bigben320e

Yes, the Aston is nice.

Perhaps, but I would like to see that back shot before he goes.

hyperion667

mikemargolis

They're on MBUSA website now

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/benz/i...ans_and_Wagons

threeMBs

+1. Well said, Mb-Jim. If I would want a BMW (or thought it was a better car), I would get one. And if I wanted to discuss one in great details, I would do it on a BMW forum. Enough already. Just move on.

K-A

Most definitely (sorry MB-Jim). Thanks and will do, still waiting for this spoiler to get in which should add to the effect. To those expressing butthurtisms, this is just where the thread went, being one of the most regular members of the 212 forum since its inception I could have started a thread documenting the switch but it seemed like some members were interested in following it here (I did start this thread after all anyway).

K-A

Here you go. I guess this is the last pic I'm allowed to post on the sacred W212 forum. Special dedication to MB-JIM & ThreeMBs.

ImInPA

K-A, no harm, no foul. Just enjoy the new wheels. It is a lovely car even though it needs more chrome....lol.

Tjdehya

Still no word or even any leaks about an E63 coupe so I guess we wont see one.
I think the new design looks better on the coupe.

threeMBs

Agree Tjdehya. IMHO, coupe always looked better than sedan (E550 coupe vs. E350/E550 sport sedan, and E350 coupe vs. E350/E550 luxury sedan) from all angles except the direct front (even when sedan is fitted with "optional" star grille, sorry K-A). Now from 2014 on, it (coupe) will (look better) from all angles without any exceptions.

K-A

Lol. The M-B force is strong on that one!.. getting used to a sans-chrome look for an ex M-B junkie is like going through withdrawals.

Anybody have specifics on what the "Next Gen Attention Assist" is? Because the first gen is pretty much only good for bragging about "my car knows when to wake me up".... unfortunately, the real function of it does anything but.

hyperion667

hey KA, when is the spoiler coming in man?????

bigben320e

Nice butt. I like the layout, and the dual exhaust, wish it were chrome with M's stamped or something. Just a thought..

Need that spoiler...you are on point about that.

In the tradition.. LOL.

petee1997

K-A don't take the 535i badge off the rear of this car like you did on the MB, otherwise people might confuse the car with a 3 series. It is really confusing for the non Bimmer owners...............They all look so alike...

I just had to do this!

Tjdehya

Well if he takes the badge off then some people may confuse it with a 7 series.
So I vote to debadge it and keep them guessing! lol

K-A

Ahhh.

I'm actually proud of the 535i N55 I6T so much that the badge ain't going anywhere!

220S

Meaning you weren't too proud of the 3.5 V6 in your E350 and maybe hoping people might have thought it was a 5.5 liter V8?

btw, from the photos on the MBUSA website of the 'new' W212, it appears that they've picked from the C Class parts bin a bit more. And now that they eliminated the traditional clock (and are using the S/CL style instead), the instrument cluster is the same as the C Class cluster.

This is a pretty radical change in only 4 years time. I think that they're fighting to grab a share of a changing demographic (like the Republican Party discovered, lol.)

K-A

Na, not that I was proud or un-proud of it, I just never got the car for the engine and although finding the engine totally appropriate for the car, didn't find it anything that conjured up passionate feelings. Also, you just see "E350" on the back of so many cars nowadays that I wanted the clean look which distinguishes it. As for V8 that definitely wasn't the case, I probably would have de-badged an E550 too. I was the first to tell people that my car was a 6 Cylinder, I just didn't care about the HP/engine/performance about the E so much, regardless of V6 or V8 that I wanted it off.

The "535i" expresses something that I actually have some enthusiasm about (engine on the car) and IMO isn't as ubiquitous a signage since you see 5-Series' broken up into more model designations (therefore less focus on just one). So I don't feel it takes away from the look aesthetically.

petee1997

Really!!!

K-A, your nose is going to grow.

You should delete that silly post before too many people read it.

K-A

Oh all knowing Petee. You think you have it all figured out don't you. Let everybody read it.

BenzE350

Let's cut K-A some slack.

In his defense, he spent the better part of his 20's driving underpowered E350's with questionable handling and plastic seats. To make matters worse he spent countless hours on this forum extolling the virtues of everything Mercedes to justify any and all decisions he made. Now that he is actually driving a nice sporty sedan with a great engine, solid handing, with a nicely designed interior with real leather seats - it has probably blown his mind.

K-A is changing his positions more often than Mitt Romney.

bigben320e

I don't know if this is truth or making fun...probably both. The BMW is nice, pretty sure it is a better experience that what he had before. The point in life I follow is to be objective and agnostic on things.

hyperion667

dear Mods: CLOSE THIS SAD THREAD

golfster

It's only sad because the most activity and excitement in the E-forum of late has been about K-A's BMW.

Enjoy the ride, K-A. It's a beautiful car, regardless of make. And thank you for kicking up the views and posts here as it's otherwise been a bit stale.

Ahh, but the refresh is coming soon!

QuadBenz

Is this the first official photo of the new E63?

alanme123

In this picture I can kind of see the resemblance of the w212 front end.. is it just me or is this different from pictures we've seen before ??