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Yes, that's an accurate statement. I see tons of those compared to other MB cars. A fair amount of G wagons too. Most sedans I see are C or S class and the E's I see are mostly W213 or W212 variants. I'm sure I'll see some W214's eventually but haven't seen a single one outside of a dealership and I've driven back and forth to NY and FL.
2019 E 450, 2016 E350 4matic (retired), 2018 Ford Edge Sport, 2008 Porsche Boxster
Originally Posted by W205C43PFL
Give it a few months : )
The W214 have been out for nearly 1 1/2 years. I do not think "a few months" will make any difference.
What may, and I say, may make a difference are the new 25% tariffs: people on the fence may decide to buy now rather than take the chance with new pricing due to tariffs. On the other hand, if the W214 was too expensive yesterday, it will be too expensive tomorrow regardless of where the new pricing with tariffs will be.
Who knows: Maybe Trump will only keep the tariffs on for 30 days and then remove them, or he may make them permanent.
2019 E 450, 2016 E350 4matic (retired), 2018 Ford Edge Sport, 2008 Porsche Boxster
Originally Posted by liexpress
I went to Massapequa when shopping around last summer, and they only discount they offered was $500 from AMEX. Same to all the dealers I visited on the Island. Maybe they are feeling much more pressure now.
If you go to the Massapequa web site you will see incentives/discounts of $6,000. This is what is listed and I am sure there are more when you actually begin the negotiations.
The W214 have been out for nearly 1 1/2 years. I do not think "a few months" will make any difference.
What may, and I say, may make a difference are the new 25% tariffs: people on the fence may decide to buy now rather than take the chance with new pricing due to tariffs. On the other hand, if the W214 was too expensive yesterday, it will be too expensive tomorrow regardless of where the new pricing with tariffs will be.
Who knows: Maybe Trump will only keep the tariffs on for 30 days and then remove them, or he may make them permanent.
Have to wait and see.
On another thread, folks had been saying it is a 4-6% increase only, interesting if true. https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...ml#post9136095
Glad it is not the full 25%. I understand OP doesn't like this topic being discussed here and I respect that so I will just leave it at that then.
Last edited by W205C43PFL; Apr 1, 2025 at 07:43 AM.
In Northern California, where there are 1-3 Tesla's in view at all times, I have only seen two W214's in the wild in the last year. Four of my neighbors have got my attention to give my E53 the thumbs up. The side profile is so much more handsome than almost any sedan right now.
Has anyone seen another W214 out in the wild? I haven't seen any and I've been looking. I see many C-class cars of various years and some S-classes as well, but for the E-class, I only see W212s and W213s out and about. I know it's only the first year that they have been out even though we have the second model year. I like having a somewhat unique car but would be nice to see some different W214s out there.
I’ve had my 2025 E450 since September 2024 and haven’t seen another W214. I see more small Mercedes SUVs than anything. I’ve also noticed a few SLAs and C-Class, all smaller and less expensive. Whether it’s a domestic or foreign car, I think the days of buying midsize sedans are gone. It’s a personal preference for me to own a sedan because it’s just me and my wife. I also have a full sized F150 that can seat 5 adults comfortably and serve my needs for hauling things and carrying large loads.
I’ve had my 2025 E450 since September 2024 and haven’t seen another W214. I see more small Mercedes SUVs than anything. I’ve also noticed a few SLAs and C-Class, all smaller and less expensive. Whether it’s a domestic or foreign car, I think the days of buying midsize sedans are gone. It’s a personal preference for me to own a sedan because it’s just me and my wife. I also have a full sized F150 that can seat 5 adults comfortably and serve my needs for hauling things and carrying large loads.
Sedan drives better but everyone wants to sit so high, solution to a problem that shouldn't had existed. If everyone did not buy SUVs maybe they didn't need to buy an SUV to see in front of all these SUVs as no SUVs will be on the road in the first place to block the view.
I mean I am not technically an SUV hater but SUVs might be a reason why some cities refuse to fix the potholes timely, they can use the excuse of oh you just glide through it. alrighty sorry for the divert/digress I will go back to topic now.
I don't have a w214 but my parents do, and several times they've mentioned that strangers have walked up to them and commented how much better it looks compared to the "new 5 series".
But on the topic of "in the wild" sightings, they have also yet to see another one in the NW NJ area, and I've only seen one or two in the Baltimore/DC area in the last year. However, MB says E Class sales are the same YTD, so they are still selling just as many as they did with the w213. But they only sell about 17,000 E Classes per year, so it will take another year or two of sales for them to "populate" enough to see them as often as a w212 or w213, IMO.
I don't have a w214 but my parents do, and several times they've mentioned that strangers have walked up to them and commented how much better it looks compared to the "new 5 series".
But on the topic of "in the wild" sightings, they have also yet to see another one in the NW NJ area, and I've only seen one or two in the Baltimore/DC area in the last year. However, MB says E Class sales are the same YTD, so they are still selling just as many as they did with the w213. But they only sell about 17,000 E Classes per year, so it will take another year or two of sales for them to "populate" enough to see them as often as a w212 or w213, IMO.
Probably quite a few W212 and W213 on the road are not original owners so maybe if some W214 enters the used market, it will get purchased more... Just a thought really.
I don't have a w214 but my parents do, and several times they've mentioned that strangers have walked up to them and commented how much better it looks compared to the "new 5 series".
But on the topic of "in the wild" sightings, they have also yet to see another one in the NW NJ area, and I've only seen one or two in the Baltimore/DC area in the last year. However, MB says E Class sales are the same YTD, so they are still selling just as many as they did with the w213. But they only sell about 17,000 E Classes per year, so it will take another year or two of sales for them to "populate" enough to see them as often as a w212 or w213, IMO.
I agree, it will take a couple more years of sales to start seeing them more often. It's only been 2 years so far.
2019 E 450, 2016 E350 4matic (retired), 2018 Ford Edge Sport, 2008 Porsche Boxster
Originally Posted by Gbouton
I don't have a w214 but my parents do, and several times they've mentioned that strangers have walked up to them and commented how much better it looks compared to the "new 5 series".
But on the topic of "in the wild" sightings, they have also yet to see another one in the NW NJ area, and I've only seen one or two in the Baltimore/DC area in the last year. However, MB says E Class sales are the same YTD, so they are still selling just as many as they did with the w213. But they only sell about 17,000 E Classes per year, so it will take another year or two of sales for them to "populate" enough to see them as often as a w212 or w213, IMO.
From MBUSA:
E class sales for 2023: 17,782
E class sales for 2024: 17,638
It was heading north through TN not far from the KY border. My guess is that it, along with the other MB vehicles on the carrier was heading to MB of Bowling Green.
2025 E450 All Terrain Wagon, Nautical Blue Metallic, Macchiato Beige/Black Interior
I came out of a shop today and as I approached my W214 E450 All Terrain I spotted, across the parking lot, an almost identical W214 E450 All Terrain! Mine is in the foreground of the photo.
I came out of a shop today and as I approached my W214 E450 All Terrain I spotted, across the parking lot, an almost identical W214 E450 All Terrain! Mine is in the foreground of the photo.
I came out of a shop today and as I approached my W214 E450 All Terrain I spotted, across the parking lot, an almost identical W214 E450 All Terrain! Mine is in the foreground of the photo.
In the Wild!
Looks like you have the 20" AMG cross-spoke wheels, but i can't figure out what the other one has. Maybe custom wheels?
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