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#10250 of 10338 Re: Why BMW, why? [kyfdx] by qbrozen

Aug 31, 2011 (6:56 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 31, 2011 2:19 pm)
PDK is so new, are you sure that's the transmission you are seeing on these used vehicles?

#10251 of 10338 Re: Why BMW, why? [qbrozen] by kyfdx HOST

Aug 31, 2011 (7:54 pm)

Replying to: qbrozen (Aug 31, 2011 6:56 pm)
No.. not sure...
 
Try looking at ads and determining transmission type, without looking at the pictures... shewwwww.. it's tough

#10252 of 10338 Re: Why BMW, why? [kyfdx] by qbrozen

Sep 01, 2011 (6:54 am)

Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 31, 2011 7:54 pm)
I typically see the older ones stating Tiptronic, which is very different of course. According to wiki, the PDK could be had in the 2009 Panamera, and, believe it or not, there is another generation of PDK even after that. I don't believe you'd find it too common until the 2010 models.

#10253 of 10338 Re: Why BMW, why? [qbrozen] by ghstudio

Sep 01, 2011 (7:08 am)

Replying to: qbrozen (Sep 01, 2011 6:54 am)
I believe PDK was the only "automatic" transmission offered by porsche starting in 2009 (although I'm not sure about the cayenne).

#10254 of 10338 Re: Why BMW, why? [ghstudio] by qbrozen

Sep 01, 2011 (10:22 am)

Replying to: ghstudio (Sep 01, 2011 7:08 am)
nope. not in the cayenne. you also won't find it in any hybrid models.

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Sep 06, 2011 (10:46 am)

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#10256 of 10338 2012 Mercedes E350 by lawcar

Jan 13, 2012 (9:20 am)

Well, it was almost anti-climactic after the several weeks of research, test drives, posting and reading on this website. I have been driving my black exterior/almond interior 2012 E350 which I picked up last week and really like it. While the black exterior does get dirty sooner than my medium gray BMW 528i, this color combination is very rich and elegant, yet sporty at the same time. Even though the car is black, it looks bigger than it is.
     My salesman was very helpful and spent about 45 minutes going through the car with me, from programing the nav system, syncing the contacts on my cell phone, adjusting the memory seats (driver and passenger) and the list goes on (even the emergency release inside the trunk). I felt that the time was sufficient, and look through the owner's manuals for more details or to find out something that I may have forgotten from his walk-through. Using the different gadgets helps me learn them.
     I got the sport package with the P1 package, lane change/blind spot assist and AMG wheels. The nav system is easy to use, as is the radio. The voice control is pretty incredible and very responsive.
     The cabin is beautiful: the almond seating contrasts beautifully with the black dash and black carpet and walnut burl. The adjustable seats with memory for both driver and passenger are very supportive but comfortable.
     The E350 definitely feels more solid than my 2009 528i. It has a very nice ride, smooth yet sporty with good steering and handling. I think the 528 has a little more responsive handling, but that might be due to the lighter feel of the car.
     I'm very happy with the E350. I've owned several Lexus (ES300 and GS 300) and two BMW's (325 and 528) and I like the E350 more than any of them. All of them are great cars and I certainly am not knocking any of them. I think the E350 has features of both the Lexus and BMW. It has creature comforts of the Lexus (all of which the BMW does not have) but more personality than the Lexus. The sport package gives it good styling and handling more akin to the BMW, but it is much finer in detail, and roomier in front and back. The BMW is what I would consider a luxury sport car, whereas the E350 is more of a sporty luxury car.
     To all of you who are considering what to get, just read the comments of those who post on this site, see the cars in person and test drive them yourself, and get the car and features that suit you the best. Enjoy the experience.

#10257 of 10338 528i ? Re: 2012 Mercedes E350 [lawcar] by rayainsw

Jan 13, 2012 (9:55 am)

Replying to: lawcar (Jan 13, 2012 9:20 am)
Interesting - and good luck w/the MB.
Did you test drive the new 4 cylinder 528i?
- Ray
Just curious .....

#10258 of 10338 Re: 528i ? Re: 2012 Mercedes E350 [rayainsw] by lawcar

Jan 13, 2012 (10:09 am)

Replying to: rayainsw (Jan 13, 2012 9:55 am)
Thanks, Yes I did drive the new 4-cylinder 528i. I liked the handling of it (more responsive than the E350) and didn't notice much of a difference with the 4-cylinder turbocharged engine compared to my 6-cylinder 2009 528i. But there were a few things I didn't care for: the keyless ignition (I like to turn the key, and all of the BMW's have the keyless ignition); the start/stop (the car vibrated slightly, but noticeably, when you came to a full stop, although this feature can be turned off); the rear cabin and trunk were smaller than my 2009 528i and the 2012 E350. These things are personal and many people wouldn't mind them at all. Because I've had 2 BMW's before and never had a MB, I decided to get the MB.

#10259 of 10338 Re: 2012 Mercedes E350 [lawcar] by pete51

Jan 15, 2012 (2:31 pm)

Replying to: lawcar (Jan 13, 2012 9:20 am)
I could not agree more about your comments. I have never owned a BMW, but I did test drive one during our search. The BMW was like driving a sports car, great if that is what you want and the Lexus did have every creature comfort in the world, but Mercedes build the best all round car and they are designed to last for a long time. Yes, they have to go in the shop for different minor things, however for those that plan on keeping them for a long time Mercedes is hands down the best choice. I speak from experience in that we just gave our daughter our 15 year old E320 with 250K on it. We pondered and shopped around for a resale starter for her and found that it was very difficult to find anything that had a combination safety and kid appeal. Yup it is a 15 year old adult care, but as a kid she gets to drive a safe Benz and it is still rock solid. Took it on an interstate trip for a couple hours and I was able to set the cruise at 85+ mph and it did not shiver nor shake.

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