E350 CDI Estate arrived - Crappy weather, crappy cam...

ipp · 01-27-2010, 10:23 AM

Ok, now it's here, and it really perfect weather to get a new car

. We'll have a quite serious snow storm coming in this night...

The car is amazing. All the features, command, H/K and so on. Also the ride is very quiet and the diesel has very good consumption figures, most importantly it's very very strong.

I'll post better pics when the wether is better and I have a better camera with me.

If someone is interested, I have Continental WinterContact TS830 snow tires (245/45-17) on Mercedes Incenio Gulshorn wheels. And so far they are performing very well, it was the tire that I figured would perform best for me, very good in snow and still sporty and good performing on dry roads.

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aeggroup · 01-27-2010, 11:32 AM

MB Estate looks bettter than sedan for me...
Congrats

Rowrbazzle · 01-27-2010, 12:11 PM

What, no pictures of the cupholders?

ipp · 01-27-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeggroup

MB Estate looks bettter than sedan for me...
Congrats

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rowrbazzle

What, no pictures of the cupholders?

I'll get one, specially for you!

DHI · 01-27-2010, 05:06 PM

Awesome car! Congratulations.

ipp · 01-27-2010, 07:00 PM

Thanks DHI! One very strange thing is that I ordered my car with 7 tinted rear windows from the factory, and they forgot to have one tinted (left rear side). My dealer said that it wasn't correct from factory, but I'm having a hard time believing that... I think something has happened during transport and that they have changed to a non tinted window during on...

K-A · 01-27-2010, 09:13 PM

Wow, I think you're the first Wagon owner to post anywhere!

Looks nice and cool with all the snow around it.

I'm not a Wagon guy by any means, but I gotta say this is the first time EVER that I have found a Wagon to look a lot better than the Sedan version, the lines and whole look/theme of the 212 IMO works better in Wagon form.

Has a very utilitarian vibe, mixed with the aggressive looks.

Rowrbazzle · 01-27-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowrbazzle

What, no pictures of the cupholders?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ipp

I'll get one, specially for you!

bigwheeler · 01-30-2010, 12:53 PM

Great car~!

ipp · 01-30-2010, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-A

Wow, I think you're the first Wagon owner to post anywhere!

Looks nice and cool with all the snow around it.

I'm not a Wagon guy by any means, but I gotta say this is the first time EVER that I have found a Wagon to look a lot better than the Sedan version, the lines and whole look/theme of the 212 IMO works better in Wagon form.

Has a very utilitarian vibe, mixed with the aggressive looks.

Thanks K-A! Coming from you I'll take it as a huge compliment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigwheeler

Great car~!

Thanks!

As said, I'll post better pics later on...

LaicepsYdobon · 01-30-2010, 05:29 PM

Looks really nice ! I trust you are going to enjoy it for a long long time

mg-E550 · 01-31-2010, 07:56 AM

best looking wagon I've ever seen. Really sharp. Congrats.

Alesius · 01-31-2010, 08:31 AM

Congrats to your new car - it's great!

At least the salt is not so visible - my black wagon looks almost white at the moment

K-A · 01-31-2010, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ipp

Thanks K-A! Coming from you I'll take it as a huge compliment!

Thanks!

As said, I'll post better pics later on...

No prob!

Enjoy it!

mm9351 · 01-31-2010, 03:02 PM

From my viewpoint, side profile is a bit like the R-series... NICE!

ipp · 01-31-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mm9351

From my viewpoint, side profile is a bit like the R-series... NICE!

What is that?

K-A · 02-01-2010, 12:26 AM

It's the "R" Class.

I actually had said that when I first saw the car, and agree, the window shape and elements of the profile look like the R-Class. All in all the R-Class is hideous, and the 212 Wagon is obviously far nicer, so whatever they did with it worked over that fail of a Mercedes "Minivan". Sometimes I don't know what M-B are thinking....

ipp · 02-01-2010, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K-A

It's the "R" Class.

I was trying to be sarcastic...

I don't like the R-class very much...

K-A · 02-01-2010, 09:05 AM

Ah, haha. Yeah, R-Class was a big mistake.

DerekACS · 02-02-2010, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ipp

The car is amazing. All the features, command, H/K and so on. Also the ride is very quiet and the diesel has very good consumption figures, most importantly it's very very strong.

Congratulations on your new CDI wagon ! How do you find the engine
response ? Is the turbo lag significant ?
I had a E320 Bluetec and sold it after two years; the turbo lag was very frustrating at times.
It is my understanding that the upcoming E350 Bluetec (North American version) will have the exact same engine with no change in horsepower or torque from the E320 Bluetec (both with the V6, single turbo engine).
The 335d engine is a much better performer with its twin turbo; more power, more torque, far less turbo lag and much better fuel economy.

ipp · 02-02-2010, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerekACS

Congratulations on your new CDI wagon ! How do you find the engine
response ? Is the turbo lag significant ?
I had a E320 Bluetec and sold it after two years; the turbo lag was very frustrating at times.
It is my understanding that the upcoming E350 Bluetec (North American version) will have the exact same engine with no change in horsepower or torque from the E320 Bluetec (both with the V6, single turbo engine).
The 335d engine is a much better performer with its twin turbo; more power, more torque, far less turbo lag and much better fuel economy.

I think the power comes very direct unlaggy, it's not worse (probably slightly better) than my 2007 BMW 530d. It doesn't have anything to do with the Bluetec? The 320 CDI engine isn't comparable with the x35d engine, better comparable with the x30d I think. The 335d is a monster, congrats!

ipp · 02-10-2010, 06:36 PM

Here are some better pics: http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w212/335671-official-w212-e-class-picture-thread.html

220S · 02-10-2010, 07:43 PM

ipp, I know you hate me but I still like your Estate.

A lot of people I know are waiting for MBUSA to announce if they will import the E63 Estate. They still don't know yet.

I think the W212 Estate looks 100x better than the Saloon. I like the Estate in the sneaky and stealthy AMG 6.2 liter version. I'd probably get one if it arrived here. The M5 was never available as an Estate here in the US.

Congrats on the new ride.

Nevada Jack · 02-10-2010, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 220S

ipp, I know you hate me but I still like your Estate.

A lot of people I know are waiting for MBUSA to announce if they will import the E63 Estate. They still don't know yet.

I think the W212 Estate looks 100x better than the Saloon. I like the Estate in the sneaky and stealthy AMG 6.2 liter version. I'd probably get one if it arrived here. The M5 was never available as an Estate here in the US.

Congrats on the new ride.

I do not think MBUSA will import the E63 wagon... just too small a market for an already niche product.

220S · 02-10-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevada Jack

I do not think MBUSA will import the E63 wagon... just too small a market for an already niche product.

The did import the W211 E63 Estate. And on the AMG PL forums, the MBUSA reps said that they "hoped to" be importing the W212 E63 Estate, but weren't sure this time around. All the W211 E63s Estates were sold (there are none left over.) Despite the smaller market, they did sell all that were brought in.

I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

01-27-2010, 07:00 PM	#6
ipp Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 308 Drives: W166 ML350 BT	Thanks DHI! One very strange thing is that I ordered my car with 7 tinted rear windows from the factory, and they forgot to have one tinted (left rear side). My dealer said that it wasn't correct from factory, but I'm having a hard time believing that... I think something has happened during transport and that they have changed to a non tinted window during on... __________________ 2013 ML 350 BLUETEC - Calcite white \| DINAMICA/ARTICO \| AMG package \| Airmatic \| Panorama \| Comand \| ILS \| etc..

01-27-2010, 09:13 PM	#7
K-A MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 8,718 Drives: '13 BMW 535i M Sport / Ex M-B's: '11 & '10 & '06 E350's, '02 S500	Wow, I think you're the first Wagon owner to post anywhere! Looks nice and cool with all the snow around it. I'm not a Wagon guy by any means, but I gotta say this is the first time EVER that I have found a Wagon to look a lot better than the Sedan version, the lines and whole look/theme of the 212 IMO works better in Wagon form. Has a very utilitarian vibe, mixed with the aggressive looks. __________________ '13 F10 BMW 535i ///M Sport : Jet Black/Black-Anthracite : Premium & Technology Packages/Sport Auto Trans/Camera/Park Distance Control/Heated Seats/Tinted Windows/Blacked Out Markers/Performance Spoiler. Ex M-B's: '11/'10/'06 E350's w/ AMG Sport Package, '02 S500 w/ Every Option.

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K-A MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 8,718 Drives: '13 BMW 535i M Sport / Ex M-B's: '11 & '10 & '06 E350's, '02 S500	It's the "R" Class. I actually had said that when I first saw the car, and agree, the window shape and elements of the profile look like the R-Class. All in all the R-Class is hideous, and the 212 Wagon is obviously far nicer, so whatever they did with it worked over that fail of a Mercedes "Minivan". Sometimes I don't know what M-B are thinking.... __________________ '13 F10 BMW 535i ///M Sport : Jet Black/Black-Anthracite : Premium & Technology Packages/Sport Auto Trans/Camera/Park Distance Control/Heated Seats/Tinted Windows/Blacked Out Markers/Performance Spoiler. Ex M-B's: '11/'10/'06 E350's w/ AMG Sport Package, '02 S500 w/ Every Option.

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K-A MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 8,718 Drives: '13 BMW 535i M Sport / Ex M-B's: '11 & '10 & '06 E350's, '02 S500	Ah, haha. Yeah, R-Class was a big mistake. __________________ '13 F10 BMW 535i ///M Sport : Jet Black/Black-Anthracite : Premium & Technology Packages/Sport Auto Trans/Camera/Park Distance Control/Heated Seats/Tinted Windows/Blacked Out Markers/Performance Spoiler. Ex M-B's: '11/'10/'06 E350's w/ AMG Sport Package, '02 S500 w/ Every Option.

01-27-2010, 11:32 AM	#2
aeggroup MBWorld Fanatic! 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class My Garage Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,350 Drives: 12 E350BTC, 13 GL450, 11 C3004Matic	MB Estate looks bettter than sedan for me... Congrats

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Rowrbazzle Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN Posts: 128 Drives: 2010 E350	What, no pictures of the cupholders?

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DHI Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 223 Drives: '10 ML550, 996 G T 3	Awesome car! Congratulations.

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mg-E550 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY Posts: 345 Drives: 2010 E550 4matic, 2008 MDX, 2011 335i Vert	best looking wagon I've ever seen. Really sharp. Congrats.

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Alesius Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14 Drives: MB E350CGI T (S212 Estate)	Congrats to your new car - it's great! At least the salt is not so visible - my black wagon looks almost white at the moment

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mm9351 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Posts: 45 Drives: 2010 E350 Sport Sedan / P2 / Pano roof	From my viewpoint, side profile is a bit like the R-series... NICE!

02-10-2010, 06:36 PM	#22
ipp Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 308 Drives: W166 ML350 BT	Here are some better pics: http://www.mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w212/335671-official-w212-e-class-picture-thread.html __________________ 2013 ML 350 BLUETEC - Calcite white \| DINAMICA/ARTICO \| AMG package \| Airmatic \| Panorama \| Comand \| ILS \| etc.. Last edited by ipp; 02-11-2010 at 12:59 AM.

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220S MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,335 Drives: 991 S, Cayenne S, 997.2 (gone) 993 (gone) E63 AMG (gone)	ipp, I know you hate me but I still like your Estate. A lot of people I know are waiting for MBUSA to announce if they will import the E63 Estate. They still don't know yet. I think the W212 Estate looks 100x better than the Saloon. I like the Estate in the sneaky and stealthy AMG 6.2 liter version. I'd probably get one if it arrived here. The M5 was never available as an Estate here in the US. Congrats on the new ride.

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