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gettysburgfreak 02:25 PM 02-24-2010
Just got home from purchasing my new car. Got myself a 2007 Mercedes Benz C280 4matic. It white with white tan interior and 30,500 miles. I had test drove a black 2007 BMW 328xi coupe that I absolutely loved but the dealer would not budge at all on the price and I got the feeling he was not a stand up guy so I decided to walk and take my business elsewhere. I am really happy with my car accept I wish it had a little bit more giddy up off the line. Once you get going its really smooth and quick but off the line its sluggish. The Beemer was fast as a jet and its probably for the best I didn't get it as I have a heavy foot.

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Darrell 02:26 PM 02-24-2010
Already spending that new Law Dog pay. :-)

Nice ride, congrats.
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Blindjimme 02:29 PM 02-24-2010
That look's sweet :-) MB's are well built.
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G G 02:29 PM 02-24-2010
Nice :-)
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Razorhog 02:30 PM 02-24-2010
Nice ride! Tint the windows and it will be really sharp!
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gettysburgfreak 02:32 PM 02-24-2010
I personally didn't think I needed a new car but my parents wanted to make sure I had a reliable ride for the 30 hour trip down to Texas from NY and that I would have something that would last me a good number of years now that I have left their roof.
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shilala 02:34 PM 02-24-2010
Gorgeous ride. Congratulations, Chris!!!
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jdakine 02:35 PM 02-24-2010
Nice ride, enjoy:-)
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cbsmokin 02:37 PM 02-24-2010
I like it, enjoy.
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MedicCook 02:41 PM 02-24-2010
Nice looking ride. :-)
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mosesbotbol 02:56 PM 02-24-2010
White is one the best colors for that car. Good taste!
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replicant_argent 03:00 PM 02-24-2010
German cars are a thing that you either love or hate.
Congrats, enjoy it.

I love 'em.
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Footbag 03:17 PM 02-24-2010
Nice car! Mercedes 4matic is one of the best AWD systems out there. My mothers S-class drives better in the snow then my SUV.

My only rule, is that you should never buy a new Mercedes. Too much of a hit driving it off the lot.
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jmsremax 03:20 PM 02-24-2010
Originally Posted by Footbag:
Nice car! Mercedes 4matic is one of the best AWD systems out there. My mothers S-class drives better in the snow then my SUV.

My only rule, is that you should never buy a new Mercedes. Too much of a hit driving it off the lot.
My good friend is a mechanic for Benz and he says differently but it wouldn't stop me from getting one.....they are sexy
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Whynot 04:03 PM 02-24-2010
I've got a 98 E class wagon. It is huge car with a 3 liter turbo diesel. 259K Kilometers on it(about 161K miles) She happily ran at about 170 K/PH (110 mph) down to Ramstein today. MBs are generally rock solid, and actually relatively cheap for parts over here compared to the other national brands.
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gettysburgfreak 05:05 PM 02-24-2010
The only thing I disliked about the car today when I test drove it was the lack of giddy up that it had. My dad has a 2004 BMW 325xi and that baby is quick, really wish the Mercedes was similar.
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Veritas 05:16 PM 02-24-2010
My wife has one of these and absolutely loves it. She was very disappointed when I recently bought a Lexus instead of a second Benz. You made a good choice.

I second the thought of tinting the windows. It made a hell of a difference on hers. Congratulations.
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kelmac07 06:25 PM 02-24-2010
Sweet ride indeed!! :-)
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Mr.Erskine 07:31 PM 02-24-2010
Nice ride. I'll never have a Merc, or a BMW... And BMW dealers are known for the lack of budgingness
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