Anyone get concerned that their E doesn't "fit" them?
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From: NYC
06 E60 M5 silverstone/Silverstone
27
I do share the same feeling with you... I got my e500 4 months ago, 27 now... because i felt that way, i added brabus rims, brabus quad exhaust, and spoiler to the look... to make it more individualized... most drivers here in queens/long island are indeed men in their 40-60s and older women.. also i think panorama roof gives it a younger look too... one of the reason why i chose w211 is that u do have the option of tuning... in my case i will get the full brabus kit in the near future... you can consider it... amg, lorinser, carlsson, wald, etc...
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From: North Scottsdale, AZ
'71 Pinto
Forties, semi-retired, 24 year old daughter working on her MBA, 22 year old daughter soon to be working on her J.D. – was quite comfortable with the 211 and not at all concerned about being seen in the CLS. Here in Scottsdale the 211 runs the gamut from GI to Y (Boomers & X for the CLS). Lighten up and enjoy!
Y (‘82-‘01)
X (’60-’81)
Baby Boomers (’43-’60)
Silent (’25-’42)
GI (’01-’24)
Y (‘82-‘01)
X (’60-’81)
Baby Boomers (’43-’60)
Silent (’25-’42)
GI (’01-’24)
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From: South Orange County, CA
4 wheels
Hey im 29 and I have 2 E's, a minivan, and a CLS. The whole stigma that a Mercedes Benz is for old people is BS.
When driving my E55 or CLS and people give me that look, I just drop the hammer on them.
When driving my E55 or CLS and people give me that look, I just drop the hammer on them.
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From: Tampa, Florida
2017 E300W
I enjoy my my car very much and really am not concerned whether I fit a demographic. I could care less what people think of my purchase.
In light of the model you drive, you've already made a statement that you're successful and have good taste.
In light of the model you drive, you've already made a statement that you're successful and have good taste.
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From: Newark,NJ
2010 Charcoal Grey E350 Coupe
My car is below,and I never thought of the age issue. Most compliment me on my choice,and a few of my 'contemporaries' at work bought Mercedes right after I got mine,I'm 47 ,and my next gar will be an 'S'..... 
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I bought mine when I was 39 and have no regrets. In Philly I see a lot of folks in their 30's and 40's in this car, and they probably bought it for the same reasons you did. Nothing rides like the Benz, but I must admit that Cayenne S is darn nice too! Absolutely no demographic worries here.
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From: Jacksonville,Florida
2005 E230 CDI
I'm sitting at 23 and am on MY fourth. Reasons: Safety, Style, and Diesels! Screw what anyone else thinks.
If I've had 4 since in the last 6 years of driving how many will I have had when I'm a old fart like you guys?
Screw what anyone else thinks. If I've had 4 since in the last 6 years of driving how many will I have had when I'm a old fart like you guys?
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From: Wisconsin
C240
Haha...interesting question.
Y do us Youngns(29) would like to be driving a car which is always percieved as a status symbol, that is because it is what we would like to let everybody to know, that we're secure enough to afford n maintain such a vehicle. I'm not going to lie n be a hypocrate that i bought the car because i like the way it drives, nahh i luv the pointed star shining from my windshield. yeah sure i drives nice too but the star comes first.
I bought mine used, becuase i see better use of my money then paying 70G for a new car.
Y do us Youngns(29) would like to be driving a car which is always percieved as a status symbol, that is because it is what we would like to let everybody to know, that we're secure enough to afford n maintain such a vehicle. I'm not going to lie n be a hypocrate that i bought the car because i like the way it drives, nahh i luv the pointed star shining from my windshield. yeah sure i drives nice too but the star comes first.
I bought mine used, becuase i see better use of my money then paying 70G for a new car.
Last edited by DesiBaba; Jan 10, 2006 at 11:57 PM.
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From: Seattle, WA
2004 E-500
The problem is you did not buy it because you loved the car. If you loved the car you would not be worried about who else is driving the car. Someone made a valid comment - where you drive matters if you have that kind of thinking... If you visit Port Angeles, WA you will notice 80% of the folks living ther are our seniors in their late 60s or 70s.
I bought the car when I was 31. When I was 28 or so I almost made a deal on a E-Class but learned that the 2003 E was going to take a slightly modified shape. I waited two glory years and bought my E500 in Jan 2004.
I wanted to buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee for 7 years, but when I took it for a test drive, within the very first minute it proved its not the kind of car (well SUV) I would enjoy driving.
I really liked the BMW 5 Series too... When I sat in that car I really felt like sitting in a rectangular water tank and decided against it... You see I have waited more than three years to buy the perfect car, drove almost all cars mid to highend cars in the US, waited some more and chose the E-500 over E-320. I chose the E-500 because E-320 really struggled to pull its own weight.
As a result of this I dont have a second thought that I should have bought a different car.
I bought the car when I was 31. When I was 28 or so I almost made a deal on a E-Class but learned that the 2003 E was going to take a slightly modified shape. I waited two glory years and bought my E500 in Jan 2004.
I wanted to buy a Jeep Grand Cherokee for 7 years, but when I took it for a test drive, within the very first minute it proved its not the kind of car (well SUV) I would enjoy driving.
I really liked the BMW 5 Series too... When I sat in that car I really felt like sitting in a rectangular water tank and decided against it... You see I have waited more than three years to buy the perfect car, drove almost all cars mid to highend cars in the US, waited some more and chose the E-500 over E-320. I chose the E-500 because E-320 really struggled to pull its own weight.
As a result of this I dont have a second thought that I should have bought a different car.
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From: Seattle, WA
2004 E-500
Did I say I also eyed Cadillac Seville STS when I was serious about buying Grand Cherokee. The STS had the best shape a car could have... The new STS look is screwed up big time... Average drivers age for STS was some 65+ or so and I wanted to buy it when I was 24 or so.
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
I'm 23. Generally I like sportier cars. The E-class in general isn't really a very sporty car. Personally I would take the 5-series over the E because it drives better, but the car I really want is the new S-class. MB's going to show the S65 in the upcoming Destroit Auto show. IMO just drive what you like and don't worry about what people think.
If you are really worried about how old people think you are then go buy a Scion or something. As you know they branded themselves as the "young people" brand.
If you are really worried about how old people think you are then go buy a Scion or something. As you know they branded themselves as the "young people" brand.
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LS7 powered Corvette
Well, I'm only 22 and I like my car. I think it really depends on which model/options you have. I feel like mine looks a bit more sporty because of the paint color, appearence package, and the fairly dark window tint. All my friends love it...... they just can't get the deal I got.
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From: Texas
'06 E350, appearance/entertainment/ sunroof/DVD NAV/brilliant silver (C744)/Ash leather
37 and loving it...
I feel the car is a nice combination of class and sportiness. I do have the appearance package with ash leather/birds eye interior which looks very good.
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From: Virginia
2005 Carlsson CD32 E320 CDI Inline-6
32 here
Got E just as I turned 31.
Bought the car to get the [diesel] engine.
If BMW imported the 535d and MB did not import the CDI, I would be in the bimmer right now.
I have typically driven trucks or large doestic cars and muscle cars. I looked at the TDI VW Jettas, etc, years ago and decided to wait until a "real car" powered by diesel became available.
Definitely a geezer ride here in stuffy Central Va, but you would be amazed at the traffic violations I have committed in plain sight of cops and not been tampered with. You could drive twice as gingerly in an Eclipse or something and the "rice police" would have you suffering. The cops here seem like they just want to bust the ricers. Rodney Dangerfield would not complain driving the E around here.
I think the profile on MBWORLD is younger, too, as the older crowd is GENERALLY not online as much, or into the cars as more than just transportation. MBUSA.com reports average "E" owner as 57 yrs.
KB
Bought the car to get the [diesel] engine.
If BMW imported the 535d and MB did not import the CDI, I would be in the bimmer right now.
I have typically driven trucks or large doestic cars and muscle cars. I looked at the TDI VW Jettas, etc, years ago and decided to wait until a "real car" powered by diesel became available.
Definitely a geezer ride here in stuffy Central Va, but you would be amazed at the traffic violations I have committed in plain sight of cops and not been tampered with. You could drive twice as gingerly in an Eclipse or something and the "rice police" would have you suffering. The cops here seem like they just want to bust the ricers. Rodney Dangerfield would not complain driving the E around here.
I think the profile on MBWORLD is younger, too, as the older crowd is GENERALLY not online as much, or into the cars as more than just transportation. MBUSA.com reports average "E" owner as 57 yrs.
KB
Last edited by cdiken; Jan 14, 2006 at 01:18 PM.
