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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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No prob man!

Used Jags are incredible bang for the bucks, although the reliability is sketchy, but hey, if it's a second car to drive every now and then, maybe it won't be such a prob! The Vanden Plas' have such classically gorgeous and plush interiors.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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CLS feels noticeably smaller inside as compared to the E. The ambient is sportier with more leather. E is a better family car, CLS is more fun. I considered both the CLS and the E, and I actually preferred the CLS slightly, since it did feel more dynamic. I went with the E as it has more pratical back seats for family and felt roomier inside. E is a more pratical car in my opinion.

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Old May 28, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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In this photo shared by K-A, I prefer the more understated styling of the E-63.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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That is a beautiful E. Do you think that is Diamond White Metallic paint?
It looks like Diamond White. That's the color I wanted but when Mercedes went all black interiors, I switched to Iridium Silver.
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Old May 2, 2012 | 04:04 AM
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Old May 2, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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I saw new CLS in person and was thrilled by front end , it was very attractive may be it was because it was 1st ever time I saw it in closely

Anyway, W212 is the finest looking car througly and I like it's every angle .If I have a chance side by sice pics for you to judge I will shot them here as well lol
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Old May 2, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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The CLS with AMG package is my next car. I will order a 2014 model next Spring and expect delivery July or Aug 2013. That car should have the 435hp motor.
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The CLS with AMG package is my next car. I will order a 2014 model next Spring and expect delivery July or Aug 2013. That car should have the 435hp motor.


what do you guys think of the shooting break???
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No prob man!

Used Jags are incredible bang for the bucks, although the reliability is sketchy, but hey, if it's a second car to drive every now and then, maybe it won't be such a prob! The Vanden Plas' have such classically gorgeous and plush interiors.
A car is nothing without reliability. I like the new Jaguar interiors a lot better than the E class but there is no way I would consider a Jag until they substantially improve their reliability ratings. A friend of mine a while ago tried to sell me their Jag at a really good price and I don't think I would have even bought it for half the market value. That + there was no AWD.
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A car is nothing without reliability. I like the new Jaguar interiors a lot better than the E class but there is no way I would consider a Jag until they substantially improve their reliability ratings. A friend of mine a while ago tried to sell me their Jag at a really good price and I don't think I would have even bought it for half the market value. That + there was no AWD.
completely agree Webster...........the reason I'm not in a new XJ is because they're just not appealing anymore......AT ALL......but I do agree the interior is amazing.......simply amazing......
that's one thing Jaguar is good at, and also making the suitcase sample things........unlike my MB dealer, LOL, who doesn't have a shread of sample material or trim to show potential buyers.........

WTF Benz?
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Old May 3, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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I kinda digress and disagree that present Jaguar models are considerably better and more elegant compared to any present MB models .
Interior wise : W212
Exterior wise : W212

Same goes for W204 and W221 as well . I like the way array of arrow shape looks on present MB models .
I also dislike Jaguar's grill design . MB grills are angled and they are gorgeous

I like XF's interior though but I think gear selector is not my cup of tea and unfortunatelly some RR and LR models come with this gadget as well
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not to mention if you want a stock Jag with 550hp you have to buy a coupe........
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the new f-type looks pretty sexy, though.
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Originally Posted by WEBSRFR
A car is nothing without reliability. I like the new Jaguar interiors a lot better than the E class but there is no way I would consider a Jag until they substantially improve their reliability ratings. A friend of mine a while ago tried to sell me their Jag at a really good price and I don't think I would have even bought it for half the market value. That + there was no AWD.
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Reliability trumps all, no matter what car even MB's.
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