pick up a bmw 335d
What did you do for your W211 today?
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2014 BMW M235i
Ah right, however I've seen the 3M tape come off pretty easily... then again if I need to take it off I'd be screwed, and I wash my car by hand always now so no risk of it coming off in a mechanical car wash. Hmmm...
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W211 E550
Last week I had;
1. Oil change
2. Differential fluid change
3. HVAC flap actuator & motor replacement - was a 13 hr. job but all the air now blows thru the designated areas as they should and not leak up at the passenger window as if in defrost mode.
BUT, while the E550 was at Jackie Cooper Mercedes-Benz, I got a 2013 GLK350 4Matic in Palladium Silver Metallic as a loaner.
I think I have my wife convinced it's time to trade in her Nissan Pathfinder...
1. Oil change
2. Differential fluid change
3. HVAC flap actuator & motor replacement - was a 13 hr. job but all the air now blows thru the designated areas as they should and not leak up at the passenger window as if in defrost mode.
BUT, while the E550 was at Jackie Cooper Mercedes-Benz, I got a 2013 GLK350 4Matic in Palladium Silver Metallic as a loaner.
I think I have my wife convinced it's time to trade in her Nissan Pathfinder...
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2014 BMW M235i
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07 E320 Bluetec
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2003 E500 sport (sold), 2009 GL450, w213 E63 (waiting for ordering guide)
Last week I had;
1. Oil change
2. Differential fluid change
3. HVAC flap actuator & motor replacement - was a 13 hr. job but all the air now blows thru the designated areas as they should and not leak up at the passenger window as if in defrost mode.
BUT, while the E550 was at Jackie Cooper Mercedes-Benz, I got a 2013 GLK350 4Matic in Palladium Silver Metallic as a loaner.
I think I have my wife convinced it's time to trade in her Nissan Pathfinder...
1. Oil change
2. Differential fluid change
3. HVAC flap actuator & motor replacement - was a 13 hr. job but all the air now blows thru the designated areas as they should and not leak up at the passenger window as if in defrost mode.
BUT, while the E550 was at Jackie Cooper Mercedes-Benz, I got a 2013 GLK350 4Matic in Palladium Silver Metallic as a loaner.
I think I have my wife convinced it's time to trade in her Nissan Pathfinder...
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07 E320 Bluetec
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From: Queens NY/ Ft Lauderdale FL
W211 E63
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From: NJ
2005 E320 CDI
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06 E320 CDI (GONE), 14 Jeep GC EcoDiesel, 01 Disco II (GONE), 09 BMW X3 3.0 Si Xdrive
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2005 E320 CDI
335d vs CDI
So far I haven't driven the 335d too much yet but
Negative on the 335d is a bit smaller in size but the kids still have enough room.
The ride is a bit harder (sport package plus low profile tires (35 on the rear)
On the positive the engine power is awesome!
The handling is a lot better, the sport seats are more suppotive And I definitely love the look of the D
I have not driven enough to compare MPG.
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06 E320 CDI (GONE), 14 Jeep GC EcoDiesel, 01 Disco II (GONE), 09 BMW X3 3.0 Si Xdrive
Wish you problem free ownership and please come back from time to time to visit MBW and share w/us your experience w/335d.
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2014 BMW M235i
Last edited by AMGAffalterbach; Aug 6, 2013 at 04:26 AM.
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W211 E63
You sold it Fila??? Well I hope you find what you're looking for in a new car and I hope to see you around here still from time to time if you do decide to leave the brand, you've been here since I joined and I always love your advice and feedback. I hate to be nosy but any particular reason you sold it? Thanks for everything man & good luck with or without a new MB
, I'll more than likely stick to Benz. A lot of my dream purchases are up the Benz ladder. I sold the car because I had a cash offer, and it would have been kicking my self if I didn't flip the car. Thankfully I ended the 2 year ownership on a high note with the car, and left me with positive memories. (something my old car didn't do because it broke down on me) I'll def stick around the w211 forum because people like you an many of the other members make it a chill place to be.
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'12 528i, '05 E320, '05 Jag XJ8L, '04 CLK500, '03 S600, '92 Jeep Briarwood, '79 Rolls Royce
I did this for Lola
I fixed her retched noise problem! NO OUTSIDE NOISE SHALL EVER PENETRATE!
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...nsive-fix.html
I fixed her retched noise problem! NO OUTSIDE NOISE SHALL EVER PENETRATE!
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...nsive-fix.html
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W211 E550
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07' SL65, 04' E55, 03' Evo8, 08' GSXR, DSM's...
I kind of left it up to my tire guy at Discount but i think he is getting the Michelin Pilot A/S 3 tires. He said they are better and more quiet than what i currently have, which is the Michelin Pilot A/S tires. Apparently these are just a newer/ better version now.
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E320 & X166
I just heard from an owner of a 2013 BMW 5 series Diesel who already has 50,000 miles on it since December! He traded in a 385,000 mile 2006 CDI. He already dislikes the BMW and is ordering a new E250 from me. He has been told from many sources that the new Diesel in the BMW will not last nearly as long as the prior models and even less compared to the Mercedes Diesel.
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From: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
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Did my several step paint treatment again, not waxed yet but have the sealant down to hopefully last part way through the harsh winters. Took her to a car meet with Jeremy in the E55 as always, and saw 5280Busa there with his new CLS63... 600hp at the wheels and 760lb-ft of torque at the wheels... at 6000ft of elevation. By far one of the slickest MBs ever. We all left at the same time coming out and there was a beautiful symphony of roaring Mercedes V8s on the way out that the kids filming seemed to enjoy
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From: Bristol, CT
06 S211 E500 4Matic
This week:
16x Bosch Platin spark plugs DIY
Center speaker DIY
4x Continental DWS tires. Michelin Primacy MXM4 were toast (Manufactured 6th week of 2010). So a little under 4 years. Were pretty much new when I bought the car with 135k miles. In 2 years I've owned the car, the tires started to develop major cracks. Will see how Continentals hold up with 50k tread warranty.
Very Soon:
Control arm/subframe bushings, tie rods, ball joints etc. Going to freshen up the suspension basically.
16x Bosch Platin spark plugs DIY
Center speaker DIY
4x Continental DWS tires. Michelin Primacy MXM4 were toast (Manufactured 6th week of 2010). So a little under 4 years. Were pretty much new when I bought the car with 135k miles. In 2 years I've owned the car, the tires started to develop major cracks. Will see how Continentals hold up with 50k tread warranty.
Very Soon:
Control arm/subframe bushings, tie rods, ball joints etc. Going to freshen up the suspension basically.
Last edited by 06E5004ME; Oct 30, 2013 at 04:49 PM.
