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Old Nov 18, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Porsche Macan S SportDesign / Ex M-B's: 11 & 10 & 06 E350's, 02 S500
Originally Posted by El Cid
One point the article made was that the younger generation has had tremendous influence on car design and offerings over the past years and that fewer cars are being designed for the over 50 demographic. Example is one opinion expressed in the article was that Cadillac's newest offerings were not made to appeal to over 50 demographic. I'm sure there are quite a few over 50's who like the CTS.
Not trying to start an argument, but thought it was interesting article that may show future of some cars.
I'm sure M-B is paying close attention to this for both the cars and getting them serviced by dealerships rather than DIY.
This is true in all of Pop Culture really. The younger generations dictate style by a long-shot. Even Music, Movies, etc. to extents. I remember when I was a kid, "grownups" had some confidence to it, i.e they listened to grown up music, wore grown up clothes, etc. Now in our "Cougar" generation, everybody wants to act and feel as if they're 25 years old, all the time, so you have a constant mid-life crisis amongst so many adults. It's pretty hilarious.
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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2010 E63
under 50....for now!
Bought my first Benz from my father in law in my 20's, a 420 SEL
My first brand new car was an E55 in my 30's
My latest car is an E63, currently in my 40's
Kinda have a thing for german cars......
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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2010 E550 4matic, 2008 MDX, 2011 335i Vert
33. this is my first benz. had bmw when I was 30 or so...before that toyotas (although I actually owned an avalon....whose average owner is over 65 I think.
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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'14 ML350 GONE-'12 GL450/'10 E550/'10 ML350/'09 C300/'07 ML350/'03 E320
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First Benz was 03 E320 when 30
Second Benz was 07 ML350
Third Benz was 09 C300
Fourth Benz is 10 ML350 (wife's car)
Fifth Benz is 10 E550

I guess I'm a Benz fan

The E350 is definitely styled young but engineered old, could not make myself buy the 350 had to get the 550 for the engine, not ready to just stop and smell the roses, need a little more get up and go.
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