If you were to move from W211 (and MB) what car would you pick
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I can't remember what I wrote here. But I think the only car I like enough that's out now that might have a chance to convince me out of mine, is the Jaguar XF. Really feeling that thing, nicest Mid-Size sedan come 2010 models IMO.
Edit: Well realized I had less enthusiast words about it after scrolling up just now. I guess I finally got a good look at one in person, despite its slight anonymity, it looks pretty stunning in real life.
Edit: Well realized I had less enthusiast words about it after scrolling up just now. I guess I finally got a good look at one in person, despite its slight anonymity, it looks pretty stunning in real life.
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yeah, that XF has really been tempting me, you have no idea how many times I've looked at a picture of a 211 and it side by side to see which I like better. 
Ian Callum (sp) designed it, apparently he's done many Aston Martins, etc. as well, which is why the XF to me has a shape and beauty that kind of captures the aura of an Aston, which has my favourite current cars BTW.
It does look a bit anonymous and alike with some pretty bland and crappy cars in some pictures, but all in all, if you really can look and analyze the overall design of the car, it is pretty striking and separates itself from them a lot more in person IMO.
Ian Callum (sp) designed it, apparently he's done many Aston Martins, etc. as well, which is why the XF to me has a shape and beauty that kind of captures the aura of an Aston, which has my favourite current cars BTW.
It does look a bit anonymous and alike with some pretty bland and crappy cars in some pictures, but all in all, if you really can look and analyze the overall design of the car, it is pretty striking and separates itself from them a lot more in person IMO.
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Ya, it is a gorgeous vehicle, one of the best in its class, if not the best.
The current Aston Martins are gorgeous. By far my favorite line of cars right behind Ferrari.
The current Aston Martins are gorgeous. By far my favorite line of cars right behind Ferrari.
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Anyway, I just posted a comparo from Edmunds between the new E-Class, the 550 5 Series and the XF. It's both an article and video. Enjoy...
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post3565983
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Every since you guys started to talk about the XF I'm liking it more and more each time I check it out. Maybe I'm just following the "herd mentality"
Anyway, I just posted a comparo from Edmunds between the new E-Class, the 550 5 Series and the XF. It's both an article and video. Enjoy...
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post3565983
Anyway, I just posted a comparo from Edmunds between the new E-Class, the 550 5 Series and the XF. It's both an article and video. Enjoy...
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post3565983
I'll check out that Link right now! Thanks for posting. I've read a bunch of earlier comparo's, some have had it in first, some had the W211 in first, and some the 5-Series, seems it's really closed the gap between it and the German benchmarks. Also supposed to be the best handling in its class, some say better than the 5-Series Sport. Either way I think it is all one hell of a testament to the car. It'll be a while before it sells as well as the E and 5, and gets the respect of the Germans as Jaguar has some 'splainin' to do about these prior years, but I think the XF is good enough to really make people almost forget about said years, lol.
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I guess I will be the dissenter here and state that I am not a fan of Jaguar's current lineup.
+1 though on the AMs. Love, love, love the Vanquish and DBS. There are a couple here in my neighborhood and I drool everytime I see them. Lamborghini Reventon is stunning but to flashy for me, esp. as a DD. Obviously, those are not really comparable to the E's we all love.
If I left MB, I would most likely pick up an Audi RS5.
+1 though on the AMs. Love, love, love the Vanquish and DBS. There are a couple here in my neighborhood and I drool everytime I see them. Lamborghini Reventon is stunning but to flashy for me, esp. as a DD. Obviously, those are not really comparable to the E's we all love.
If I left MB, I would most likely pick up an Audi RS5.
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Every since you guys started to talk about the XF I'm liking it more and more each time I check it out. Maybe I'm just following the "herd mentality"
Anyway, I just posted a comparo from Edmunds between the new E-Class, the 550 5 Series and the XF. It's both an article and video. Enjoy...
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post3565983
Anyway, I just posted a comparo from Edmunds between the new E-Class, the 550 5 Series and the XF. It's both an article and video. Enjoy...
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post3565983
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Moving in a reasonably horizontal fashion I would probably buy a used 6 series. Not a big fan of the BMW interior but they pulled the 6 series off, plus the outside isn't extremely boring but not completely ostentatious, also fast.
Sorry just a German car fan.
Sorry just a German car fan.
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e46 M3 6spd
06 A6 4.2
CLS 500/550 amg package
2nd generation G35/G37 6spd (something about those cars
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Latest Cadillac Escalade (no need for all the room, just love the look)
S550
Range Rover (I know, I know, full of problems)
e46 M3 6spd
06 A6 4.2
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2nd generation G35/G37 6spd (something about those cars
)Latest Cadillac Escalade (no need for all the room, just love the look)
S550
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I'll be the first to say it!!!!!!
The new 2009 CTS-V with a manual tranny.
I'd throw on some long tube headers with a complete 3" exhaust and get a custom dyno tune and call it a day.
Of course I'd get it used and let the original buyer take the hit on the depreciation.
The new 2009 CTS-V with a manual tranny.
I'd throw on some long tube headers with a complete 3" exhaust and get a custom dyno tune and call it a day.
Of course I'd get it used and let the original buyer take the hit on the depreciation.
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I used to like the 6 until I actually drove it. I felt like I was maneuvering in a yacht on the highway but with the top down and just cruising it's a fine piece of machinery. The interior is very bland and looks like a 3 or 5 series. The thing that struck me unusual was their cup holders. You actually store it in the glove box and take it out when you need it. It fits next to the shifter. After you are done with it you stow it away again. For a car in that price range I think it's a bit gimmicky. And I just wish it didn't have that "Bangle-butt".
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my wife wild, but she loves every minute of it.
I would give an S-Class serious consideration - as I did when I bought this E. Before the E, I had an ML, and before that, a string of S-Class. When I was getting out of the last S-Class, I gave some serious consideration to a Bentley. I also note there are bargains to be had on the discontinued in the USA VW Phaeton.
The other German makes are a step down from Mercedes-Benz. If I did not need 4 doors, I would look at the new SL, and want to go for another Ferrari - the 430 (and probably it's replacement) approach perfection in a sports car.
The other German makes are a step down from Mercedes-Benz. If I did not need 4 doors, I would look at the new SL, and want to go for another Ferrari - the 430 (and probably it's replacement) approach perfection in a sports car.
