Originally Posted by BACnMercedes

I agree there are deals on 450’s, but this thread is about 580’s. I have one (580) on order and I’m starting to get serious with the dealer involved in that I am not going to pay sticker now, especially that there is no definite build date. My dealer that I have used several times has virtually no competition within a 100 miles of them so they can command a higher price. I actually started “shopping” out the build today but haven’t had much luck so far on the 580s. They just sell so fast that the dealers know they have a premium product at this time. I can wait though. I have called other dealers in the northeast when I was shopping out our current E class and was told by two dealers that they WILL NOT sale outside their north east area. I’ll find someone but was actually looking for input from other members who they actually used.

Originally Posted by BACnMercedes

I’m on the fence still about the e-abc for now but I’m pretty set on the other options. I’m retired too but drive about 15k a year and this will be our families travel vehicle but agree 6500 is a little much. I wouldn’t have a problem with clicking the option for 3500-4000.

Now where is the member with the 7.5% discount.

Originally Posted by Streamliner

I test drove a GLE580 yesterday. It had the standard AirMatic, with the optional 22” wheels. In “Comfort” mode, where we would most always have it set, I found the ride to be just a tad mushy and “bouncy,” for lack of a better term. I recently drove a new Bentley Flying Spur, which only comes with an air suspension and experienced similar sensations. I guess I am spoiled with the MBC in my S560 sedan and the ABC in my SL450. These amazingly advanced and sophisticated suspension systems set MB apart from most other manufacturers and IMO, are well worth the money, IF one truly values ride quality. If we go with a GLE, which we are leaning towards, as a replacement for my wife’s E350 sedan, I do believe we will pop for the E-ABC, even though the vehicle will probably never leave paved roads.

Originally Posted by Streamliner

I test drove a GLE580 yesterday. It had the standard AirMatic, with the optional 22” wheels. In “Comfort” mode, where we would most always have it set, I found the ride to be just a tad mushy and “bouncy,” for lack of a better term. I recently drove a new Bentley Flying Spur, which only comes with an air suspension and experienced similar sensations. I guess I am spoiled with the MBC in my S560 sedan and the ABC in my SL450. These amazingly advanced and sophisticated suspension systems set MB apart from most other manufacturers and IMO, are well worth the money, IF one truly values ride quality. If we go with a GLE, which we are leaning towards, as a replacement for my wife’s E350 sedan, I do believe we will pop for the E-ABC, even though the vehicle will probably never leave paved roads.

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

E-ABC has as much utility on road as off. That being said, I think the best price/performance suspension option would the the Active Ride Control, like on the GLE 53. I'm guessing it will be an option on the GLE & GLS 63.