C300 to E350
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C300 to E350
Hi
I own a 2008 C300 and love the car. But with two car seats in the back things are getting a bit tight.
So I've heard there are good deals to be had on a 2008 or 2009 E350. Two questions for the experts in this forum.
1) I currently have the C-300 Luxury. On the C class there is a noticeable difference in the ride between the lux and sport models. My dealer is telling me that in the E-class there is very little to no difference between the Lux and the Sport. All things being equal I would love to get the sport, however I drive a lot and prefer softer suspensions. So is there really no difference between the two models when it comes to the E series ?
2) What are the major differences between 2008 and 2009. One I know of is that the 2009 Nav has traffic info and the 2008 doesn't.
Thanks.
I own a 2008 C300 and love the car. But with two car seats in the back things are getting a bit tight.
So I've heard there are good deals to be had on a 2008 or 2009 E350. Two questions for the experts in this forum.
1) I currently have the C-300 Luxury. On the C class there is a noticeable difference in the ride between the lux and sport models. My dealer is telling me that in the E-class there is very little to no difference between the Lux and the Sport. All things being equal I would love to get the sport, however I drive a lot and prefer softer suspensions. So is there really no difference between the two models when it comes to the E series ?
2) What are the major differences between 2008 and 2009. One I know of is that the 2009 Nav has traffic info and the 2008 doesn't.
Thanks.
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It will be a harder ride than the Lux, but it's still crafted as a Luxury car, so it won't be nearly as hard and non-dampened as the C Sport suspsension.
IMO the Lux is toooo soft and rolly-poly.
You'll be very happy with the E over the C in terms of luxury amongst other things.
I think the differences with '09's are mainly in the upgraded Command, and you get an AMG Package standard (no charge) which makes it the clear winner in my book.
IMO the Lux is toooo soft and rolly-poly.
You'll be very happy with the E over the C in terms of luxury amongst other things.
I think the differences with '09's are mainly in the upgraded Command, and you get an AMG Package standard (no charge) which makes it the clear winner in my book.
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If you are upgrading to a w211, I have one very important word for you:
2007-2009 MERCEDES BENZ W211 AMG. OK, maybe more than one word.
Take it from me. I bought an E320 a few months back, now I'm looking to trade in for an E55 AMG.
2007-2009 MERCEDES BENZ W211 AMG. OK, maybe more than one word.
Take it from me. I bought an E320 a few months back, now I'm looking to trade in for an E55 AMG.
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1) I currently have the C-300 Luxury. On the C class there is a noticeable difference in the ride between the lux and sport models. My dealer is telling me that in the E-class there is very little to no difference between the Lux and the Sport. All things being equal I would love to get the sport, however I drive a lot and prefer softer suspensions. So is there really no difference between the two models when it comes to the E series ?
Get the 2009. It has a lot of things for free that the previous model years didn't have. Among other things the 2009 MY car have the new COMMAND system in them with real-time traffic updates and blue-tooth is standard on the car. For previous model years you could not get those things for free (or at all).
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thanks a lot guys for the input. I have made up my mind to go with the E350 4Matic, P1 + Sport.
Next step is to get a good deal on the car, I'm in the NJ area and have posted the best deal I've been able to get so far in a new thread. Please let me know if you know of any dealerships that might be able to do better.
thanks
Next step is to get a good deal on the car, I'm in the NJ area and have posted the best deal I've been able to get so far in a new thread. Please let me know if you know of any dealerships that might be able to do better.
thanks
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thanks a lot guys for the input. I have made up my mind to go with the E350 4Matic, P1 + Sport.
Next step is to get a good deal on the car, I'm in the NJ area and have posted the best deal I've been able to get so far in a new thread. Please let me know if you know of any dealerships that might be able to do better.
thanks
Next step is to get a good deal on the car, I'm in the NJ area and have posted the best deal I've been able to get so far in a new thread. Please let me know if you know of any dealerships that might be able to do better.
thanks
I'm in Jersey also (Essex County) and I'll be happy to give you the name of my dealer. I don't know if he will be able to give you the best price for the car but at least you can be sure he's not going to rip you off. You need to hurry though because nobody is getting any more W211 and the W212 are not on the lots yet. My dealer was telling me that he only has a certain interior/exterior color combinations left and if the customer doesn't like it he can't get the car desired car for them anymore.
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Congrats ! You will not regret it I'm in Jersey also (Essex County) and I'll be happy to give you the name of my dealer. I don't know if he will be able to give you the best price for the car but at least you can be sure he's not going to rip you off. You need to hurry though because nobody is getting any more W211 and the W212 are not on the lots yet. My dealer was telling me that he only has a certain interior/exterior color combinations left and if the customer doesn't like it he can't get the car desired car for them anymore.
I'm in Jersey also (Essex County) and I'll be happy to give you the name of my dealer. I don't know if he will be able to give you the best price for the car but at least you can be sure he's not going to rip you off. You need to hurry though because nobody is getting any more W211 and the W212 are not on the lots yet. My dealer was telling me that he only has a certain interior/exterior color combinations left and if the customer doesn't like it he can't get the car desired car for them anymore.Long story short, I walked away from the deal, most disappointing experience ever. This dealership has lost all credibility, I was at Prestige MB on Route 17 NJ.
The sad part is that if the salesman had just come out with the truth and told me straight out that for whatever reason they were selling me the floor model I would have bought it. There was nothing wrong with the car.
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That is terrible. I would definitely would not have expected that from an MB dealer. I think you did the right thing and not end up taking that car. I would never even go back to that dealership. Give my guy a call, he will definitely not pull this kind of crap on you.
