I am going crazy!! I cant decide between the 2007 530Xi or 200
11-16-2006, 05:06 PM
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I am coming to this forum for some input between these 2 cars. Right now I drive a 330CI and the lease is coming up in 2 weeks and cant decide between the 2007 BMW 530XI or a 2006 Mercedes S500 with the sport package.I do not like the 2007 S class at all. So thats out. It really is driving me crazy. I need some advice. Anybody please..
11-16-2006, 05:14 PM
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No brainer, 2006 S500. Of course, you will have to pay for all the maintenance since it isn't a BMW after all.
OR, why not go with a 2007 750?
11-16-2006, 05:28 PM
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Ok Thanks...Yea I guess the Maintenace thing could be an issue..
This is the one I saw on E-Bay that I love.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Be...050366103QQrdZ1
This is the one I saw on E-Bay that I love.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Be...050366103QQrdZ1
11-16-2006, 05:36 PM
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Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
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Is it me or is that a very attractive (low) "Buy it now" price for a 2006 S500?
11-16-2006, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='357102' date='Nov 16 2006, 06:36 PM
Is it me or is that a very attractive (low) "Buy it now" price for a 2006 S500?
11-16-2006, 05:55 PM
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I was checking out this one as well
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Be...052156915QQrdZ1
I dont know its either a brand new 5 series or a used 2006 S500? the only thing I have heard is that alot of mercedes are always in the shop with stupid problems. Anyone else hear this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Be...052156915QQrdZ1
I dont know its either a brand new 5 series or a used 2006 S500? the only thing I have heard is that alot of mercedes are always in the shop with stupid problems. Anyone else hear this...
11-16-2006, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Harold Smith' post='357108' date='Nov 16 2006, 09:55 PM
I was checking out this one as well
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Be...052156915QQrdZ1
I dont know its either a brand new 5 series or a used 2006 S500? the only thing I have heard is that alot of mercedes are always in the shop with stupid problems. Anyone else hear this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Be...052156915QQrdZ1
I dont know its either a brand new 5 series or a used 2006 S500? the only thing I have heard is that alot of mercedes are always in the shop with stupid problems. Anyone else hear this...
Old mans car. Old mans driving characteristics!!! If it came with the house than no problem.
11-16-2006, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Harold Smith' post='357083' date='Nov 16 2006, 09:06 PM
I am coming to this forum for some input between these 2 cars. Right now I drive a 330CI and the lease is coming up in 2 weeks and cant decide between the 2007 BMW 530XI or a 2006 Mercedes S500 with the sport package.I do not like the 2007 S class at all. So thats out. It really is driving me crazy. I need some advice. Anybody please..
The second car is priced like where CPO cars are. Get a CPO.
11-16-2006, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Harold Smith' post='357108' date='Nov 16 2006, 09:55 PM
I was checking out this one as well
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Be...052156915QQrdZ1
I dont know its either a brand new 5 series or a used 2006 S500? the only thing I have heard is that alot of mercedes are always in the shop with stupid problems. Anyone else hear this...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Be...052156915QQrdZ1
I dont know its either a brand new 5 series or a used 2006 S500? the only thing I have heard is that alot of mercedes are always in the shop with stupid problems. Anyone else hear this...
11-17-2006, 09:57 AM
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Thanks guys with all your responses. I am still tossed up. I think I might go with the Benz just because I have always wanted one. I just dont like the fact that I have to buy a used one. BTW_I did search all my local Benz dealers and nobody had one in stock that I liked..