designergrey

So I traded in my C230 sport sedan for the E320 wagon and now everyone that I work with acts like I pulled up in a spaceship. Granted I am in a smaller town, but I am from CA where you see just about everything.

I think they were all in love with my C230k more than I was! The C230k was fun but I think the wagon suits me better. Smoother, just as fast and it feels more solid. This is my third and favorite Mercedes.

I know it is an odd thing for a man to want to drive a wagon but is it really that big of a deal? Is this just an American thing?

Of all the cars that I have had this has got to be my favorite I guess I am just a wagon kind of guy...but everyone thinks I'm nuts.

I like my "soccer mom mobile" so F$%K em!

DaCeptak0n

I don't see the point of a wagon these days but I've come to the terms that to each their own...

If its you, its you so don't let others get to ya...

DWP

You may be misinterpreting the reaction of your co-workers.

Are you sure that they're taking your wagon to be girlie-man wheels, and dissing you for it? It could be that they are treating your wagon like a "spaceship" because traditional wagons of any kind are rare these days, and luxury wagons are even rarer. They may even admire it, and why not? It's an E-Class Mercedes, after all.

It isn't odd at all for a man to like driving a wagon, now that the "soccer mom" market has moved on to vans and SUVs. The station wagon can return to its British origins as an "estate car" or "shooting brake", something that the proper country gentleman uses to putter around his estate in, or take the other chaps grouse-hunting in.

... and if your co-workers really are disrespecting you because of your wagon, F$%K 'em!

JimPurdy

Don't be concerned about other people's reactions to the wagon. I love my "truck". I can by fertilizer, sand, bricks, shrubs, etc. I bought 30 bags of mulch and the fellow asked whether I was going to put them on the roof. He was amazed when I got them all in and asked him if he thought I might have enough room for 5 more. I have bought a couple of clear plastic chair mats and cut them to fit the load area and the back seat back when it is down. I also bought some clear vinyl carpet protector and have it on the sides and seat cushion for protection. I don't use my bike roof rack; I just throw the bike in the back and I am off to the ride.
I have an '03 W211 sedan and the '00 W210 wagon and prefer to drive the wagon most of the time.

CALBenzo

I agree! I love my Audi Allroad wagon. The +300 hp twin turbos help of course

brett

I can't speak for others but my two wagon e320's were my favorite. I can't explain why i love them? Maybe its the practicality or body shape or the sheer room on the inside? They were and remain my favorite MB's and everytime i see one i want to trade in my current sedan.

knepster

If you pulled up in an E55 wagon you could tell them to put up or shut up

brett

i went for a service at manhattan mb the other day. they had a beauty E55 wagon it was some type of metallic blue with grey interior. My wife was all go!! But the 91k sticker was too shocking for me. OMG that car was my dream car!!!!!!!!!
bad *** wagon

knepster

You can get it for $79K-$81, it is doable.

WEBSRFR

Does the E55 Wagon have 4MATIC?

newton22

I don't really see a point in SUVs nowdays. Most SUVs spend their entire lives on pavement.

Wagons have lower centers of gravity while providing similar space to that of a mid size SUV. They're made to haul families around on the road.

Too bad they're dying out.

mbnj

I love my 2001 wagon 4matic. No problem or embarassment. I prefer it to my E500 4matic sedan but that is a rocket ship and also a great car

MagicO309D

You can also be proud of the fact that E-Wagon owners are among the highest demographic for all MB models. The S124 was a beatiful design and one of my favorites but S211 is an absolutely fantastic design.

I love the way that MB doesn't simply graft a box on the back of their sedans but even changes the rear door sheetmetal to acheive a totally integrated look.

Sit back and appreciate!

sklasse

the wagon looks a hellvua alot better than the sedan does ! good choice