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#3975 of 6709 2003 E320 by rlittle1 Sep 25, 2002 (1:08 pm)
I have owned by new E320 for a month now, after driving a BMW 528 for 4 years and a 300E for 12 years prior to purchasing the BMW. Some observations:   The new e class, while evolutionary, is a much nicer looking car - more aggressive, sleeker and more harmonious from front to rear. Does not drive quite as responsively as the BMW, but close - feels more substantial and quiet - throttle response not quite as quick, but quick enough.   The build quality is much better than previous efforts from Mercedes. In fact, the interior is nicer than the S-Class - the trunk is also bigger than the S-class and I would think there could be downward migration for S-class customers looking for a different combination of luxury and performance.   Mercedes got most of the little details right - small ergonomic touches, dash layout, trip computer, all intuitive and done in a high quality design - I think the gauges are much better looking (though perhaps conservative) than the luminescent gauges (as in Lexus) in the S-Class.   Overall, the car drives great, feels very solid, very warm and comfortable interior and looks both classy and sporty. Much more appealing than the direction BMW has chosen with the new 7 and upcoming 5 series changes.
#3976 of 6709 2003 E320 by rlittle1 by rayscar Sep 25, 2002 (2:06 pm)
Hi rlittle1. Did you get the sports package with the 320? If not it probably doesn't handle as well as the E500 and maybe that is why you didn't think it was as responsive as the bimmer. Just curious. Enjoy the car!
#3977 of 6709 Nav System in E500 by lex10 Sep 25, 2002 (11:26 pm)
I went back to dealer to order the nav system for the 2003 E500 sport and was informed that infact there is a $500 discount if you order the system now, but it has to be retrofit at a later date. That date might not be until march or april of 2003. I guess the salesman was misinformed. Thanks to all for the input, the nav system is a must especially if you do alot of traveling. I also seen an E500 sport at the dealer and it was a "sharp looking car". The ground effects and rims really add alot to the vehicle's appearance.
#3978 of 6709 rayscar by merc1 Sep 26, 2002 (4:39 am)
I saw that very same show, it was Auto, Motor und Sport TV. A TV version of the magazine in Germany. It's a great show, don't miss it.   M
#3979 of 6709 Rayscar by rlittle1 Sep 26, 2002 (7:05 am)
Ray - did not get the airmatic suspension/sport package - i am quite pleased with the standard e320 - quite possible the e500 matches or surpasses the BMW 540i, though.   I think the e320 offers an ideal blend of comfort and performance, very quiet and solid, responsive without being harsh. Just a very comfortable car!
#3980 of 6709 rlittle1 by rayscar Sep 26, 2002 (8:12 am)
rlittle1 I ordered the E500 in August. It should be built on 9/30 and arrive in late October according to my dealer. I'm getting the pano roof, DVD-Nav, rear sunshade, HK sound system, E1 (bi-xenon lights and washers), factory CD changer, and E4 (folding rear seats).
#3981 of 6709 rayscar-folding rear seats by tendons1 Sep 26, 2002 (8:23 am)
Do you know if there is a pass-through from the trunk? I've seen only pictures showing both rear and front seats down, but not a picture from the trunk through to the front. Stewart
#3982 of 6709 rayscar-folding rear seats by rayscar Sep 26, 2002 (8:44 am)
tendons1, yes there is a pass through to the trunk. With this option, the front passenger seat also folds flat so MB says you can carry something 9-10 feet long. There may be a ski bag too but I'm not sure about that
#3983 of 6709 Split fold down rear seats by et610 Sep 26, 2002 (8:49 am)
The rear seat does fold and is a pass thru from the trunk.   I ordered the E500 with the cd changer, heated front seat, E1 package, E2 package, multicontour seats, parktronic and "287 Launch Promotion/Split Fold Down Rear Seats" for a "launch promotion" price of $100.   rayscar: Hopefully you got the $100. price and did not pay the full tariff. Your dealer should have pointed it out...but then maybe not. Probably not too late if what you ordered is the same thing.   Hope to catch the TV program on PBS if I have not already missed it.
#3984 of 6709 New E500 by mbdriver Sep 26, 2002 (8:51 am)
rayscar - Congrats on your new E! The extras you ordered seem idea -- pano roof, DVD-Nav, rear sunshade, HK sound system, E1 (bi-xenon lights and washers), factory CD changer, and E4 (folding rear seats). I assume you paid MSRP - can you tell us what the total cost was?   Let us know how you like the car when it's delivered.

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