02-19-2005, 08:21 PM | #1 |
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in case the e90 330 is too slow:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...line.promo.2.*
the new C classs C350 comes standard with a manual transmission. (always have a backup plan). 4matic is also available.
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02-19-2005, 11:16 PM | #4 | |
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MB is not getting prorper press by real enthusiasts given their new 3.5L. From what I've heard, people who have driven E350's claim there is no need to go to an E500 anymore. That is how good that engine seems to be. |
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02-19-2005, 11:52 PM | #5 |
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Re: in case the e90 330 is too slow:
right on, mbr.
excellent call. i just thought they would only offer the big engine in the C with an automatic.
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That would have been FAST even with a slushie. Oh well, it WAS very pricey. |
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02-21-2005, 01:09 PM | #7 |
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Outstanding. Now if we could just get a well executed response from Cadillac and Lexus as well, it will definately be a buyer's market. Ok, maybe Cadillac really isn't necessary, but I love my car - I think they could make a 3 series sized car that is competitive in all aspects and less expensive than an import. Especially with the current value of the dollar.
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02-21-2005, 01:14 PM | #8 |
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Oh, one other thought - I have a friend that is going from a 525 lease to a Mercedes CLS (I think that's the name - the four door "coupe"). He found some articles that previewed the car and wanted to buy the 3.5 version instead of the V8 to save a few thousand dollars (he really doesn't care much about performance). I gave him a hard time about it until I found out that 3.5 liter motor pushes the car from 0 - 60 in under 7 seconds. That's respectable and nothing like the E300. They aren't selling the car with that motor in the U.S. though, so he has to suffer with the V8. Should be here in about 2 weeks.
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02-21-2005, 01:27 PM | #9 | |
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i love the CLS. it looks beautiful in pictures. i, too, wish that GM made a saab 9-3 sized car that was RWD or RWD-biased AWD that had the dynamics of the 3 series. it's not that i love subarus so much, it's that they're some of the fastest cars around right now and there isn't anything compelling for me to give the car up. i very much would welcome an excuse.
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Nice, maybe I'll get an MB afterall... my parents will be happy... lol...
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