First time MB Owner in Colorado. W211 E500

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Jun 3, 2016 | 03:41 PM
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Just picked up a 2003 E500 and figured I'd join the forums. Seems like a solid car with a couple little issues. Coming from a Lexus SC400, then a Lexus GS300, then a Volvo S60 2.5T, the W211 is an awesome combination of comfort and power. Don't have much else at the moment, 24 hours into ownership, but I do have pictures!

EDIT: I do have one question. Proper build thread etiquette varies a lot from site to site, but is there a specific build thread subforum? Stick it in GD? Or in the model-specific forum? I don't plan on anything crazy, but I always like to document my cars, and build threads are a fun way to do it interactively. Back to pictures:

First time MB Owner in Colorado. W211 E500-31161_l217971_24027_800600_zpspsgubv1i.jpg

First time MB Owner in Colorado. W211 E500-31161_l217971_24018_800600-201-1_zpsghbyhnkl.jpg

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It needs full paint correction/cut/buff etc, but there's a Cars and Coffee coming up this weekend, so a quick wash and wax will do for now.

First time MB Owner in Colorado. W211 E500-20160601_114004_zpssfqa2cwi.jpg

First time MB Owner in Colorado. W211 E500-img_20160601_114456_zpse2crl4mz.jpg


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Jun 6, 2016 | 11:00 AM
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welcome to mbworld...
you can create your build thread under W211 forum...
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Jun 7, 2016 | 02:16 PM
  #3  
Welcome to MBWorld. Great pickup. W211 are classic. And yes, just great your build thread in your model specific forum

Let us know if we can help you out with any aftermarket lighting upgrades. Parking lights, rear plates, low beams, fogs, etc
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Jun 7, 2016 | 04:21 PM
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Welcome nice looking ride
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