GS 350 vs. E350
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2000 E430 Sport
GS 350 vs. E350
I just pulled the trigger on a fully loaded E350 will all the toys. MSRP $64,100.
I got about $4500 off MSRP and the great lease rate from MB. The car will be delivered in about three weeks. I could have gotten another $1,000 off MSRP if I didn't want this EXACT color combo.
I got Arctic White with Pano, Sahara Beige, burl wood, P1 plus P2, Voice, I pod, AMG, side rear shades, Parktronic, trunk closer, etc.
From a purely monetary standpoint the Lexus GS 350 was a much better buy.
More HP and equally loaded for $12,000 less than the MB. But, after my test drive in the Lexus I didn't like the head room or the car as much as the MB. Plus, the classic styling with the Pano and AMG package makes the MB a better looking car.
I got about $4500 off MSRP and the great lease rate from MB. The car will be delivered in about three weeks. I could have gotten another $1,000 off MSRP if I didn't want this EXACT color combo.
I got Arctic White with Pano, Sahara Beige, burl wood, P1 plus P2, Voice, I pod, AMG, side rear shades, Parktronic, trunk closer, etc.
From a purely monetary standpoint the Lexus GS 350 was a much better buy.
More HP and equally loaded for $12,000 less than the MB. But, after my test drive in the Lexus I didn't like the head room or the car as much as the MB. Plus, the classic styling with the Pano and AMG package makes the MB a better looking car.
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I just pulled the trigger on a fully loaded E350 will all the toys. MSRP $64,100.
I got about $4500 off MSRP and the great lease rate from MB. The car will be delivered in about three weeks. I could have gotten another $1,000 off MSRP if I didn't want this EXACT color combo.
I got Arctic White with Pano, Sahara Beige, burl wood, P1 plus P2, Voice, I pod, AMG, side rear shades, Parktronic, trunk closer, etc.
From a purely monetary standpoint the Lexus GS 350 was a much better buy.
More HP and equally loaded for $12,000 less than the MB. But, after my test drive in the Lexus I didn't like the head room or the car as much as the MB. Plus, the classic styling with the Pano and AMG package makes the MB a better looking car.
I got about $4500 off MSRP and the great lease rate from MB. The car will be delivered in about three weeks. I could have gotten another $1,000 off MSRP if I didn't want this EXACT color combo.
I got Arctic White with Pano, Sahara Beige, burl wood, P1 plus P2, Voice, I pod, AMG, side rear shades, Parktronic, trunk closer, etc.
From a purely monetary standpoint the Lexus GS 350 was a much better buy.
More HP and equally loaded for $12,000 less than the MB. But, after my test drive in the Lexus I didn't like the head room or the car as much as the MB. Plus, the classic styling with the Pano and AMG package makes the MB a better looking car.
CONGRATS!
So what are your lease terms? And with how much down?
Somebody is bound to ask you. I'm a buyer not a leaser, but everybody here always seems to be concerned with what people are paying.
Oh, and post pics. That's not optional.
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1999 C280 Previous / 2008 E350
Congratulations on your vehicle 
I got mine about 3 months ago and love it every minute of it. I agree with you on the 268HP but the V6 car hauls ***. I am sure in the next couple years Mercedes will come up with a better V6 engine nearing close to 300HP. Cadillac CTS and Acura TL are already in that range.
I got mine about 3 months ago and love it every minute of it. I agree with you on the 268HP but the V6 car hauls ***. I am sure in the next couple years Mercedes will come up with a better V6 engine nearing close to 300HP. Cadillac CTS and Acura TL are already in that range.
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My lease terms were good. 39 month with 12,000 miles per year, MF .00160 and 54% Residual. Again, I could have gotten another $1,000 off my already discounted price if I would have taken a stock vehicle and not required a dealer trade on this "hot" vehicle. White with Pano and all the options is very "hot" right now and dealers don't want to part with a car they can sell for money on their own lot.
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08 E350 Sport 65 Plymouth Satellite Jeep GC Porsche 944
Congrats! I took European Delivery late Sept on almost identical car but with Ash leather interior. The white w/pano look is really growing on me and the whole Euro delivery experience (and Black Forest Rally) is unforgetable. Only problem was the six week wait to get the car from Munich to Austin.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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08' E350 with P2 & AMG sports package, 03' BMW 325i
Congrats!!!! I have the same identical color (Exterior and Interior) and options equip. of your car except for the pano and trunk closer. I bet you can't wait to get hold of it and take it home. 
