Now, how about some pictures? You know we all like to see!
2011 Mercedes E350 4Matic - Superb long distance cruiser.
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Originally Posted by Wolf359
Originally Posted by edyvw
When they moved to V6 I was thinking that is ridiculous mistake.
They're going back to an I6, should be popping up in the next few years.
2020 MY they've finally rediscovered hat th i6 gives more torque & smoothies.
Originally Posted by edyvw
When they moved to V6 I was thinking that is ridiculous mistake.
They're going back to an I6, should be popping up in the next few years.
2020 MY they've finally rediscovered hat th i6 gives more torque & smoothies.
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Originally Posted by Wolf359
Originally Posted by edyvw
When they moved to V6 I was thinking that is ridiculous mistake.
They're going back to an I6, should be popping up in the next few years.
Yes, but reason is AGAIN saving money. I6 is allowing them to develop modular engines of 3, 4 and 6 cylinders.
People in Munich probably told them: we told you so.
Originally Posted by edyvw
When they moved to V6 I was thinking that is ridiculous mistake.
They're going back to an I6, should be popping up in the next few years.
Yes, but reason is AGAIN saving money. I6 is allowing them to develop modular engines of 3, 4 and 6 cylinders.
People in Munich probably told them: we told you so.
Originally Posted by Garak
Now, how about some pictures? You know we all like to see!
Of course! These are from back in Aug when I first picked her up.
![[Linked Image]](https://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/adam2700/E350/IMG_0058_zpsbwemiont.jpeg "[Linked Image]")
![[Linked Image]](http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/adam2700/E350/IMG_0059_zpserzwnm80.jpg "[Linked Image]")
![[Linked Image]](http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/adam2700/E350/IMG_0060_zpsoejjugsu.jpeg "[Linked Image]")
Now, how about some pictures? You know we all like to see!
Of course! These are from back in Aug when I first picked her up.
There we go, that's nice to look at. I do like the colour, too.
Originally Posted by Garak
There we go, that's nice to look at. I do like the colour, too.
Thanks - yeah she is definitely pretty and as boring as silver is it looks good on the E.
The W212 (pre-facelift.....I actually like the ponton flare) is my 2nd favorite E body style behind the facelifted W211. I am not a huge fan of the current MB styling where the C/E/S all look like just small/medium/large sizes of the same package, I honestly cannot tell a new C or E apart until I see the badges - S is a bit easier to determine because it is such a behemoth. But they all still look the same!
There we go, that's nice to look at. I do like the colour, too.
Thanks - yeah she is definitely pretty and as boring as silver is it looks good on the E.
The W212 (pre-facelift.....I actually like the ponton flare) is my 2nd favorite E body style behind the facelifted W211. I am not a huge fan of the current MB styling where the C/E/S all look like just small/medium/large sizes of the same package, I honestly cannot tell a new C or E apart until I see the badges - S is a bit easier to determine because it is such a behemoth. But they all still look the same!
Originally Posted by Wolf359
Yeah, that's a nice one, but you have the faded wood trim. Too bad the OEM kit is about 2k even online. Sometimes you find a used kit on eBay for a few hundred.
Oh yeah its definitely faded.......on the bright side I never noticed until it was pointed out to me. I have been looking for a carbon fiber or brushed aluminum trim to replace all of it but seems those are not really a thing. To be honest even my anal retentive self still does not notice it but maybe 1-2x per month and shockingly it does not bug me too much.
Yeah, that's a nice one, but you have the faded wood trim. Too bad the OEM kit is about 2k even online. Sometimes you find a used kit on eBay for a few hundred.
Oh yeah its definitely faded.......on the bright side I never noticed until it was pointed out to me. I have been looking for a carbon fiber or brushed aluminum trim to replace all of it but seems those are not really a thing. To be honest even my anal retentive self still does not notice it but maybe 1-2x per month and shockingly it does not bug me too much.
Originally Posted by pezzy669
Thanks - yeah she is definitely pretty and as boring as silver is it looks good on the E.
Boring is good for the long term, I think.
Originally Posted by pezzy669
The W212 (pre-facelift.....I actually like the ponton flare) is my 2nd favorite E body style behind the facelifted W211. I am not a huge fan of the current MB styling where the C/E/S all look like just small/medium/large sizes of the same package, I honestly cannot tell a new C or E apart until I see the badges - S is a bit easier to determine because it is such a behemoth. But they all still look the same!
A little more differentiation on the newest ones would be nice, I certainly agree. Actually, the other day, saw an older fellow driving around a 1980 240D. It was in pretty good shape, but it looked like he touched up the black paint with a brush of brown where needed, which didn't do it any favours.
Thanks - yeah she is definitely pretty and as boring as silver is it looks good on the E.
Boring is good for the long term, I think.
Originally Posted by pezzy669
The W212 (pre-facelift.....I actually like the ponton flare) is my 2nd favorite E body style behind the facelifted W211. I am not a huge fan of the current MB styling where the C/E/S all look like just small/medium/large sizes of the same package, I honestly cannot tell a new C or E apart until I see the badges - S is a bit easier to determine because it is such a behemoth. But they all still look the same!
A little more differentiation on the newest ones would be nice, I certainly agree. Actually, the other day, saw an older fellow driving around a 1980 240D. It was in pretty good shape, but it looked like he touched up the black paint with a brush of brown where needed, which didn't do it any favours.
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