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67 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 7:03 AM
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Replying to: fintail (Aug 05, 2009 1:08 pm)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Aug 06, 2009 3:45 am) I don't expect any dramatic changes - MB is pretty conservative, and the W211 wasn't really bad, rather just a little aged. I have read some reviews touting the W212 as a reincarnation of the W124, but with a lot more gadgetry. Would be nice if that was true.
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Replying to: fintail (Aug 06, 2009 6:39 am) I look forward to learning if your impressions of the new E-Class match Edmunds when you return from your trip. Here's my assessment of the cars that compete with the E-Class: If Edmunds is right, It looks like Infiniti and Lexus, especially, have more than met their match, and BMW and Cadillac can't rest. Acura, not to mention Volvo, aren't even in the running. The Audi A4 does a credible job of competing with the C-Class, but Audi urgently needs to introduce the next generation A-6, if it hopes to retain market share. Jaguar has a special niche, which I think they have a decent chance of defending with their new sedans. |
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Aug 06, 2009 2:05 pm) I read a review of the E550 coupe in the new issue of R&T, they too raved about it. I do hope I can get a larger engined W212 for my rental...closest I'll be able to get to buying one for awhile. I'd like the big diesel...but if they put me in a diesel S-class/CLS or even a CL, I won't cry  Jag will always have a contingent of Anglophiles to buy their cars. People still buy new XJs even though they are small, expensive, and depreciate like mad. So long as Tata doesn't remove the character, someone will buy the cars.
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Replying to: fintail (Aug 07, 2009 7:55 am) I don't know of any persistent issues with the C and S...hopefully the E can make things even better. |
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Yesterday I read that the W212 has a Cd of 0.24 - even lower than the new Prius at 0.25. I think that's pretty cool.
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Replying to: fintail (Aug 10, 2009 9:10 am)
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Replying to: poodog13 (Aug 11, 2009 4:58 pm) A low CD also tends to reduce wind noise. |
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Test drove an LS 460 and very, very nice, but also extremely expensive even with a 5K discount. M35 is noisier and does not ride as well as E350. Looked at used and 09 E350's, but not sold on either even with goodly discounts. However, the 2010 has piqued my curiosity based on reviews so far. The exterior does not bother me at all. Most cars in this class and some below it are beginning to look alike. There is only so much you can do and remain aerodynamic and within standards people expect. Interiors, performance and ride are much more important to me. The 10 seems well equipped for what they are actually asking right now and it may be better in December. Agree that some PO2 features should be standard or available with PO1: Xenon, AFS, parking sensors, etc. Why extra for metallic paint? One problem is that I do NOT want the sports package and since it is free, seems every dealer orders it on the ones they get. IMO, luxury rides better, tires are cheaper to replace and of same size front and back and interior looks better.
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Replying to: carolinabob (Sep 06, 2009 7:40 am)
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