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The US sport package also has side skirts and a front/rear apron. Is it just not as aggressive as the AMG ones from overseas? I'm surprised MB doesn't offer the AMG styling package here, they do every where else.
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Originally posted by rrubino
The US sport package also has side skirts and a front/rear apron. Is it just not as aggressive as the AMG ones from overseas? I'm surprised MB doesn't offer the AMG styling package here, they do every where else.
The US sport package also has side skirts and a front/rear apron. Is it just not as aggressive as the AMG ones from overseas? I'm surprised MB doesn't offer the AMG styling package here, they do every where else.
Most people here are surprised MB isn't offering the AMG parts in the U.S./Canada.
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The sports package is only a worthwhile consideration for the E-320, because you are getting 17" wheels instead of the standard 16".
Since the sports package is only cosmetic and in no way performance related, a more intelligent investment is panorama roof, -- and for an additional $995 you get solar panels supplementing the climate controls for warmer regions!
Since the sports package is only cosmetic and in no way performance related, a more intelligent investment is panorama roof, -- and for an additional $995 you get solar panels supplementing the climate controls for warmer regions!
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Originally posted by karl k
Since the sports package is only cosmetic and in no way performance related, a more intelligent investment is panorama roof, -- and for an additional $995 you get solar panels supplementing the climate controls for warmer regions!
Since the sports package is only cosmetic and in no way performance related, a more intelligent investment is panorama roof, -- and for an additional $995 you get solar panels supplementing the climate controls for warmer regions!
I personally don't like the pano roof, so the above point is moot.
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I think the lack of an AMG sport package in the US is a sensible thing. With the W210s, it was difficult, at least from the front, to distinguish between a true AMG E55 and a sport kit E430. Sorta makes the E55 more exclusive (which I think is a good thing!)
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Originally posted by Juke-box
haha...Mrgolf..you found a LS430? awesome! tell us how it is. i heard its a lot faster than the LS400 off the line..but hell of a big car for your age
haha...Mrgolf..you found a LS430? awesome! tell us how it is. i heard its a lot faster than the LS400 off the line..but hell of a big car for your age
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Originally posted by Beltfed
Nonsense.....to get the scuplted front/rear bumper and side skirts, you have to get the Sport package, I think its visually more appealing than the non-Sport. I also like the white gauges, black bird's eye maple, blue tinted glass, led lights (can't get those without the Sport package). Like I said before, the wheels would go no matter what package we chose.
I personally don't like the pano roof, so the above point is moot.
Nonsense.....to get the scuplted front/rear bumper and side skirts, you have to get the Sport package, I think its visually more appealing than the non-Sport. I also like the white gauges, black bird's eye maple, blue tinted glass, led lights (can't get those without the Sport package). Like I said before, the wheels would go no matter what package we chose.
I personally don't like the pano roof, so the above point is moot.
Your view is immaterial whether it adds value. IT DOES!!
After all, it depends on your taste and priorities!
Some people like gold front teeth...
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Since the sports package is only cosmetic and in no way performance related, a more intelligent investment is panorama roof,
The US sport package also has side skirts and a front/rear apron. Is it just not as aggressive as the AMG ones from overseas? I'm surprised MB doesn't offer the AMG styling package here, they do every where else.
i have driven it but it will not be my car...it will be my fathers car it is like a VAULT/TOMB inside you don't hear anything no engine noise at all.very fast car. but my father will not be buying that car. he is going to by a mercedes. either e500 or clk500 which one.....i will be posting a thread.
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Originally posted by karl k
Since the sports package is only cosmetic and in no way performance related, a more intelligent investment is panorama roof, -- and for an additional $995 you get solar panels supplementing the climate controls for warmer regions!
Since the sports package is only cosmetic and in no way performance related, a more intelligent investment is panorama roof, -- and for an additional $995 you get solar panels supplementing the climate controls for warmer regions!
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Originally posted by rayscar
Let's face it. Buying a car no matter what kind of options it has or doesn't have is NOT and investment. I expect my investments to appreciate not depreciate. All cars are money loosers no matter how you look at it, but at least they make us feel good! Hopefully!!
Let's face it. Buying a car no matter what kind of options it has or doesn't have is NOT and investment. I expect my investments to appreciate not depreciate. All cars are money loosers no matter how you look at it, but at least they make us feel good! Hopefully!!
Give the the sunroof with the Harman Kardon sound upgrade and I am in heaven.
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Originally posted by rayscar
Let's face it. Buying a car no matter what kind of options it has or doesn't have is NOT and investment. I expect my investments to appreciate not depreciate. All cars are money loosers no matter how you look at it, but at least they make us feel good! Hopefully!!
Let's face it. Buying a car no matter what kind of options it has or doesn't have is NOT and investment. I expect my investments to appreciate not depreciate. All cars are money loosers no matter how you look at it, but at least they make us feel good! Hopefully!!
Give the the sunroof with the Harman Kardon sound upgrade and I am in heaven.
Add the real AMG engine rather than wannabe cosmetics, then I am cruising in Seventh Heaven!
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Rayscar, I couldn't agree with you more, a car is not an investment (unless it is a "collectible", maybe). My actual so-called "investments" have been depreciating too though. So, at least with our '03 SL500 and the E500 to come in October, we can have some depreciating assets that we can "appreciate" every day!!!!
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Originally posted by jhb
Rayscar, I couldn't agree with you more, a car is not an investment (unless it is a "collectible", maybe). My actual so-called "investments" have been depreciating too though. So, at least with our '03 SL500 and the E500 to come in October, we can have some depreciating assets that we can "appreciate" every day!!!!
Rayscar, I couldn't agree with you more, a car is not an investment (unless it is a "collectible", maybe). My actual so-called "investments" have been depreciating too though. So, at least with our '03 SL500 and the E500 to come in October, we can have some depreciating assets that we can "appreciate" every day!!!!
