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Old 03-09-2014, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Tjdehya
Very nice! I have a 3LT Z51 on order.
I thought I would never run into a forum worse than the Mercedes forum till I visited the Corvette forum. lol
They have way more grumpy old men than we have here.

Nobody is suggesting that you that you buy the Merc to get noticed, we just strayed a little off topic. Whether people like the design or not, we are just stating that the Mercedes vehicles tend look more "sculpted" instead of "assembled".
nice! ya I could imagine lol

and ya I love the design of the c class and the e class isn't bad but not great.

what year did the c class get the interior redone?
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I think the interior update was for model year 2012.

Those round HVAC controls annoy me. I much prefer the W212 style.

Originally Posted by livingweapon
nice! ya I could imagine lol

and ya I love the design of the c class and the e class isn't bad but not great.

what year did the c class get the interior redone?
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I think the interior update was for model year 2012.

Those round HVAC controls annoy me. I much prefer the W212 style.
HVAC?
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HVAC?
HVAC = heating, ventilation & Air conditioning.
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ya they are so low class for the price you pay, I was looking and it was 27,000 for a redesigned one which is just to close to the e class to even consider it
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also is this a good price, it's close to me

2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Sport

Panoramic Sunroof and Sport Package 2010 E350 4matic All-Wheel Drive with Navigation! Carfax 1-Owner! Palladium Silver Metallic over Black! Heated Seats, Pano Roof, Navigation, Satellite and HD Radio, Harmon Kardon Sound, and more!




  • PREMIUM 1 PKG -inc: COMAND system w/40GB hard drive navigation, enhanced voice control, Gracenote media database, HD Radio, 450-watt Harman Kardon LOGIC7 surround sound system, heated front seats, iPod/MP3 media interface in glovebox, pwr rear sunshade, rearview camera, SIRIUS satellite radio w/real-time traffic, Zagat survey restaurant guide, 6-GB MP3 Music Register hard drive
  • SPORT PKG -inc: 18 5-spoke aluminum wheels, P245/40R18 all-season tires, dual exhaust w/trapezoidal tips, black ash or burl walnut interior wood trim, sport suspension, black roof liner, sport bodystyling
  • PWR TILT/SLIDE PANORAMA SUNROOF -inc: 1-touch open/close
  • PALLADIUM SILVER METALLIC
  • HEATED FRONT SEATS
37,000 miles for 29,995
is this a good price?
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Originally Posted by livingweapon
is this a good price?
If it is Certified CPO its a good price. about 3000-3500 over auction.

If its not a MB certified then it is not a good price.

Also check the in service date, make sure it is less than 4 years so you can get wood trim changed out if faded.

Lastly, I would recommend looking to see if you want the P2 options, Keyless go and bi xenon. They give quite a big boost in the luxury feel for this car.

Distronic is also awesome but rare to find.

That color looks awesome with the pano roof though.

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If it is Certified CPO its a good price. about 3000-3500 over auction.

If its not a MB certified then it is not a good price.

Also check the in service date, make sure it is less than 4 years so you can get wood trim changed out if faded.

Lastly, I would recommend looking to see if you want the P2 options, Keyless go and bi xenon. They give quite a big boost in the luxury feel for this car.

Distronic is also awesome but rare to find.

That color looks awesome with the pano roof though.

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it is not cpo and still is with in 4 years, I will look around but it seems like the pickings are sparce
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If you focus on 2011, then it should be attainable at 32-33k plus tax tag for a CPO in the 40k mile range. Where r u located?

Also you can get 1.74% interest on a CPO.
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pa, and im looking to pay in full, that's why im looking at around and under 30,000
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Originally Posted by Tjdehya
Very nice! I have a 3LT Z51 on order.
I thought I would never run into a forum worse than the Mercedes forum till I visited the Corvette forum. lol
They have way more grumpy old men than we have here.

Nobody is suggesting that you that you buy the Merc to get noticed, we just strayed a little off topic. Whether people like the design or not, we are just stating that the Mercedes vehicles tend look more "sculpted" instead of "assembled".
Well,
It may not mean anything at first but over time it will meaning that it is a Benz and not something else you park. It really grows on you and compared to the other cars you will like the MB longer for the fact that it is appreciated by other people too, not just by yourself.


Like for myself, Corvette does not mean anything. This may be because I really don't know the car. Never had one and never drove or rode in one and that is the point, i.e. how much do people in general know about the car or how do they in general think of or respect the car.


I bet more North American people know about the good reputation of Mercedes brand than Corvette.

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It may not mean anything at first but over time it will meaning that it is a Benz and not something else you park. It really grows on you and compared to the other cars you will like the MB longer for the fact that it is appreciated by other people too, not just by yourself.


Like for myself, Corvette does not mean anything. This may be because I really don't know the car. Never had one and never drove or rode in one and that is the point, i.e. how much do people in general know about the car or how do they in general think of or respect the car.


I bet more North American people know about the good reputation of Mercedes brand than Corvette.
I do understand all this and it is true

also I don't know about that last statement the corvette is kind of an American staple, its alot of peoples dream cars, I mean in the warm parts of the year you could find a corvette show on any given weekend
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pa, and im looking to pay in full, that's why im looking at around and under 30,000
These guys made me an exceptional deal on my CPO '12 E550C. They even paid to ship it half way across the country.

Don't know if this one is of interest to you but I would not be surprised if you could get it for $30k or less.....

http://www.smailmercedesbenz.com/use...hf8hb3aa123105
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I do understand all this and it is true

also I don't know about that last statement the corvette is kind of an American staple, its alot of peoples dream cars, I mean in the warm parts of the year you could find a corvette show on any given weekend
About the Corvette.


I think Corvette is a very fine American sports car. I have some German friends that have told me Corvette gets very good marks in tests around in Germany.


It just is that when I see one on the road it does not really get the attention. Yes, it is there and sure different from other cars but if there was a S-class MB next to it I think most people would be looking as the S...
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Get the 2010 E350 4MATIC. HANDS DOWN.

THE A4 LOOKS LIKE A WOMANS CAR. WHAT ARE YOU.. A WOMAN?

Theres just so much to a man in a Benz rather than a man in an Audi... just my opinion....

I myself have a 2010 Iridium Silver E350 4MATIC with Panoramic Sunroof. It just screams sex.
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These guys made me an exceptional deal on my CPO '12 E550C. They even paid to ship it half way across the country.

Don't know if this one is of interest to you but I would not be surprised if you could get it for $30k or less.....

http://www.smailmercedesbenz.com/use...hf8hb3aa123105
That looks like a good deal if you can get it for $30,000... IMO. Also try if you can get "Keyless go" as well.
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Get the 2010 E350 4MATIC. HANDS DOWN.

THE A4 LOOKS LIKE A WOMANS CAR. WHAT ARE YOU.. A WOMAN?

Theres just so much to a man in a Benz rather than a man in an Audi... just my opinion....

I myself have a 2010 Iridium Silver E350 4MATIC with Panoramic Sunroof. It just screams sex.
I dont know about all that lol

also have you had any problems with yours?
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Originally Posted by BBowles
These guys made me an exceptional deal on my CPO '12 E550C. They even paid to ship it half way across the country.

Don't know if this one is of interest to you but I would not be surprised if you could get it for $30k or less.....

http://www.smailmercedesbenz.com/use...hf8hb3aa123105
seems like the other one is a better deal, also is there a reason why I would pick a 2010 cpo over a 2011 non cpo cause wount they both have the same amount of warranty?
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On a CPO you can buy 2 yrs extra warranty with unlimited miles for $1900. I have not seen you present a 2011 non cpo.

The one you presented was a 2010 Non cpo, in which ppl advised for that much you could get a 2010 cpo.
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Originally Posted by mrbrianshin
Get the 2010 E350 4MATIC. HANDS DOWN.

THE A4 LOOKS LIKE A WOMANS CAR. WHAT ARE YOU.. A WOMAN?

Theres just so much to a man in a Benz rather than a man in an Audi... just my opinion....

I myself have a 2010 Iridium Silver E350 4MATIC with Panoramic Sunroof. It just screams sex.
I didn't know that Audi A4 has a connotation with being a women. I thought VW beetles, Mini, and perhaps red BMWs were known as girlie cars.. .... Lol.
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2011 - E-Class E350 4MATIC Sedan
Iridium Silver with Ash Mb-tex
42,058 Miles
Mercedes-Benz of Brooklyn
30800

2/27/2014 42,063 Mercedes Benz of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
718-258-5100
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yn.com Pre-delivery inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Brakes checked
Electrical system checked
Fuse(s) replaced
Two tires mounted and balanced
State safety inspection completed
Wheel(s) repaired
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
Oil and filter changed
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Tires rotated
Automatic transmission fluid and filter changed
Alignment checked

This is what I would check out, had the $1200 40 k service done already, its a 2011, and u can get 2 yrs more wrrty for 1900
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or MB of rochester Minnesota, 2011 E350W4, has P2 pk and pano roof and parktronic, CPO, 44k miles, asking 31866

That would be my first choice cause of options.

The mileage is not such a big deal, CPO gives unlimited miles warranty now,

http://www.mbofrochester.com/certifi...f07e42b4e2.htm

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^that one. P2, Pano and Parktronic are all necessary in my opinion. You should jump on this now.
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or MB of rochester Minnesota, 2011 E350W4, has P2 pk and pano roof and parktronic, CPO, 44k miles, asking 31866

That would be my first choice cause of options.

The mileage is not such a big deal, CPO gives unlimited miles warranty now,

http://www.mbofrochester.com/certifi...f07e42b4e2.htm
I really like it! but im looking for black on black for professional reasons, but thank you for the research, iv just been so busy! also I don't think the new a4 looks girly at all.

about the 2011 I was just wondering and 1900 for 2 years sounds great, also what is parktronic?
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Parktronic is MB's front and rear parking sensors. There are visible and audible devices on the dash and above the rear window to assist you in parking. I have had it on my last two Benz' and it is the best system out there. There is also a parallel parking assist that comes with Parktronic to help you locate a proper parking space and guide you into it.


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