xolinlevh

Hey all, so assuming most of you saw my thread about debating trading my C300 for a E, well i just did it today! After a lot of hoops and issues (try being 26 and buying a E class, banks dont trust u at all) I finally got her home! (sorry for the shaky pics, cellphones dont make the best cameras)

ttoE550

Congrats! Our cars are very similar, so I know you will enjoy it!

As far as banks go, maybe try a credit union if there's one you can join, or a local bank if not. In my experience, big banks go completely insane if you don't match each and every one of their rules. When I was younger, credit unions and local banks were much more willing to accommodate individual situations.

BenzV12

This car is cool , I assume it's sport package , interior is wicked
All the pics are great only front end or 2nd one is shaky lol

Happy driving

xolinlevh

Yea think they ended up setting me up with a credit union, my C was through chase but i had a co-signer for that one, havent told my parents i got this one yet so had to do it all in my name.

Thanks, yea its sport. Using my iphone and it had that HDR thing on so it takes like 4 pics and combines them for a higher rez, but think i moved a tad while it was doing it so it got blurred. Im loving it so far

T.H.Carrera

Congrats ! Hows the power ?

BenzV12

I didn't know iphone could manage to combine 4 pics or more for higher rez ,thanks for explnation

Well, your car came with diffuser as well . I presumed it was an AMG only unless you go for exterior mods

ttoE550

Not higher resolution, but high[er] dynamic range (HDR). It takes several very fast photos at varying exposures and combines them to get the best of each. This is an old article, but lots of examples:

http://arstechnica.com/apple/2010/09...-4-and-ios-41/

It's a cool effect, but often it gets overdone (like the pic of the bridge). I see it a lot in professional realty photos, particularly when they want to show the house at night. Looks terrible IMHO, but if it sells the house...

xolinlevh

Much better then the C300! Love being able to actually change the suspension, just took it on a spin to the grocery store, can actually feel it change the moment i select sport or comfort. Airmatic is truly a wonder!

I didnt even notice! I just noted the few things i still want to add (roof/trunk spoiler, illuminated sills, and AMG door pins)

It does make some simple (car) photos look better, but only if the photographer has a steady hand!

BenzV12

Thanks for the link , I am gonna see it

Do not forget AMG pedals your thoughts suggest me that you will really transform the car . I should also add I have got AMG door pins and it is a great add-on

Stryder04

Is that a different type of grill, I've seen some with those black rectangles on them, it is a special edition?

ttoE550

If we are talking about the same thing, it is a plastic shield for the Distronic plus radar.

LandSeaAir

It means it has the radar-guided cruise control option called Distronic, behind that rectangle is the radar to sense the distance of the car ahead. Very rare option, usually seen on loaded S550s and above. Awesome that he has it on the E.

BM2BZ

what the hell are you doing here, xolinlevh ? find some excuses to drive your new toy, even drive to your mail box ! congrats !

btw, i know some members had mentioned this before but too excited for xolinlevh and can't keep my eyes off his pics. no time to do a search. isn't it sport pkg has the flat bottom steering wheel ?

ttoE550

I agree, it is rare. I live in an area where I see many E's every day, and to date I've seen one other than mine with D+. IMO, it is the best option on the car. I will never own another without. I use it each and every day, and I don't even commute!

xolinlevh

Lol i did and somehow on the way managed to misplace my house keys....joy =/

dfordham

BEAUTIFUL CAR! I wish I could have afforded one at 26!

You're single, aren't you?

Regards,
Don

MBRedux

Good luck!

xolinlevh

The buying it was one hurtle, telling my parents i bought it....thats the fight for tomorrow

K-A

Very nice! Bought my first Used E from a Dealer at 26 as well, then my first brand new E at 28. Even with great credit, I had to put down major downpayments (don't even want to think about how much I put down on my first Lease, not to mention being forced to pay off the remainder of the Loan on my other car). However, jump through those hoops, and you'll be able to get a big smile as Credit companies will ecstatically loan you into debt in the future.

BTW, I wonder why your car as the 4-spoke wheel instead of the 3, when it comes with the AMG wheels?

hyperion667

was looking at the pix, then saw the leather color! wow!! looks awesome!!
I'm so used to the black you know??

nice choice!

thanx for sharing the pix

xolinlevh

Thanks for all the comments guys she's amazing! Incredible ride. Used distronic for the first time, feeling the car being itself to a total stop with my feet off the brake is strange!

hofb99

Great car! Congrats! Been "eye-balling" the '11 550s for sale out there myself, but can't quite bring myself to go back a MY. So, w/ or w/o mileage? Brand new? If so, got a good deal?

xolinlevh

used, 16k miles, got it for a rather good deal i think 54. They are throwing in the clear wrap, and were able to work with me putting my down payment on my amex, so 18k down turns into 90,000 amex points, which is either a $900 amex credit or a transfer into about 180,000 frequent flyer miles :P

hofb99

That doesn't make sense to me how you were able to get an Amex card w/ $18K+ available on it (obviously, Amex thought enough of you that you could shoulder such a significant balance), but yet the bank that ended up financing your auto loan demanded so much $$$ down so they wouldn't bear the risk... Really don't get that one...

xolinlevh

I've been using my amex plat heavily for work charges lately, so i have a revolving monthly limit of 60k, which must be paid in full at the end of each month. Although amex works with me on that end, as i always pay my bills, im still young and have a short credit history, so bank/lenders arent as easy to work with. That being said, ive had to go through 4 different phone "reviews" of my finances with amex so far to keep them happy and trusting my ability to re-pay