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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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Turned in the 01 E last night and drove home a new 320, E2, E3, cd changer Pewter/charcoal for my wife. What a huge difference from the 210!

Any thoughts on detail products or other things to look for with the new model?

Drove off for invoice BTW.

Thanks for any reply's,

Greg
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Congrats on your new car.. enjoy
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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Re: New Ride!

Originally posted by Greg_S
Turned in the 01 E last night and drove home a new 320, E2, E3, cd changer Pewter/charcoal for my wife. What a huge difference from the 210!

Any thoughts on detail products or other things to look for with the new model?

Drove off for invoice BTW.

Thanks for any reply's,

Greg
Congratulations....you will enjoy the car despite all the whining and sniveling we do on this forum

Be sure to check out the "Detail" forum for information on care and polishing of the car. Most of us use Zanio products as they do an excellent job and or very easy to apply and maintain. There are many posts on this forum about Zaino also. Search under "Zaino" and you will find a ton of threads that are really helpful.
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 01:23 PM
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WTTC Greg_S! Congratulations and enjoy your new drive.
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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Thanks everyone.

I will spend some time in the Detail section now.

Greg
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by Greg_S
Thanks everyone.

I will spend some time i the Detail section now.

Greg
hey, congrats on your car, i just saw you lived in san diego, where in san diego do you live? what dealer did you get, congrats again
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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I live in La Costa Valley in the south part of Carlsbad, you?

I got the car from House of Imports in Buena Park. I was referred to one of the sale people there from a buddy.

I tried to deal with Hoehn Carlsbad, but they didn't really want to come off sticker and were going to be a dime or more back of book on the trade in.

House of Imports gave me KBB low book on the trade and straight invoice on the new one. I don't think I could ask for more than that.

We looked at the Black/ Black and the Black/Stone, but our kids are 3 & 7 and would thrash the Stone and I didn't think I would spend enough time on the black exterior to keep it as pretty as it needs to be.

thanks
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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I live in La Costa Valley in the south part of Carlsbad, you?

I got the car from House of Imports in Buena Park. I was referred to one of the sale people there from a buddy.

I tried to deal with Hoehn Carlsbad, but they didn't really want to come off sticker and were going to be a dime or more back of book on the trade in.

House of Imports gave me KBB low book on the trade and straight invoice on the new one. I don't think I could ask for more than that.

We looked at the Black/ Black and the Black/Stone, but our kids are 3 & 7 and would thrash the Stone and I didn't think I would spend enough time on the black exterior to keep it as pretty as it needs to be.

thanks
o, thats cool. my cousins live in carlsbad, im actually i scripps ranch. we got our car from MB of escondido. im kind of suprised hoehn didnt give you a good deal. anyway, black will get dirty anyway, even 1 hour after you detail it...so its not a biggie. zaino is good because it lasts, and looks good even when its dirty
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 03:06 PM
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Greg_S, don't forget to post pictures which is a tradition expected by all.

Good luck and enjoy your new ride!
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 03:48 PM
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Wow, they wouldn't come off MSRP? That's pretty arrogant. Well, glad you found your car and go out there and enjoy it.
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 03:50 PM
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Wow, they wouldn't come off MSRP? That's pretty arrogant. Well, glad you found your car and go out there and enjoy it.
he got his car for invoice not msrp
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:13 PM
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Originally posted by bmms8
he got his car for invoice not msrp
I meant the San Diego dealer. He had to drive all the way up to HOI for a normal deal.
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Congrats on the decision. Hopefully you will enjoy your W211 more then you enjoyed your W210
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