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I just ordered an E550 today

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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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I just ordered an E550 today

Any one want to guess when it will arrive?
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cyclerider
Any one want to guess when it will arrive?
Was the dealer in state (if so, Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland, Wilsonville, or Salem)? What date did you place the order? What was the salesman’s name? Oh, and if I guess correctly what's in it for me?
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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10-31-06 is my guess.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
Addition, or replacement?



Was the dealer in state (if so, Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland, Wilsonville, or Salem)? What date did you place the order? What was the salesman’s name? Oh, and if I guess correctly what's in it for me?
It will be a replacement for the CDI. I ordered from M-B of Eugene on June 5 from John Broadbent. Actually, I am equally curious as to how much this car will cost me as I am about the delivery date.

I'll have to think about your prize for guessing correctly.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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let me call MB of Eugene to see how long it would take for me to order one...
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mmgrad
let me call MB of Eugene to see how long it would take for me to order one...
I'm sure John would be happy to take your money
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 04:43 AM
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Why did you replace the 05 CDI?
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by jimbo1mcm
Why did you replace the 05 CDI?
I usually get a new car every 1 or 2 model years. The new aluminum V-6 CDI with all the extra filters will probably be a good car, but I didn't want to be one of the first to get one. The 382 hp DOHC 32-valve V-8 is just too good to pass up. I should be able to pass everything on the road except a gas station!
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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and the total comes to???
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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and the total comes to???
MBUSA has not yet released the price. I guess I'll find out when they decide that I need to know.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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MBUSA has not yet released the price. I guess I'll find out when they decide that I need to know.
cyclerider, you are so brave, I admire you!!!!!
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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cyclerider, you are so brave, I admire you!!!!!
Stop it; you are scaring me!
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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Sweet! Your car sounds very similar to the one I got - same colors, most features, etc... except it's the 550. Makes me wonder if I should have waited since I just picked it up my 500 on 5/1, but then again, like computers, there will ALWAYS be upgrades.

Did you get the sport package too? What color wood trim did you get?

I'm going to guess your order will be in: 11/15/06.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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I didn't get the sport package, even though for 2007 it is a no charge option. I prefer the burl walnut with the black leather, and the sport package only comes with the black wood. I'm at the age where the luxury ride is more important to me. I will probably never move the suspension setting from it's softest setting. I love the ride of my '05 CDI, so I'm sure I will be pleased with the E550.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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I thought the black birdseye maple was an "option" ONLY available with the sports pkg, but you could still go with the other wood if you preferred. Is that changed for 2007 or has it always been that way? I preferred the Black Birdseye maple...but I didn't think it was the only choice.

As far as the sports part...the suspension isn't really that meaningful to me either (I was originally going to get the E350), but the double exhaust pipes sealed it for me, and the sportier tires didn't hurt.

BTW...I really like the chrome accessories for the lights and door handles (I may yet get the side mirrors as well). See if you can get your dealer to "throw them in" as part of the sale when you negotiate the price. They're not that much but they enhance the look a lot.

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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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I think the sport package only comes with Black Maple and Burl Walnut only comes on the "non-sport". Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. I am also a fan of rotating tires, and after owning a car with staggered tires, I don't want to do that again.
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Old Jun 7, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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I am also a fan of rotating tires, and after owning a car with staggered tires, I don't want to do that again.
Yeah...I gather it's a lot more to maintain/replace the staggered since you can't rotate them.

I'm sure you'll enjoy your new ride when it arrives!!
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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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I just ordered a e350

I ordered an E-350 for european delivery in sept. I am getting the sports package and tried to order burl walnut but was told from Germany that the black birdseye maple is the only one available with the sports package. Unlike 2006 I am dissapointed. Got the dealer to throw in the Black Forrest rally package. Don't yet know the price of the car.

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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by stevec32
I ordered an E-350 for european delivery in sept. I am getting the sports package . . .
Lucky guy! You get a great new car and a fantastic vacation. Besides the sport package, what else did you order? Details, please.
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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The car will be flint gray with black leather and of course now standard is the Glass sunroof, Logic 7 sound, and the 6 cd changer. I ordered P2 which includes dvd nav, Sirius radio, hands free comm. system ,heated front seats, and power window sunshade ( all the above are in P1). But also Bi-Xenon low and high beam with active curve illumination system, keyless, go and headlamp washers, trunk closer , the side sunshades and fold down seats. I am very anxious to get my hans on this car but we don,t pick it up until Sept 4,
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Nice car and congrats.
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