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Re: 2008 E CLASS [jimm5] by lex10
May 26, 2007 (12:21 am)
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Replying to: jimm5 (May 25, 2007 4:52 pm)

I curently own a 2003 E500 and I was looking to purchase or lease an 08 E350 but a couple of things troubled me when comparing it to my E500.
1-The seats in the 350 are MB tex which is not leather, leather is an extra option.
2-350 feels under powered, which is what I hoped they would correct for 2008 (BMW has 535 with 300 hp turbo)
3-The suspension in the E500 is the airmatic and this option is not even available in the E350, it is a good option to have in my opinion.
4-I'm thinking about ordering the E550 now, but I might be better off with E350 because of the gas prices.
 
Anyway goodluck with your car sounds like a nice vehicle. Any reason why you didnt get the 4matic?
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Re: 2008 E CLASS [lex10] by jimm5
May 26, 2007 (2:01 am)
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Replying to: lex10 (May 26, 2007 12:21 am)

I considered the 550 when I decided on the 350 Sport. I have a C6 vette and
DO like power. However, I drove a 350 Sport and was surprised that it has
PLENTY of power!
 
I think one thing that helps the instant power is its smooth and well geared
7 speed tranny.
 
One dealer told me that they aren’t selling many 550s. Of course they’re
9,000 more, so that probably isn’t a big surprise. Gas mileage, TODAY, is
quite important. I think that will effect resale, too.
 
jimm
 
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On Order: 08 E350 Sport, P2, Black/black,
Parktronic, Voice, Bluetooth, Burl Walnut,
Split rear seat, Rear mud flaps
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'08 MB production by bazohimba
May 28, 2007 (6:03 am)
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Mine is scheduled for building on June 28. The dealer expects it to be in Indianapolis by about the middle of July.
 
E320 bluetech, white, cashmere MBTex, Premium II, parktronic, wood/leather, voice, split rear seat
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Re: '08 MB production [bazohimba] by jimm5
May 28, 2007 (2:23 pm)
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Replying to: bazohimba (May 28, 2007 6:03 am)

That’s Great! I “think” mine is scheduled for June 10 build. But, my dealer is pissing me off in that he’s not telling me much of anything.
 
Have you heard about any changes for 08? I wish they’d put in a new Nav .. like Lesus has.
 
jimm
 
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On Order: 08 E350 Sport, P2, Black/black,
Parktronic, Voice, Bluetooth, Burl Walnut,
Split rear seat, Rear mud flaps
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Re: 2008 E CLASS [lex10] by tangofoxtrot
May 29, 2007 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: lex10 (May 26, 2007 12:21 am)

I recently purchased a 2007 E350 4Matic. It has the MB Tex seats. I think they are vinyl but you would swear they are leather. My other car has 320hp. The E350 feels just as fast. If you haven't taken the E350 for a test drive please do as I think your issues will resolve themselves.
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Re: '08 MB production [jimm5] by blckislandguy
Jun 04, 2007 (5:55 pm)
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Replying to: jimm5 (May 28, 2007 2:23 pm)

Gee, for a guy who has enough bucks to buy (or is it really just lease?) a MB you have a distinctive way with words. Can we be more business-like?
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Price 2007 versus 2008 by fishfools
Jun 04, 2007 (7:20 pm)
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i am contemplating an e350 and debating between an '07 and an '08. for those of you who have a 2008 on order, how much over invoice are you paying? i have a dealer who is willing to sell me a 2007 for $800 over invoice...is that a good deal on a 2007? should i wait for an '08? i live in portland, oregon. thanks.
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Re: '08 MB production [blckislandguy] by tangofoxtrot
Jun 06, 2007 (10:57 am)
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Replying to: blckislandguy (Jun 04, 2007 5:55 pm)

Sorry blckislandguy. I apologize for my keen sense of the English language. Perhaps, I should have forgone my private education and gone to PS24 like you.
So what is so bad about leasing? I drive a new car every 24 months. Should I feel better about myself driving a 10 year old MB that I own?
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Re: '08 MB production [tangofoxtrot] by blckislandguy
Jun 06, 2007 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: tangofoxtrot (Jun 06, 2007 10:57 am)

I'm happy that you went to private schools but lets omit the ad hominems. I didn't have the benefit of a private secondary school education but picked up a lot of education about life in RVN in 1965-67 before going to Cornell on the GI Bill. To describe a dealer (probably in reality an hourly employee, not the dealer-principal) as "pissing me off" because they are able to comply with your requests for information is inappropriate on this forum. I'd hate to see your reaction to a real problem.
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Re: '08 MB production [blckislandguy] by tangofoxtrot
Jun 07, 2007 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: blckislandguy (Jun 06, 2007 6:36 pm)

My total apology. I thought your sarcastic message #6605 was in response to me yet it was actually directed to someone else. I read the "pissing me off" comment and had no idea what you are talking about.

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