Trying to decide...
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From: Rhode Island
2014 E350 Sport (sold), 2015 S550 Sport (sold), 2018 S560 Sport (sold), 2018 GLE43, 2014 E550
So we own a 16 Maybach, a 18 AMG GTC, and finally a 06 Ford E150 cargo van.
We use the van when we go to the gym since were all sweaty on the way home. The van gets driven on rainy days. Basically the van is the workhorse of the house if it gets dirty its NO big deal. The cars get driven on nice days, and on road trips.
We use the van when we go to the gym since were all sweaty on the way home. The van gets driven on rainy days. Basically the van is the workhorse of the house if it gets dirty its NO big deal. The cars get driven on nice days, and on road trips.
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2009 C350, 2015 S550
We will probably check out the M50 X7 or the new GLS in a couple years.
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2006 E320 CDI 2014 C63 507 Coupe 2012 E550 4M 2016 E63s Wagon
The new GLE is really nice I got one as a loaner a few weeks ago and was impressed. The technology and luxury is phenomenal. I had a Laramie that I sold since I didn't ever drive it (20k miles in 6.5 years) because I preferred my E550 so much. It was a nice truck with lots of luxury, but I grew tired of it - no way I'd choose it oven an S-class. The new GLE is definitely bigger than my E and may fit your needs, or the new GLS is coming if you need even more space. The GLE580 should be a beast.
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2015 S550, 2017 GLS450
I wouldnt get scared by any car brand, I mean every company has a bad engine or transmission here and there. My 2014 X5 was a beast for 2 years with zero issues. I've also had my wifes 2014 E350 for 4 years with no issues. As for the S class, so far so good. 6+ months and nothing but amazing driving every day.
As to the original post, I'd always go for the functional car. Get the big SUV or truck
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2019 S63 4Matic+, 2018 E400 Cabrio, wardens car.
Buy what you like. I went from a Tundra to a 2015 S550 4Matic and the Merc is like a lazyboy on wheels. Nothing better for road trips and daily driving. I owned trucks for 15 years and really used them but as I got older I found myself never using the bed and being a hassle to park. And the S550 is no slouch off the line or on the freeway. It will keep up with most of the cars on the road. As to reliability, I have had two S550's and they were both very reliable. I purchased my last one 2 years ago and I now have 33K miles on it with no troubles at all other than oil changes, tires and brakes. I just did the front brakes myself for around 400 in parts. They are great cars.
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2013 Tesla model s
I don't think you can judge a bad engine or car after four years. Other than blatant problems, poor design and engineering manifests after the car has 60k+ miles on it. This is why I avoid BMWs these days. I can tell you the laundry list of problems that will happen to that 2014 X5 at 70 to 80K miles even with routine maintenance. This is the beauty of leasing and returning. Limited headaches. Also the reason why the used selling price of a 3 1/2 year old Hyundai Genesis is higher than the used price of a 3 1/2 year old BMW 5 series which had an initial sticker price 15K higher.
As to the original post, I'd always go for the functional car. Get the big SUV or truck
As to the original post, I'd always go for the functional car. Get the big SUV or truck
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From: Rhode Island
2014 E350 Sport (sold), 2015 S550 Sport (sold), 2018 S560 Sport (sold), 2018 GLE43, 2014 E550
I don't think you can judge a bad engine or car after four years. Other than blatant problems, poor design and engineering manifests after the car has 60k+ miles on it. This is why I avoid BMWs these days. I can tell you the laundry list of problems that will happen to that 2014 X5 at 70 to 80K miles even with routine maintenance. This is the beauty of leasing and returning. Limited headaches. Also the reason why the used selling price of a 3 1/2 year old Hyundai Genesis is higher than the used price of a 3 1/2 year old BMW 5 series which had an initial sticker price 15K higher.
As to the original post, I'd always go for the functional car. Get the big SUV or truck
As to the original post, I'd always go for the functional car. Get the big SUV or truck
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