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#6457 of 6720 Re: 2007 E-Class Dealer Info [merc1] by esf

May 10, 2006 (6:39 pm)

Replying to: merc1 (May 08, 2006 4:36 pm)
I'm already right at home...
 
I think that Mercedes-Benz isn't importing the E550 here because, frankly, it has no market. The S6 Avant (as well as the A6 4.2 Avant) isn't being sold here, and as far as I know, there is no 550xi wagon. Also, the E500/550 was a bit pricey- it looks like a bad value next to the ample E350, which is already in most of its competitors' V8 price markets.
 
Just a thought.
 
 

#6458 of 6720 Re: 2007 E-Class Dealer Info [esf] by merc1

May 11, 2006 (3:15 am)

Replying to: esf (May 10, 2006 6:39 pm)
Not sure why they aren't importing a E550 wagon because the E500 wagon at least seemed like it was popular, but without the actual sales numbers........
 
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#6459 of 6720 Re: New Here [esf] by merc1

May 11, 2006 (3:18 am)

Replying to: esf (May 10, 2006 6:34 pm)
1. 4Matic models, no its still the 5-speed, 7-speed doesn't fit with the 4Matic hardware.
 
2. No.
 
3. Probably about 1K or so price increase.
 
4. No idea about the AMG package yet. The man made leather is a European thing only.
 
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#6460 of 6720 Re: New Here [merc1] by edspider1

May 11, 2006 (12:08 pm)

Replying to: merc1 (May 11, 2006 3:18 am)
I could have sworn I saw some pricing sheets for the 2007 and while the base price went up a little, the options got redone such that for a lot of people, the net price is lower.
 
I had a rear camera on my last two cars and loved it. I was worried about just having Parktronic when I switched to the E. What I found is the E is just easier to backup and park than the larger LS or odd shaped M. I don't miss the backup camera as much as I thought I would.
 
I decided I'd rather have the 7 speed and better mpg than AWD. Chicago has only a couple of bad snow days and the roads I travel are plowed quickly. Besided the stability control in the benz is excellent.

#6461 of 6720 Re: New Here [edspider1] by merc1

May 11, 2006 (3:11 pm)

Replying to: edspider1 (May 11, 2006 12:08 pm)
Yeah that was a MBUSA to dealers letter I posted earlier in this thread from a post from MBWorld.org. They are regrouping the options and adding standard equipment but I'm not sure if the final price will come out cheaper, we'll see.
 
I had a rear camera on my last two cars and loved it. I was worried about just having Parktronic when I switched to the E. What I found is the E is just easier to backup and park than the larger LS or odd shaped M. I don't miss the backup camera as much as I thought I would.
 
I'm glad you saw the design for what it is and not for what it didn't have. I've seen a few people on other board pass on the E because it didn't have a backup camera and I'm thinking uhh...it doesn't need one.
 
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#6462 of 6720 Re: New Here [edspider1] by esf

May 11, 2006 (4:26 pm)

Replying to: edspider1 (May 11, 2006 12:08 pm)
I happen to live in Chicago also- do you live in the city or the suburbs?
 
I live in the suburbs, where black E320s are a dime a dozen (as well as RX330s, which we have now), so we'd be thinking about getting that fabulous dark green color on the E350 4Matic, with the AMG package.
 
However, my wife insists on AWD, and I too think it's necessary. Weather is so unpredictable here, it might snow a lot this winter! Tell me how your E goes through the winter... in December! We'll be getting our new car in January, so it would be great if you could remember to report a month before that.
 
Thanks!
 
'06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX330

#6463 of 6720 Re: New Here [esf] by merc1

May 11, 2006 (9:15 pm)

Replying to: esf (May 11, 2006 4:26 pm)
I happen to live in Chicago also- do you live in the city or the suburbs?
 
I live in the western burbs. Trust me I get tired of seeing Mercedes' sometimes especially on a good sunny Saturday.
 
M

#6464 of 6720 Re: New Here [esf] by jobie

May 12, 2006 (1:14 pm)

Replying to: esf (May 11, 2006 4:26 pm)
I too have been eyeing the E350 - I need to get out of an SUV lease - my LR3 is great when I need the space (which is about 10% of the time), but the 13 mpg is killing me, and I miss the driving fun. I'm in upstate NY so our winters are probably similar...I've had RWD BMW's in the past, and with 4 snows I never had much trouble. With traction & stability control, it's tough to get in trouble. Usually stopping is more important than starting. With the price difference and 7sp auto vs. the 5 sp, I'm leaning away from the 4matic. Does anyone else out there have any experience with the 4matic vs the RWD - either in snow or in routine dry road handling?? BTW I love the way BMW's drive, but the new styling and I-drive really turn me off; and I hear the new E350 will have tighter steering and suspension.

#6465 of 6720 Re: New Here [merc1] by esf

May 12, 2006 (2:18 pm)

Replying to: merc1 (May 11, 2006 9:15 pm)
(LOL)- I'm not going to stalk you or anything, but what suburb exactly? If this is too personal, you don't have to answer.
 
Almost the ONLY reason I want the AMG package is because there are infinite E-Classes where I live- and I'd like mine to look different.
 
Or "better"- either one!
 
 

#6466 of 6720 Impressed by esf

May 12, 2006 (10:33 pm)

After reading Insideline's 2007 E-Class article, I was blown away.
 
I have never seen so much praise for a midsize sedan- not one flaw.
 
And they even said it looks more elegant than the S-Class! That makes us happy- my wife doesn't want to be upstaged by her friend, who just got the S550 (hahah I know- image problem).
 
The interior, while not as fresh as the A6's, is very elegant and functional. The exterior, on the other hand, looks somehow 100% better- that bodykit they added on it is perfect.
 
Now, we're thinking Airmatic suspension, for sure 4Matic AWD, Sport Package, and Sirius Satellite Radio.
 
We're going to refrain, though, until she drives it- and takes the Range Rover Sport for a 24-hour test drive.
 
Again- blown away. The review was more glowing than for the reviews of the new S, which is described as perfect.
 
 
 
'06 Audi A3 2.0T DSG • '05 Audi S4 Cabriolet • '04 Lexus RX 330

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