TL to C43 or 340i Sedan. *Update* Got the C43... Post #49!
#42
Ex-OEM King
Probably not but I'd probably be ok with that. The E38, E46, and E39 were all stunning. I'd almost love to see an evolution of that design and not an evolution of the Bangle crap.
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justnspace (01-06-2017)
#43
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I have heard this quite a bit actually and I agree because I see a lot of middle-lower income families driving around in some more common audi's and mercs and having zero issues. It goes without saying that the more fancy parts you have, the more likely you will have issues.
But yeah, once you get into the high models (example 7 series and S-class as discussed), you're making a pretty big jump in technology since those cars are usually the pioneers of technology that then trickles down the lineup.
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ttribe (01-06-2017)
#44
I am amazed as well how many times I'll see families in older German cars (90's-00's) and they are running like a top. I wouldn't even classify the income of the drivers. I have seen many upper-middle class and higher folks in older German cars that just use them as commuters or airport vehicles and they just love them. Still nice cars, no problems, no fuss.
But yeah, once you get into the high models (example 7 series and S-class as discussed), you're making a pretty big jump in technology since those cars are usually the pioneers of technology that then trickles down the lineup.
But yeah, once you get into the high models (example 7 series and S-class as discussed), you're making a pretty big jump in technology since those cars are usually the pioneers of technology that then trickles down the lineup.
I will say though, that if you are buying a car that was around 100k plus when new, don't be surprised if it costs more to maintain. I have been looking quite a bit at the Audi Q5 myself. I think it is an awesome package and from what I read, the only issue is carbon buildup from DI tech (easily resolvable via manual cleaning every 30-50k miles and a catch can). Let's be honest here, not even Acura's are "reliable" these days.
The one last thing is (as with every other brand) to wait a year or two when a new model comes out. The Germans tend to really push the envelope and are almost always at the cutting edge of technology, therefore it is wise to wait a little while and let them work out the kinks.
#45
Ex-OEM King
Since we're well past the original request of the OP anyway...
I really want to pick up a W220 S class and daily drive it. Nothing better than riding around in a pretty reliable $100k car I can buy for $6k.
I really want to pick up a W220 S class and daily drive it. Nothing better than riding around in a pretty reliable $100k car I can buy for $6k.
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TacoBello (01-08-2017)
#46
That sounds like a damn good deal to me! Speaking of which, I was rear ended by one a few months back while driving our 09 santa fe. Slight crack in my rear bumper about 2" wide but his car was written off, multiple air bags deployed, hood scrunched up into wind shield and his radiator and a bunch of stuff behind it was gone with fluid leaking all over the place....Santa Fe 1, German tank 0.
#48
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340i
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#50
Team Owner
Beautiful!!!
and congrats!!!
and congrats!!!
#51
Wow that looks amazing!!! Even better than it looks in other online pics!! Nice job man!
#53
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Congrats!
#54
Beautiful car. Congratulations.
#57
Team Owner
It has the "Awesome" option package
#60
Team Owner
Was there any packages you didn't get?
#63
Team Owner
You should swap stereos between the two
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#67
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Congrats.
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Nice pick up, enjoy OP
#72
I was driving behind a silver C43 yesterday on the commute to work. I look closer on the rear and the guy replaced the 'C' with an 'E'... WTF... Seriously? I pulled up next to him, pointed at the trunk and shook my head in disdain... What a low self esteem clown...
The calipers were grey, and i just confirmed the OP's are as well. It had the faux-quad integrated tips. Wasn't sure if those came with brembos and this idiot rebadged a base C class...
The calipers were grey, and i just confirmed the OP's are as well. It had the faux-quad integrated tips. Wasn't sure if those came with brembos and this idiot rebadged a base C class...
#73
Azine Jabroni
I wasn't planning on testing an MB, but I might consider it after this.
#74
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I was driving behind a silver C43 yesterday on the commute to work. I look closer on the rear and the guy replaced the 'C' with an 'E'... WTF... Seriously? I pulled up next to him, pointed at the trunk and shook my head in disdain... What a low self esteem clown...
The calipers were grey, and i just confirmed the OP's are as well. It had the faux-quad integrated tips. Wasn't sure if those came with brembos and this idiot rebadged a base C class...
The calipers were grey, and i just confirmed the OP's are as well. It had the faux-quad integrated tips. Wasn't sure if those came with brembos and this idiot rebadged a base C class...
C43
E43
#75
iWhine S/C 6MT TL
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Congratulations on a very beautiful C43!!!
Just in case you ever get the urge for more power, Renntech makes a stage 1 and stage 2 ECU re-calibration tune.
Just in case you ever get the urge for more power, Renntech makes a stage 1 and stage 2 ECU re-calibration tune.
#76
Turd Polisher
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Beautiful machine.
#77
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I was driving behind a silver C43 yesterday on the commute to work. I look closer on the rear and the guy replaced the 'C' with an 'E'... WTF... Seriously? I pulled up next to him, pointed at the trunk and shook my head in disdain... What a low self esteem clown...
The calipers were grey, and i just confirmed the OP's are as well. It had the faux-quad integrated tips. Wasn't sure if those came with brembos and this idiot rebadged a base C class...
The calipers were grey, and i just confirmed the OP's are as well. It had the faux-quad integrated tips. Wasn't sure if those came with brembos and this idiot rebadged a base C class...
I was at the dealership yesterday and they had one in the showroom. The new E looks very much like the new C...
#78
Haha, thats great. I didn't know they changed the E class to make it look identical to the C, and they use the same engine so both are 43...
#79
Ex-OEM King
The E looks like MB just printed out the engineering drawings of the C at a 1:1.25 scale and called it good.
#80
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I really like everything about the C class, except for the awful after thought of an iPad that they stick in the interior and for that sole reason, I wouldn't consider one.
Nonetheless, congrats OP, she's a beaut.
Nonetheless, congrats OP, she's a beaut.