Sat in R350-First Impression
09-22-2005, 10:33 AM
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Sat in R350-First Impression
Dropped my E320 wagon off this AM first thing and the R was there, unlocked (alas no sales staff so to drive it)...my impressions are EXTREMELY favorable. It's ten times nicer than the 05 W163, and only slightly below the current 211, IMO. The dash is not of substandard material for the price (i've only got to tap the dash of my $48k Tahoe to feel REAL cheap plastic). Fit and finish were above expectations-all in all, the car is a showpiece, regardless of those who don't think it serves their purpose.
THe only drag for me is that it's EPA rating is 16/21. All i can say is that sucks in this day and age when Volvo's XC90 V8 can top 20mpg. I have an R on order for delivery beginning of October; i may wait on the diesel at this point.
THe only drag for me is that it's EPA rating is 16/21. All i can say is that sucks in this day and age when Volvo's XC90 V8 can top 20mpg. I have an R on order for delivery beginning of October; i may wait on the diesel at this point.
09-23-2005, 03:02 PM
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09-26-2005, 03:57 PM
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the epa is really due to the weight of the vehicle...the drag is no that bad...the other thing is because of the weight the 350 (which normally rules) felt kinda 4 ish...i would hook up a 500 because the R does drive quite well
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I have usually found EPA ratings to be underrated. My E350 has gotten me 28mpg, hell even my W210 E320 have 28mpg. My TL has gotten me 30mpg.
EPA sucks at rating cars needless to say. I have gotten considerably better in town and on highway than what is advertised by EPA.
EPA sucks at rating cars needless to say. I have gotten considerably better in town and on highway than what is advertised by EPA.
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