New Car

gettysburgfreak · 02-24-2010, 03:25 PM

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.

02-24-2010, 03:26 PM

Already spending that new Law Dog pay.

Nice ride, congrats.

Blindjimme · 02-24-2010, 03:29 PM

That look's sweet

MB's are well built.

G G · 02-24-2010, 03:29 PM

Nice

Razorhog · 02-24-2010, 03:30 PM

Nice ride! Tint the windows and it will be really sharp!

gettysburgfreak · 02-24-2010, 03:32 PM

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.

shilala · 02-24-2010, 03:34 PM

Gorgeous ride. Congratulations, Chris!!!

jdakine · 02-24-2010, 03:35 PM

Nice ride, enjoy

cbsmokin · 02-24-2010, 03:37 PM

I like it, enjoy.

MedicCook · 02-24-2010, 03:41 PM

Nice looking ride.

mosesbotbol · 02-24-2010, 03:56 PM

White is one the best colors for that car. Good taste!

replicant_argent · 02-24-2010, 04:00 PM

German cars are a thing that you either love or hate.
Congrats, enjoy it.

I love 'em.

Footbag · 02-24-2010, 04:17 PM

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.

jmsremax · 02-24-2010, 04:20 PM

Quote:

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

Whynot · 02-24-2010, 05:03 PM

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.

gettysburgfreak · 02-24-2010, 06:05 PM

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.

Veritas · 02-24-2010, 06:16 PM

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.

kelmac07 · 02-24-2010, 07:25 PM

Sweet ride indeed!!

Mr.Erskine · 02-24-2010, 08:31 PM

Nice ride. I'll never have a Merc, or a BMW... And BMW dealers are known for the lack of budgingness

02-24-2010, 03:25 PM	#1
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	New Car 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. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

02-24-2010, 03:26 PM	#2
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: New Car Already spending that new Law Dog pay. Nice ride, congrats.

02-24-2010, 03:29 PM	#3
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: New Car That look's sweet MB's are well built.

02-24-2010, 03:29 PM	#4
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,730 Trading: (10)	Re: New Car Nice

02-24-2010, 03:30 PM	#5
Razorhog Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Beau Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 600 Trading: (4)	Re: New Car Nice ride! Tint the windows and it will be really sharp!

02-24-2010, 03:32 PM	#6
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: New Car 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. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

02-24-2010, 03:34 PM	#7
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: New Car Gorgeous ride. Congratulations, Chris!!! __________________

02-24-2010, 03:35 PM	#8
jdakine Sawadee Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Jay Location: Republic of Maui Posts: 2,481 Trading: (34)	Re: New Car Nice ride, enjoy __________________ Live your life to the fullist and smoke your favorate cigars

02-24-2010, 03:37 PM	#9
cbsmokin Looking for the Apex Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: In da ATL Posts: 880 Trading: (10)	Re: New Car I like it, enjoy. __________________ Check out C.A.R.B. IV http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...840#post879840

02-24-2010, 03:41 PM	#10
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: New Car Nice looking ride. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

02-24-2010, 03:56 PM	#11
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: New Car White is one the best colors for that car. Good taste! __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-24-2010, 04:00 PM	#12
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: New Car German cars are a thing that you either love or hate. Congrats, enjoy it. I love 'em. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

02-24-2010, 04:17 PM	#13
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: New Car 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.

02-24-2010, 05:03 PM	#15
Whynot Living the dream... Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Aaron Location: New Mexico Posts: 175 Trading: (11)	Re: New Car 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. __________________ "My time coming, any day, don't worry bout me, no. Been so long I felt this way, ain't in no hurry, no"

02-24-2010, 06:05 PM	#16
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: New Car 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. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

02-24-2010, 06:16 PM	#17
Veritas Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Gregory Location: Denver, CO Posts: 216 Trading: (1)	Re: New Car 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.

02-24-2010, 07:25 PM	#18
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: New Car Sweet ride indeed!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

02-24-2010, 08:31 PM	#19
Mr.Erskine Looking up Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Benjamin Location: Dover, DE Posts: 297 Trading: (1)	Re: New Car Nice ride. I'll never have a Merc, or a BMW... And BMW dealers are known for the lack of budgingness __________________ Cornbread... Ain't nothin' wrong with that.