Difference is that WE have MB's the other snobs dont:p
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E320 v.s. E500
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Area, USA
2015 ML 350
Originally posted by ctouhey
I wish I could get the gas mileage some quoted here. On the August 2002 build E500, I averaged 13.5 mi/gal over the 6,000 or so miles I put on until late July '03. On the current E500, I've averaged 12.5 mi/gal over the first 8500 miles.
I wish I could get the gas mileage some quoted here. On the August 2002 build E500, I averaged 13.5 mi/gal over the 6,000 or so miles I put on until late July '03. On the current E500, I've averaged 12.5 mi/gal over the first 8500 miles.
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'03 W211 aka E-500
Gents,
I by no means meant any offense. And yes, they call it University of Spoiled Children. In my case, since I put myself through there at night, it should be Univ. of Spoiled Adults,
And I am certainly not of such lofty status as to be able to look down on *any*one. Leasing works great through your Sub-chapter "S" corp. :p
Yep, 320 and 500 share the prestige and snob-appeal, especially to non-mb'ers who are ignorant of the differences between designations. Body looks the same, right?
I just thought that for the money, the 500 offerred a lot more features in which I was interested.
Again, I didn't mean to condemn or accuse, or insult anyone. I was just pointing out what I think when I see E320's.
EDJ
I by no means meant any offense. And yes, they call it University of Spoiled Children. In my case, since I put myself through there at night, it should be Univ. of Spoiled Adults,
And I am certainly not of such lofty status as to be able to look down on *any*one. Leasing works great through your Sub-chapter "S" corp. :p
Yep, 320 and 500 share the prestige and snob-appeal, especially to non-mb'ers who are ignorant of the differences between designations. Body looks the same, right?
I just thought that for the money, the 500 offerred a lot more features in which I was interested.
Again, I didn't mean to condemn or accuse, or insult anyone. I was just pointing out what I think when I see E320's.
EDJ
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Of course not
I have an 04 E55, but I dont look down on anyone else. I also have an 01' E320 with just the Basic E2 Package. Bose, Rain Sensor, and Sunroof. Nothing fancy on that one. I enjoy look at all the people who have a Mercedes Benz. You buy what you can afford. No need to look down on others. There is nothing wrong with an E320. They are so fuel efficient for their size. I get 28mpg when I drive that car on Cruise Control. I only get 12 mpg on the E55. I drive the E320 everyday to and from work, its a beautiful car.
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you do sound like a snob saying that..i drive an 04 e320..i could easily afford an e55 or an s500 on my own,im 21,but what the hell would i want those cars at my age for? what am i going to want in 4-5 years from now,and no my parents dont pay for ****,i do everything on my own,im very satisfied with my e320, all tho like someone else said a few post ahead of me,i could of got an e500 for the price i got my e320 and yes im leasing,that doesnt mean jack,i like to get new cars every 2-3 years,you do sound like a snob...i dont look down on people for cars they have..if i see someone in a ****ty c class,i dont care,id still rather drive any benz than most other cars on the road..and the difference on the e55 to e500 is wayyyyyyyy bigger than e500 to e320..big time difference if you ask me,o well..were all snobs sometimes i guess
you do sound like a snob saying that..i drive an 04 e320..i could easily afford an e55 or an s500 on my own,im 21,but what the hell would i want those cars at my age for? what am i going to want in 4-5 years from now,and no my parents dont pay for ****,i do everything on my own,im very satisfied with my e320, all tho like someone else said a few post ahead of me,i could of got an e500 for the price i got my e320 and yes im leasing,that doesnt mean jack,i like to get new cars every 2-3 years,you do sound like a snob...i dont look down on people for cars they have..if i see someone in a ****ty c class,i dont care,id still rather drive any benz than most other cars on the road..and the difference on the e55 to e500 is wayyyyyyyy bigger than e500 to e320..big time difference if you ask me,o well..were all snobs sometimes i guess
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06 C 350 2014 GLK350
With the choice between the E320 and E500 it was easy for me to chose the E500 but that decision will be much harder when the E350 becomes available.
I find that with todays horrible speed restrictions, a high horsepower car is an easy way to get a ticket. At the same time you need enough power to provide good control and response. I think the E350 will be about ideal. I'm also not a fan of air suspensions so the purchase of the 350 will be an easy choice for me.
In the meantime, I'm switching to the E320 CDI. I will then most likely get an E350 as soon as it becomes available.
I find that with todays horrible speed restrictions, a high horsepower car is an easy way to get a ticket. At the same time you need enough power to provide good control and response. I think the E350 will be about ideal. I'm also not a fan of air suspensions so the purchase of the 350 will be an easy choice for me.
In the meantime, I'm switching to the E320 CDI. I will then most likely get an E350 as soon as it becomes available.
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I have to disagree, a friend of my dad's has an E320 on Lease and a 996 Turbo, S55 AMG, and LS430 ULTRA. Well, obviously he could afford an S500 or E55, but he doesn't need it. Please don't generalize. Just because people buy a 320 over a 500 doesn't mean that they are trying to act snotty.
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sl and M-class E320 4Matic SLK350
Another perspective
There is another school of thought that the E500 is really a compromise. It will always be outshone by the E55. Logic would dictate that the real value is in a E320, CDI, or the E350 when it becomes available. If you really want/need power then the E55 is the way to go. I would say if you can't justify the E55 then the E320 is the way to go. Why get an E55 wannabe?
I voted with my pocketbook by getting a highly optioned E320 as an alternative to a stripped down E500. Sure, I would have loved to have the E55 but I have every desirable option on my E320 that I could have had on the E55 other than the horsepower - and where I live there are no highways that allow me to go over 65 mph anyway.
I voted with my pocketbook by getting a highly optioned E320 as an alternative to a stripped down E500. Sure, I would have loved to have the E55 but I have every desirable option on my E320 that I could have had on the E55 other than the horsepower - and where I live there are no highways that allow me to go over 65 mph anyway.
Last edited by northbenz; May 3, 2004 at 01:42 AM.
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From: Portland, OR
I own an '03 E320 with the sports package that I am perfectly happy with. If horsepower was at the top of my list I would have chosen the E55 vs. the E500, but given that in most driving situations I will not use or can not use that extra HP I thought the E320 made more sense.
Some would say that the E320 being lighter by ~120 lbs makes it more nimble, but I have a tough time believing that that amount of weight would make any significant difference.
P.S. The E320 purchase was not a stretch - so that argument is just BS.
Some would say that the E320 being lighter by ~120 lbs makes it more nimble, but I have a tough time believing that that amount of weight would make any significant difference.
P.S. The E320 purchase was not a stretch - so that argument is just BS.
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From: Minneapolis MN
2004 E320 4matic Euro Delivery / 2001 ML320 / 2000 A170cdi
Can't afford it? Hmmm
I drive a new E320, mine is paid for in full. I could have bought an E500, (or E55 and paid for it likewise) but won't because: 1. the resale value is worse, 2. the mileage is worse, 3. the air suspension I have seen in MN during the last year seems to sink to the ground during the night at -20 to -35/-40 F.
I don't get to write it off legitimately or illegitimately.
I bought the MB, because I like MB for the safety and quality. If some people are so full of themselves the they have to think this of others, oh well so be it.
I would rather have an E270cdi with 4matic if there was such a beast that could be imported into the USA.
IMHO, the extra horsepower is nice for those of you that like to have it, but it is pretty much useless here in the USA.
Besides... I am used to driving faster than 99% of the rest of you and burning enough kerosene as it is....
So how is this for being arrogant!
Ed
'04 E320 4matic w/Premium, Heating, Lighting, Seat Packages voice/phone/sirius Obsidian Black, and heated steering wheel...
'01 E320 4matic
'01 ML320 dvd nav/xenons/bose/v60 phone/cd changer
'99 A170cdi (In west London) with a Streetpilot III GPS and extra squirrel
I don't get to write it off legitimately or illegitimately.
I bought the MB, because I like MB for the safety and quality. If some people are so full of themselves the they have to think this of others, oh well so be it.
I would rather have an E270cdi with 4matic if there was such a beast that could be imported into the USA.
IMHO, the extra horsepower is nice for those of you that like to have it, but it is pretty much useless here in the USA.
Besides... I am used to driving faster than 99% of the rest of you and burning enough kerosene as it is....
So how is this for being arrogant!
Ed
'04 E320 4matic w/Premium, Heating, Lighting, Seat Packages voice/phone/sirius Obsidian Black, and heated steering wheel...
'01 E320 4matic
'01 ML320 dvd nav/xenons/bose/v60 phone/cd changer
'99 A170cdi (In west London) with a Streetpilot III GPS and extra squirrel
Last edited by airbusman; May 6, 2004 at 04:52 AM.
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From: Minneapolis MN
2004 E320 4matic Euro Delivery / 2001 ML320 / 2000 A170cdi
Yes
Yes, I enjoy my MB vehicles. The E320 (and other E's) are nice to drive. If you do get e new one, European Delivery is a fun thing! We did it for the last one we got.
Ed
Ed
