advice: E320 or E500 for the wife?
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advice: E320 or E500 for the wife?
guys, new to the forum and looking to get the wife a new e-class... looks like alot of experts on this board and I could use a some advice... my wife currently has a 99' C280... of the two options below what would you get YOUR wife?
E320
leather + E2(sroof,Hk) + E3 Sport Pkg +CDchg + 4-zone= $55.4k
OR
E500 E2(sroof,HK) + E3 Sport Pkg + CD chg = $58.8k
looks like a 3.5k difference for V8, plus gas guzzler tax?, and any insurance premiums delta, luxo tax delta seems a nit
any views are appreciated....
E320
leather + E2(sroof,Hk) + E3 Sport Pkg +CDchg + 4-zone= $55.4k
OR
E500 E2(sroof,HK) + E3 Sport Pkg + CD chg = $58.8k
looks like a 3.5k difference for V8, plus gas guzzler tax?, and any insurance premiums delta, luxo tax delta seems a nit
any views are appreciated....
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ML 500 Sport
how she is going to use the car?....I would say it depends on how many people are typically going to ride in the car...If you are going to load it with kids and all their stuff for weekend trips and such I would get the 500...if it is mostly a run around town car just for her...the 320...
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but would you really want to buy a v6 at almost 60 grand! Doesnt sound typical...i know porshe and stuff have v6's, but those are for racing...and plus, if you ever need the power..its right there...if you ever need to over power some one in traffic or something....still sounds better, thats why we would never think of getting a e320.....with all of our options it would be around 58 grand....cuz the 4-zone, leather, and met paint...spending 65 grand with tax isnt worth it....i would settle with a c-class if i needed a v6.....
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thanks everyone
Thanks everyone for your views... my initial reaction was that v8 for the wife would be too much power and a waste for daily school commutes, around town etc... but after listening to you guys on re-sale and high price range for a V6,... you've convinced me to go for the 500.... off to the dealer tommorrow to get my order in...plus once in while I'll get to drive it!
one last q: opinions on the sport package on the e500? anyone seen it in person?.. worth it?
one last q: opinions on the sport package on the e500? anyone seen it in person?.. worth it?
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I actually think the resale value on the V6 is better than the V8, but please correct me if I am mistaken. I can tell you first hand that there is nothing more satisfying than planting your foot and feeling the thrust of a Mercedes V8. Not that the V6 is bad, hardly, but the V8 gives the car a more substantial feeling IMO. Before I bought the ML I had a 400E with a V8 and only had to drive the 6 and 8 side by side to realize I had to have the 8. Once you have the 8 I think its hard to go back. As far as pricing, I would definetly opt for the V8, I dont see the value in loading up a 320. If you were comparing base vs. base maybe stay with the 320, otherwise step up.
Nobody has even mentioned the airmatic suspension either. hmmmmm the plot thickens.
Nobody has even mentioned the airmatic suspension either. hmmmmm the plot thickens.
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01 CLK430 cab, Silver/Ash/Blk top: 2003 E500 On order Silver/Ash, Sport package
Saw the 500 & 320 today w &w/o sport pkge
I ordered the 500 for my wife. She currently drives a 95 S320 and informed me that one of her requirements was something not as big and with more power. Hope she enjoys it. Her folks have a 97 E320 and she likes the size of that better. I have a 01 CLK 430 cab and prior to that drove the S320 so I certainly think having the v-8 is a great decission.
Today I saw the Sport package and happened to order it back in May for our 500. I think I might have just ordered the bi-xenon package instead had I have seen it prior. There is a little emblem on each fender near the doors just above the body molding that say SPORT and the shift knob is brushed aluminum and it has SPORT engraved on it also. The black maple looks good with charcoal or ash leather, however I don't know how it would look with stone. My CLK has the black maple and I didn't think I would like it at first however I really do. The wheels are plain five spoke with the sport and the stnd model have the double five spoke. Both look great if you ask me. Also the wood and leather steering wheel now a $500. option instead of $800 looks great also.
Hope that you enjoy your new ride. What kind of wait time is there for these new rides???
Today I saw the Sport package and happened to order it back in May for our 500. I think I might have just ordered the bi-xenon package instead had I have seen it prior. There is a little emblem on each fender near the doors just above the body molding that say SPORT and the shift knob is brushed aluminum and it has SPORT engraved on it also. The black maple looks good with charcoal or ash leather, however I don't know how it would look with stone. My CLK has the black maple and I didn't think I would like it at first however I really do. The wheels are plain five spoke with the sport and the stnd model have the double five spoke. Both look great if you ask me. Also the wood and leather steering wheel now a $500. option instead of $800 looks great also.
Hope that you enjoy your new ride. What kind of wait time is there for these new rides???
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very very very very long....especially on a 500.....you will get yours in oct, or december...i ordered my e500 in feb........and i was the 12th car...and now i am getting it in middle of oct! Does that soiund right to you guys..?because once they screwed up the order, so i am scared if they put me back????can someone respond to that, or is it right?
