balloon options 1450/month 48 months. 5 year finance option, no cash 1950/month.. or of course 88k cash.. looking at lease or balloon.. please give me some feedback on your experiences in financing.. so I can guage the deal.. thanks
#20 of 2062 560SL by Mr_Shiftright HOST Oct 18, 2000 (10:08 pm)
Oh, I wouldn't mess with this car unless it had a complete cylinder leakdown test. Did you know that rebuilding that engine (completely, and including labor in California) costs around $16,000? Did I hear an audible (gulp!)?

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