2006 E 500 Availability
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2006 E 500 Availability
Does anyone know when the 2006 E 500 will be available? Any ideas on ways a MB dealer could bridge the few months before the new model is available if i need to replace my current car immediately? I was interested in the e500 awd wagon.
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The new model should arrive in the September timeframe. Very unlikely that you would be able to get one early since the production of these models is very structured. I believe there is a refresh due also on this model. Why not a 2005 if you need it now?
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Originally Posted by gadgetgirl
Does anyone know when the 2006 E 500 will be available? Any ideas on ways a MB dealer could bridge the few months before the new model is available if i need to replace my current car immediately? I was interested in the e500 awd wagon.
thanks for your help
thanks for your help
My understanding is that in mid-June they switch over production to the next model year. My 05 E500 was delivered last August 04, and there were already some 05's in the US by that time. My order had been in the system in April 04. I would assume the situation would be similar for you a year later. That leaves somewhere between 3 and 4 months of gap, assuming you need a car immediately. I think it will take some creativity and some cash to bridge that gap. For example, a dealer could theoretically give you a loaner, but that assumes it has an extra loaner, and there will be mileage put on the car plus wear and tear that is not going to come cost-free (there's also the issue of insurance). The dealer could also lease you a car (maybe not new, maybe a lease return), for a set period, but most dealers are not actually lessors -- they just act as an intermediary with a financial company (like MBCC or a bank) that ends up owning the car and leasing it. I supect that this will require too much creativity for either a dealer or financial company. You could always buy a clunker for a couple of months, or see if a rental company can offer a deal on a three month rental, and then compare costs. But I am not optimistic that anyone will go out of their way to do this for you.
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Originally Posted by gadgetgirl
based on media reports, i was hoping that the 2006 model would suffer from fewer problems...
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E 350/500 or Infiniti
Thanks. I'm trying to decide whether to go with the e 350 or 500 awd wagon or stick to the more reliable infiniti FX 45. Very different autos, but after driving a Saab plagued with fuel tank and electrical problems, i am very scared to buy the mercedes with all of its current issues. i loved driving the 500 wagon and sedan but perhaps the infiniti is a safer bet...any feedback?
also, any thoughts on the e350 or e500 4matic with sport package?
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also, any thoughts on the e350 or e500 4matic with sport package?
thanks
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Originally Posted by gadgetgirl
...or stick to the more reliable infiniti FX 45....
Join us here: www.InfinitiFX.org ,we share lots of informations about the FX. Take care
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My06 E500
Production typically starts in June. So, the first cars would arrive in July. Your dealer should be able to place an order for a MY06 E500 wagon within the next couple of weeks. I recommend driving both cars and buying the one which suits you best. They are very different cars but only you can decide what works best in your situation. If an SUV is what you are looking for, also check out the all-new ML500 which just recently launched.
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2006 e500
2006 E500 class changes
First post and wondering what might be new, if anything, on the 2006 E500. Have ordered one with appearance, nav, keyless, pan roof, and entertainment, black opal. I guess the engine is the same but wondering about cosmetics and whatever.
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2005 SL500
Originally Posted by silberrosa
No big changes. The packaging is changing slightly so check with your dealer to ensure you are getting what you want. Have them verify what you are getting in the dealer equipment guide.
