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View Poll Results: How old are you
Under 30
80
21.74%
31-40
97
26.36%
41-50
88
23.91%
51 plus
103
27.99%
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How old is the average E class owner?
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 783
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From: Murrieta, Southern California
Late Built 2005 W-211 E-320 CDI
Not True
When you fill it up and figure your Fuel Economy the old fashioned way with a computer,
figuring gallons of D2 used for miles actually traveled, it will be less.
My '05 W-211 will show as high as 43 + mpg on the dash computer,
but will figure 38 mpg actual.
Still, many tanks have averaged well over 700 miles without the low fuel light coming on.
Last summer, we went from St George Utah to Butte Montana without running out.
Yes, the low fuel light was on, but she never quit. It took over 21 gallons, and we were
traveling at speeds I will not post here, but I will say I am glad that the
'man' was off drinking coffee someplace for most of that distance.
I have owned many vehicles since I started driving in 1950,
and this W-211 CDI is by far the finest of the lot.
Glad to see that there are at least two other MBZ owners here that have seen the light.
I only wish that they both had seen that light earlier in late 2004 and gotten a MY 2005 or 2006.
Beginning in 2007, MBZ had started messing them up, and today,
they are not worth the trouble over the E-350 gassers.
As far a progress is concerned, MBZ by law cannot duplicate those earlier
diesels because of the current federal smog regulations.
I could go into details, but won't bother you here.
In case you haven't figured it out already, I am most likely the oldest poster on this topic.
Over 51 . . . Yes! Way over.
DHG
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From: Central Pennsylvania
2012 S350 Bluetec 4Matic, Diamond White, P2
Each to his/her own. I certainly did not have parents that would have or could have purchased me a new E-Class. I guess I just had to settle for the only thing my parents had to offer, love, encouragement, undying support, a good work ethic, respect for others, honesty, and integrity. But, hindsight being 20/20, those things ultimately allowed me to eventually buy my own E and now my S. Of course, I could probably sue my parents today for the unprecidented hardships I had to endure: driving used cars during college, even worse used cars during graduate school, never knowing or experiencing the coddling I experience in my S-class until later in life. Any attorneys out there will to take my case on consignment?
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2013 E350 4matic
Each to his/her own. I certainly did not have parents that would have or could have purchased me a new E-Class. I guess I just had to settle for the only thing my parents had to offer, love, encouragement, undying support, a good work ethic, respect for others, honesty, and integrity. But, hindsight being 20/20, those things ultimately allowed me to eventually buy my own E and now my S. Of course, I could probably sue my parents today for the unprecidented hardships I had to endure: driving used cars during college, even worse used cars during graduate school, never knowing or experiencing the coddling I experience in my S-class until later in life. Any attorneys out there will to take my case on consignment?
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From: Ontario,Canada
...24 GLE53
The over 51 group is most probably the least represented on the internet. I would also add that the younger group are most likely to be enthusiasts and are over represented on forums such as these.
That being said, I would think the largest ownership group would be over 51, would tend to keep their cars much longer and drive fewer miles and are more likely to be more loyal to the brand when they trade.
Now I will have to google my assumptions. I am sure the answer is out there.
That being said, I would think the largest ownership group would be over 51, would tend to keep their cars much longer and drive fewer miles and are more likely to be more loyal to the brand when they trade.
Now I will have to google my assumptions. I am sure the answer is out there.
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Joined: May 2014
Posts: 620
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From: Florida
2018 E300 Luxury - P3 and more
Technically... I was 14 when I bought my first "E-Class", a 240D, had to wait until I was 16 to "legally" drive it. Back then Mercedes weren't "luxury" cars, just damn good cars.
After that a 280CE, still an E-Class. Some random Mercedes models after that followed by an Infiniti Q45 and then M45. (Still E-class range cars)
36 now, looking at a W212. Leaning towards new after not being able to find a good used one with decent options on it.
After that a 280CE, still an E-Class. Some random Mercedes models after that followed by an Infiniti Q45 and then M45. (Still E-class range cars)
36 now, looking at a W212. Leaning towards new after not being able to find a good used one with decent options on it.
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From: Southeastern USA
2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
Correct
The over 51 group is most probably the least represented on the internet. I would also add that the younger group are most likely to be enthusiasts and are over represented on forums such as these.
That being said, I would think the largest ownership group would be over 51, would tend to keep their cars much longer and drive fewer miles and are more likely to be more loyal to the brand when they trade.
Now I will have to google my assumptions. I am sure the answer is out there.
That being said, I would think the largest ownership group would be over 51, would tend to keep their cars much longer and drive fewer miles and are more likely to be more loyal to the brand when they trade.
Now I will have to google my assumptions. I am sure the answer is out there.
Too many assumptions are made based on activities on internet and social media sites.
BTW, MB has always been a luxury make in the US, going back to 1952 when they first started seriously importing it for sale here. There were sales before that, but not many. Of course, with the new CLA and GLA, that may actually be changing.
all the *****es love it
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 424
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From: Space Coast, FL
'14 E350, '03 H-D FXDL
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E 350
Each to his/her own. I certainly did not have parents that would have or could have purchased me a new E-Class. I guess I just had to settle for the only thing my parents had to offer, love, encouragement, undying support, a good work ethic, respect for others, honesty, and integrity. But, hindsight being 20/20, those things ultimately allowed me to eventually buy my own E and now my S.....driving used cars during college, even worse used cars during graduate school....
. But I didn't have even your kind of car in college days... I had to take a bus..And my "S" hasn't materialized yet.....
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'11 E550 Cpe/'04 GT3
63 here
'85 190E (too small)
'92 400SE (too big)
'11 E550 coupe (just right!)
I've owned all of them. But my fist loves have been Porsches. I've had 4 911s ('73 RS clone, 84 & 87 Carrera factory TurboLooks and a '70 based RSR clone), 11 914s (one was a race car feed for restoring then sell abused, neglected ones), a '06 Cayman S and currently a '04 GT3.
'85 190E (too small)
'92 400SE (too big)
'11 E550 coupe (just right!)
I've owned all of them. But my fist loves have been Porsches. I've had 4 911s ('73 RS clone, 84 & 87 Carrera factory TurboLooks and a '70 based RSR clone), 11 914s (one was a race car feed for restoring then sell abused, neglected ones), a '06 Cayman S and currently a '04 GT3.
Last edited by pca7ggr; Oct 12, 2014 at 09:59 AM. Reason: typo
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 67
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2010 E350 4Matic Sport
Age: 32. Own. Paid 29k eleven months ago, owe 16k.
After reading some posts, good for those that grew up more fortunate/privileged but to the rest of us...good work in getting to where you are and I'm proud to join the E-Family.
After reading some posts, good for those that grew up more fortunate/privileged but to the rest of us...good work in getting to where you are and I'm proud to join the E-Family.
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Joined: Jun 2004
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2014 E63S; AMS 100 octane ECU dyno tune; EDOK TCU tune; BB intakes; sprintbooster
Technically... I was 14 when I bought my first "E-Class", a 240D, had to wait until I was 16 to "legally" drive it. Back then Mercedes weren't "luxury" cars, just damn good cars.
After that a 280CE, still an E-Class. Some random Mercedes models after that followed by an Infiniti Q45 and then M45. (Still E-class range cars)
36 now, looking at a W212. Leaning towards new after not being able to find a good used one with decent options on it.
After that a 280CE, still an E-Class. Some random Mercedes models after that followed by an Infiniti Q45 and then M45. (Still E-class range cars)
36 now, looking at a W212. Leaning towards new after not being able to find a good used one with decent options on it.
Infinitis are awesome.
Dumping this E63 as SOON as warranty is up!!
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E 350
I put 90k on my 2009 G37 that was trouble free... could have gone more of course but got bored. 50k on my 2008 G35x -- want to go to 200k and don't see a problem with that with routine maintenance and a few bumps in the road.
Infinitis are awesome.
Dumping this E63 as SOON as warranty is up!!
Infinitis are awesome.
Dumping this E63 as SOON as warranty is up!!
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 2,629
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From: Southeastern USA
2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
52 is average age according to a couple of articles I found. Think the 52 actually came from MB/DAG. Articles appear to be about a year or two old though.
Also, it is probably more important to know the median age, but that may be harder to find.
Also, it is probably more important to know the median age, but that may be harder to find.
