would I regret moving to mercedes?

would I regret moving to mercedes?

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RC1

Original Poster:

4,096 posts

218 months

Tuesday 7th October 2014
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Thinking about the next car after the e39 touring and the c55 amg would be a nice one to try at least on paper. Aside from the obvious performance differences would I lust to be back in an e39 after sampling the dark side?

Anyone done it and care to share experiences good or bad?

andyiley

9,106 posts

151 months

Tuesday 7th October 2014
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I answer to your title.......

Yes, unless you have lost the will to live!

anonymous-user

53 months

Tuesday 7th October 2014
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I think the answer is "not necessarily". I've had a few BMWs, currently have a 530D. Also have a Mercedes 350SLK which has replaced our Z4.

Much prefer the SLK to the Z as a drive, though I chose the 530 over an E350 or a 350CLS earlier this year.

Both good brands; IMO the BMWs are a bit more advanced technologically, but the MBs have better build quality/finish/materials.

Horses for courses, but both brands have a full stable for you to choose from.

gizlaroc

17,251 posts

223 months

Tuesday 7th October 2014
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After many BMWs I went over to a Merc and loved it.

I've had a few, older ones from 2000-2009 seem the best imho.

Try one, the C55 will always sell on again.

Why not an E55 though, coming from an E39 it would be a better choice?


Sardonicus

18,928 posts

220 months

Tuesday 7th October 2014
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Much of a sameness nowadays IMO

RC1

Original Poster:

4,096 posts

218 months

Wednesday 8th October 2014
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its a tricky one but as most know already my e39 rocks but its getting oldish and its peaked and id like to get my wife into something different as weve never had a car as long as the e39...

I did toy with the idea of an e61 touring as well as c5 rs6 from a mate but ruled them both out very quickly for the same reasons

I then thought an e61 550i sport touring would be nice but as you all know they are a bit scarce....

I then stumbled across the e55 and thought it would fit the bill nicely as the new family barge but then read a bit more about the supercharged bit and cost to replace the usual wear and tear items so thought it might be as wallet destroying as the m5 and rs6....

yesterday I stumbled across the c55 and apart from the potential squeeze in the back and limited boot space.... its looks like it fills a gap that bmw might struggle with... ie its theoretical peer in the bmw world would be an e60/1 m3 touring right???

I could hang on for a 335 sport touring but im thinking that the c55 might be a bit more thrilling and ive never had a v8 before

problem is that they seem as rare as the 550 sport touring so back to square one!

RC1

Original Poster:

4,096 posts

218 months

Wednesday 8th October 2014
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andyiley said:
I answer to your title.......

Yes, unless you have lost the will to live!
andy you have bmw blood running through your veins don't you!!

buggalugs

9,243 posts

236 months

Wednesday 8th October 2014
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I just went from an e46 328 to a w204 c220. Don't regret it. Last 4 cars were bmw's so was ready for a change. Drove mine back to back with a same year 320d with less miles on it, still didn't regret it.

andyiley

9,106 posts

151 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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RC1 said:
andy you have bmw blood running through your veins don't you!!
I own 2 x bms, but what the badge is means nothing to me, I drive them due to the way they do what they do and having tried several mercs, none have done anything for me. I have always found THE ONES I HAVE TRIED to be numbing to drive.

RC1

Original Poster:

4,096 posts

218 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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ill be the first to admit im a fan of them and now on my third if you count an alpina... however, I am partial to a bit of v8 action and in that respect im happy to consider a new stablemate for the alpina and if that means it wears a new badge then that's fine too...

still I have to admit that the prospect of being without an e39 is a rather glum one but ill separate my emotions from the pragmatist in me on this one!

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

197 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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I drove a CLS320CDI for some distance.

Cabin noise is much quieter v a 3 series
Engine performance is notably worse
Brakes I found significantly weaker
Handling - its much more comfort over sport.
Personally idrive is superior.

anonymous-user

53 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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Welshbeef said:
I drove a CLS320CDI for some distance.

Cabin noise is much quieter v a 3 series
Engine performance is notably worse
Brakes I found significantly weaker
Handling - its much more comfort over sport.
Personally idrive is superior.
Seems an odd comparison to make? Try a C63 against an M3. Different but both pretty good.

TwoBobBit

24 posts

116 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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I heard its been made compulsory to bumble around and constantly get in peoples way when driving a Merc?

I may have misheard

anonymous-user

53 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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TwoBobBit said:
I heard its been made compulsory to bumble around and constantly get in peoples way when driving a Merc?

I may have misheard
In all honesty, I 'bumble around' more in my BMW than I do in my MB...... wink

Welshbeef

49,633 posts

197 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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REALIST123 said:
Seems an odd comparison to make? Try a C63 against an M3. Different but both pretty good.
Well its the only one I can given that is the sole Merc I have driven and driven a decent distance.

anonymous-user

53 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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Welshbeef said:
REALIST123 said:
Seems an odd comparison to make? Try a C63 against an M3. Different but both pretty good.
Well its the only one I can given that is the sole Merc I have driven and driven a decent distance.
Fair enough but they are very different classes.

Mr E

21,583 posts

258 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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TwoBobBit said:
I heard its been made compulsory to bumble around and constantly get in peoples way when driving a Merc?

I may have misheard
I have found myself surfing for a cardigan and some driving gloves.

anonymous-user

53 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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It's interesting how brands can generate such disparate images for people. I've been the same in the past; when I owned a 911 I thought nothing else would do. I always saw BMW as more 'sporty' than MB.

The real truth is that all of the premium brands have boring, 'old fart' cars, sporty cars and proper sports cars in their ranges, and keeping an open mind is sometimes beneficial.

You pays your money etc.


Mr E

21,583 posts

258 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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I specifically bought the merc for waft. I have a sports car already. I didn't want another one.

andyiley

9,106 posts

151 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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TwoBobBit said:
I heard its been made compulsory to bumble around and constantly get in peoples way when driving a Merc?

I may have misheard
My own personal observations seem to support this.

I seem to see more mb drivers will straight-line multi-lane roundabouts/blind bends and generally perform death-wish manoeuvres than most others......

Also I have issues with a company that advertises its auto gearbox as its best....

When I cant be bothered to turn the wheel to avoid others and cant be bothered to change gear, I will have lost the will to live, & only then will I consider a mercedes.