Test-drove 2014 E350
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Test-drove 2014 E350
I stopped at my dealer yesterday to see how the new E350 drives. I have a little more than a year left on my lease and really, really love my car (2012, fully loaded, black with black leather). At this point I'm inclined to keep my car.
Having said that, I did like the feel of the 2014. Specifically the steering felt a little tighter ... A subtle difference, and I will admit I didn't give the car a real flogging. But the feel of the front end and steering was more in the direction of a BMW 5-series. Btw ... I drove an E sport.
As for the looks, well ... I guess it is growing on me. If i didn't have my car, I would probably be fine with the new look.
So ... One question I have is when will MB make the next change? It may well make the difference in what I do next year.
Curious what y'all think?
Having said that, I did like the feel of the 2014. Specifically the steering felt a little tighter ... A subtle difference, and I will admit I didn't give the car a real flogging. But the feel of the front end and steering was more in the direction of a BMW 5-series. Btw ... I drove an E sport.
As for the looks, well ... I guess it is growing on me. If i didn't have my car, I would probably be fine with the new look.
So ... One question I have is when will MB make the next change? It may well make the difference in what I do next year.
Curious what y'all think?
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I'm guessing around 2016 or 2017 MY a complete redesign will come out.
Rumor has it the 3.5 will be replaced with a 3.0 turbo V6 with around 350 hp in MY 2015
Rumor has it the 3.5 will be replaced with a 3.0 turbo V6 with around 350 hp in MY 2015
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I was at the PGA in Rochester last week and there were E350 sponsor cars everywhere. I like the new styling.
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I think they may have tweaked the steering a bit which I found to be very slightly noticeable, but the driving changes are so slight to identical that unless you're in love with the new grafted-on elements aesthetically, you'll essentially feel like you're driving the same car. The next E should be out in early to mid 2016 as a 2017 model.
