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Dr. Robert · 6 December 2013, 05:28 PM

I'd rather have a 1988 s class MBZ in good shape

shnxx · 6 December 2013, 07:35 PM

I don't know about you all but I really dislike the E class, current gen or not.

slcbbrown · 11 December 2013, 03:39 PM

If you want something like the S, it's hard to find a real challenger to the Mercedes, but it's no sportscar-- even with the AMG package. I thought the CLS was basically an E Class with the sporty looks, which is a much different car.

Beek · 12 December 2013, 05:32 PM

I would avoid Benz, Audi and anything Japanese. Get a BMW or Porsche.

shnxx · 12 December 2013, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beek

I would avoid Benz, Audi and anything Japanese. Get a BMW or Porsche.

Why?

I prefer my Benz to my Porsche for reliability.

zama · 12 December 2013, 08:11 PM

If your 42, need to lug some people, have some style and cred...... ignore all of these and go for Maserati Quatroporte. SOund awesome are reasonably reliable and you don't look like every other person driving a German 4 door box. Live brother live.......

tesmith2112 · 14 December 2013, 12:56 AM

I ended up getting an E-350 with AMG sport package. It's not the sexiest car I could have bought, but it drives fantastic and it didn't break the bank. I've been driving Infiniti's for the past 10 years and never knew how much I was missing out. These German's know a thing or two about engineering.

Thanks for the advice guys!

Angrypuppy · 14 December 2013, 01:13 AM

Very nice, congrats.

jpl20 · 14 December 2013, 01:52 AM

Congrats & keep us updated.

Coolcamden · 14 December 2013, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tesmith2112

I ended up getting an E-350 with AMG sport package.

Good choice. Now you need to put on some 20" and drop it.

datejust24 · 14 December 2013, 03:38 AM

DAMN!! that is a sexy car brother..congrats. Couldn't disagree more with putting 20's on something like that....the AMG wheels look just fine.

gulfstream69xr7 · 14 December 2013, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust24

Couldn't disagree more with putting 20's on something like that....the AMG wheels look just fine.

That.

Cc1966 · 14 December 2013, 06:16 AM

Fine choice...that AMG package makes the car. Congrats mate!

swatty · 14 December 2013, 07:07 AM

Looks great , congrats

Stonedcl · 14 December 2013, 12:58 PM

You should have stayed with infiniti and got a M56S .. You will be sorry when your warrenty runs out or even before because you will be in the shop so often..

porschejeff · 14 December 2013, 01:06 PM

I'm a Porsche guy and not into either of the MB choices. I would choose a BMW 6 series (convertible as I love a rag top), or a Porsche Panamera. You could get a nice preowned of either of these with that budget.

Stonedcl · 14 December 2013, 01:09 PM

I just got a lexus gs350 after driving the e class and 5 series and I like the car... For the money and the lease program made sense on the gs350 over both German cars.. I really wanted a a6 3.0 turbo but the lease was crazy they wanted like 800 a month with 2k down where I got the gs for 599 sign and drive..

MitchSteel · 14 December 2013, 01:17 PM

How about a jacked up Diesel F350 on 38's.....pure class

shnxx · 14 December 2013, 01:57 PM

OP has already purchased his car.

For around 60, I would've purchased a used g class or a new tesla or put more for the new S.

Beek · 14 December 2013, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shnxx

Why?

I prefer my Benz to my Porsche for reliability.

Some people would call the driving experience of a Benz comfortable, but to me it is just numb. The S-class will make a good chauffeur driven car, but a driver's car it is not. I hate the feeling of being driven when I am at the wheel. That is for a normal Benz. The AMG Benzes are terrible for another reason. Too much power for an inadequate chassis. Would choose a BMW M model or Porsche instead.

tesmith2112 · 15 December 2013, 05:06 AM

So far so good on this E350. I've done the Japanese luxury thing for 10 years now, so this Benz is an entirely different experience. My research shows BMW is a lot worse in terms of service needed and cost. Our local BMW dealer is really bad about warranty fixes too. They try to point the finger back on the customer, whereas Mercedes will just fix it to keep the customer happy, that includes most "normal wear and tear" items. This is what I'm being told anyway from multiple sources.

I become bored of cars really quick (and watches), so I'm sure I'll be driving something different this time next year anyway. This E will be a good German starter car for me. One more point, as far as feeling the road, this E is very responsive, much more than any Infiniti I've owned. I'm sure there are other performance cars that blow this E350 away, but this is the best driving experience I've had, so the future is bright!

fullcourt · 15 December 2013, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tesmith2112

I'm in the market for a new (pre-owned) car. My budget it approx. $65K. I'm looking at a 2012 CLS-550 and 2011 S-Class.

Which is the better buy and why?

Buy an Audi....lol

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Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Fine choice...that AMG package makes the car. Congrats mate! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

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slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	If you want something like the S, it's hard to find a real challenger to the Mercedes, but it's no sportscar-- even with the AMG package. I thought the CLS was basically an E Class with the sporty looks, which is a much different car.

14 December 2013, 12:56 AM	#37
tesmith2112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 256	I ended up getting an E-350 with AMG sport package. It's not the sexiest car I could have bought, but it drives fantastic and it didn't break the bank. I've been driving Infiniti's for the past 10 years and never knew how much I was missing out. These German's know a thing or two about engineering. Thanks for the advice guys!

14 December 2013, 01:13 AM	#38
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	Very nice, congrats.

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jpl20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New York! Watch: SUB TT BLUE 16613 Posts: 427	Congrats & keep us updated.

14 December 2013, 03:38 AM	#41
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	DAMN!! that is a sexy car brother..congrats. Couldn't disagree more with putting 20's on something like that....the AMG wheels look just fine.

14 December 2013, 07:07 AM	#44
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Looks great , congrats

14 December 2013, 12:58 PM	#45
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	You should have stayed with infiniti and got a M56S .. You will be sorry when your warrenty runs out or even before because you will be in the shop so often..

14 December 2013, 01:06 PM	#46
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	I'm a Porsche guy and not into either of the MB choices. I would choose a BMW 6 series (convertible as I love a rag top), or a Porsche Panamera. You could get a nice preowned of either of these with that budget.

14 December 2013, 01:09 PM	#47
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	I just got a lexus gs350 after driving the e class and 5 series and I like the car... For the money and the lease program made sense on the gs350 over both German cars.. I really wanted a a6 3.0 turbo but the lease was crazy they wanted like 800 a month with 2k down where I got the gs for 599 sign and drive..

14 December 2013, 01:17 PM	#48
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	How about a jacked up Diesel F350 on 38's.....pure class __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

14 December 2013, 01:57 PM	#49
shnxx "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,120	OP has already purchased his car. For around 60, I would've purchased a used g class or a new tesla or put more for the new S. __________________ newb watch collector

15 December 2013, 05:06 AM	#51
tesmith2112 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 256	So far so good on this E350. I've done the Japanese luxury thing for 10 years now, so this Benz is an entirely different experience. My research shows BMW is a lot worse in terms of service needed and cost. Our local BMW dealer is really bad about warranty fixes too. They try to point the finger back on the customer, whereas Mercedes will just fix it to keep the customer happy, that includes most "normal wear and tear" items. This is what I'm being told anyway from multiple sources. I become bored of cars really quick (and watches), so I'm sure I'll be driving something different this time next year anyway. This E will be a good German starter car for me. One more point, as far as feeling the road, this E is very responsive, much more than any Infiniti I've owned. I'm sure there are other performance cars that blow this E350 away, but this is the best driving experience I've had, so the future is bright!

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