Damn. So you're the reason I lost

 

Now that we've gotten all of the jokes out of the way, you need to realize that most forums have a few quirks and keywords that set posters off.

Obvious mis-spelled words won't raise an eyebrow unless somebody wants to jerk your chain, but consistently writing "breaks" instead of "brakes" or "tints" instead of "tint" will get commented upon. Some forums will blast you for using "rims" when you really meant "wheels." The rim is the outer edge of the wheel that touches the tire, while the wheel is the entire assembly.

Writing an entire screen of rant without using commas, periods or paragraphs is a sure way of getting comments on virtually any forum. Those posts make anyone's head hurt. Let me show you why.

Now that we've gotten all of the jokes out of the way you need to realize that most forums have a few quirks and keywords that set posters off obvious mis-spelled words won't raise an eyebrow unless somebody wants to jerk your chain but consistently writing "breaks" instead of "brakes" or "tints" instead of "tint" will get commented upon Some forums will blast you for using "rims" when you really meant "wheels" The rim is the outer edge of the wheel that touches the tire while the wheel is the entire assemblyWrinting an entire screen of rant without using commas periods or paragraphs are a sure way of getting comments on virtually any forum Those posts make anyone's head hurt Let me restate all that again so you can see the full impact of no punctuation Now that we've gotten all of the jokes out of the way you need to realize that most forums have a few quirks and keywords that set posters off obvious mis-spelled words won't raise an eyebrow unless somebody wants to jerk your chain but consistently writing "breaks" instead of "brakes" or "tints" instead of "tint" will get commented upon Some forums will blast you for using "rims" when you really meant "wheels" The rim is the outer edge of the wheel that touches the tire while the wheel is the entire assemblyWrinting an entire screen of rant without using commas periods or paragraphs are a sure way of getting comments on virtually any forum Those posts make anyone's head hurt

Those run on posts are normally posted by someone who just had a bad dealer experience and wants advice. Problem is that nobody will read the post and then the poster gets more ticked off and STARTS USING ALL CAPS IN ADDITION TO NOT USING PUNCTUATION IN ADDITION TO BECOMING INCOHERENT BECAUSE THEY ARE EVEN MADDER.

I don't know of anyone who was picked on for an obvious misspelled werd or missing a comma.

Does that help?

 

'word' ... ok ok, just kidding ... you did that on purpose, CEB!!!

 

Here's the news , this topic hit the NewsFeed Section today with E Classy's image , it was so funny

Anyway, there is no harm in getting along guys, opinions may vary but that should not damage friendship or not worth loosing your temper

 

very well said

 

 

LOL, old mans car. When I went from the S5 to the E550, I started to realize how many other E classes are on the road and that in most cases middle aged women are behind the wheel of an E350. I have only ever seen 2 other E550s...

 

There is no point denying that the E class is the premium class of the Buick. It's a mid price nice car that appeals mainly to the over 45 group.

I certainly would not drive an E class or 5 series, if I were in my 30's.

 

Not quite!
The perception of ignorant people has absolutely nothing to do with Mercedes targeted market.
"Mercedes" (regardless of model) in the past has always been "perceived" as an "old man's car" (largely because of the S-Class).

Even the new CLA will face an uphill battle to shake that perception.
Much like the new Corvette. Chevy built that car for a younger age group, and when I look at the 2014 E and an E coupe, I highly doubt that Mercedes is targeting the 45+ audience.
But people's ignorance will lead them to believe that the inside of all Corvettes and Mercedes will smell like grandma's house.

 

oh snap. please share what you would be driving if you were in your 30's!

 

i see a lot of chicks in the e class too. they seem to prefer the coupe version.

 

If you refer to "chicks" as 50+ year old women.

The E is certainly targeted as a car for the middle aged, the interior design, shifter stalk, exterior design and most importantly floaty ride with 0 sporting intentions make that very clear.

That doesn't have to be a bad thing. That IS what Mercedes is about, it's the brands charm and historical ideology that got them this far.

Mercedes should be the brand that can get away with that unapologetically. It also gives therm the highest sense of maturity.

Where Mercedes always comes off as forced and unnatural is when they try too hard to make you perceive them as "youthful", or worse; "kiddish" i.e the CLA. Mercedes shouldn't make apologies about being a cushy mature, old-world inspired manufacturer. Let everyone else keep pandering to the marketing saturated "sporty" theme. Mercedes currently doing so is not only transparently false but desperate.

 

i refer to chicks as the late-20-yr-olds i see driving them. thanks.

 

can you EVER make a post without showing your intolerance?
try just saying something NICE and leave it at that!!!
were you abused or something?

 

Depending on the budget, a Porsche 911S, Audi S5, 435IX Coupe, C350 4Matic coupe or AMG. Certainly not a big four door like I'm driving now.

 

I'd be driving a Ford Raptor if I was in my 30s.

Or my E would be lowered.

 

~for hyperion~

are you guys sure you wouldn't want to be driving this:



edit: maybe i haven't had my coffee yet, but is this whip actually starting to look better with those wheels? it's like it has graduated from puke-stain/cringe-worthy to flashy/tasteless... by next year it will be all the rage!

 

Ford Raptor in your 30's? Maybe if you live in the South or something. I'd think a Mustang Shelby Cobra would be far more universally appealing to someone in their 30's (or 20's more likely), though I think with that kind of power a secondary license should be required.... especially for something <30's.

 

new wheels are coming: and yes, they'd love to drive it

 

How about mid 20s in an E?

 

^ lol mb sport strategy works!

your car looks good, man. even with a whippersnapper inside...

 

Psh, BMW has long won that battle IMO. This whippersnapper is a loyal customer due to the little things like free car washes and random free stuff for life; although I'm sure I paid for it in advance...

 

OP, I joined this forum about 10 years ago when I got my first MB and recently started to read the forum again after I got the 2014 E for my wife. I do see some negativity and "hate" here but that exists everywhere. Just brush it off, some people will always be immature. I can see that there are a lot of great people on here.

Also, I think there is a survey out there saying that the average MB owners being in their 50s with annual income of $200K. I do see many E class sedan drivers that fits this description. I've seen more younger (late 20-30s) driving the coupe than the sedan.

Ever since I was little, I've always wanted a MB for its prestige and luxury. My wife only want a MB because she like the "Star" and she knows its a luxury car. LOL

Anyway, can you do an Age and Sex survey of E-class owners here?

Wife is 30 and I'm 32. I got the car for her but I normally drive it when we go out.

 

MB forums are full of BS
there are 100 BS threads any maybe 1-2 functional threads related to car enthusiast
BMW forums are much more car oriented where MB forums are more EGO oriented as well as mods
MB forums suck ... even cars are good

 

^ tell us how you really feel.

this must be an example of a real BMW enthusiast forum thread that you refer to:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=566180