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#9944 of 10007 Re: Headroom issues [rbirns1] by james27 Aug 18, 2009 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: rbirns1 (Aug 18, 2009 8:59 am) Lots of luck! Since the public seems to think a sunroof is required on that type of vehicle, and they absorb 2-3" or more of headroom, you'll have problems. I'm also 6'2", but long-waisted. I didn't search much in SUV or cross-overs, but the only sedan in that class that had decent headroom was the M. Most of the SUV and cross-overs just used taller seats, and with the sunroofs, they weren't any better (at least in those I looked at - I prefer a sedan). The only car with more headroom than the M is the Genesis, and then only if you buy a stripper without the sunroof. All of the neat packages and the V-8 come with a sunroof.   I contacted the MB dealer, and they corporate, to see if they would offer the new E-class in the USA without a sunroof (they used to, and still do anywhere else in the world, but not here). With the sunroof, it's 37.9", without, it's 41.3", a huge difference! I'm still waiting for an answer - it's been about a month. Still hoping. Replies to this message: rayainsw (Aug 26, 2009 9:31 am) shmang (Aug 26, 2009 9:47 am) carolinabob (Sep 11, 2009 3:57 am)
#9945 of 10007 Re: Headroom issues [james27] by rayainsw Aug 26, 2009 (9:31 am)
Replying to: james27 (Aug 18, 2009 1:56 pm) Though I realize that the BMW 3 does not rise to the level of "Luxury" Performance Sedan [ by definition, here ] I was interested to see that the 2010 BMW 328, apparently both Coupe & Sedan now do NOT have the sunroof \ moonroof as standard - it is now a $1,050 option. PERHAPS this is the start of a trend? - Ray Seeing no reason for this NOT to be optional in the US of A.... Replies to this message: shmang (Aug 26, 2009 9:47 am)
#9946 of 10007 Re: Headroom issues [rayainsw] by shmang Aug 26, 2009 (9:47 am)
Replying to: rayainsw (Aug 26, 2009 9:31 am) Well, BMW 328 is a very popular model and it can offer that. But, the sales volume of most (if not all) luxury performance cars are not large enough to justify offering both. As a result, they just opt for the most popular choice - with sunroof as standard.
#9947 of 10007 Re: Headroom issues [james27] by carolinabob Sep 11, 2009 (3:57 am)
Replying to: james27 (Aug 18, 2009 1:56 pm) Forget where I read it, but I think the 2010 E has a sunroof that goes over the top rather than into it. However, that could just be for the coupe with the "panoramic" sunrrof.
#9948 of 10007 2010 E class by walounk Sep 15, 2009 (8:08 am)
finally traded in my 07 Infiniti M35X and got a 2010 MB E class 4matic, and what a difference... This is a true luxury car with exceptional ride and comfort, everything is high quality and it looks great inside and out especially with AMG wheels. The M was more sporty but I never liked the ride and especially hated the engine noise. I also had issues with tramlining and had the tires replaced with only 5000 miles on them, but that is all over now and I am enjoying my new ride. Replies to this message: finadv (Sep 21, 2009 4:30 am) aeggroup (Sep 21, 2009 7:10 am) walounk (Sep 21, 2009 9:57 am) jensad (Sep 21, 2009 10:09 am) carolinabob (Sep 21, 2009 10:16 am) and 3 more...
#9949 of 10007 2010 mb e class by mltsurger Sep 20, 2009 (3:57 am)
Go on your own blog.You are no longer one of us.See Ya!
#9950 of 10007 Re: 2010 E class [walounk] by finadv Sep 21, 2009 (4:30 am)
Replying to: walounk (Sep 15, 2009 8:08 am) Good Luck. A true luxury car with all black circles on reliability per Consumer Reports. Hopefully your experiences will be better than what the masses are reporting. Go on their forum and read the horror stories. They even have a discussion titled "My E-Class is a lemon." Replies to this message: aeggroup (Sep 21, 2009 7:10 am) walounk (Sep 21, 2009 9:57 am) jensad (Sep 21, 2009 10:09 am) carolinabob (Sep 21, 2009 10:16 am) bocatrip (Sep 21, 2009 1:51 pm) and 1 more... james27 (Sep 21, 2009 4:54 pm)
#9951 of 10007 Re: 2010 E class [finadv] by aeggroup Sep 21, 2009 (7:10 am)
Replying to: finadv (Sep 21, 2009 4:30 am) Chill out guys. It's just a car..and by the way...good one. I test drove lexus, Infinity and Acura and nothing comes even close to MB or BMW....but..it's a matter of taste. I'm not saying get out from here if you drive Lexus . You sound like a child....silly child...
#9952 of 10007 Re: 2010 E class [finadv] by walounk Sep 21, 2009 (9:57 am)
Replying to: finadv (Sep 21, 2009 4:30 am) Consumer reports gave the M the highest score and that was one of the main reasons that made me buy the car, and then I had all kinds of problems with it,  I am not saying that the M is a bad car but it is not the right car for me and honestly I don't miss it.maybe I was not so lucky but my experience with Infiniti was not that good. Replies to this message: jensad (Sep 21, 2009 10:09 am) carolinabob (Sep 21, 2009 10:16 am) bocatrip (Sep 21, 2009 1:51 pm) lexusguy (Sep 21, 2009 10:06 pm) james27 (Sep 21, 2009 4:54 pm)
#9953 of 10007 Re: 2010 E class [walounk] by jensad Sep 21, 2009 (10:09 am)
Replying to: walounk (Sep 21, 2009 9:57 am) Maybe "M" stands for misery and/or "M" stands for magnificant. It alwasy boils down to personal choice. I drive a Acura RL- tech, and I am most happy with it. And to me that is all that counts.   Good luck to all and stay safe.   jensad

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