E-Class (W211) 2003-2009

What would you drive??

Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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What would you drive??

Lets say E class didnt exist, I am curious what would everyone have in their garage instead.

Dan
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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When I was buying the e500 I had a chance to test drive the 530i and knowing (it does have 75hp less then e500) I was not too impressed with the performance. I didnt get a chance to test drive 545 or 550.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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I've been really happy with my W211 replacement - an Audi S4.

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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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I would go back to a BMW (left a 540i for a e500). Then I would pick Audi...wife has a A6. Its quite the snow bunny.
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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ser05E500
Lets say E class didnt exist, I am curious what would everyone have in their garage instead.

Dan
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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I am in love with the cls500-550 design. I saw a black one with some 20's the other day. I was not too impressed with the interior space..it feels cramped..I cant wait to see how the new e-class will look on the road. I hope all the quality issues will be a thing of the past.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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One of the cars I would consider and I didnt hear anyone mention is the new c6 corvette or z06. I am surprised no one would like that have that in their garage
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