E43 AMG ordered, yay!
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Originally Posted by kotsumu
Hey sorry, I must have missed this, but I am in the same boat as you. Dealer said that MB will not be taking requests for Designo interiors in the E43. Also they still don't want to give me an exact delivery date because apparently their November allocation for the E43 can't be configured with the P3 package. So there's that.
I'm really starting to get tired of all this waiting, both from my dealer's BS and Merc's inability to deliver. Now that I know the designo package will not be available, I'm thinking of cancelling my order and moving on to the 2017 Panamera.
I'm really starting to get tired of all this waiting, both from my dealer's BS and Merc's inability to deliver. Now that I know the designo package will not be available, I'm thinking of cancelling my order and moving on to the 2017 Panamera.
Did you see BMW just announced the 2018 M550i XDrive. Looks pretty good. V8, 462hp, 0-60 in 3.8s, AWD, and if seems like it will be priced to compete with E43.
Plus they have over 21 colors and 8 interior choices.
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When will MB follow BMWs suit and put a 6 cylinder in the non-mag trim.
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Originally Posted by Munich77
When will MB follow BMWs suit and put a 6 cylinder in the non-mag trim.
With 396hp they couldn't afford to launch the E400 because there isn't enough a gap between the E43 -and E400. My guess is when the new inline 6 E43 comes out that will have 440hp and then the E400 will come back.
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I like it! I always felt that bmw interiors look a little outdated, but this is a beast of a machine!
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The BMW 540i will be available about the same time the E300 with p3/hud becomes available - Feb 2017.
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Originally Posted by ua549
The new BMW (G30) 540i looks really good with 340 hp and many of the electronic goodies standard. It also has 1.2" more rear seat leg room. More info is located here. The MB E300 similarly configured easily tops $75k. I haven't seen pricing on the BMW's yet.
The BMW 540i will be available about the same time the E300 with p3/hud becomes available - Feb 2017.
The BMW 540i will be available about the same time the E300 with p3/hud becomes available - Feb 2017.
Plus the 540i will be 2018 model year vs 2017 which will be better for resale.
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Is that in the cards? Leading with the turbo 4 in the flagship e class, arguably their most important model, was a huge mistake IMO. You think they are going to have all those engine choices, a 4, a 6 and a turbo 6, diesel, and AMG? Regards. Ned.
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The outgoing e had a v6 with a bit over 300hp and 3.5 liters. It seems to me they could have used the 3 liter 6 turboed to 340hp or so with better fuel economy than outgoing engine and better performance. That would have been a killer base engine for the e as opposed to ramming a turbo 4 into the market that many won't buy. I don't know what Mercedes was thinking. Regards. Ned.
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Hi, I'm in Toronto and have had an E-43 AMG on order, fully loaded for about two months. While I don't have a VIN number yet, dealer says January 4 delivery at this point. I once owned an E350, which was a beautiful car but I thought quite underpowered. Then I purchased two straight BMW 535's. The first was fine, then I bought the diesel. The diesel is powerful and sips fuel, but I am really angry with BMW over poor service especially with regard to numerous problems with the vehicle's electronics - the cruise control breaks a lot, and the compatibility with iphone has been abominable with NO efforts to fix it. I'm not willing to pay $100K CAD for a go kart with bad electronics. I thought Merc service was FAR better than BMW, so I'm switching back and I'm sure I'll be satisfied with the superior power of the E43. I don't want an 8 cylinder car because in the middle of Canadian winter I don't want to stop at gas stations every other day...but like a nice responsive speedy car. Comments welcome. Nice to meet everyone.
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Just ordered an E43 here in the Bay Area. Paying custom to order 6% under MSRP plus fleet discount. Other dealers were around the 4% plus fleet discount for custom to order.
Key takeaways on the E43:
- altogether larger and more sophisticated interior than the C43 or C63. Still don't like the C-class center LCD which looks like it was added as an afterthought, not integrally designed as you'd expect on luxury cars in this price bracket.
- dealer expected MSRP to be $65k, was surprised to see $72.5k in the DOG
- they come pretty much fully loaded, with parking assist, sunroof (not panoramic), dual 12.3" LCD panels, Nappa leather all included
- looking at YouTube reviews seeing that despite lacking Affalterbach hand built engines the E43 has the crackles and pops when you downshift, even without performance exhuast
- 0-60mph in 4.5s for a car that size still sounds pretty impressive to me
- getting the black leather with red striping and red seat belts. Friends with this on a C350 who've owned for 3+ years still thrilled with this
- started up a C63S at the dealership. Sounds like a caged monster under the hood. Not sure I need quite that much power. The E43 is still a fast car, but it has the space for comfortable family journeys.
My only slight disappointment, besides the higher MSRP than expected, is that US versions lack the remote parking pilot. While clearly a novelty there's something super cool about extracting your car from it's space with your phone. I'm now starting to see new 5-series ads claiming this capability, not sure if this is in the US though.
My hope is that this is a temporary issue and the firmware or app can be upgraded. The issue is either safety or availability of radio frequencies in the US.
Key takeaways on the E43:
- altogether larger and more sophisticated interior than the C43 or C63. Still don't like the C-class center LCD which looks like it was added as an afterthought, not integrally designed as you'd expect on luxury cars in this price bracket.
- dealer expected MSRP to be $65k, was surprised to see $72.5k in the DOG
- they come pretty much fully loaded, with parking assist, sunroof (not panoramic), dual 12.3" LCD panels, Nappa leather all included
- looking at YouTube reviews seeing that despite lacking Affalterbach hand built engines the E43 has the crackles and pops when you downshift, even without performance exhuast
- 0-60mph in 4.5s for a car that size still sounds pretty impressive to me
- getting the black leather with red striping and red seat belts. Friends with this on a C350 who've owned for 3+ years still thrilled with this
- started up a C63S at the dealership. Sounds like a caged monster under the hood. Not sure I need quite that much power. The E43 is still a fast car, but it has the space for comfortable family journeys.
My only slight disappointment, besides the higher MSRP than expected, is that US versions lack the remote parking pilot. While clearly a novelty there's something super cool about extracting your car from it's space with your phone. I'm now starting to see new 5-series ads claiming this capability, not sure if this is in the US though.
My hope is that this is a temporary issue and the firmware or app can be upgraded. The issue is either safety or availability of radio frequencies in the US.
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The BMW uses its key fob for remote parking, not a cellphone.
Based on other discussions on the forum, the issue seems to be Verizon and its outdated cellular technology.
What is the P03 pricing? The last time I talked to my MB rep he didn't have any options pricing.
Based on other discussions on the forum, the issue seems to be Verizon and its outdated cellular technology.
What is the P03 pricing? The last time I talked to my MB rep he didn't have any options pricing.
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Just ordered an E43 here in the Bay Area. Paying custom to order 6% under MSRP plus fleet discount. Other dealers were around the 4% plus fleet discount for custom to order.
Key takeaways on the E43:
- altogether larger and more sophisticated interior than the C43 or C63. Still don't like the C-class center LCD which looks like it was added as an afterthought, not integrally designed as you'd expect on luxury cars in this price bracket.
- dealer expected MSRP to be $65k, was surprised to see $72.5k in the DOG
- they come pretty much fully loaded, with parking assist, sunroof (not panoramic), dual 12.3" LCD panels, Nappa leather all included
- looking at YouTube reviews seeing that despite lacking Affalterbach hand built engines the E43 has the crackles and pops when you downshift, even without performance exhuast
- 0-60mph in 4.5s for a car that size still sounds pretty impressive to me
- getting the black leather with red striping and red seat belts. Friends with this on a C350 who've owned for 3+ years still thrilled with this
- started up a C63S at the dealership. Sounds like a caged monster under the hood. Not sure I need quite that much power. The E43 is still a fast car, but it has the space for comfortable family journeys.
My only slight disappointment, besides the higher MSRP than expected, is that US versions lack the remote parking pilot. While clearly a novelty there's something super cool about extracting your car from it's space with your phone. I'm now starting to see new 5-series ads claiming this capability, not sure if this is in the US though.
My hope is that this is a temporary issue and the firmware or app can be upgraded. The issue is either safety or availability of radio frequencies in the US.
Key takeaways on the E43:
- altogether larger and more sophisticated interior than the C43 or C63. Still don't like the C-class center LCD which looks like it was added as an afterthought, not integrally designed as you'd expect on luxury cars in this price bracket.
- dealer expected MSRP to be $65k, was surprised to see $72.5k in the DOG
- they come pretty much fully loaded, with parking assist, sunroof (not panoramic), dual 12.3" LCD panels, Nappa leather all included
- looking at YouTube reviews seeing that despite lacking Affalterbach hand built engines the E43 has the crackles and pops when you downshift, even without performance exhuast
- 0-60mph in 4.5s for a car that size still sounds pretty impressive to me
- getting the black leather with red striping and red seat belts. Friends with this on a C350 who've owned for 3+ years still thrilled with this
- started up a C63S at the dealership. Sounds like a caged monster under the hood. Not sure I need quite that much power. The E43 is still a fast car, but it has the space for comfortable family journeys.
My only slight disappointment, besides the higher MSRP than expected, is that US versions lack the remote parking pilot. While clearly a novelty there's something super cool about extracting your car from it's space with your phone. I'm now starting to see new 5-series ads claiming this capability, not sure if this is in the US though.
My hope is that this is a temporary issue and the firmware or app can be upgraded. The issue is either safety or availability of radio frequencies in the US.
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Originally Posted by ngerstman
I have a loaded e43 on order as well. Not sure I'm happy about getting a car with run flats, never had them before, let alone 19's. what's your opinion on run flats? Harsh ride? Not a big deal? Thanks. Regards. Ned.
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Any idea when the 5 series will arrive in U.S.? I just watched a review saying that it will arrive in UK showrooms around Feb 2017. Might be awhile after that for it to arrive in U.S.
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