12-07-2013, 11:17 AM | #29 |
SRT and SS
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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!
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12-07-2013, 11:19 AM | #30 | |
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Long and short of it all is this: They're all machines. If you're not proactive, they break. Period. |
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12-07-2013, 11:29 AM | #31 | |
SRT and SS
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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. |
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12-07-2013, 11:39 AM | #32 |
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Chevy SS FTW ...
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12-07-2013, 11:59 AM | #35 |
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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.....
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12-07-2013, 12:08 PM | #36 | |
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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 |
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12-07-2013, 03:00 PM | #38 |
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RJT is a nice one too
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12-07-2013, 03:13 PM | #39 |
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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....
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12-07-2013, 03:46 PM | #40 |
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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.
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12-07-2013, 04:11 PM | #41 |
MURICA!
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so are you getting the 550 or the 350? just curious
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12-07-2013, 06:30 PM | #42 |
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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.
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