Petrocelli

Long story short: I was thinking about getting a Tesla after driving 7 Mercedes since 1997. All were leased. I never drove on for more than 45,000 miles.

Instead of getting a Tesla, I got my 8th Mercedes.

I have been chatting with Tesla owners at the Tesla Motor Club. Many argue that a lot of owners have problems with other brands, but they don't complain on bulleting boards

After driving 8 Mercedes over 22 years, I can't recall one major problem occurring in the first year of ownership. (In fact, I can't recall a major problem with any Mercedes ever.)

So the question is, did you ever have any major problems with a new Mercedes in the first year of ownership? if so, when was it, and what was it?

Thanks!

MaschioneCazzuto

All my MB's been rock solid. Most complain due to their own way of poor driving, taking care of vehicle and maintenance upkeep. Much like themselves with their own bodies will blame everyone else then go venting on "blogs". My question is why Tesla...

Petrocelli

There are not a lot of options in the EV market in the $40k to $50k price range.

My present lease ends in 2022. By that time, I figure Mercedes will have an EV.

Adi-Benz

An E53 coupe is what you really want.

Petrocelli

Actually, what I really want is the EQS.

MaschioneCazzuto

By EV you mean electric vehicles if that's what you seek then the visceral effect of driving is not for you. I personally can't stand the way the car market is heading with the nerd herd as their market target.

MaschioneCazzuto

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...oupe-fire.html

You are naive.

Petrocelli

Correct. I do not drive a car for visceral effect. For me, it is from getting from point A to Point B in comfort, safety, and style.

MaschioneCazzuto

Then get one of those hybrid or to newer JapaneseKorean sedans may have your style.

Petrocelli

Oddly, the car that I have driven that has the most "visceral effect" is the Tesla. There is something about the torque, and instant acceleration.

Most of my driving is in bumper to bumper traffic, or on cruise control. I like a comfortable, stylish, reliable car. Mercedes fits the bill. (That's why I have leased 8 of them since 1997.)

MaschioneCazzuto

I can't agree on the Tesla bit. As for driving, I don't ever run into traffic and bumper to bumper I avoid it or have someone drive me in those circumstances. Is still suggest avoiding the Tesla.

Petrocelli

Yes. I already decided not to get the Tesla. I was looking at the Hyundai Kona Ev for a while. In the end, however, I decided to get a C300 Coupe -- which is fantastic.

With that said, in 2022 (when my lease runs out), I am getting an EV. I hope MBZ has several by then.

MaschioneCazzuto

I got to drive one it's very easy on handling and its quicker acceleration than I would have thought the c300 coupe that is