What do you guys think of the 2009 (old body style) Mercedes E class?
#31
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I like the 03-09 more than the new E-class. I really like the interior, it just looks nice and smooth. I guess it's more "elegant". The same for the exterior. I like how the new steering wheel(07-09 e-class), and how the dash looks. If I could afford a mid-size luxury sedan, I'd probably get this E-class.
#33
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In terms of exterior appearance, I think it's the best looking E-class ever.
Saw the new one in person many times recently & not impressed, especially the rear end.
Saw the new one in person many times recently & not impressed, especially the rear end.
#34
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At first, I thought the sedan version looked kinda plain. But after seeing it in real life, it looks quite better
(and moreso with the AMG version).
That and if I like the sedan rear-end NOW, then whatmore with the coupe and wagon versions.
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(and moreso with the AMG version).
That and if I like the sedan rear-end NOW, then whatmore with the coupe and wagon versions.
MB E63 AMG Estate/Tourer/Station Wagon (ALL HAIL )
Killer MB
#38
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#39
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I dont believe you can pick up 2009 E350 for 34k, no way it's cheaper than ES350, thats just crazy talk!!!
Here is my case and point...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E-Cla...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOADE...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E350-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AMG-S...=p4506.c0.m245
and these are used.. sometimes salespeople are full of crap when they know you are NOT buying... that 34k figure does NOT sound right!
Here is my case and point...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E-Cla...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOADE...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E350-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AMG-S...=p4506.c0.m245
and these are used.. sometimes salespeople are full of crap when they know you are NOT buying... that 34k figure does NOT sound right!
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#41
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Same here in Silicon Valley, plenty around. I took a good look of inside/outside at the new E350 at dealer and wasn't that impressed, couldn't be bothered to drive it during that visit.
#42
Lexus Champion
I wasn't all that impressed with the pics...but after seeing one up close in person I was.
They had a Palladium Silver one with the panoramic roof in the mall downtown in Spokane when we were there a couple of weeks ago. It even got the wife's attention. It will certainly give the 5 series a good run depending on what BMW does.
Course I want one that says 63 or M on it.
#43
Lexus Champion
IS-SV are you impressed with your C300?? if you like your C, I dont understand why you are down playing the New E??? They have so many similar style elements IMO. Currently the New E crushes anything in it's League PERIOD (style, tech, performance, and price)!
Last edited by KILLERGS4; 10-03-09 at 09:09 PM.
#44
I dont believe you can pick up 2009 E350 for 34k, no way it's cheaper than ES350, thats just crazy talk!!!
Here is my case and point...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E-Cla...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOADE...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E350-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AMG-S...=p4506.c0.m245
and these are used.. sometimes salespeople are full of crap when they know you are NOT buying... that 34k figure does NOT sound right!
Here is my case and point...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E-Cla...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOADE...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/E350-...=p4506.c0.m245
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AMG-S...=p4506.c0.m245
and these are used.. sometimes salespeople are full of crap when they know you are NOT buying... that 34k figure does NOT sound right!
i needed a new DD and picked up a E550 at that time for $21k off msrp, and that was without any fleet discount. too bad most 09's are gone now. i like the new body style as well but have always liked the classic style of the W211. with the discount, i just couldnt pass it up.
#45
Lexus Fanatic
Good questions. The styling of the C is cleaner (mainly roofline and doesn't have those goofy squarish styling elements front and back). And the large price difference between the C & E comparibly equipped is not justified IMO. The sales stats are already tending to prove this out I think, probably more due to price resistance.