That's it. Sounds like he's an imigration lawyer to me. I hate when people judge others by their cars, etc. You have no clue. The only people that try as hard as you to "flash" are those that are not used to it, so you figure it out.

A small word of advice. Stop while you have a foot stuck in your mouth.

 

*yaawwnn..* what's on the telly, daahling?

 

So let me understand something, it is O.K to bash someone who is reporting a problem with an S550, it is O.K to call him a Troll, it is O.K to tell me that I am a lier, it is O.K to make fun of my spelling, and you expect me to fade away when I am attacked and insulted.
Sorry, if someone attacks me I will respond fiercely and decisively.
Regarding someone’s ability to buy a car, I don't really care, however sometimes it is possible to tell, and in Richard's case there were a few facts that did not add up and to a very high degree of certainty I can tell that he is just a looser playing with bigger boys.
How do you explain that people did not address the whole point of the post, nobody called the dealer with the defective car, they just engaged in attacks.
I am not ruling out the possibility that perhaps Mercedes hires teenagers and other people to go on the web and bash anything that could hurt sales.
in order to create a buzz a company could get the cheapest advertising by hiring some bullies to make sure that people only post positive posts here.
Look at all the posts on other threads, whenever a total stranger comes and tells how beautiful and great his/her experience was, everyone is so nice and playful, but when someone posts a problem or a comparison that could hurt the sales of the S550 or any other model, a bunch of rude bullies gang on this person and try to tear him apart, and all this without addressing the main issue.....
So it is a waste of time to come here, it is like seeing a group of cheer leaders rooting for their team.
It is your loss if people like me who actually own the big competition can not post an opinion.

 

Dude, check your spelling, please!

I'm not bullying or ganging up on you, just asking politely.

So, are you buying a MB S550 or not? Wasn't that the original idea you had, Euro delivery/pickup and then selling it? I can't remember it was so many arguments ago.

 

at his time there are no discounts on European Delivery, perhaps a couple of months down the line, so I will not buy one unless I get the discount.
I am happy driving my 7 series, but I must find a replacement before the 2007 models come out and I thought that the S550 would be a great replacement I can get as an early production and sell it 6 months later.
I am really looking forward to seeing the new LS460 it looks very promising (I will not buy one however since there are no special factory deals on them)
Also I checked the packages and the package 2 that I want is not yet available, I don't need the night vision but I do want the keyless entry system with ventilated seats, here in hot California seat ventilation helps a lot when it is 115 F degrees in the summer.
Also I really think that it is too early to buy one for the purpose of keeping it, this car is way too advanced to be trouble free and I am very concerned about reliability. Since I am planning to sell in 6 months I don't see that as an issue.

 

What the heck! You want t deal on an LS460? Those are already cheap enough (compared to the S and 7) as it is!

 

Just curious, why must you find a replacement for your 7 series BMW before the 07 models come out? Lease run out? Self imposed timeline? You want something different? Just curious...that's all.

You're preaching to the choir on the hot days...I live in Phoenix...115 is gravy!

Why wouldn't you get another 7 series BMW, they are awesome cars? The Lexus is an awesome car too. It appear, my judgement only for what it's worth, that you aren't too hip on the S Class MBZ. Audi A8 maybe? That's about the depth of those class cars IMO. MB, BMW, Lexus, & Audi.

 

Ed sounds like the kind of guy to avoid around cars. Every time he visits or calls a dealership their cars are broken, every one of his friends and associates who bought a MB had their car break, his 750 has a litany of problems, his BMW 5 is an embarrassment to his in-laws. I suspect that if I was a MB dealer in Ed's area and he showed up for a "test drive" I would also tell him that unfortunately the demo car is currently out of service and will remain so as long as Ed has an interest. Could you imagine how annoying it would be if this guy dropped anchor down at your showroom every Saturday morning when he had nothing to do.

 

The best time to sell a car is before the new year model comes out, that is when a car takes the biggest hit, when it becomes a 1 year old model, that is how I can change cars once or twice a year without taking too much of a hit.
The S class, even with it being an unknown entity in the reliability department would make a great purchase to keep for 6-9 months since it is in demand and will stay a new car for almost 18 months.
RE Lexus and Audi, they do not have European delivery discounts. These discounts give me the price advantage that I need 7%plus it does not come out of dealer's inventory. either way I lose some money, but not as much and I get to buy a new car and go to Europe every year.

 

Does Lexus even have some kind of delivery discount? Sure, they're built in Japan, but they didn't even have Lexus there until recently.

 

Hey 2006_750Li_ED;

On my last post to you I said I would allow you the last word; you posted a reply and that should have been the end of it. I kept my word and made no response to that post, even though you posted more worthless crap.

Now I see you have used my name in posting a response to another forum member. I suggest that you move on, little man, to another thread and consider this thread that you started completed. You have made your points, as worthless as they are to me, over and over. Maybe some of the forum members here appreciate your opinion; maybe some of the forum members here take what you write 'as fact'. I'm just not one of them; I see it for what it is... CRAP.

I have never gone to ANY other brand of automobile forums and made negative or derogatory comments against that particular brand, no matter what my opinion was on that particular subject/thread. You stated that I spent so much time researching your threads; in fact, I found them simply because another member here posted a link to the BMW website with your thread and the responses from your 'fellow BMW friends'. I say that quite loosely, of course, as most of the BMW members pretty much ripped you a new one... I'm sure you know what that means in four different languages, right?

I have never posted all the vehicles (including other Mercedes-Benz models) that I currently own or have owned, nor have I ever stated what I do for a living, the money I earn or how I spend it. I certainly won't do it now as I don't have to explain or justify anything to someone like you, little man. I will say that my E320 is not the only vehicle I own; proof of that is the fact it only has 3,200 miles on it and has never been driven in the rain. The only vehicle information listed in my signature is based on my user name.

In your post you said

"Having said that I will stop posting here as I do not see the value in wasting time on childish responses from jealous misfortunate people."

Why don't you keep your word and move on, if not to another forum, at least to a new subject in a new thread, as you keep saying the same thing over and over, and it's still all worthless, pointless, meaningless crap to me.

And if I want to see more posts that RIP YOU from start to finish, I'll just check out that BMW forum where you're so, uh, respected and valued for your opinion. Hahaha! I knew I couldn't type that and keep a straight face...

Move on, little, little, little man, move on...

 

I am confused...if you are so rich who the hell cares about a discount. The S class will be a dime a dozen in 2 months, just like the 7 series now is. The 2006's look worse than the 2002-2005.

 

You have to be nuts to buy a new Mercedes in the first year of production. I know because I bought a 2003 E-500 in November of 2002. The S-550 will have a number of problems period - end of post - next subject.

 

Yep, can't agree with you more.
The W220 S500 we bought in Taiwan almost got my parents killed because of some stupid brake and suspension problem and MB could not fix it, so they end up trading a new one with us...first time in the Taiwanese history!
The W209 my young bro bought almost 3 years ago had some minor problems as well, but glad Beverly Hills MB had it fixed 1 year ago.

To be honest I think no one should ever buy any car from any brand when it is first introduced in any market...they don't have much tech support and it'll probably take weeks or months to repair if anything goes wrong.

 

I know I will get flamed for this but yesterday I saw my first real life S550. It was on a flat bed with another wrecked car. It looked nice from the back. Could not get a good view of the front. Had no plate so may be a dealer demo. Based on the position on the bed and the other car I'm sure it broke down somewhere. It did give me flashbacks to my 2000 S430( which was ok minus several minor issues) and my prior 03' E500 which my wife had me dump because I was so chronically unhappy with all the bugs in it. I do look forward to getting back into an S but I strongly agree with the above comments to never go with first year model. It's risky.

 

i really like the new S. Every car has quality issues...regardless of brand.

I had an 2005 LS430, which had problems!

I have an 2006 Audi A8L, which also had some problems!

but at the end of the day, who cares! Enjoy what you drive...

 

Very true! Even though the dealers' techs have been to updated/new model training classes, it's not completely the same as in the real world when a vehicle comes in on the flatbed.

 

Your logic, or lack thereof, is hilarious. Do you really think we're going to believe that a dealer is going to NOT demo a new hot car so that they can get rid of the old one?

Hmmm, let's think. "We have 6 old body styles that we can't give away. But we're going to hide our new demo so people won't buy the 30 new ones that we can sell at full profit and then some, in the hopes that they will decide to by one of the 6 old ones instead."

Anyone who has dealt w/ a dealer knows that they want to make money at all costs. Have you bought a new car lately?

 

Oh, oh... now you've done it. Haven't you read what's been posted against me by 2006_750Li_ED for taking issue with his original post?

 

I saw one or two in person driving around in Chicago this weekend. Decent cars...not sure they look that much better than the W220. They did not change the styling from the 00-06 that much....as opposed to the huge change the S had from the 99 to 2000 model. Then again, the W220 is a solid car exterior wise...why change it much? I am anxious to see the new CL come out.

 

Richard E320, you just can't let go can you? You just can not address the issue that I found a couple S550 cars that had problems. You would write a whole page chasing your own tail and try to bring irrelevant issues taken out of context form other forums, but you did not call to verify my story...
I could not care less who you are or what you drive, but it is apparent that you have no idea what you are talking about when it comes to the S550, I am not sure what your motive is to hide the facts that I brought in but your personal story does not add, to be on an S550 forum and talk as an equal among people who are actually potential customers when you claim to be sitting on a brand new 2001 car.... and that you don’t need one since your car has low mileage... stop wasting our time and go to the kids section you are cluttering this forum with your quest for attention, perhaps you could ask your dad or your boss to accompany you to a dealer who might allow you to sit in the rear during a test drive.
You are rude and are seeking arguments, if you want to be taken seriously be quiet (don't post in caps) and post facts if you must speak up. I just feel sorry for losers like you since I actually do drive and own these cars and the closest you will ever get to one is through our stories, go back to posting on the Honda civic forum which is where childish comments and backstabs are common, you are out of your league here, so no matter what poisonous response you will have to this post, unless you have something factual to say in response to the title of this thread I suggest that you fold away while a couple of people here actually think that you belong here.
And here is something that I will truthfully say from the heart, it is apparent that you like this car a lot so I wish that one day you could own one and never mind what others think. Opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one....

 

That was precisely my point, the dealer lied, and the car was sent back for repairs. I did not believe the dealer and I think that it was a poor excuse.
So where exactly did you find my logic flawed? I was merely pointing that their demo was out of commission for repairs at the Vehicle preperation center with a poor excuse that the GM was driving it.... so I asked the GM when I saw him arrive with a different car and he told me the truth. Did you ever read my post? What is wrong with you guys?

 

If you are referring to the S550, P2 is the Keyless Go and Parktronic. P3 is the one with the Night Vision. Order P1 which is the Ventilated Seats, and order the Keyless Go as a stand alone option. If you order P2 along with Distronic Plus, they delete the Parktronic in P2 and add Park Assist which uses the Distronic Radar for Park Assist. No buttons on the bumper.

 

Hey, little, little, little man... If you want to be taken seriously, say something intelligent; the law of averages says you’re bound to eventually, even if by mistake.

Someone like you that can't spell or use proper grammar, has run-on sentences and can't seem to even capitalize sentences correctly probably should not tell others how to write. Your writing style continues to look like a high-school drop-out; please don’t be mad at me if I am over-estimating your education level. You can't even seem to differentiate the difference between 'capitalization' and 'bold'.

You say that you couldn't care less on what I drive, but then mock me for driving a base vehicle Mercedes. By the way, I think the ‘C-Class’ is the starting point in the model line up. Next time your dreaming at the Mercedes-Benz store ask them for a 'Full-Line' brochure so you won't look quite as stupid...

You say that you don't resort to name calling, but have repeatedly called me a liar and loser; what a hypocrite!

While I don't currently drive an S-Class, neither do you. You claim to drive a BMW but I'm not convinced; the information you post is probably gleamed from the local dealers you stroke before you head over to pick up your government assistance check due to the fact that you are mentally challenged and can’t work. (How's the new medication working out for you? Looks like not too well based on your posts here.) For a little extra cash you probably sell the automobile brochures that the salespeople give you (just to get you out of their dealership) on eBay to people who actually purchased the vehicle. The highlight of your week consists of getting an extra brochure or two and cutting them up for the pictures, which you have taped to your refrigerator, as you like looking at them when eating your Froot-Loops, morning, noon, and night.

I would like to steal one of your lines, with a slight variation:

"Opinions are like a$$holes, everybody has one...." – In your case, though, you HAVE one and are ONE! I know, I know... that probably doesn't bother you because you've heard it your whole life already...

Here’s to waiting for your next lame response, though I know that it might take you awhile as the computer that you use at the library to go on-line is sometimes busy. Helpful hint: Keeping telling your parents that you really want a computer of your own for Christmas. They’re bound to give in eventually if you keep complaining that it isn’t fair that you have to use your skateboard to go that far just to get to the library.

I saw a book that maybe I will buy you if you promise to have someone help you read it… “How to Post Threads Intelligently on the Internet for Dummies…” I'm saving up for a 'real Mercedes' S-Class though, so don't let me waste my money if your parents already bought you the complete series…

Just remember, little, little, little man, that it's your parents that have said since your childbirth that they are now ‘pro-abortion’. Too bad they didn't use birth control originally, huh? But then I guess I would have missed out on all your 'respected opinions'. Hahahaha!

P.S. A 'stroke' is someone what wastes a salespersons time for no other reason than for amusement, with no regard to the salespersons livelyhood.

Here is a post from the bimmerfest forum, as posted by 2006_750Li_ED. Please note that he states that "I test drove many smaller cars just because I like cars" and "and many more, I test drive several cars every month." Must be great being a salesperson at those stores, so you can amuse and entertain him, and not make a dime.

I bought a 7 series, however, I test drove many smaller cars just because I like cars and I like to have my own opinion.
I test drove :
Audi A8
Audi A6
Audi A4
BMW 6 series
BMW 3 series
BMW X3
BMW X5
Z4
Mecedes 2007 S550
Mercedes 2005 S500
Mercedes 2005 E500
Mercedes 2005 E350
Mercedes 2006 ML 350
Mercedes 2006 ML 500
Mercedes 2005 SL 500
Mercedes 2005 SLK 280, 350, 55MG
Mercedes 2006 CLS 500

Lexus LS430
Lexus GS 350
Lexus RX 330
Lexus LX470

Acura 2005 RL
Acura 2005 TL

Infinity Q45

and many more, I test drive several cars every month.

 

That's all right, 2006_750Li_Ed; just keep repeating to yourself... 'it's not me, it's the rest of the world, ...it's not me, it's the rest of the world.