det42phx

Well after all the bravado and macho talk and searching for the perfect car that the wife would be able to drive to work,doctors,store etc..While still keeping my man card. After lusty talk of M5s,CTS-Vs,E55 AMGs,550s ,535s even the 335 I wussed out and bought a 2007 MB E350. If you remember I was looking at a 2005 E55 AMG at autohaus in Tempe.
I even put a down payment on it then backed out. The price, the warranty, gas mileage all scared me off, knowing my wife would drive it daily,it just wasn't time yet. Then I almost bought a 335i, but the techs at Babbitt scared me away from it said too many problems with the twin turbos and fuel pump. So Ive wanted to go Mercedes so the E class is the rival of the 5 series, I wanted more horsepower but Im not even driving it that much.
After driving it a few weeks now, let me say this, it is quicker to 60 than my 540ia, but the e350 is no 540. I already miss the drive and feel of the 540 the 8cyl tourque, the bulid etc... Now my 540 had its problems but never stranded me. The E350 is suppose to be MB's version of the 530, but parts of the vehicle seem cheap, don't get me wrong its a great car, but BMW I will probably be back, save a used 535,550 or what the hell a M5 for me. Thanx for all the great advise for the last couple of years.Ken






This was originally posted on the bimmerfest web site, but wanted to say thanks to all the who gave input concerning the e55 and c55 amg.
Anyone got e55 badge for sale??


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benz_addict

540i...E350... and all this belongs in the E55 section because?

det42phx

The last I posted I was looking at a 2005 E55 AMG which I had placed a deposit on.Many members had given input. Was just letting them know I for the time being was not going with the e55..Don't respond if you think me not worthy to post.Perhaps there was a little bit of dry humor involved here as well.

CSanders

you bought an E350 and are unhappy? I don't blame you.

No offense to the E350 guys, but if it is anything below an AMG model, I would go Bimmer.

Jakpro1

Agree with above statement bout wrong section, but I'll play for a sec.

After reading your post several times, my only input is that you should have snagged an E500.

The 302hp V8 was a blast for me to drive and I really enjoyed the car.

I only went to the dark side when I got killed by an S4. Vowed that would never happen again.

Now at 700hp, perhaps I have gone a bit too far? Nahhhhhhh!!!

Now off to the E350 section for you mister. Enjoy the car.

***edit just noticed the 500 is now the 550. 382 hp!!?? Dayum, they have come a long way.

det42phx

Yes I'am a little disappointed. In the end I knew my wife would drive it more than me. So thats why I went practical. My son told me I should go for the amg or the m5, but I went with the conservative angel on my shoulder. Yes I'm already thinking about my next car.In fact looked at E55 AMG today cause one just popped for sale in the Gilbert area.
Anybody want to buy a 2007 e350 with 25k miles,still under warranty ??

vw_mkv

go to the non amg section and ask there. wrong section..

det42phx

Again it was just a joke. Im not probably going to sell my e350. Im a amg or m5 guy but had to settle for a lot less.

vw_mkv

hahaha, very funny....

Gondon

Get rid of the wife since your jealous she would drive it more than you.

How do you go from M5/CTS-V Price range to E350..?

And whats the market price of 07 E350? Isn't it the same as 03-04 E55 with 50-60k Miles?

acb

tough crowd, but well deserved

efivefiveamg

yea, the crowd's tough b/c they don't remember you posting here during your decision process. I wouldn't regret your decision one bit, all of the concerns you had about the E55 given your intended use, were valid then and still hold true today. Chances are (given your intended use), you would be equally, if not more, dissapointed had you purchased an E55. At least this way you paid less (I assume) and will be paying less in maintenance, etc.

det42phx

Gondon

Too bad you weren't here 6 months ago when one of the E55 members let go a 700hp E55 with warranty for 25k lol.

Rock

Fukk the idiots on this site............ an E350 is nothing to sneeze at. Welcome to the world of V6 power!!

Congrats!

TwinAMG

the E350 is a good car, but def. not a performance car. I would have gotten the E55, but oh well, maybe next time?

TopGun32

535.. is affordable and its a perfect daily driver.

I like the E 211 design better, but the 535 is a solid performer.

load the map you need for the wife and load the map when you get to drive it.

good luck with the 350.. there as common as a civic around So cal.

DuckyAMG

Seriously? Throw some more emoticons on there why don't you.

How about you post on this one being off topic?
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...-birthday.html

That's right, you wont, because you suck the dick of all the people you aspire to be... Too bad your parents will never buy you the car you want to own...

To the OP.. as you can expect, people in this forum are too stuck-up and conceited to not understand your own intentions.. yet one of their own will graciously post any number of off topic posts and it will be entirely admired by the sun-worshipers..

Baaaa-baaaa black sheep.

vw_mkv

nothing wrong with that thread. Its an AMG and its rare, very nice car. Dont know where u got the idea that my parents are going to or not going to buy me an AMG But if they do decide to pay for one, I wont mind it at all.

I just recently sold my Volvo S60R and will be in the market for a E55 once I get back from my trip here in asia. But, no there are no money involved from my daddy or mommy.

DuckyAMG

Sold your GTI, Sold your S60R.. buying an 2005/2006 E55 after your trip from asia...

Oh boy, can't wait....

Good luck with your trip and your purchase.. and your flaming other people for no apparent reason..

vw_mkv

gti was purchased jun 2008 and sold it in sept 2009 for the S60R.


I am here in hk with my wife, she is expecting our first child aug 20. We decided to have her give birth in hk so our child can retain Hong Kong citizenship as well as Canadian citizenship once we return back to Canada. The S60R was 6 speed and the back seat was not great.

DuckyAMG

.... and you still have failed to prove yourself.

vw_mkv

prove what? Do i need to ask some Vancouver members on this board to prove that i had a MKV GTI and a S60R? I also have a work truck, do u want them to prove it too?

lol, this is funny....

DuckyAMG

W211 AMG related, nope..

mikey33

Damn you fools need to stop trying to battle for high ground and calm down. Nobody needs to prove anything unless you are self conscious or have a small peck*r.