Got a chance to see the 2014's at a dealership!
04-21-2013, 06:41 PM
#26
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K-A. How's the F10? I don't want to start another 'let's all attack K-A for talking about a BMW' debate - just interested in the good and bad of the F10 now you've had it a while. Tempted to come back to MB?
04-21-2013, 06:59 PM
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Porsche Macan S SportDesign / Ex M-B's: 11 & 10 & 06 E350's, 02 S500
Hey Wig. I still really love it and still just not loving MBs new product direction. I'll pm you some updated thoughts when I get a sec to not start anything, heh.
04-21-2013, 07:57 PM
#28
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Phew!
I took a look through the pics and I am still not sure about the snorting nostrils of the new design for the sport wagon. But, I recognize this as the future styling of a bunch of euro cars so that's that.
I was relieved for a few reasons on the MBUSA site to learn that they did not up the power of the 3.5 motor in the wagon for 14. That had me nervous. I did read that there are three colors to choose from for the ambient lighting, Polar, Solar and neutral. I imagine what most of us have is the Solar color. No biggie. I do think the lighted grill star is going to look awesome on the road. Didn't see a multi-contour passenger seat option, which still baffles me.
One update I do really wish we can have is the trace outlines that show your positioning and steering with the reverse cam. I got used to those in the Audi loaners we had.
Anyway, I am sure the folks who get into the 2014 are going to be pleased with this version of E350 W212.
I was relieved for a few reasons on the MBUSA site to learn that they did not up the power of the 3.5 motor in the wagon for 14. That had me nervous. I did read that there are three colors to choose from for the ambient lighting, Polar, Solar and neutral. I imagine what most of us have is the Solar color. No biggie. I do think the lighted grill star is going to look awesome on the road. Didn't see a multi-contour passenger seat option, which still baffles me.
One update I do really wish we can have is the trace outlines that show your positioning and steering with the reverse cam. I got used to those in the Audi loaners we had.
Anyway, I am sure the folks who get into the 2014 are going to be pleased with this version of E350 W212.
04-21-2013, 07:57 PM
#29
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Thanks for the pics. Interior materials are the same as the pre-facelift? And are they really using reflector bulbs on such an expensive car? That would be ridiculous. I just can't get over how haphazard the design is now. No cohesion between the entirely new front language and comparatively boxy, rigidly angular now-starkly older language of the rest of the car. Pre facelift at least comparatively caries one language.
Are these at dealers yet? Wanna really check one out for myself.
Are these at dealers yet? Wanna really check one out for myself.
04-21-2013, 09:15 PM
#30
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The rear shot of the white car looks very bland. Much prefer the pre-FL rear lights. The front is also disappointing on both models. I don't like the protruding 'nose' effect from the side.
I guess I'll have to see them in the flesh to really judge. I'll probably change my mind (as will K-A).
Tempted to get a leftover 2013. If only we could get these 20% off deals. We'd never get that in Canada.
I guess I'll have to see them in the flesh to really judge. I'll probably change my mind (as will K-A).
Tempted to get a leftover 2013. If only we could get these 20% off deals. We'd never get that in Canada.
