wmoor004

Do you really believe people purchase E350s because they can't afford E550s? With options an E350 4M costs is equal to or more than a E550 (non 4matic of course). Speaking for myself I can afford a Cls 63 if I want to part with the coin. Just asking.

GO Army!

hyperion667

amg baby!!

wmoor004

Hype I'm gonna take baby steps before I get to the AMG! LOL

Your 63 Looks Bad A$$!

hyperion667

thanx man, but not for much longer.....
PM me if you wanna test drive the 63.......
it is for sale still, and I would so happy to not let the dealer have it back

threeMBs

On apple to apple comparison, E550 is $8K more than E350. On a lease (that how most "buy" these), those $8K will make a significant $/month difference.

$$$ is the only (or the main) reasons people go for E350. I could easily afford E550s(no financing needed), but went for E350s due to $$$ and regret(ed) doing so (twice already). That relatively small difference is NOT worth the compromise, IMO.

K-A

It has nothing to do with what one can afford (well, in healthy cases), it has to do with if one sees value in the upcharged Options. I could easily afford the difference in monthly payment from 350 to 550, in fact, I'm watching my Stock tickers move around which push my balance around in seconds, far more than said monthly difference as we speak.

However, in many peoples cases, they sure like the V8, but don't see it as a benefit enough to pay up for it. Not only that, but with people far more MPG conscious, the average buyer in this segment will probably rather stick with the more efficient offering. Also, V8's are very soft in the Used Car market. I for one drove an E550 and didn't feel enough of a difference in the way I drive normally to pay extra for it. This will vary with whoever's behind the wheel, of course.

wmoor004

It just never ceases to amaze me how people stereotyping those who buy *in their opinion* lower end automobiles.
You bought a C Class because you can’t afford an E Class or You bought a E350 because you can’t afford an E550 or You bought a V6 Mustang because you cant afford the V8 ect ect ect. LOL
Oh, You bought a E550 Coup because you can't afford the E63! LOL!!! I had to say it! All in fun though....
Go Army!

ImInPA

I bought an E350 so everyone would think I have a much smaller ***** than I have.

threeMBs

Not sure who you're responding to, but just in case its me - I never said "people buy E350 because they can't afford E550". I said/implied they (me included, twice) buy them because they're less expensive (actual difference is closer to $10K since most cars are not optioned out and at such, V8's more standard equipment inflates the difference).

threeMBs

Iron logic. Those buying AMG 63s (Hype, if are you reading this, please forgive me) must have realy small ones, and those going for AMG 65s and BS series must have none.

RobbieRob

So true, I remember when I first got the E550, I was out having a few drinks with my girl. I went out to grab a smoke and some guy I know came up to me outside and said" why didn't you get the S, can't afford it".... What a dumbass, meanwhile he drives off in a toyota corolla or something. Haters will be haters when you have a nice car, and when I mean nice car, I mean a MB. All of them from C to SLS. Their all great automobiles. We all might criticize each other on this forum from time to time, but when it comes down to it, we all have great cars(except for the guy with the Jeep...lol, joke).

ImInPA

+1 RobbieRob. When you buy a Mercedes, regardless of model, you have purchased a vehicle that requires no apologies. I am not saying that other marques out there are not as good, I am simply stating these are all fine automobiles. A coworker commented to me how much the new C coupe looks like the Accord coupe, especially from the side profile and rear windows. I can't say I disagree, but, a back to back drive of each would certainly show that these two cars are in very different leagues.

alloutmk23

I wouldnt. Gc srt8's are rare, hence the very high resale value. I see E-class coupes and sedans (550's) all over the place where I live. I see srt8 jeeps maybe twice a month.

My buddy bought his used 08 srt almost 2 years ago for 40k (he bought it before i could) and sold it two months ago for 38k. However, I can't say this for charger srt's or 300 srt's (I'm not a fan). But the jeep is a very nice rig.

I am actually hoping to purchase a new body style srt8 jeep, (not very soon) but not because I can't afford the ML amg. But because the jeep just looks meaner and nicer to me. Personally I'm not a fan of ML's at all.

A big part of the jeeps success probably is because of the ML platform. But I don't see people bashing the ML amg on the cherokeesrt8 forums. They respect it and give valid opinions.

dsayed

Personally when looking at used Es I got the 550 because I wanted the xenon lights, LED DRLs and keyless entry and start. I gave up multicontour seats, AMG wheels and AMG steering wheel, which I would have liked. The engine is nice and I will enjoy it but for daily driving I'm not sure that it will make much of an impact other than at the pump. Ultimately, I think I'm even: if I'd gone for the E350c, I would have been messing around with doing xenon lights and maybe LEDs and they wouldn't have been as good, would have not had keyless anything and would have saved maybe $4k tops (remember I'm looking at used so I have a limited selection to choose from.)
So as you can see it isn't so much about the engine and you know what maybe I won't bother with the AMG wheels in the hope that the boy racers will leave me alone

threeMBs

Used cars is a completely different ball game since it's very hard to do an apple to apple comparison. Normally people go to the used market to save $$$ over new because in many cases (if not most) they actualy may not be able to afford a new car. So in the context of this discussion, used market should not be brought up as it does not apply.

steelgrey

I understand that you had a smaller pool of vehicles since you were buying used but, the E350 coupes are available with Adaptive Xenons, Leds keyless go, AMG wheels and multicontour 14 way adjustable ventilated seats. Too bad you didn't have a little more time to search. You could have gotten exactely what you wanted.

Although not relevant to this answer some people (myself) bought an E350 because it's the wife's car and I wouldn't dare turn her loose in a 550.

dsayed

You're right but the clock was against me (had to replace a vehicle due to a total loss) and I could have got something to tide me over, but came across what I think was a great deal. No remorse

threeMBs

That is mostly why I got E350s (twice) - her only requirement was "MB E-class in white/black with Pano". She's actually an excellent driver (knock on wood), but does not care about any other options (she's also laughs at me for spending so much time here).
The reason I said I regret those decisions, is that when we go somewhere together we mostly take "here" car, but I do all the driving (pre 2012 V6 in Es are dogs with A/C on).

michael10128

Why didnt he trade his "C550" for an ML63?

Busta Riles

Because the Jeep is better than the Mercedes, of course!

ToofDoc

+1

I bet half of you hadn't seen a 2012 GCSRT8 on the road yet! It's very rare! You thought you saw one or have seen one, but you really didn't!

wmoor004

I was speaking general. I wasn't addressing your comment.

I will say that my11 E350 listed for 65K and I could have bought an E550 Sedan *non 4M* for less than that with P2. Of course I do receive healthy discounts...

ToofDoc

Got tired of MB. JGCSRT8 better than ML63 in multiple ways!

K-A

Very well said. It's a complete unintelligent, braggart, d-bag mentality to do so. I buy cars to express my taste more than my wealth. If both combine in terms of outside perception, then so be it!

Well said. People with mentalities like that are always behind in life, doesn't matter what kind of money they have, they're simply behind in so many ways. Fact of the matter is, if you care about outside perception, the cheaper you go in the M-B lineup, the more value/cachet you get. People generally judge M-B's by size of the car, motor is irrelevant to the vast population. Most people I know couldn't tell a difference between a C and a CL, no way they could an E and an S, really. My Dad's owned all kinds of cars, but doesn't know them well. His friend got an S65 (new), and when my Dad rides in my E350, he seriously thinks that I have the same car as his friend! Lol.

Agreed as well. Although, I am personally very unhappy with the aesthetic of the C-Coupe. IMO is looks like a bandaid design with little design R&D. Basically a very "cheaply done" Benz.... not in tactile quality, but in design quality in that terribly Accord/Sunfire/Generic low-budget Coupe greenhouse with a huuuuge, un-sexy rear window piece and ghastly singular door frame.

I've had Jeep GC's in my family for over a decade, well over a decade. No knock to the new GC. But it ain't an E-Class. I'd take an E250 over a GC SRT8, but I don't buy my cars for what motor is shoehorned into it (unless I'm buying a toy on the side, which I do plan to at some point), I buy it for the car that appeals to my tastes in various different factors. A massively powerful SUV with horrible MPG is as pointless as it gets to me. I'd personally go for an ML350 and get all those qualities (aside from motor) that the GC is second-rate (behind it) on, though, I would never buy an ML either, unless I had to.

Also, you do know that there is very good reason that you see E-Classes everywhere, but not SRT8's (which cost about the same), and as much as everyone would love a car that's "rare" but also renowned and/or logical, unless we're talking exotic-pricing, it's not too likely. The E is "everywhere" because it's just that damn great, nothing less.

ToofDoc

First, GC SRT8s are completely different beast than your regular GCs so you can't even compare them. Second, I did buy a "toy" on the side (aka an Italian Bull). Actually both SRT8 and the Gallardo are toys!

If you were referring that statement to me, then it's not even an affordability issue (dropped $200K on another car without hesitation), it's if I love the car at that moment or not? If I do, then I'll buy it. How long I'll be in love, that's the true question. I just felt all MB AMG cars are really not that great to look at! E63 is a sedan?! Who wants that?

Most MB cars are not "exotic" enough anymore! All CL, CLS, E, and C series models (cab, coupe, sedans, AMG variants) look like taxis to me!