View Poll Results: Of the new 2003 E models, which one do you prefer & why???
E320 Standard without the E-3: Sport package
2
6.90%
E320 with the E-3: Sport package
4
13.79%
E500 without the E-3: Sport package
12
41.38%
E500 with the E-3: Sport package
11
37.93%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll
Which of these new 2003 E models do you prefer & Why???
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From: Northern VA
2003 MB E500
I voted for the e5 w/o the sports package because i like the standard wheels better and they are a 1/2 inch bigger too. Yes I know the sports wheels are high performance. I also do not like the dark trim wood inside with the sports package. Finally, I like the front end better on the regular e5 than I do with the sport package (the apron is a little different)
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Washington D.C.
'97 C 280, '06 ML350
Originally posted by rayscar
I voted for the e5 w/o the sports package because...I also do not like the dark trim wood inside with the sports package. Finally, I like the front end better on the regular e5 than I do with the sport package (the apron is a little different)
I voted for the e5 w/o the sports package because...I also do not like the dark trim wood inside with the sports package. Finally, I like the front end better on the regular e5 than I do with the sport package (the apron is a little different)
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From: So. FL
2003 SL Launch Edition, 2003 E500 Pewter/Stone
I like the E500 because: engine power and smoothness, larger wheels and cost differential not significant-especially if leasing. Once you have a V8, it is hard to go back. With the new suspension, it drives much like our new '03 SL500. Driving the E320 is fun, it is a great car. But it drives more like my '99 CLK 320 Cabrio.
I like the non-sport because: I like the standard E500 wheels better, I prefer the lighter wood trim with stone, my preferred interior, I like the E500 grill better.
I like the non-sport because: I like the standard E500 wheels better, I prefer the lighter wood trim with stone, my preferred interior, I like the E500 grill better.
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Washington D.C.
'97 C 280, '06 ML350
Originally posted by stickyc
i thought both the e500 models came with 17 inch wheels.
i thought both the e500 models came with 17 inch wheels.
E320
dual spoke design 8.0jx16 Standard
225/55 R16 95h Standard
5 spoke design 8.0x17 Sport
245/45 R17 95W Sport
E500
dual spoke design 8.5jx17 Standard
245/45 R17 95H STandard
5 spoke design 8.0x17 Sport
245/45 R17 95W Sport
Last edited by jamesp; Aug 28, 2002 at 09:58 AM.
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Joined: Dec 2001
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From: NY
14 'E550
I prefer the Sport package, for the looks and also for the fact that since its a fairly expensive option on the E320.....I think the Sport package will be primarily seen on E500s. So the look will be a tad more exclusive than the non-sport.
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 215
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From: Seattle
2001 ML320
I'm going for the E320 without the sport package but I will be changing out the wheels and tires. The dealer can arrange for this and I'll get some credit for the unused ones that come with the car. don't know exactly how they do this but they have a full time person who primarily handles wheel and tire options.
If you are planning on holding on to the car beyond 4 years (doesn't sound like a lot on this board will) the mechanics have told me there will be a lot of things to break that will be VERY expensive to fix, particularly the airmatic suspension. Since I'm already trying to avoid too many speeding tickets I think the standard 320 will be fine for me. I'm getting multicontours, E5, panorama, CD changer, Harmon Kardon, 4-zone climate, metallic paint, leather and side window blinds. with the lux tax, that works out to $55,275. Those same options (some of which are obviously included) on the E500 bring that car to $61,687 or just about $7K more including tax, not worth it to me.
If you are planning on holding on to the car beyond 4 years (doesn't sound like a lot on this board will) the mechanics have told me there will be a lot of things to break that will be VERY expensive to fix, particularly the airmatic suspension. Since I'm already trying to avoid too many speeding tickets I think the standard 320 will be fine for me. I'm getting multicontours, E5, panorama, CD changer, Harmon Kardon, 4-zone climate, metallic paint, leather and side window blinds. with the lux tax, that works out to $55,275. Those same options (some of which are obviously included) on the E500 bring that car to $61,687 or just about $7K more including tax, not worth it to me.
