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08-03-2013, 10:21 PM
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Believe me if you drive that many miles a year, you've seen a great deal of accidents on the road. and let me tell you, I do not want to be in a Japanese car in an accident!
The last few accidents I've been in, my cars have been totalled (all German) the other party(ies) cars were also totalled, I and/or my family members in the car all walked away, the other parties all suffered significant injuries and several actually died. Emergency response personnel couldn't believe we could walk away from that severe an accident. German cars are designed to run at 120+mph on the autobahn all day. Japanese cars are designed to be very fuel efficient. Lots of low weight plastics. Traffic congestion in Japan doesn't allow you to drive faster than 60mph on a regular basis.
If you are driving that much, you'll want to spend the $$ to get as safe a car as you can.
The last few accidents I've been in, my cars have been totalled (all German) the other party(ies) cars were also totalled, I and/or my family members in the car all walked away, the other parties all suffered significant injuries and several actually died. Emergency response personnel couldn't believe we could walk away from that severe an accident. German cars are designed to run at 120+mph on the autobahn all day. Japanese cars are designed to be very fuel efficient. Lots of low weight plastics. Traffic congestion in Japan doesn't allow you to drive faster than 60mph on a regular basis.
If you are driving that much, you'll want to spend the $$ to get as safe a car as you can.
08-03-2013, 10:25 PM
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Yes, and if he got it for $20k then he'd really make a killing.
Reality is that the dealer would probably sell the car for $46k out the door. Assuming that is a desirable color, then he might be able to resell it for $44k.
Just because a car is advertised for $50 doesn't mean it will go for that. I can buy a new 2013 any day of the week for $10k off.
Reality is that the dealer would probably sell the car for $46k out the door. Assuming that is a desirable color, then he might be able to resell it for $44k.
Just because a car is advertised for $50 doesn't mean it will go for that. I can buy a new 2013 any day of the week for $10k off.
08-03-2013, 10:43 PM
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As of late July, there were almost 600 new 2013 W212 E-class sedans still available, including a good number of E63s, plenty of E550 and E400, and a lot (relatively speaking) of E350s. E350s were still going for 10% off plus an other $5K off, which on average (depending on MSRP) is $10K-12K off.
08-03-2013, 11:31 PM
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As of late July, there were almost 600 new 2013 W212 E-class sedans still available, including a good number of E63s, plenty of E550 and E400, and a lot (relatively speaking) of E350s. E350s were still going for 10% off plus an other $5K off, which on average (depending on MSRP) is $10K-12K off.
Any in the Los Angeles area? I was told most were sold out.
08-04-2013, 08:07 AM
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Are you in the market for an other '13 E350? Your signature states that you already have one.
Obviously "most were sold out". I never stated otherwise - under 600 country wide is an extremely small number, but they're still out there. Actually, they're selling them well considering the discount and fact that many original W212 owners do not like the facelift.
CEB said he can buy '13 E-class for $10K off any day to which you replied basically that there are no '13 E-class left.
You found this website right? You can check cars.com or autotrader.com. Those could be your start. Then call listing dealer to check if that specific car is still available.
Obviously "most were sold out". I never stated otherwise - under 600 country wide is an extremely small number, but they're still out there. Actually, they're selling them well considering the discount and fact that many original W212 owners do not like the facelift.
CEB said he can buy '13 E-class for $10K off any day to which you replied basically that there are no '13 E-class left.
You found this website right? You can check cars.com or autotrader.com. Those could be your start. Then call listing dealer to check if that specific car is still available.
08-04-2013, 11:52 AM
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Are you in the market for an other '13 E350? Your signature states that you already have one.
Obviously "most were sold out". I never stated otherwise - under 600 country wide is an extremely small number, but they're still out there. Actually, they're selling them well considering the discount and fact that many original W212 owners do not like the facelift.
CEB said he can buy '13 E-class for $10K off any day to which you replied basically that there are no '13 E-class left.
You found this website right? You can check cars.com or autotrader.com. Those could be your start. Then call listing dealer to check if that specific car is still available.
Obviously "most were sold out". I never stated otherwise - under 600 country wide is an extremely small number, but they're still out there. Actually, they're selling them well considering the discount and fact that many original W212 owners do not like the facelift.
CEB said he can buy '13 E-class for $10K off any day to which you replied basically that there are no '13 E-class left.
You found this website right? You can check cars.com or autotrader.com. Those could be your start. Then call listing dealer to check if that specific car is still available.
08-04-2013, 03:14 PM
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Most of the 2013's are gone and I've been trying to locate new ones in the past 2 months. Those sites aren't accurate. I would know because I'm having a noise with my car that the MBUSA says is a "normal characteristic" of the car and is "operating as designed" so I'm trying to locate a few to check out.
08-04-2013, 03:25 PM
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wow, you must suck at driving...
08-04-2013, 07:17 PM
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It's a thumping noise.
Dealer says they got the technical specialist involved and they tried other 2013 E350's which also exhibit the same sound as mine. The dealer said some cars are louder than mine and some are not as noticeable. Apparently they agreed that the 2014's don't make the noise as I pointed out, but nothing can be retrofitted and changed out in the 2013's because it is "operating as designed" YET they changed it in the 2014.
Apparently whatever design change they made to eliminate the noise in the 2014's either can't be changed in the 2013's OR it's too expensive to change and MBUSA is unwilling. I did get MBUSA CAC involved and we all know how effective that is.
It's a thumping noise.
Dealer says they got the technical specialist involved and they tried other 2013 E350's which also exhibit the same sound as mine. The dealer said some cars are louder than mine and some are not as noticeable. Apparently they agreed that the 2014's don't make the noise as I pointed out, but nothing can be retrofitted and changed out in the 2013's because it is "operating as designed" YET they changed it in the 2014.
Apparently whatever design change they made to eliminate the noise in the 2014's either can't be changed in the 2013's OR it's too expensive to change and MBUSA is unwilling. I did get MBUSA CAC involved and we all know how effective that is.
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