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Time for me to trade up to 07?

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Old 09-20-06, 12:19 PM
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Default Time for me to trade up to 07?

What do you guys think? Should i trade in the 06 for the 07 model? Maybe even dare i say in a different color..
Old 09-20-06, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GS4fun
What do you guys think? Should i trade in the 06 for the 07 model? Maybe even dare i say in a different color..
I vote yes to both choices.
Old 09-20-06, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GS4fun
What do you guys think? Should i trade in the 06 for the 07 model? Maybe even dare i say in a different color..
I vote yes also but if you are happy with red keep it. I am thinking of a
trade too but can't make up my mind. I have red GS300 AWD
Old 09-20-06, 02:54 PM
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Only trade up if you've got more money than you can burn, otherwise stay with what you have and wait until they change the body.
Old 09-20-06, 05:49 PM
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I agree with SGT!

Or if you can find a bank who will let you do 1 year lease term. You can have new model every year.
Old 09-20-06, 07:41 PM
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Really no reason to trade up until the GS460 comes out.

If u have the $$$$$, then def get the CLS550 or 63AMG..........the 3GS is not on the same level as those cars in terms of performance and styling.
Old 09-21-06, 09:38 AM
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If you have $$$$ to burn, then either would be a good choice to burn $$$$. You'll take a hit with your GS to tradein for the '07, while with the MB you'll take a hit with the service department, which I'm sure will love to burn your $$$$ for you...
Old 09-21-06, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
, while with the MB you'll take a hit with the service department, which I'm sure will love to burn your $$$$ for you...

LOL!!
Old 09-24-06, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SGT
Only trade up if you've got more money than you can burn, otherwise stay with what you have and wait until they change the body.
Totally agree. There is always something better around the corner. You can't just keep chasing after the newest model....unless money is REALLY not an issue.
Old 09-24-06, 04:11 PM
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The gs 350 is well worth the difference.I traded my 06 gs 300 this weekend. the car feels like a different car.Its faster ,quieter and the gen 5 is the best nav I have ever used.
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Get the MB CLS!
Old 09-24-06, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by scotts
The gs 350 is well worth the difference.I traded my 06 gs 300 this weekend. the car feels like a different car.Its faster ,quieter and the gen 5 is the best nav I have ever used.
How much did you have to pay for the swap?
Old 09-25-06, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by GS4fun
What do you guys think? Should i trade in the 06 for the 07 model? Maybe even dare i say in a different color..
Get the 2007 CLS550, change your CL handle and be happy, life is too short for these kinds of decisions. VIVA LA CLS!!!
Old 09-25-06, 08:19 PM
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CLS CLS CLS CLS CLS

oh one more thing CLS
Old 09-25-06, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SGT
Only trade up if you've got more money than you can burn, otherwise stay with what you have and wait until they change the body.
Exactly! It all comes down to body style. Horsepower alone is not enough reason to change cars after a year. Enjoy your car and wait for Body style change.


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