Just Drove Home My New To Me 2020 E53 Coupe 4Matic

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May 27, 2021 | 09:55 PM
  #1  
There was nothing wrong with my 2014 E350 Coupe 4Matic; it gave me seven years of terrific service. I only put 33K miles on it, so it wasn't in need of replacing.

But the tech has so improved. And I, like so many others, have a sweet spot for things AMG.

I had to drive 200 miles to get it, but it was worth it. A gorgeous, sunny day through some wonderful countryside and I found myself behind the wheel of a designo Cardinal Red / designo Black/Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa Leather upgrade. And what an upgrade! Not only does it have the AMG turbo, but it had $20,000 in options on top of the base model. Heated and cooled seats, steering wheel, Driver Assist, Dynamic headlights.. I can't name every add-on! But in the 200 mile drive home, I got to learn an awful lot about it.

My last E-class lasted me seven years. I wouldn't be surprised to get seven out of this one. Oh, photos? Yeah, it's a very poor one I took this evening as the sun was going down.


This shot doesn't do justice to the designo Cardinal Red.
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May 28, 2021 | 09:33 AM
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Congrats, very nice. My wife tried to talk me into the cardinal red when I ordered my E63. It is a very attractive color for these. Hope you enjoy the ride and it brings lots of fun.
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May 31, 2021 | 08:20 PM
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Quote: There was nothing wrong with my 2014 E350 Coupe 4Matic; it gave me seven years of terrific service. I only put 33K miles on it, so it wasn't in need of replacing.

But the tech has so improved. And I, like so many others, have a sweet spot for things AMG.

I had to drive 200 miles to get it, but it was worth it. A gorgeous, sunny day through some wonderful countryside and I found myself behind the wheel of a designo Cardinal Red / designo Black/Titanium Grey Pearl Nappa Leather upgrade. And what an upgrade! Not only does it have the AMG turbo, but it had $20,000 in options on top of the base model. Heated and cooled seats, steering wheel, Driver Assist, Dynamic headlights.. I can't name every add-on! But in the 200 mile drive home, I got to learn an awful lot about it.

My last E-class lasted me seven years. I wouldn't be surprised to get seven out of this one. Oh, photos? Yeah, it's a very poor one I took this evening as the sun was going down.


This shot doesn't do justice to the designo Cardinal Red.
Enjoy! Youll love the car. Im thoroughly satisfied with my 43.
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May 31, 2021 | 08:56 PM
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Beautiful, enjoy it.
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