New car arrived...finally!

[deutsch100]

So after months of test driving & debating, my "bad" 2007 X5 has been replaced. First, put down the tomatoes and pitch forks (and nasty comments) . I didn't get a BMW. Although the dealer and BMWNA were totally amazing with the whole new X5 fiasco, I went with another German brand (whose ratings are really going back to where they once were!).

Took delivery last night (as the car arrived early):

2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 Sport
Flint Gray metallic, black leather

DVD Navi
Adaptive Xenons & fog lamps
Keyless Go
Htd. seats
Sirius Satellite
Hands free communication
Pwr. rear sunshade
18" Wheels
Lowered Sport Suspension
Sport Rear Bumper with Dual-Chrome Pipes
Blue-Tinted Glass
Black Birds-eye Maple Trim

The car feels like it's glued to the road, and the craftsmanship feels how a Mercedes felt year & years ago...like a bank vault.

Freude am Fahren mit meinem Benz [driving2]

 

[Detrich]

congrats! share some pix when u get the chance

looks like the split-off from chrysler is showing signs of improvement already.

 

[JPHuston]

...............................That's Ok... no need to post any photos.















Oh and congratulations on the Mercedes

 

[Big Daddy]

Congratulations Adam, hope this one works out well for you.

 

[mclarensmps]

That is AWESOME d100, I would love to see the pics .

 

[deutsch100]

Thanks Everyone. Want to take some pics too, just waiting for the temps here to drop below 100F , so I don't melt taking them!

Fingers crossed for this car. As of late, getting a new car hasn't been so much fun anymore. Between the Audi, RR, BMW and now the Benz.....I'm in button/control/operation overload. Set the manual parking brake, no set the electronic parking brake, the ignition is on the steering column, the ignition is on the dash, start the car with a push button, start the car with a key, i-drive, touch screen Navi, knob controlled Navi, no radio button, radio buttons, open the door with a remote, open the door just by touching it, pop the trunk manually, open the trunk electronically...

 

[bmw046series]

Freude am Fahren mit meinem Benz

Nie, Nie Mercedes ist ein auto für alte Leute.

 

[Detrich]

LOL... tell me about it.

a few years ago i rented a C240 while getting some body work done on my 323i. if i recall correctly, there were 5 or 6 different dial settings for just the headlamps. and, i couldn't tell whether the headlights were ON of OFF in each case and had to actually get out and look. i also couldn't figure out how to retract the auto sunshade, because it severely hindered my visibility out the rear windshield at night. <LOL>

sometimes u want to just get in the car, start it up, and do what a car is meant to do- ie get you from point A to point B. and, all the other fancy smancy stuff sometimes just gets in the way...

enjoy the new ride, and show us some pix soon.

.I'm in button/control/operation overload. Set the manual parking brake, no set the electronic parking brake, the ignition is on the steering column, the ignition is on the dash, start the car with a push button, start the car with a key, i-drive, touch screen Navi, knob controlled Navi, no radio button, radio buttons, open the door with a remote, open the door just by touching it, pop the trunk manually, open the trunk electronically...

 

[deutsch100]

Nie, Nie Mercedes ist ein auto für alte Leute.

Nein, nein! Mercedes hat viele Modelle mit vieler Pferdestärke, und AMG auch. Keine alte Leute. Im Vergleich mit BMW, aber auch anders!

Aber danke für deine Meinung, und gut gemacht mit deinem Deutsch!

 

[Tom]

I can't believe its been nearly 5 hours and still no pics from Adam yet.

Congrats buddy.

 

[deutsch100]

LOL... tell me about it.

a few years ago i rented a C240 while getting some body work done on my 323i. if i recall correctly, there were 5 or 6 different dial settings for just the headlamps. and, i couldn't tell whether the headlights were ON of OFF in each case and had to actually get out and look. i also couldn't figure out how to retract the auto sunshade, because it severely hindered my visibility out the rear windshield at night. <LOL>

sometimes u want to just get in the car, start it up, and do what a car is meant to do- ie get you from point A to point B. and, all the other fancy smancy stuff sometimes just gets in the way...

enjoy the new ride, and show us some pix soon.

Ha ha. MBZ has used the same basic headlight control dial for like 30 years. There are lots of options! I guess since I drove only MBZ for 10+ years, I felt right at home with it. I've never found the rear sunshade to hinder visibility, but again, I could just be used to it. Thanks!

 

[deutsch100]

I can't believe its been nearly 5 hours and still no pics from Adam yet.

Congrats buddy.

Danke Tom Will hopefully take pics soon! The E looks great for 2008 (with the sport pkg), very aggressive, and the stance is quite hot!

 

[bmw046series]

Nein, nein! Mercedes hat viele Modelle mit vieler Pferdestärke, und AMG auch. Keine alte Leute. Im Vergleich mit BMW, aber auch anders!

Aber danke für deine Meinung, und gut gemacht mit deinem Deutsch!

Ja aber BMW benötigt nicht eine menge modelle seine autos zu verkaufen.

Sie verkaufen Sich!

 

[Big Daddy]

Nie, Nie Mercedes ist ein auto für alte Leute.

Es ist sein Auto lässt ihn bekommen, was er wünscht!

 

[deutsch100]

Es ist sein Auto lässt ihn bekommen, was er wünscht!

Thanks Dan Anyway, just posted a few crappy pics in the Gallery Forum (for the few who want to see a...yuck, barf, crap, Benz! :0

 

[tool fan]

Was ist mit dich passiert??? Nimmt diene kamera a macht a parr builder fur uns. Jetzt!!!

 

[Roxxy613]

Sounds like a nice car!
Pictures soon?!?!

 

[deutsch100]

Was ist mit dich passiert??? Nimmt diene kamera a macht a parr builder fur uns. Jetzt!!!

mit Dir (nicht dich), aber very close. Gut gemacht

I posted some quick pics in our gallery forum!

 

[///M SPEED]

Congrats on the new car purchase Adam.....

 

[MrElussive]

Congrats, Adam, the E-Class is a very well-rounded car. Very taut and sporty chassis, especially for a Mercedes.