Very rare US CDI on ebay (not mine)
12-11-2009, 01:01 PM
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Very rare US CDI on ebay (not mine)
You never see these in the US - a 2005 CDI with pretty much every option except pano and Airmatic - has Distronic, Parktronic and very low miles. Thought I would pass it on as this is an ultra rare find...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...item2557aa6d19
(I dont know the owner or am not involved with the sale.)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...item2557aa6d19
(I dont know the owner or am not involved with the sale.)
12-13-2009, 08:11 AM
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2006 e320 cdi
the price is reasonable, too!
You never see these in the US - a 2005 CDI with pretty much every option except pano and Airmatic - has Distronic, Parktronic and very low miles. Thought I would pass it on as this is an ultra rare find...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...item2557aa6d19
(I dont know the owner or am not involved with the sale.)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...item2557aa6d19
(I dont know the owner or am not involved with the sale.)
12-13-2009, 08:44 AM
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Mercedes C400, BMW X3
I bought it! This vehicle is not only rare for the options and the miles but also because it is green- my favorite color and the hardest to find.
12-16-2009, 08:14 PM
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E350
TRUE STORY:
When I went to look at cars with my friend at FJNB, we saw a brand new green/tan 2007 E350 sitting on the lot.
One year later, I went with my friend to FJNB to look at cars again, and the green/tan 2007 E350 was still there.
When I bought my 2009 E350's in May 2009, the green/tan 2007 E350 was still on the lot.
When I went back in August 2009, it was gone.
I asked a sales person about the vehicle and he said that green MB's were the hardest color to get rid of... besides dark purple. I wonder how desperate FJNB was to get rid of that car, and how much it sold for...
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12-16-2009, 08:31 PM
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Mercedes C400, BMW X3
You trying to pour cold water on my dream car? It won't work, I love green! I will never part with this car. I have been looking for this for four years! The 2005 CDI is the best car Mercedes ever brought to this country and it is in my color of choice. I couldn't be happier.
Like the car guys say, there is an *** for every seat.
Like the car guys say, there is an *** for every seat.
12-16-2009, 11:31 PM
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congrats!
You trying to pour cold water on my dream car? It won't work, I love green! I will never part with this car. I have been looking for this for four years! The 2005 CDI is the best car Mercedes ever brought to this country and it is in my color of choice. I couldn't be happier.
12-17-2009, 12:06 AM
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TRUE STORY:
When I went to look at cars with my friend at FJNB, we saw a brand new green/tan 2007 E350 sitting on the lot.
One year later, I went with my friend to FJNB to look at cars again, and the green/tan 2007 E350 was still there.
When I bought my 2009 E350's in May 2009, the green/tan 2007 E350 was still on the lot.
When I went back in August 2009, it was gone.
I asked a sales person about the vehicle and he said that green MB's were the hardest color to get rid of... besides dark purple. I wonder how desperate FJNB was to get rid of that car, and how much it sold for...
When I went to look at cars with my friend at FJNB, we saw a brand new green/tan 2007 E350 sitting on the lot.
One year later, I went with my friend to FJNB to look at cars again, and the green/tan 2007 E350 was still there.
When I bought my 2009 E350's in May 2009, the green/tan 2007 E350 was still on the lot.
When I went back in August 2009, it was gone.
I asked a sales person about the vehicle and he said that green MB's were the hardest color to get rid of... besides dark purple. I wonder how desperate FJNB was to get rid of that car, and how much it sold for...
There's a yellow saab convertible at the Saab dealership in Sherman Oaks on Ventura blvd. Lol, that thing has been there since january, in the same spot too, hasn't moved.
12-17-2009, 04:57 PM
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You trying to pour cold water on my dream car? It won't work, I love green! I will never part with this car. I have been looking for this for four years! The 2005 CDI is the best car Mercedes ever brought to this country and it is in my color of choice. I couldn't be happier.
Like the car guys say, there is an *** for every seat.
Like the car guys say, there is an *** for every seat.
I for one say you have great taste and I wish you the best of luck with the car. That was a great find with its equipment and mileage.
12-17-2009, 09:09 PM
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E350
You trying to pour cold water on my dream car? It won't work, I love green! I will never part with this car. I have been looking for this for four years! The 2005 CDI is the best car Mercedes ever brought to this country and it is in my color of choice. I couldn't be happier.
Like the car guys say, there is an *** for every seat.
Like the car guys say, there is an *** for every seat.
No no, didn't mean it like that! Of course everyone has their own taste and likes and dislikes. I'm just saying for MB, green/tan is one of the less popular color combos for MB to sell (which could be a good thing since your car would be much more unique... especially as a CDI).
EDIT: And also I am very curious how much FJNB finally sold the car for... a "brand new" 2007 E350 with a less popular color combo in 2009...
12-20-2009, 04:44 PM
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Congrats on the purchase. That is a GREAT car. Considering you can't ever find a CDI with even Xenon lighting, and you were able to get one with Distronic - I have never seen that on a US model and I have researched these cars for years. I had to look for a long time to find mine, which has Keyless-Go, Xenon, Trunk Closer, Active seating, Sunshades, Nav, etc. If that car had Pano and Airmatic it would have had every option.
I have only seen one 2005 CDI with Airmatic, but it did not have Xenon, etc. The color combination is also great. You are right - the 2005s are the ones to have as in 2006 many options were eliminated. I did find it interesting that your car has the vents for the center channel speaker instead of the mesh grille.
I have only seen one 2005 CDI with Airmatic, but it did not have Xenon, etc. The color combination is also great. You are right - the 2005s are the ones to have as in 2006 many options were eliminated. I did find it interesting that your car has the vents for the center channel speaker instead of the mesh grille.
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Congrats on the purchase. That is a GREAT car. Considering you can't ever find a CDI with even Xenon lighting, and you were able to get one with Distronic - I have never seen that on a US model and I have researched these cars for years. I had to look for a long time to find mine, which has Keyless-Go, Xenon, Trunk Closer, Active seating, Sunshades, Nav, etc. If that car had Pano and Airmatic it would have had every option.
I have only seen one 2005 CDI with Airmatic, but it did not have Xenon, etc. The color combination is also great. You are right - the 2005s are the ones to have as in 2006 many options were eliminated. I did find it interesting that your car has the vents for the center channel speaker instead of the mesh grille.
I have only seen one 2005 CDI with Airmatic, but it did not have Xenon, etc. The color combination is also great. You are right - the 2005s are the ones to have as in 2006 many options were eliminated. I did find it interesting that your car has the vents for the center channel speaker instead of the mesh grille.
12-20-2009, 11:43 PM
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I would LOVE to have got that green CDI... I love my car and it has been a pleasure to drive. Not 100% trouble free, but 100% fun!
12-21-2009, 04:18 PM
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Congrats on the CDI. I'm selling mine after owning it for a year. It's really too bad that Americans in general have such a lousy opinion of diesels. The car is fast, doesn't smell, and get's crazy good mileage. Only knock offs are some rattle and a little more expensive to maintain. It's a real answer now that can cut energy use. It's pretty easy to run the math and see how modern diesels could save 10% of consumption and that would have a very material impact on oil pricing. off the soap box now.
Enjoy the car.
Enjoy the car.
12-21-2009, 09:44 PM
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Congrats on the CDI. I'm selling mine after owning it for a year. It's really too bad that Americans in general have such a lousy opinion of diesels. The car is fast, doesn't smell, and get's crazy good mileage. Only knock offs are some rattle and a little more expensive to maintain. It's a real answer now that can cut energy use. It's pretty easy to run the math and see how modern diesels could save 10% of consumption and that would have a very material impact on oil pricing. off the soap box now.
Enjoy the car.
Enjoy the car.
12-21-2009, 10:07 PM
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I drove it for a while and then switched to a sports car. It went to my wife. Her back didn't get along with the seats and she wanted something a little smaller and sporty so I picked up a CLK550 on the cheap. She likes that car and that's all that matters.
The CDI was maybe my favorite interstate hauler including big body Benzes and BMW's. 35-40MPG at 80MPH and that wonderful whoosh.
The CDI was maybe my favorite interstate hauler including big body Benzes and BMW's. 35-40MPG at 80MPH and that wonderful whoosh.
