Are You Kidding Me?
06-26-2006 | 11:16 PM
#41
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From: O.C. So. Cal.
My Ride: 2007 Titanium Silver BMW 530i
Premium Package, Sports Package, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Seats, Sun Shades, iPod Retrofit kit, M-Tech Kit, OEM Style 172 Wheels
IT IS A CRYSLER MINIVAN with a real expensive Badge 
Originally Posted by realtyman' post='130417' date='May 18 2005, 08:09 PM
I'd taKe one. It sure beats my wife's Chrysler minivan...
At least until the BMW minivan comes out (2007 if I remember correctly).
At least until the BMW minivan comes out (2007 if I remember correctly).
06-27-2006 | 12:02 AM
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
I saw one of those on the road today, looks like a Toyota Picnic to me. :thumbsdown:
07-29-2006 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Freewilly' post='279606' date='May 9 2006, 05:22 AM
You think the pictures are bad. The actual ones on the street looks even worse. :thumbsdown:
PS: Still loyal to BMW but Benz is just a whole other taste of cars... No offense..
07-29-2006 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 525iSE' post='316547' date='Jul 29 2006, 01:52 AM
Pictures don't do it justice. It looks awesome on the road. I might also add, if you criticize, you envy it in some way...
PS: Still loyal to BMW but Benz is just a whole other taste of cars... No offense..
PS: Still loyal to BMW but Benz is just a whole other taste of cars... No offense..
I live in the Los Angeles area and every single day I see AT LEAST 5 or 6 of these on the road, not to mention that I went and took a close look at a Benz dealer when it first came out. I can tell you one thing the side and rear profiles were ugly when I first saw it at the dealership and they are still ugly when I see them on the street every day. The only part that looks OK to me is the front.
The sad thing is that if the third row seats of the upcoming E70 X5 are completely useless AND if BMW does make the V5 in a (rumored) 5 seater version instead of the previously thought 6 or 7 seater version then we may have to resort to getting this Benz as a replacement for my wife's X5. We need more than a 5 seater and there is no way I am going to get any of the minivans available in the US, so it does not leave me much choice. I wish they would import the MB Viano van or the VW Multivan to the US, but if they don't I would not be getting any of the current van offerings in the US.
So I hope the E70 X5 or the V5 (which is still 2 or 3 years away appearetly) have what we want in space and seating capacity, otherwise we may have to get this ugly R class (God forbid)
07-29-2006 | 02:46 PM
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My Ride: Arrived 3 June 2005: 2005 545i - Orient Blue, Black interior, Sport, Steptronic, Cold Weather, NAV, Sirius, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Sunshades. What a glorious ride!
I don't think it's all that ugly, but I have no desire to own a minivan regardless of the marque.
Among minivans, I think the Chrysler Pacifica is the best looking. It's certainly the most comfortable to ride in. Nice vehicle for my neighbors and friends to own!
Among minivans, I think the Chrysler Pacifica is the best looking. It's certainly the most comfortable to ride in. Nice vehicle for my neighbors and friends to own!
08-03-2006 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' post='130740' date='May 19 2005, 03:19 PM
I looks like the Chrysler Pacifica....... Oh I forgot it is a Chrysler
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It did look like the mercedes at night from far away and that large mercedes symbol on the grillGive me a BMW any day of the week. no mercedes for me
08-09-2006 | 05:10 PM
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From: Washington DC USA
My Ride: 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 - Chrome Orange/ Magnolia, 5spd., twin turbo.
2007 Porsche Carrera - Guards Red/ Savannah Beige, 5spd., sport seats, nav, Xenons, 20 x 9.5/ 11.5 MHT Merlots, H&R sport springs, Fabspeed catback exhaust, more to come :)
2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 - Majestic Black/ Parchment, 7spd. auto, P2 pack w/ nav.
On ORDER: 2009 Mercedes SL65 AMG Iridium Silver/ Red slated for Jan '09 delivery! YAY!
Previous rides:
1998 M3 4dr. - Cosmos Black Met./ Light Gray, 5spd. auto, fully modded.
2002 M3 conv. - Laguna Seca Blue/ Black, 6spd., stock. RIP :(
2004 525i - Orient Blue Met./ Black, 6 spd., Premium Package, 20 x 9.5/ 10.5 Asanti AF116s, H&R sport springs, 50% tint all around, 10K Xenon upgrade, Orion 12" sub/ amp/ cap in custom enclosure.
2005 Chrysler Crossfire - Alabaster White/ Cedar-Charcoal (Red/ Black) interior, 6spd., custom aftermarket Roots-style blower, custom CAI, dual 3" SS exhaust from manifold back , re-mapped ECU, 250.2WHP @ 8PSI, 12K Xenon upgrade.
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 - Reflex Silver Met./ Kristal Gray, 6spd. auto w/Tiptronic, bone stock :)
2007 Mercedes Benz E550 4Matic - Obsidian Black/ Charcoal, 5spd. auto, 12k Xenon upgrade (headlights & foglights), 20% tint.
Originally Posted by SinisterJ' post='130402' date='May 18 2005, 10:05 PM
Whats the deal with this
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What is Mercedes thinking (Sorry if this offends anyone, its just my opinion)
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What is Mercedes thinking (Sorry if this offends anyone, its just my opinion)
08-09-2006 | 05:14 PM
#49
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From: Washington DC USA
My Ride: 2004 Lotus Esprit V8 - Chrome Orange/ Magnolia, 5spd., twin turbo.
2007 Porsche Carrera - Guards Red/ Savannah Beige, 5spd., sport seats, nav, Xenons, 20 x 9.5/ 11.5 MHT Merlots, H&R sport springs, Fabspeed catback exhaust, more to come :)
2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 - Majestic Black/ Parchment, 7spd. auto, P2 pack w/ nav.
On ORDER: 2009 Mercedes SL65 AMG Iridium Silver/ Red slated for Jan '09 delivery! YAY!
Previous rides:
1998 M3 4dr. - Cosmos Black Met./ Light Gray, 5spd. auto, fully modded.
2002 M3 conv. - Laguna Seca Blue/ Black, 6spd., stock. RIP :(
2004 525i - Orient Blue Met./ Black, 6 spd., Premium Package, 20 x 9.5/ 10.5 Asanti AF116s, H&R sport springs, 50% tint all around, 10K Xenon upgrade, Orion 12" sub/ amp/ cap in custom enclosure.
2005 Chrysler Crossfire - Alabaster White/ Cedar-Charcoal (Red/ Black) interior, 6spd., custom aftermarket Roots-style blower, custom CAI, dual 3" SS exhaust from manifold back , re-mapped ECU, 250.2WHP @ 8PSI, 12K Xenon upgrade.
2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 - Reflex Silver Met./ Kristal Gray, 6spd. auto w/Tiptronic, bone stock :)
2007 Mercedes Benz E550 4Matic - Obsidian Black/ Charcoal, 5spd. auto, 12k Xenon upgrade (headlights & foglights), 20% tint.
Originally Posted by xexyus' post='248238' date='Mar 1 2006, 11:08 PM
Consider a range rover sport instead.
Mercedes = chrysler = plastic = garbage
Mercedes = chrysler = plastic = garbage
08-13-2006 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mvious' post='320788' date='Aug 10 2006, 02:10 AM
I think this vehicle is the most hideous contraption ever to hit US soil, or any soil for that matter ... Yes, IMHO, it's WORSE than the Pontiac Aztek... Any time I see one on the road, it makes me a bit angry