Unthinkable trade. - Page 3

MichiganSRT · 12-07-2013, 11:17 AM

Trade up IMO man, nice choice being responsible especially for the family. Have many friends with Mercs and never had any big problems that weren't handled properly one way or another. This is from friends with base C class up to SLR McLaren so they are all treated properly, C63 is gunna be the next ride for me I think. As for people complaining about problems with mercs, we've had the camaro not even a year now and its been in 4 times for big things and multiple dealerships, fighting me every time to fix obvious problems, on a car with under 6k miles. Its all in the eye of the beholder, my SRT8 jeep is rolling 100k almost and never had any big problems, and its had a hard life, but there are always thread up on the jeep forum about people complaining things breaking. Enjoy your merc and make sure you have a solid dealership, thats the most important thing in the whole situation, the one thats close around here bends over backward to help clients, often eating costs. If you are happy with your choice thats all that matters man!

Juniorv130 · 12-07-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MichiganSRT

Trade up IMO man, nice choice being responsible especially for the family. Have many friends with Mercs and never had any big problems that weren't handled properly one way or another. This is from friends with base C class up to SLR McLaren so they are all treated properly, C63 is gunna be the next ride for me I think. As for people complaining about problems with mercs, we've had the camaro not even a year now and its been in 4 times for big things and multiple dealerships, fighting me every time to fix obvious problems, on a car with under 6k miles. Its all in the eye of the beholder, my SRT8 jeep is rolling 100k almost and never had any big problems, and its had a hard life, but there are always thread up on the jeep forum about people complaining things breaking. Enjoy your merc and make sure you have a solid dealership, thats the most important thing in the whole situation, the one thats close around here bends over backward to help clients, often eating costs. If you are happy with your choice thats all that matters man!

Thanks!!! How about that SRT! I had one for a bit, absolute animal. I'll have another one someday.

Long and short of it all is this: They're all machines. If you're not proactive, they break. Period.

MichiganSRT · 12-07-2013, 11:29 AM

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Thanks!!! How about that SRT! I had one for a bit, absolute animal. I'll have another one someday.

Long and short of it all is this: They're all machines. If you're not proactive, they break. Period.

Man the SRT is a blast, she's about to get a maggie too and really be a monster, can't wait for that. If the new gen were more aggressive I'd probably trade up to one but gotta wait and see what they do with the hellcat platform for a few years with the other SRT lineup.

And really you are right, but I will admit the germans I have seen are more touchy than most if you miss any maintenance, but as long as that is proactive like you said it should be no problem and a nice ride.

With the release of the new S-class, I really think Ill have that when I'm older, but at 23 thats still a bit out. Got a chance to ride in a clients and it was on another level.

SlingShot · 12-07-2013, 11:39 AM

Chevy SS FTW ...

DocMartens · 12-07-2013, 11:39 AM

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That's not nearly as bad as the guy that traded his ZL1 for a Dodge Nitro.

lol

Juniorv130 · 12-07-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

Chevy SS FTW ...

If I lived somewhere without snow, you know it!

christianchevell · 12-07-2013, 11:59 AM

I think you need to read the :can't believe how good my car handles in the snow thread. You are not wanting to damage it treating it like a premadona, and going for what you think is more of a winter friendly and family friendly car.....Oh but it has to a Mercedes? Who you trying to impress? ANd the depreciation has run its course and now you want to get rid of it? Sorry but I am going to go out and drive my car carefully on its stock Pirellis now in the ten degree weather on snow and ice as I have been doing driving carefully. Oh but gee I guess at my old age I should have had wrecked in the cold weather long ago driving one legged dogs out in the snow. Being young on here many seem to try to justify their choices, your choice is yours to make but a Mercedes? Oh well the yuppies around you will go oh nice car.....

Juniorv130 · 12-07-2013, 12:08 PM

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I think you need to read the :can't believe how good my car handles in the snow thread. You are not wanting to damage it treating it like a premadona, and going for what you think is more of a winter friendly and family friendly car.....Oh but it has to a Mercedes? Who you trying to impress? ANd the depreciation has run its course and now you want to get rid of it? Sorry but I am going to go out and drive my car carefully on its stock Pirellis now in the ten degree weather on snow and ice as I have been doing driving carefully. Oh but gee I guess at my old age I should have had wrecked in the cold weather long ago driving one legged dogs out in the snow. Being young on here many seem to try to justify their choices, your choice is yours to make but a Mercedes? Oh well the yuppies around you will go oh nice car.....

No, it doesn't have to be a mercedes, but I am in the position to get the one I want for a good deal. Last time I checked I wasn't asking for judgment to be passed. I was just looking for honest opinions from people who wouldn't immediately judge. Personally, it's a good family car. Yeah, I could easily go for an impala or a camry or an accord, but I need to ENJOY what I drive. So what if I keep my SS penned up in the shitty weather, that's why it's as nice as it is. The story is that I have three cars, we need two that we can both drive. The only use my Camaro got for the last 5 months was back and forth to work a few times. Yeah, it was a fun trip, but next year will be more of the same.
The EClass has been a favorite of mine for a few years, and I have the chance to get into one affordably. That's all

Kleeeb · 12-07-2013, 02:22 PM

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No, it doesn't have to be a mercedes, but I am in the position to get the one I want for a good deal. Last time I checked I wasn't asking for judgment to be passed. I was just looking for honest opinions from people who wouldn't immediately judge. Personally, it's a good family car. Yeah, I could easily go for an impala or a camry or an accord, but I need to ENJOY what I drive. So what if I keep my SS penned up in the shitty weather, that's why it's as nice as it is. The story is that I have three cars, we need two that we can both drive. The only use my Camaro got for the last 5 months was back and forth to work a few times. Yeah, it was a fun trip, but next year will be more of the same.
The EClass has been a favorite of mine for a few years, and I have the chance to get into one affordably. That's all

Well said. Don't let people sway your decision. The E550 is a beautiful machine built with precision and accuracy. They are crafted with care. If they were as bad as what half the people on here state, there wouldn't be such a market for them in the Mercedes line up. It's an awesome family sedan and you did good picking that one. Best of luck to you! Send pics!

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11TexaSS · 12-07-2013, 03:00 PM

RJT is a nice one too

rebelyell22 · 12-07-2013, 03:13 PM

The E550 is an awesome car, still has 2.5yrs of warranty, and is a sensible family sedan. He had a camaro that was a garage queen for most of the year, didn't have a warranty anymore, and was not logical to own at all. The dude is getting what he wants and will more than likely be happy with it. Quit hating....

el ess A · 12-07-2013, 03:46 PM

Every culture needs guinea pigs to try new things. I personally wouldn't buy a Mercedes anything, but it's your money. Spend it how you like.

honor first · 12-07-2013, 04:11 PM

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Trading my 2010 2SS/RS M6, RJT today for a 2011 E550 4Matic.

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See, I hear 10 positive stories for every negative. It's not a V12 SL600. its a V6 E350.

so are you getting the 550 or the 350? just curious

dkp2LT · 12-07-2013, 06:30 PM

The E class is a great car IMO. The story about the SL600 is why anyone smart would stay away from the V12 unless they have cash to burn. Horrible resale value. Personally the only ones I would buy are the C, E, and SLK. Strongest models IMO.

Regardless, congrats on your purchase.

12-07-2013, 11:39 AM	#32
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Chevy SS FTW ... __________________

12-07-2013, 11:59 AM	#35
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	I think you need to read the :can't believe how good my car handles in the snow thread. You are not wanting to damage it treating it like a premadona, and going for what you think is more of a winter friendly and family friendly car.....Oh but it has to a Mercedes? Who you trying to impress? ANd the depreciation has run its course and now you want to get rid of it? Sorry but I am going to go out and drive my car carefully on its stock Pirellis now in the ten degree weather on snow and ice as I have been doing driving carefully. Oh but gee I guess at my old age I should have had wrecked in the cold weather long ago driving one legged dogs out in the snow. Being young on here many seem to try to justify their choices, your choice is yours to make but a Mercedes? Oh well the yuppies around you will go oh nice car..... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

12-07-2013, 03:13 PM	#39
rebelyell22 Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,902	The E550 is an awesome car, still has 2.5yrs of warranty, and is a sensible family sedan. He had a camaro that was a garage queen for most of the year, didn't have a warranty anymore, and was not logical to own at all. The dude is getting what he wants and will more than likely be happy with it. Quit hating.... __________________ 2011 2SS/RS built 8/24/10

12-07-2013, 03:46 PM	#40
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,564	Every culture needs guinea pigs to try new things. I personally wouldn't buy a Mercedes anything, but it's your money. Spend it how you like. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

12-07-2013, 11:17 AM	#29
MichiganSRT SRT and SS Drives: 08' Jeep SRT8 / 13' 2SS Conv. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 209 View My Garage	Trade up IMO man, nice choice being responsible especially for the family. Have many friends with Mercs and never had any big problems that weren't handled properly one way or another. This is from friends with base C class up to SLR McLaren so they are all treated properly, C63 is gunna be the next ride for me I think. As for people complaining about problems with mercs, we've had the camaro not even a year now and its been in 4 times for big things and multiple dealerships, fighting me every time to fix obvious problems, on a car with under 6k miles. Its all in the eye of the beholder, my SRT8 jeep is rolling 100k almost and never had any big problems, and its had a hard life, but there are always thread up on the jeep forum about people complaining things breaking. Enjoy your merc and make sure you have a solid dealership, thats the most important thing in the whole situation, the one thats close around here bends over backward to help clients, often eating costs. If you are happy with your choice thats all that matters man!

12-07-2013, 03:00 PM	#38
11TexaSS Drives: 2011RedJewel, FI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 816	RJT is a nice one too

12-07-2013, 06:30 PM	#42
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,848	The E class is a great car IMO. The story about the SL600 is why anyone smart would stay away from the V12 unless they have cash to burn. Horrible resale value. Personally the only ones I would buy are the C, E, and SLK. Strongest models IMO. Regardless, congrats on your purchase.