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Re: Looking at 2010 [hpmctorque]
by carolinabob
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Sep 07, 2009 (4:00 am)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Sep 06, 2009 8:20 pm)
Not just the ride. Unless changed, front and rear tires are different sizes on the sports package. Adds to cost of replacments and means you cannot rotate the tires. Just because it is RWD does not mean tires don't need to be rotated.
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Re: Looking at 2010 [carolinabob]
by hpmctorque
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Sep 07, 2009 (2:43 pm)
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Replying to: carolinabob (Sep 07, 2009 4:00 am)
I agree, plus the chances of damaging those expensive tires and wheels are significantly greater with those low aspect tires. Some would say that if you worry about these things you shouldn't think about owning a Mercedes, or you can't afford to own a Mercedes. Like you, I disagree with this reasoning.
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Re: Looking at 2010 [hpmctorque]
by carolinabob
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Sep 08, 2009 (4:28 am)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Sep 07, 2009 2:43 pm)
We can afford a Mercedes because we have thought about those types of things all our lives.
BTW, disappointed to learn that the shift on the E350 luxury sedan is on the column.
Also, hard to determine what interior color combinations are available on the 350 luxury sedan. Most websites, even MBUSA, don't say which is which or differ between the sedan and coupe. Some appear to have seats, doors and lower half of dash in same color, but others show a black dash and mostly black doors. I prefer lighter colors.
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Re: Looking at 2010 [hpmctorque]
by carolinabob
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Sep 10, 2009 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: hpmctorque (Sep 07, 2009 2:43 pm)
Salesman called and said he found a luxury model like I want at port, so he is asking it be brought in for me to test drive and consider-no committment. More I look at it, more I like it. Still think it should have more features for price, but can live very well with what it has.
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Re: Looking at 2010 [carolinabob]
by ssingh
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Sep 10, 2009 (2:12 pm)
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Replying to: carolinabob (Sep 10, 2009 8:20 am)
Hi Carolinabob..I just bought a 10' u will not be disappointed. My MSRP with P1 was 53245 and got it for 51000 and the dealer would not go down on price..If they are giving it to u less then 51k take it... Great Car!
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Re: Looking at 2010 [ssingh]
by carolinabob
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Sep 11, 2009 (3:53 am)
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Replying to: ssingh (Sep 10, 2009 2:12 pm)
Where are you located - just for reference? Sounds like a good deal. Dealer has "ordered" a luxury with P1, wood/leather steering wheel for me to try.
Thanks.
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replacing sports tires
by jjpcat
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Sep 14, 2009 (7:38 pm)
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Agree with the posts above. I am not fan of the sport tires that came with my 09. 245/40 front and 265/35 rear (both 18"). Can I simply replace them with the standard non-sport wheel&tire (which I think is 225/45 17")?
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Trading the Sports Wheels with the Luxury wheels.[jjpcat]
by donna388
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Sep 18, 2009 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: jjpcat (Sep 14, 2009 7:38 pm)
The 17 inch wheels on the Luxury model and the 18 inch staggered
wheels on the Sport model are interchangeable.
You might find someone with a Luxury model that wants your Sport model wheel/tire combination. 
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Re: Looking at 2010 [carolinabob]
by ssingh
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Sep 18, 2009 (8:42 pm)
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Replying to: carolinabob (Sep 11, 2009 3:53 am)
Hi I am in sacramento. I bought the car frm Mercedes Benz of Sacramento.
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Re: Looking at 2010 [ssingh]
by mm9351
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Oct 18, 2009 (4:47 am)
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Replying to: ssingh (Sep 18, 2009 8:42 pm)
Here on the east coast, the local dealers are anxious to sell. I picked up my 2010 E350 sedan with the P2 and AMG wheel package for over $2K discount off sticker. Not a great deal, but "fair" in my opinion for a brand new model from M-B. Typically new introductory cars will not get any deals. And, if you should be lucky enough to get one, the car will overwhelm you with technology, looks, ride, handling, and comfort.
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