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#22170 of 22203 Re: Leather or MB tex [carnaught] by plekto

Apr 16, 2011 (10:39 am)

Replying to: carnaught (Apr 16, 2011 9:44 am)
Yeah, MB "Leather" is the real deal and is the same stuff that you find only in the top 1-2 vehicles at most other manufacturers. No fiber/cloth backing, no texturing, no crumbling apart at 3-4 years. Then again, you do have to maintain it.
 
Here's the deal - many major Mercedes dealers will retrofit your seats in your car to leather as an aftermarket service. It's only a little more cost than the leather package (since it's only the seats) and you can get the same leather as you get in the S class. The net result is a better grade seat than the OEM leather upgrade. Note - I live in Los Angeles, so there are a couple of dealers who do this if you want - ymmv in smaller cities, of course)
 
Most people don't know about it and don't bother with the extra 3K or so. I certainly would if I was buying something that cost 40-50K like most Mercedes do these days.

#22175 of 22203 Phil by anthonyp

Aug 31, 2011 (6:28 pm)

Hay Phil----You still got the s5? darkish blue? Tony

#22176 of 22203 press request by kirstie_h HOST

Sep 06, 2011 (10:46 am)

A reporter for a men’s lifestyle publication is interested in interviewing a male who has saved up enough money to indulge his goal of buying a luxury car. She wants to interview such a person to find out what unexpected benefits came his way, or how his life changed following this purchase. If you are interested in being interviewed, please respond to predmunds.com with your name, phone number and the make and model of the car you purchased by Friday, September 9, 2011 .

#22177 of 22203 what happened to the 928s by darrenston

Nov 10, 2011 (2:58 am)

i heard the talk about the Porsche 928s from a couple of friends of mine i seen the car once before and it looks a lot like the 944 which i know as being Porsche's not so expensive product line and not as fast as the newer ones iv-ed driven a late model 911 and it handles really well i want to know how does the 928s handle or is it one of those cars you just let the opportunity pass by on taking a test drive... maybe it will be Porsche's new comeback ride in the future.
 
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#22178 of 22203 Re: what happened to the 928s [darrenston] by dssxxxx

Nov 10, 2011 (5:54 am)

Replying to: darrenston (Nov 10, 2011 2:58 am)
The 928 ended in 1995. It was to replace the 911. End of story.
 
I have an Audi G5, A8L, (had a GT3 - traded back in after 30 days - wanted to keep my license) and now a 911 Carrera GTS.
 
The 928 is a realative inexpensive car to purchase if you have knowledge of Porsche repair or deep pockets for it's repair. Nice thing about it is the V8 engine.
 
Good luck on your quest. If I get the right deal, will trade the Porsche and pick up a R8 (again if the price is right....

#22179 of 22203 Re: what happened to the 928s [dssxxxx] by darrenston

Nov 11, 2011 (7:46 pm)

Replying to: dssxxxx (Nov 10, 2011 5:54 am)
but i taught the 928 have a straight 4 cylinder turbo i didn't know it was a v8.. this week i saw a guy with one in my area and hes selling it for like 8 grand is it worth spending that much for a car like that.
  
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