Genome

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.

IS-SV

I had one for a loaner car for several days (E350), nice enough but a bit boring.

Gojirra99

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.

Blackraven

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.



MB E63 AMG Estate/Tourer/Station Wagon (ALL HAIL )














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rominl

iTrader: (4)

i see a lot of new e classes around already, even in my office. not impressed at all, both front and rear

TEXASMAJOR

iTrader: (2)

34k?? ill take two!

SLegacy99

I feel that the '09 E class is bland. The front says Mercedes. The side says 1980s Ford and the rear says 1990s Ford. Boooring. The 2010 is much more refined.

KILLERGS4

from a guy who drives Subaru Legacy... dude needs his eyes checked.

KILLERGS4

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!

INHOCJP

Yeah, sometimes I get confused and think I'm driving a Ford

IS-SV

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.

CDNROCKIES

I agree completely.

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.

KILLERGS4

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)!

DrDrilZ

some folks were indeed buying base e350's for $34k a couple of months ago when MB was offering huge incentives on leftover 09's. plus there are/were fleet discounts for an extra 4-5 grand off.
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.

IS-SV

Yes, the C300 is successfully delivering a good value Mercedes.

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.