2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Consumer Discussions

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: 2012 Mercedes E350 [james27]

  Written by: abacomike on Jan 17, 2012 2:03:55 PM

  I was in the car business just before retiring a couple of years ago as a manager of a high end new car dealership. In fact, I just helped lawcar with the purchase of his new E350 sport sedan, a vehicle I also just bought in October when the new 2012's hit the showrooms. I can't agree more with your comments about Mercedes back in the early 2000's - more problems ... Read More

Mercedes Benz E-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Got it. Also curious about BMW 5 series vs. E350 [sai1]

  Written by: abacomike on Dec 24, 2011 6:26:37 AM

  Sorry if you misunderstood my post. I was forced into a situation in 2008 to have two 535i's because the first one was a lemon. They built another for me, and that also had the same problem - so they refunded my money, took the car back, and I went out and got back to Mercedes in 2008. I have test driven all the competing luxury sedans prior to getting the ... Read More

• Re: Got it. Also curious about BMW 5 series vs. E350 [lawcar]

  Written by: abacomike on Dec 23, 2011 10:09:20 AM

  If car will be titled in your name, and you are merely reimbursed by the company, then I would definitely buy this vehicle for the reasons I gave you previously. Think about it - your company is paying for the equity YOU will earn over the equivalent 36 month lease. With such low finance rates, you will be paying off large amounts of principal almost immediately since all the loans today ... Read More

• E 350 sport vs luxury sedan

  Written by: wareaglejim on Sep 26, 2011 9:45:02 AM

  How does the sports model compare to the Luxury model? We just bought the sports model last week. our 4 previous Mercedes have been the Luxury model. Also I traded in our 2008 E class. Is there any way to find our what the dealer sold that car for? I still have the vin #. Thanks

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Lease Questions

• Re: E350 Sedan lease [neema]

  Written by: kingsburgboy on May 3, 2011 8:53:12 PM

  Just wanted to see how you made out or if you deferred into May, as the incentives seem to be bulging with the awful NE weather. Also, what factors did you use to decide lease vs. buy and term...in the end? I am curious what might be the best approach given the different incentives now in place. My dealer is literally calling his entire roladex trying to move inventory. ALL: I ... Read More

Mercedes Benz E-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: E-Class Luxury vs. Sport sedan? [bacolod]

  Written by: donno2011 on Mar 6, 2011 9:10:50 PM

  I don't usually post on forums, but thought I'd provide some info on a 2011 E350 lease for 33 months from a dealer in Buena Park, CA. This car is in addition to a 2008 E350 we bought about a year ago from the same dealer. Our salesperson (the best in OC), Arnold was again very helpful. Like many of you, I simply can't stand haggling for hours which is why ... Read More

2011 535i -- Last BMW for me

• Re: 2011 535i -- Last BMW for me [oozlefinch]

  Written by: abacomike on Dec 25, 2010 8:42:24 AM

  I owned a 2005 BMW 525, 2006 BMW 530, 2007 BMW 530, and 2 BMW 535 in 2008 because BMW had to buy the first one back because of all the problems I had and then replaced it with another 535, and had the same problems with that one. I wouldn't own another BMW if it was given to me at no cost. I have a 2011 Mercedes E350 Sport and ... Read More

• Re: 2011 535i -- Last BMW for me [roadburner]

  Written by: oozlefinch on Nov 6, 2010 8:44:46 PM

  Hope you continue to enjoy your BMW and don't experience the same issues I dealt with. How old was your Mercedes and which model? Mercedes had a few substandard years during its stint with Chrysler and attempts to save money. It has apparently recovered. The 2010 E Sedan has very high marks from Consumer Reports. My 2008 Mercedes was absolutely trouble free during the 2 1/2 years that I had it. ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedans

• Re: 2008 FSS [rch98]

  Written by: greasykid1 on May 8, 2010 11:18:36 AM

  When i see all these questions I wonder why all of you don't join the Mercedes club (MBCA) where you can get answers. Most tech questions get an answer and other benefits are included. You bought a Mercedes so why not spend $45/yr to know what you have?

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: new blackberry trying to use with my E350 [sanjaysdca]

  Written by: abacomike on Feb 11, 2010 2:08:39 PM

  No, you were correct. I had 2 2008 BMW's, one I bought, and one the manufacturer gave me as a replacement. I traded the last BMW in for 2009 MB E350 sport, then traded that for an 2010. So you were correct, I made an error. Believe it or not, I test drove the Genesis about 2 months ago. Although it was responsive, etc., I found it to be "tinny" compared ... Read More

Reliability and cost to own of E350

• 2008 E-350 oil leak

  Written by: delhiweb on Apr 22, 2010 5:58:06 PM

  Just thought I will post this, incase others have the same experience. I bought CPO 2008 with 33k miles on it. We liked driving this car and the financing and price seemed to be great. I noticed a small oil stain on my garage floor after few days. I took this back to the dealer and they fixed it saying that it happens with the plug After few days I see ... Read More

Mercedes Benz E-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2004 E500

  Written by: kevinc5 on Feb 8, 2010 4:43:01 PM

  I'd go with the CPO for the warranty and 24,000 fewer miles. I wouldn't touch a non CPO 2004 E and would probably prefer an E350 over an E500. There were some significant changes when Mercedes introduced the W211 model E in 2003 and some reliability problems were reported, particularly in the early years of that series (2003-2008). Check out benzworld.org forums for info on the W211 model E. (That may ... Read More

• 2008 E350

  Written by: goranv on Apr 7, 2010 6:39:58 AM

  Looking to buy CPO E350. Local dealer gave me this offer: 2008 Mercedes E350 4 Matic Black On Black P2 Package DVD Navigation Sirius Power Rear Shade Headlamp Washer Bi-Xenon Lights Cornering Fog Lamps Heated Front Seats Keyless Go Parktronic Sport Package IPod Kit 27k Miles (approx) Certified with 100k mile warranty For $36,500. It sounds pretty good to me. Any opinion on the price?

Luxury Performance Sedans

• bmw 5, Mercedes E, Jaguar XF, Cadillac CTS vs M35

  Written by: ghstudio on Jan 26, 2010 6:30:00 AM

  My 2008 M35 lease is almost up....time to look for a new car. I lease because I never keep a car over 3 years (prefer 2) and the infiniti deals have been so good. Now it's time to find another car. My choices....The BMW 530, Jaguar XF premium, Cadillac CTS, Mercedes E350 (maybe diesel) or a 2011 M35. My wife has eliminated the Audi. The local Lexus dealer just doesn't deal ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Lease Questions

• Re: [a8man1]

  Written by: mrmbzsales on Aug 5, 2009 11:20:28 AM

  Thanks a8man1. I went with a black / black 2009 MB E 350 with the AMG Sports Package and the brown burl walnut trim. For 2009 the base car includes the bluetooth, in-dash 6 disk CD changer, moon roof, 7-speed-auto-transmission. There is no charge for the AMG sports package for 2009 but I believe that it was a several thousand dollar option on the same car in 2008. Mercedes-Benz took $10,000 ... Read More

Luxury Performance Sedans

• help!

  Written by: d5a on Dec 16, 2008 5:35:00 PM

  Purchased a new 2008 Mercedes R class on Oct 21'st of this year. The day after i bought the car i noticed a ding in the front fender and many scratches all over the car. Called the dealer who informed me that they would take care of it at the time I came in for its 1,000 mile service. This being a mercedes I trusted them and figured all would be ... Read More

Article Comments - Super Sedan Showdown

• Article Comments - Super Sedan Showdown

  Written by: KarenS on Dec 2, 2008 12:57:04 PM

  Once you get your hands on a supercharged 556-horsepower 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, you know that you need a 500-hp 2008 BMW M5 with which to measure it. It's a matter of practical science. Of course, there's a sizable price difference between the $59,995 CTS-V and the $86,675 M5, and we don't want to get our comparison results skewed by mere money. Maybe we should add the 507-hp 2009 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Lease Questions

• Re: [kenb757]

  Written by: dt78 on Jul 18, 2008 1:48:09 PM

  Oh good, just wanted to make sure I had it correct. All things considered, is the 27 month lease the "sweet spot" right now for residual and MF? The info I saw on Roadfly for 2008 models is: 2008 Mercedes E350 Luxury Sedan 24 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00085 Base Rate 36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00130 Base Rate 48 Month – Residual 40% of ... Read More

• MF and RV on E350 4matic?

  Written by: jpdc on Jun 6, 2008 7:50:59 AM

  I'm considering whether to replace my 2004 Audi A6 w/ the E350 within a few weeks (my lease expires July 2nd) or to get another A6. Audi is offering an extremely aggressive lease deal right now. The MF is .00018 -- which is less than 1%. I see that Mercedes is offering a sweet rate on a purchase -- 1.9% for up to 72 months. But I can't seem to find ... Read More

• Did I get a good deal on my new E350

  Written by: commex on May 29, 2008 6:15:01 AM

  I just recently bought a new Mercedes Benz 2008 E350. Came with Cognac Leather, Black, P2 package, iPod integration, Burl Walnut, and Sport package for an MSRP of $58500. Got it at $53500 and now paying $742/mo with $3500 down incl taxes and everything for 33 months. This is in Florida. Did I get a good deal? I also contacted regency leasing after I bought it just to see what they ... Read More

• Re: E350 Lease [ghstudio]

  Written by: ocautoseeker on May 12, 2008 1:30:25 AM

  I'm assuming that you're looking at a 2wd and not the 4-matic. 2008 Mercedes E350 (2wd) 24 Mo -- Residual 63% -- .00085 27 Mo -- Residual 63% -- .00085 36 Mo -- Residual 52% -- .00130 The E-350 4-matic and Blue-tec's carry different numbers so let me know if you decide to go with one of those instead.

• e63 May Lease Rates

  Written by: jackk1 on May 24, 2008 8:19:52 PM

  I am trying to close a deal on a 2008 E63 and I really need to know what the real numbers are for May. I am getting very different numbers from 2 dealers. I want to do 27mo. 15k/yr. Someone please tell me the MF and Residual numbers for that vehicle from Mercedes Financial. If anyone has leased one this month it would be great to know what your MSRP, cap ... Read More

• E63 Residual and MF

  Written by: jackk1 on May 18, 2008 8:57:10 AM

  I am looking at a 2008 E63 Retail Price 95440, cap cost 86940 and I have been told two different MF and Residual values from two dealerships. I am looking at a 27 month 15k mi. per year lease. .00150 and .62 and .00120 and .59 are the two I was quoted. What are the real numbers from Mercedes Financial? Thanks.

• Re: E63 [jim53]

  Written by: ocautoseeker on Mar 8, 2008 11:32:18 AM

  For March... 2008 Mercedes E63 AMG Sedan 24 – Residual 62% – .00145 36 – Residual 52% – .00175 48 – Residual 45% – .00175

• Re: Lease Rates [nacho2]

  Written by: ocautoseeker on Feb 24, 2008 7:22:19 PM

  2008 Mercedes E350 Luxury Sedan 24 Month – Residual 63% – .00105 36 Month – Residual 52% – .00140 2008 Mercedes E350 Luxury 4matic Sedan 24 Month – Residual 63% – .00115 36 Month – Residual 53% – .00170 2008 Mercedes E350 Sport Sedan 24 Month – Residual 63% – .00105 36 Month – Residual 52% – .00140 2008 Mercedes E350 Sport 4matic Sedan 24 Month – Residual 63% – .00115 ... Read More

• Re: Lease Rates [crestonave]

  Written by: ocautoseeker on Feb 14, 2008 10:27:56 PM

  Here ya' go... 2008 Mercedes E350 4matic Wagon 24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00215 36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00215 Assuming 12k annual miles.

• Re: Lease Rates [jim53]

  Written by: ocautoseeker on Feb 14, 2008 10:23:47 PM

  Here ya' go... 2008 Mercedes E550 Sport Sedan 24 Month – Residual 57% of MSRP – .00150 36 Month – Residual 47% of MSRP – .00150 48 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00150 2008 Mercedes E550 Sport 4matic Sedan 24 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00365 36 Month – Residual 46% of MSRP – .00330 48 Month – Residual 40% of MSRP – .00330 2008 Mercedes E63 ... Read More

• Re: E350-4matic lease [crestonave]

  Written by: ocautoseeker on Jan 28, 2008 1:42:18 PM

  2008 Mercedes E350 4matic Wagon 24 Month – Residual 59% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate 36 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate 48 Month – Residual 42% of MSRP – .00215 Base Rate 60 Month – Residual 38% of MSRP – .00355 Base Rate * Rates are based on 12k annual miles. Add 1% to the residual for 10k miles. Subtract 2% from the residual for ... Read More

• Re: E350-4matic lease [nacho2]

  Written by: ocautoseeker on Jan 27, 2008 3:01:43 PM

  2008 Mercedes E350 Luxury 4matic Sedan 24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00115 Base Rate 36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate 48 Month – Residual 45% of MSRP – .00170 Base Rate 60 Month – Residual 41% of MSRP – .00355 Base Rate 2008 Mercedes E350 Sport 4matic Sedan 24 Month – Residual 63% of MSRP – .00115 Base Rate 36 Month – Residual ... Read More

• Re: Lease Rates [jim53]

  Written by: eights38 on Jan 25, 2008 9:54:00 AM

  jim53 - I believe that Mercedes is redesigning the EClass shortly. However, the current body style with the free-of-charge sports package has been selling quite well and looks great. BMW is actually supporting the 528i with very aggressive lease rates. The 2008 BMW 528i sedan has a residual of 76% (24 months with 10,000 miles per year) and a 0.00225 money factor (5.4% interest rate). If you need any more help, ... Read More

2003 Infiniti M45 vs 2002 Mercedes-Benz E430

• Re: Need help choosing between 2003 M45 and 2002 Mercedes E430 [mrglassjaw]

  Written by: aas5 on Nov 26, 2007 4:29:53 PM

  why don't you look at the new M45, I'm not sure you can get any used M45 for $17k but it is a much better car than the 2003 M45. You can't compare them in terms of performance, I own both the 2006 M45 and the 2008 E350, M is a sports car and E is a comfort car, you gotta choose what you want.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Lease Questions

• $0 down 24 months $549 posted online

  Written by: jaxs1 on Nov 20, 2007 7:24:52 PM

  http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/car/484223097.html Unfortunately it's only 7500 miles per year. It is a 4Matic though loaded with nav and other options though. It sounds too good even for only a 7500 mile per year allowance. I'd take 15K miles and less optional equipment for the same price if I could get it. I notice it is in NY and people here quoted the cheap leases in New Jersey. Are there more lease incentives ... Read More

Mercedes Benz E-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• press request

  Written by: kirstie_h on Oct 31, 2007 10:11:21 AM

  A reporter seeks to talk with an African-American woman who owns and loves a 2007 or 2008 Mercedes-Benz. Please send your city and state of residence and make and model of your vehicle to jfallon@edmunds.com no later than Tuesday, November 6, 2007.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Lease Questions

• Re: Residual and money factor for July [mfaizan]

  Written by: bmwcrzr on Jul 9, 2007 4:02:43 PM

  Hi MFaizan, 2008 Mercedes E350 4matic Sedan 24 Month – Residual 67% of MSRP – .00405 Base Rate 36 Month – Residual 56% of MSRP – .00370 Base Rate 48 Month – Residual 48% of MSRP – .00370 Base Rate 60 Month – Residual 43% of MSRP – .00370 Base Rate Your dealer is charging you .00385 because they want to make more money. Regardless of what year you're looking for ... Read More

• E320/E350 Leases post July 4th make no sense

  Written by: abindra on Jul 5, 2007 8:36:43 AM

  E350 special leases pre-july 4th were around $550/month, and E320 were $579/month. I was hoping that leases would improve with lauch of 2008 modesl (launched 2 days back), and with July 4th discounts. Benz has now posted summer love program on 2008 but 2007 leases did not improve et all. It is not clear what is going on. The MSRP difference between 2008 & 2007 is also only $1200. Why? Other ... Read More

• Re: 2008 e350 4 matic sport [rustymonty]

  Written by: peterm5 on Oct 27, 2007 8:35:58 AM

  Thats the money factor they used here in northern NJ. Call up Prestige Mercedes and ask for Keith Deyoung for the deal.

• Re: 2008 e350 4 matic sport [peterm5]

  Written by: rustymonty on Oct 27, 2007 7:57:20 AM

  I am confused by your use of a money factor of .00062. The stated lease rates for Mercedes Oct. 2007 on MBworld.org show .00185 on a 24 month. Can you explain how you come up with that factor and do you know if this deal is strictly up north as I am in Florida?

• 2008 e350 4 matic sport

  Written by: peterm5 on Oct 23, 2007 10:08:48 AM

  Was quoted a 2008 E350 4 Matic Sport package w/p1, Ipod, burl walnut, headlamp washer and sunroof for: total msrp: $56,410 This is in northern NJ mercedes dealer $549/month 27 month lease $2,956 drive off 12k miles/yr Please let me know if this is a good deal. Thanks..

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: Best LPS to buy and hold on to? [lexusguy]

  Written by: og_oggilby on Oct 23, 2007 8:04:35 AM

  Is the RL fun to drive? In my opinion, no. I haven't spent a ton of time behind the wheel of the car, mostly because of how bland the driving experience was. Unlike the M, the RL cannot disguise its weight. It rolls badly in corners, and though SH-AWD tries its best, all that weight over the front axle just leads to understeer, understeer, understeer. Even Audi would call it overly ... Read More

Mercedes Benz E-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Now that 2008 models are out, any buying experiences on 2007 E320/E350? [abindra]

  Written by: mmoreno1978 on Sep 30, 2007 4:34:38 PM

  I have heard many people within MB say "Mercedes in just backwards! The FED drops the rates, we raise the rates" Go Figure.

Luxury Performance Sedans

• 2009 Jaguar XF

  Written by: lynnminny on Aug 29, 2007 5:26:18 PM

  I'm in the market for a new luxury sedan. Currently driving a 2005 Acura RL. Would prefer a sporty coupe, but my lifestyle does not allow for that yet:) Today I spoke with our local Jaguar dealer about the XF. They expect the first ones at their showroom in March or April of 2008. Since we live in the snowy part of this country I prefer a car with AWD. The ... Read More

Mercedes Benz E-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Is this a good lease for E350

  Written by: abindra on Jul 28, 2007 2:21:32 PM

  Dealer in North Texas is quoting me lease for 33 months + 10000 miles (all taxes & TTL included): - $670 monthly with+ $8300 down on E350 + P1-pkg + panaromic + extras totalling $57325 MSRP The Edmunds & Mercedes Lease calculator tells me that right price to pay for this MSRP is: $619 monthly + $6000 down (all taxes, TLL included). This is very close to MBUSA summer special leases. ... Read More

• Re: Now that 2008 models are out, any buying experiences on 2007 E320/E350?

  Written by: bmwcrzr on Jul 9, 2007 3:51:54 PM

  As of July 15th 2007, Mercedes Benz is submitting new rates, due to the unpopularity of their July rates.

• Now that 2008 models are out, any buying experiences on 2007 E320/E350?

  Written by: abindra on Jul 5, 2007 8:29:10 AM

  I was waiting for 2008 models to be out so I can get some good deals on 2007 E320 or E350. It is not clear what is going on.. The mercedes benz home page gaves crazy numbers on 2008 leases. MSRP difference between 2008 & 2007 only $1200. Why? Other luxury brands are passing on considerable discounts post July/4th.. why not mercedes... I was tracking price gap in Accura RL & ... Read More

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: BMW 2008 5 Series Brochure .pdf [rayainsw]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Mar 9, 2007 7:35:47 AM

  OMG -- the picture (side/profile) on page one looks like the fraternal twin of the 2005 A6. The head on pictures now look slightly less like a Pontiac, but still the "Pontiac-popularized" slant eyed look remains. The Audi trout mouth is an acquired taste, to be sure; but, the BMW 5 still (to my eye, and for all I know, my eye alone) is, er, butt oogly. They are great driving ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Maintenance and Repair

• Re: smoking E 350, and I don't mean fast [hawkeyes2]

  Written by: goodbytes1 on Nov 25, 2006 2:43:10 PM

  Jeff, You wrote, "I would rather have the silver E 320 at 1999 or so for less. Anything that I need to watch for as far as normal repairs in the first 100,000 miles? The salesperson always says nothing, but my Midas guy says pads and Rotors up front cost $600 and go quickly...due to the pads being too hard and the rotors too soft. THanks...anything else I should watch for ... Read More

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Lemon/Normal/Data?

  Written by: sfcharlie on Nov 8, 2006 10:50:30 AM

  If we have had some skepticism about how well CR and JDP predict reliability in a meaningful way (much less predict overall ownership and driving satisfaction), we are on even thinner ice when it comes to cars in the 75K to 125K chapters of their lives. Mostly it's anecdotal. On one website (British Warranty Direct) they draw on their experience paying for beyond-manufacturers-warranty repairs, and provide the 100 most reliable cars ... Read More

• VW and Audi

  Written by: sfcharlie on Oct 21, 2006 3:33:20 PM

  "VW had the cars, but they went on a buying spree, decided they wanted a piece of the S class, and left them on the market for a decade." Lexusguy, I agree. Former CEO Ferdinand Piech steered Volkswagen off course in the 1990s by trying to take the VW brand upmarket to challenge Mercedes. At the same time, as Business Week put it, "he took his eye off the company's core ... Read More

• Re: BMW diesel 2008 [dewey]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Jul 19, 2006 1:59:31 PM

  Me too, and while I'm dreaming the A6 3.0TDI or even better an A6 with the 4.2TDI would be pretty spanky. The test report of the 535d I saw on British TV was impressive to say the least. Of course, Mercedes has some fine TD cars too -- hope these choices soon become OUR choices.

• Performance and Reliability

  Written by: sfcharlie on Jul 2, 2006 7:16:56 AM

  For me, there have been two different car worlds. When I'm surfing here or reading CR and JD Powers, the only car I can see owning is the M35/M45 or a Lexus. I cannot buy German because other U.S. owners complain about their reliability to CR and JD Powers. And I'm going to drive the car for six years and 100K. In this world, when asked about their car, everyone answers ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesels

• Re: new CDI [ghstudio]

  Written by: cctdi on May 3, 2006 11:49:18 AM

  If you call 800 for Mercedes, you will be told the info differently. To me 2008 is the year for all MB diesel models to be accepted by all 50 states, 51 if you include the place we are there.

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: BMW's non-bold and non-ingenious strategy [lexusguy]

  Written by: esf on Apr 1, 2006 9:49:52 PM

  LOL! This is what deteriorates the AMG product line: too many products. They really should limit the AMG's to sedans and roadsters/coupes. Wagons, "Sports Tourers", and SUVs do not need 800,000,000hp like Mercedes-Benz has made many wealthy Americans believe. Anyone up for a 2008 $120,000 R65 AMG? Thought so.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Diesels

• Re: best car sfeldman ever had ! [cctdi]

  Written by: merc1 on Jan 3, 2006 9:18:45 PM

  The only two V6 diesels Mercedes has are the new 3.0L V6 and outgoing 3.2L I6. The 3.7L V6 in the old ML350 was a variation of the old 3.2L 3-Valve gasoline V6. The new diesel V8 is a 4.0L. V8 CDI Engine New V6 CDI Engine It would be nice, but I doubt we'll see the V8 CDI here in anything other than maybe a 2008 model S-Class. M

Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: There's always some way to rig the results. . . [dewey]

  Written by: markcincinnati on Nov 11, 2005 10:44:25 AM

  We need an "Emotorcon" that signifies sarcasm. While I am of the opinion that the BMW and the Cadillac were both stock, the differences seem to boil down to the fact that the STS we were offered had the optional (but I would imagine fully stock componentry) sport suspension, tires and wheels -- and as I conjectured, inflated to the max. The BMW although technically a 2005 was the OLD lower ... Read More

• Re: cdnpinhead [cmybimmergo]

  Written by: merc1 on May 18, 2005 5:55:52 PM

  You realize that if stupidity were a crime, 98% of the world would be locked up. This is very true. The funny part is that the police here couldn't believe what their radar was telling them. They actually went to a Honda dealer to confirm that the particular bike he was riding could actually do 160mph. They didn't have a clue. He got a 1 year suspension of his license and ... Read More

• Re: cstiles [lexusguy]

  Written by: merc1 on May 3, 2005 11:20:17 PM

  Actually the B-Class isn't on hold because of money problem at Mercedes. It was put on hold for sale in the U.S. because of the Euro/Dollar situation. In other words they would have had to price it so high to make money that it wouldn't be competive. The B-Class itself isn't on any type of hold and will go on sale in Europe this summer. The Euro situation is the reason ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedans

• 2000 MB vs Avalon

  Written by: mbdriver on Sep 19, 2002 4:24:15 PM

  I think it was bigrobnh who mentioned finding a 2000 E-Class with an extended warranty. That's an extremely good point that could save you a bundle in repair costs for the next 5.5 years or so, or up to 100,000 miles -- if you opt for the Mercedes For example, my 2000 E320 has less than 15,000 miles and also has the extra-cost 4-year MB warranty extension. That means that I'll ... Read More