E350 - First Drive
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E350 - First Drive
Got the chance to drive an E350 (Euro Spec) today. It was awsome, I drove a 545 about a year ago and was very impressed as I took it up to 150mph on the Autobahn. Well, the 350 did not dissapoint at all. It seemed to have similar power and acceletation. Braking from high speed was very confident. At 240kph, about 150mph, the car was solid. I wouldn't want to hold speeds like that for long periods of time, but the feel was good. It sprinted from 100kph to 180kph in seconds. A slap to the left on the shifter, and a punch to the pedal, and we were off. My only complaint: I took a CD with me to check out the sound system, stuck it in the slot and it never worked, it also never spit out the disk. I told the gal at the dealership and she said she would buy me a new one. My fear is that I may have forced it in with one already in there. Needliess to say, I can't wait to go pick up my new wagon. My drive home in my BMW 525iT just wasn't that exciting. Still waiting for final price.
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Originally Posted by e350
Got the chance to drive an E350 (Euro Spec) today. It was awsome, I drove a 545 about a year ago and was very impressed as I took it up to 150mph on the Autobahn. Well, the 350 did not dissapoint at all. It seemed to have similar power and acceletation. Braking from high speed was very confident. At 240kph, about 150mph, the car was solid. I wouldn't want to hold speeds like that for long periods of time, but the feel was good. It sprinted from 100kph to 180kph in seconds. A slap to the left on the shifter, and a punch to the pedal, and we were off. My only complaint: I took a CD with me to check out the sound system, stuck it in the slot and it never worked, it also never spit out the disk. I told the gal at the dealership and she said she would buy me a new one. My fear is that I may have forced it in with one already in there. Needliess to say, I can't wait to go pick up my new wagon. My drive home in my BMW 525iT just wasn't that exciting. Still waiting for final price.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
Great to hear a report on the new 350 Wagon! I am waiting pricing from my dealer(s) for the 350 wagon also. I almost settled on the Platinum Blue with Ash and then I changed to the Albaster White with Ash. I had a white 1990 wagon and really loved the way it always looked clean. Looking forward to more reports...thanks.
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Originally Posted by Le Burpor
Go for Platinum Blue. I have it on good authority that it looks awesome
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e350, what's the word on the price? Is it similar to the e320 or higher? If so, by how much??
NevadaJ, I love the Plat Blue as I think it's a classy color for all ages. Furthermore, i can assure the color looks good in all lighting conditions. I've had so many people telling me how nice the car looks with the color and these from people I don't even know.
Now, just to reinforce my opinion, a pic from another thread
NevadaJ, I love the Plat Blue as I think it's a classy color for all ages. Furthermore, i can assure the color looks good in all lighting conditions. I've had so many people telling me how nice the car looks with the color and these from people I don't even know.
Now, just to reinforce my opinion, a pic from another thread
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Originally Posted by Le Burpor
e350, what's the word on the price? Is it similar to the e320 or higher? If so, by how much??
NevadaJ, I love the Plat Blue as I think it's a classy color for all ages. Furthermore, i can assure the color looks good in all lighting conditions. I've had so many people telling me how nice the car looks with the color and these from people I don't even know.
Now, just to reinforce my opinion, a pic from another thread
NevadaJ, I love the Plat Blue as I think it's a classy color for all ages. Furthermore, i can assure the color looks good in all lighting conditions. I've had so many people telling me how nice the car looks with the color and these from people I don't even know.
Now, just to reinforce my opinion, a pic from another thread
I saw your thread earlier and your car really looked great. I am going to have to take another look at the color options for sure.
Jack
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
Originally Posted by e350
The price of the E350 in Germany is 3.5% higher than the E320. I expect about the same thing for the US.
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
you and Glojo really make it tough on a person to select a color...:-) You both have that great looking blue and Glojo doesn't like white on a wagon. Decisions, decisions...I still have time to change my mind a couple of times...I am going to go to the local dealer (not buying from him) and look at the Platinum Blue again.
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My Audi is a gorgeous metallic blue, but it is always showing dust and dirt. My E stays "clean as a whistle."
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2011 E350 Cabriolet..White and Almond Mocha
Originally Posted by SAguirre
I personally love white. Especially where you live, white is great for those hot summers! It has become less popular lately, but I am sure that it will make a comeback! I have personally owned 3 Mercedes Benz, 1 VW Beetle, 2 Cadillacs and a BMW 740IL. ALL WHITE!
My Audi is a gorgeous metallic blue, but it is always showing dust and dirt. My E stays "clean as a whistle."
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My Audi is a gorgeous metallic blue, but it is always showing dust and dirt. My E stays "clean as a whistle."
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Originally Posted by Nevada Jack
I must agree Steve. The white wagon I had was the easiest color to keep clean. I may be tempted by the Blue but I see myself pulling in the garage with that white wagon....:-)
