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#28 of 411 Re: . [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail Dec 29, 2008 (10:17 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 29, 2008 9:50 am) The same reason no sane person would restore a 6.9 today, and 6.3 restoration is for the rich and eccentric. Nobody would restore a W126 either, but there are enough nice ones out there to meet demand, and they hold up pretty well, no massive component failure to plague an entire platform like in later models. I suspect that won't be the case with modern cars.
#29 of 411 #20 of 28 Re: Buying Luxury Used Cars [fintail] by hpmctorque Dec 29, 2008 (12:24 pm)
"Imagine a roll down window normal suspended tex-upholstered manual-option E-class, with diesels too. The same for the C. Less profit margins, but volume can sometimes compensate for that."   Yes, less profit margin, and the added volume might or might not compensate for that. It would probably fall short. But, then, I read that Daimler-Benz will probably offer its next generation B-Class car in the U.S., and maybe even its A-Class, and these probably have narrower margins too. Replies to this message: fintail (Dec 29, 2008 1:57 pm) fintail (Dec 30, 2008 10:12 am)
#30 of 411 Re: #20 of 28 Re: Buying Luxury Used Cars [hpmctorque] by fintail Dec 29, 2008 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Dec 29, 2008 12:24 pm) MB has to make insane profits from its overpriced ala carte options strategy. Allowing for really stripped cars would probably not work, especially with a strong Euro and a weak economy in general. It's a nice thought though. It'd also be cool to have a car with an AMG engine but none of the other bling and geegaws.   B class has had moderate success in Canada - but if you load it up it is hilariously expensive. It does exist in relatively lower trim too though. A class...I'll have to see it to believe it.
#31 of 411 Re: Costly Parts and Components [hpmctorque] by NastleVV Dec 29, 2008 (9:29 pm)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Dec 27, 2008 9:30 pm) Hi, I think this would be real competition that the Japanese are trying their level best to compete with the Germans.   New Cars
#32 of 411 Re: #20 of 28 Re: Buying Luxury Used Cars [hpmctorque] by fintail Dec 30, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Dec 29, 2008 12:24 pm) On this subject, I have pretty much told myself I am going to keep away from the really modern cars and drive my old school E55 as long as I really like it - not going to give in to temptation. However, once the C63 depreciates to my level, it might be hard to resist.   Yesterday I went to the dealer to get a replacement for my dead sidemarker bulb, as it is closer than any parts store and I don't trust the parts shop books now that one referred me to the wrong bulb. They gave me the bulb for free. Worth no more than a buck no doubt, but a nice gesture.
#33 of 411 Re: Buying Luxury Used Cars (fintail) by hpmctorque Dec 30, 2008 (1:50 pm)
Yes, that was a nice gesture.   Circling back to a recent message where I listed the attributes that I value most in German luxury cars, how could I forget the seats? They're usually the best-in-class, in my opinion. They're comfortable and supportive. Replies to this message: fintail (Dec 30, 2008 2:40 pm) bumpy (Dec 30, 2008 3:29 pm) fintail (Dec 30, 2008 6:25 pm)
#34 of 411 Re: Buying Luxury Used Cars (fintail) [hpmctorque] by fintail Dec 30, 2008 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: hpmctorque (Dec 30, 2008 1:50 pm) The seats in my E55 are very good too, supportive in the right places, you can drive for hours with no pain. The seats being upholstered with nice nappa leather doesn't hurt either. I like the BMW style of extendable thigh support, I haven't seen this on other makes.   The fintail has big squashy old seats...lots of room, and enough support to keep you in place (as you won't be generating too many gs in it anyway). It's what I imagine an old fashioned airplane seat to be like, somehow. Replies to this message: bumpy (Dec 30, 2008 3:29 pm) fintail (Dec 30, 2008 6:25 pm)
#35 of 411 Re: Buying Luxury Used Cars (fintail) [fintail] by bumpy Dec 30, 2008 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Dec 30, 2008 2:40 pm) I dunno; the seats in my dad's E320 were supportive but I just never liked them at all. I like the seats in the smart a lot more. Replies to this message: fintail (Dec 30, 2008 6:25 pm)
#36 of 411 seat comfort... by andre1969 Dec 30, 2008 (3:37 pm)
how do BMW seats tend to compare with Mercedes seats? The only German car I've ever logged any considerable seat time in is my buddy's 2002 or so 5-series. After about an hour, my thighs started to ache a bit and I was getting restless.   Still, by my standards, a seat that I can last an hour in is actually pretty good! My uncle's 2003 Corolla starts irritating me after about 10 minutes! Replies to this message: fintail (Dec 30, 2008 6:29 pm) texases (Dec 31, 2008 7:27 am) fintail (Dec 31, 2008 6:53 pm) and 20 more... bumpy (Dec 31, 2008 5:36 pm) fintail (Dec 31, 2008 6:52 pm)
#37 of 411 Re: Buying Luxury Used Cars (fintail) [bumpy] by fintail Dec 30, 2008 (6:25 pm)
Replying to: bumpy (Dec 30, 2008 3:29 pm) My car has the pneumatic multicontour seat adjustments too, that might make a difference. I haven't spent more than a few seconds in a Smart.

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