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Old 03-21-2010, 07:04 PM
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Ok so here is my situation:

I currently have a 2008 E300 4matic and I had it in the dealer last week to get my tires changed back to summer. While I was there I spotted a 2006 C55 on the lot. I took a look at it and drove it and I fell in love with it. But I'm really torn on what to do about this. I would love to just trade my E300 for a car with more power, but at the same time I don't want to lose things like Parktronic, 4matic, Active Bi-Xenon, etc. The C55 has 30k Miles and my E300 has 45k miles. The C55 is also a CPO. I have no idea what to choose, tough call.

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keep both
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don't you kinda need 4Matic for your part of the world?
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4matic appears to be essential, considering it's Canada. I could be wrong though...

Do you REALLY need parktronic though? lol
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4 matic is really good over here but I came from a C230 before my E300 and it wasn't so bad. Mind you, It didn't have 350+ HP but it still managed to get through snow. If I did pull the trigger on the 55 I think I would drive my 300E in the winter.
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oh so you can keep both cars .. then get the C55. I thought it was a one or the other situation.
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It was a one or the other situation. But I think I'm just going to stay with the E300, and maybe get the C55. I just can't bring myself to get rid of the E, it may not be the powerhouse of the century, but what a great car!
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Originally Posted by lboudreau
It was a one or the other situation. But I think I'm just going to stay with the E300, and maybe get the C55. I just can't bring myself to get rid of the E, it may not be the powerhouse of the century, but what a great car!
Perfect solution!
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ill trade ya my e500 4matic for urs.. thay way ull have more power and still keep ur awd.. haha
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ill trade ya my e500 4matic for urs.. thay way ull have more power and still keep ur awd.. haha
If you would have said E550 I might have considered that.
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If you would have said E550 I might have considered that.
Bore and stroke it is, then... haha
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Originally Posted by lboudreau
Ok so here is my situation:

I currently have a 2008 E300 4matic and I had it in the dealer last week to get my tires changed back to summer. While I was there I spotted a 2006 C55 on the lot. I took a look at it and drove it and I fell in love with it. But I'm really torn on what to do about this. I would love to just trade my E300 for a car with more power, but at the same time I don't want to lose things like Parktronic, 4matic, Active Bi-Xenon, etc. The C55 has 30k Miles and my E300 has 45k miles. The C55 is also a CPO. I have no idea what to choose, tough call.

Any opinions?
I was picking-up my E550 at the dealer yesterday and saw a C55. I thought it looked very small when compared to my E550. I've considered a C55 in the past but it no longer appeals to me. You might be uncomfortable over time in the C55 (JMHO), keep your E.
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Why would you consider going backwards to an entry level car?? 55 or not its still an entry lever with lots fewer features and less comfort.

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