What do you think is a NICE sedan in todays market? - Page 4

TOBY J · 02-23-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

Pfft. Mercedes, BMW, and Audi are all so obsessed with what each other is doing that they've ended up building the exact same cars.

After the money pit our Mercedes turned out to be and the service bay queen my uncle's E350 has been, the only way I'd ever take a new Mercedes is if someone handed me the keys for free.

I've owned 5 of them over the past 8 years from the E class to the S class everyone was far more reliable and 10x better than the CTSV i owned for 9 months.
The Mercedes expense is just a myth. Out of warranty Benz will rarely cost anymore to maintain than a Caddy.

FenwickHockey65 · 02-23-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TOBY J

I've owned 5 of them over the past 8 years from the E class to the S class everyone was far more reliable and 10x better than the CTSV i owned for 9 months.
The Mercedes expense is just a myth. Out of warranty Benz will rarely cost anymore to maintain than a Caddy.

"Just a myth."

Keep telling yourself that.

TOBY J · 02-23-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

"Just a myth."

Keep telling yourself that.

FACTS are Facts cuz

and it's been this way for many others I know who have owned them.
I've had plenty of first hand experience with lot's of hi end vehicles.

kbui · 02-23-2011, 11:11 PM

I will tell my brother in law to drive his Benz more often because it's really reliable LOL... The 2004 S600 with the AMG appearance package at about 60K miles has been sitting in his garage more often than the repair shop because it costs too much to keep it running.

Indpowr · 02-23-2011, 11:23 PM

You guys crack me up...

Still looking, spent some time tonight. Found a decent deal on a IS250 @ 23900 but we are doing our best to stay under budget.

Genesis is a GREAT driving car. Cost is to much even used for the 6, they are hard to find too.

Cruze, not really into that car to much. Plus a LTZ Cruze here runs 26k

TOBY J · 02-23-2011, 11:25 PM

Older V12 Benz very different than the 8's or 6's. This being said the new generation S65 V12'S from 09 are bullet proof. Don't get me started on what a POS the first gen CTS-V were. Perhaps the worst $55,000 car that ever hit the road.

P.S. an 04 s600 V12 with 60k plus on the dial sounds like it's been driven alot.

*The_Blur* · 02-23-2011, 11:52 PM

Having a certain amount of very recent experience with Mercedes-Benz, I can safely say that the bulk of the problems aren't experienced by the first owners because, like you, they buy or lease frequently. There's a reason that Mercedes-Benz Financial Services offers the dealership's aftermarket products instead of aftermarket companies. They know how much money there is to be made on it because wealthy buyers tend to sign onto these additions knowing how high-maintenance those cars can be.

Scrappy Doo · 02-24-2011, 02:37 AM

I know they arent real exciting, but a year old Ford Taurus or something would be in your budget. You can get them loaded up with like 10,o00 miles on them for around 18-19k.

Jay J · 02-24-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

"Just a myth."

Keep telling yourself that.

The MBZ 5.0 is very relaible..(S500/E500/Older N/A AMG 5Liter Motors...).....
As well as the new V8 6.2....

TahoeCamaro · 02-26-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kbui

The Cruze is a nice inexpensive sedan, but it's not on the level of the CTS the OP was looking at. The OP was talking about expensive taste on a low budget around $22K.

Maybe try a 2008 Malibu LTZ. They really are great cars. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...item2c5af80086

Rockhead · 02-27-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Indpowr

The wife and I are back in the market for a 4 door car. We like cars with style.

We are leaning towards a 2008 CTS but it is hard to find a low mile / optioned CTS for under 25k. We like to stay in the 22k and under. 2008 C230 and 2008 330i are okay but again over 25k.

We do not like the Taurus, G6, G8 (no 8s for us we have two)

Any suggestions?

If you wanna stay with North American go for the CTS.
If you want a Euro car get a 330i
G6's are toilets

Dakota Kid · 02-27-2011, 05:27 PM

New Volkswagen Jetta GLI.

Bowtiepower00 · 02-27-2011, 07:36 PM

The STS is very nice, and plenty of room inside. Buying used, I would run like hell from higher mileage european cars, unless you enjoy working on them all of the time. They are nice when new or under warranty though.

Indpowr · 02-27-2011, 10:27 PM

Well, we picked up the new ride today. 08 CTS Black Cherry 33k miles Certified Pre owned for 22.3k +TTL. Not a bad deal.

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02-23-2011, 11:52 PM	#49
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02-23-2011, 11:23 PM	#47
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	You guys crack me up... Still looking, spent some time tonight. Found a decent deal on a IS250 @ 23900 but we are doing our best to stay under budget. Genesis is a GREAT driving car. Cost is to much even used for the 6, they are hard to find too. Cruze, not really into that car to much. Plus a LTZ Cruze here runs 26k

02-23-2011, 11:25 PM	#48
TOBY J Drives: BLOWN CAMARO SS PORSCHE PANNY TURBO Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 262	Older V12 Benz very different than the 8's or 6's. This being said the new generation S65 V12'S from 09 are bullet proof. Don't get me started on what a POS the first gen CTS-V were. Perhaps the worst $55,000 car that ever hit the road. P.S. an 04 s600 V12 with 60k plus on the dial sounds like it's been driven alot.

02-24-2011, 02:37 AM	#50
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,731	I know they arent real exciting, but a year old Ford Taurus or something would be in your budget. You can get them loaded up with like 10,o00 miles on them for around 18-19k.

02-27-2011, 07:36 PM	#55
Bowtiepower00 Drives: Previous Camaros: 69, 89, 11, 13 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: AZ Posts: 136	The STS is very nice, and plenty of room inside. Buying used, I would run like hell from higher mileage european cars, unless you enjoy working on them all of the time. They are nice when new or under warranty though.

02-27-2011, 10:27 PM	#56
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Well, we picked up the new ride today. 08 CTS Black Cherry 33k miles Certified Pre owned for 22.3k +TTL. Not a bad deal.