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Chuck-
Thank you so much for taking the time to take those pics and post them.
You're car is very classy.
I sent the dealership the first photo you posted and he confirmed that that is what my interior is going to be. And I got to him in time to change the brown trim to black, and I'm getting my dynamic drive driver's seat. Now the wait.
Thanks again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to take those pics and post them.
You're car is very classy.
I sent the dealership the first photo you posted and he confirmed that that is what my interior is going to be. And I got to him in time to change the brown trim to black, and I'm getting my dynamic drive driver's seat. Now the wait.
Thanks again.
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I have the e550 sport. The e550 does have the two setting adjustable airmatic suspension, with a sport and comfort setting. The sport setting is surprisingly civil even on not great roads. The comfort setting is just a little softer and removes some roughness on bad roads. The handling is pretty good. I like you was thinking that I might be better off with the luxury and 17 inch rims. But I needed the car because of circumstances and a after test driving the sport concluded that it was more than acceptable on mediocre roads. I believe that the only ride difference between the sport and luxury is the 17 versus 18 inch rims. I never got a chance to drive an e550 luxury and can't find anyone on the forum who has either! Regards. Ned.
I drove the luxury E550 at my dealership over the holidays. I loved the ride of it with the 17" wheels. I did notice while turning off an exit ramp (Harter Rd. on 287) that it was not as tight as my Audi with the 18" wheels.
BUT! That's not what I'm really looking for. In the last 6 years (118,000 miles) I have been on the side of the road (sometimes at an ungodly hour) changing a flat.
I'm done with that. I'm sure the ride quality is good on good to mediocre roads, which most roads are. I just don't want to deal with as many flats.
My wife's Volvo hasn't had a single flat in 5 years (46,000 miles).
Anyway, I'm not criticizing anyone else's decision, this is just my .02.
Another question. Why are there no other luxury package owners here (at least I don't see many pics)? All I see are pictures of the sport. Is it because it's a free "upgrade"? Hmm. Or is it the enhanced handling. I can buy that, too. Does anyone opt for the sport and 17" wheels?
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MBUSA seems to deem it necessary to provide for no diversity with the W212's, so they supply only Sports (and/or Dealers only order Sports, because MBUSA oddly doesn't charge for them). I remember when M-B's used to have 3-4 Packages (that changed styling), now they just treat it like some Fleet Car in that regard.
Even if someone wanted a Luxury, it's hard to find it, unfortunately. I would have stuck with the Sport, but I'd like to see a variety of looks, and I'm sure if the option were available, lots of E buyers would appreciate the softer ride of the Luxury.
Even if someone wanted a Luxury, it's hard to find it, unfortunately. I would have stuck with the Sport, but I'd like to see a variety of looks, and I'm sure if the option were available, lots of E buyers would appreciate the softer ride of the Luxury.
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MBUSA seems to deem it necessary to provide for no diversity with the W212's, so they supply only Sports (and/or Dealers only order Sports, because MBUSA oddly doesn't charge for them). I remember when M-B's used to have 3-4 Packages (that changed styling), now they just treat it like some Fleet Car in that regard.
Even if someone wanted a Luxury, it's hard to find it, unfortunately. I would have stuck with the Sport, but I'd like to see a variety of looks, and I'm sure if the option were available, lots of E buyers would appreciate the softer ride of the Luxury.
Even if someone wanted a Luxury, it's hard to find it, unfortunately. I would have stuck with the Sport, but I'd like to see a variety of looks, and I'm sure if the option were available, lots of E buyers would appreciate the softer ride of the Luxury.
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I drove the luxury E550 at my dealership over the holidays. I loved the ride of it with the 17" wheels. I did notice while turning off an exit ramp (Harter Rd. on 287) that it was not as tight as my Audi with the 18" wheels.
BUT! That's not what I'm really looking for. In the last 6 years (118,000 miles) I have been on the side of the road (sometimes at an ungodly hour) changing a flat.
I'm done with that. I'm sure the ride quality is good on good to mediocre roads, which most roads are. I just don't want to deal with as many flats.
My wife's Volvo hasn't had a single flat in 5 years (46,000 miles).
Anyway, I'm not criticizing anyone else's decision, this is just my .02.
Another question. Why are there no other luxury package owners here (at least I don't see many pics)? All I see are pictures of the sport. Is it because it's a free "upgrade"? Hmm. Or is it the enhanced handling. I can buy that, too. Does anyone opt for the sport and 17" wheels?
BUT! That's not what I'm really looking for. In the last 6 years (118,000 miles) I have been on the side of the road (sometimes at an ungodly hour) changing a flat.
I'm done with that. I'm sure the ride quality is good on good to mediocre roads, which most roads are. I just don't want to deal with as many flats.
My wife's Volvo hasn't had a single flat in 5 years (46,000 miles).
Anyway, I'm not criticizing anyone else's decision, this is just my .02.
Another question. Why are there no other luxury package owners here (at least I don't see many pics)? All I see are pictures of the sport. Is it because it's a free "upgrade"? Hmm. Or is it the enhanced handling. I can buy that, too. Does anyone opt for the sport and 17" wheels?
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Did you get the opportunity to test drive the e550 luxury before buying the sport? If so what was the difference in ride and handling. Thanks. Ned.
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I was not a fan of the black ash until I brought my car home and particularly after driving it on a bright sunny day.
With the sun shining on the wood you get little seams of unstained wood that almost look like gold seams in black quartz.
I also have the wooden wheel which is standard in Australian E500's and it does the same thing in the sun.
Mind you in our fierce summer the wooden wheel is a bit of a love hate relationship as it heats up quickly if the car is parked in the sun.
Mine is a black interior with Black Ash which might be a bit dull in a dull climate (not around here anywhere though) but is eminently practical as it doesn't show the dirt when it ages.
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With the sun shining on the wood you get little seams of unstained wood that almost look like gold seams in black quartz.
I also have the wooden wheel which is standard in Australian E500's and it does the same thing in the sun.
Mind you in our fierce summer the wooden wheel is a bit of a love hate relationship as it heats up quickly if the car is parked in the sun.
Mine is a black interior with Black Ash which might be a bit dull in a dull climate (not around here anywhere though) but is eminently practical as it doesn't show the dirt when it ages.
Bill
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I test drove an E350 sport and an E350 luxury and there was not a noticeable difference in the ride quality between them. I then chose the E550 without a test drive for the increased horsepower and the airmatic suspension. I chose the sport version because I liked its appearance better.
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Is that a sport model with a white headliner? That would be ANOTHER gip that MBUSA gives us, in not allowing for creative diversity with W212's (forcing them all to practically look the same).
I LOVE my interior combo, and a white headliner certainly would add too many contrasting colors to it. BUT, I think the black interior/white headliner look on a Benz Sedan is pure class and classic. It's BS they don't allow Sport models to come like that as well.
I LOVE my interior combo, and a white headliner certainly would add too many contrasting colors to it. BUT, I think the black interior/white headliner look on a Benz Sedan is pure class and classic. It's BS they don't allow Sport models to come like that as well.
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Hi Ned , yes. I'm moving back to Morristown after a twenty year hiatus. So Morristown Mercedes is my dealership. I've known the Owner there a while. As a matter of fact, my Mom is the commercial realtor that put him in that building. That and $3.50 gets me a cup of coffee! (That was a funnier comment when coffee was a quater!)
WGB- I like the black ash trim! It looks great. Does the wood wheel get a little slippery in your hands? And, what is on the tele? Are you watching network news or ESPN on the nav screen?
K-A- could you post a picture of your headliner? Is it black? WGB's looks gray or ash. And when you say "Don't allow" do you mean that you can't order the headliner (or any other part) from the factory any way you want it? I would think you could.There's a difference between "dont allow" and plain "don't". I mean, if you wanted a luxury item in your sport, can't you just ask ( and buck up)(and wait)?
WGB- I like the black ash trim! It looks great. Does the wood wheel get a little slippery in your hands? And, what is on the tele? Are you watching network news or ESPN on the nav screen?
K-A- could you post a picture of your headliner? Is it black? WGB's looks gray or ash. And when you say "Don't allow" do you mean that you can't order the headliner (or any other part) from the factory any way you want it? I would think you could.There's a difference between "dont allow" and plain "don't". I mean, if you wanted a luxury item in your sport, can't you just ask ( and buck up)(and wait)?
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WGB- I like the black ash trim! It looks great. Does the wood wheel get a little slippery in your hands? And, what is on the tele? Are you watching network news or ESPN on the nav screen?
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No the steering wheel doesn't get slippery but it does get hot after sitting in the sun.
The headliner is gray - alcantara is an option available here but mine is just the standard cloth.
I think I had just arrived home from work when I took that photo and the News was on TV. I like to drive home listening to the news even thougth I can't watch it while moving (nor do I wish to).
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WGB- I like the black ash trim! It looks great. Does the wood wheel get a little slippery in your hands? And, what is on the tele? Are you watching network news or ESPN on the nav screen?
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No the steering wheel doesn't get slippery but it does get hot after sitting in the sun.
The headliner is gray - alcantara is an option available here but mine is just the standard cloth.
I think I had just arrived home from work when I took that photo and the News was on TV. I like to drive home listening to the news even thougth I can't watch it while moving (nor do I wish to).
Bill
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This is the E350 (I'm getting the 550) in Platinum Black that's in the showroom. It's not a great photo, but still ****!! The color looks like granite, with eensy speckles in it. Very cool!
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I saw that car there. I thought that it was stunning!! If they had an e550 equipped the way I wanted it in that color, I may have gone for it over the indium grey that I bought. I still love my indium grey. No color buyers remorse!! And you're right, the picture doesn't do this color any justice at all. Are you getting platinum black? Regards. Ned.
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I saw that car there. I thought that it was stunning!! If they had an e550 equipped the way I wanted it in that color, I may have gone for it over the indium grey that I bought. I still love my indium grey. No color buyers remorse!! And you're right, the picture doesn't do this color any justice at all. Are you getting platinum black? Regards. Ned.
I've been in an A6 for 6 years now, and it's been a great car. I mean it, a really great car. But I dont feel the need to go back to Audi again. And I don't love the BMWs. When I drove the E350 and the E550 it didn't have the "drive on rails" feel that the A6 has. The the 550 has the *****. And man, soooo comfortable.
So there you have it.
It should be delivered in March, but I'm not moving back there until April or May.
And I went with the brown trim, not the black with the ash and black leather interior.
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Yep, im getting the platinum black 550. Initially,my wife and I went there for me to buy her Christmas present. The GL350. When I saw that car it was pretty much an impulse buy. Love at first sight.
I've been in an A6 for 6 years now, and it's been a great car. I mean it, a really great car. But I dont feel the need to go back to Audi again. And I don't love the BMWs. When I drove the E350 and the E550 it didn't have the "drive on rails" feel that the A6 has. The the 550 has the *****. And man, soooo comfortable.
So there you have it.
It should be delivered in March, but I'm not moving back there until April or May.
And I went with the brown trim, not the black with the ash and black leather interior.
I've been in an A6 for 6 years now, and it's been a great car. I mean it, a really great car. But I dont feel the need to go back to Audi again. And I don't love the BMWs. When I drove the E350 and the E550 it didn't have the "drive on rails" feel that the A6 has. The the 550 has the *****. And man, soooo comfortable.
So there you have it.
It should be delivered in March, but I'm not moving back there until April or May.
And I went with the brown trim, not the black with the ash and black leather interior.
