by "victor" (victor)
Published 05/11/2017 at 15:17
by "victor" (victor)
Published 05/11/2017 at 15:17
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Spoke to Carmax because I noticed a car I really want:
https://www.carmax.com/car-beta/14429553
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It’s an ML400 with a TTV6 with “329" BHP, but it also has the auto cruise control + on&offroad package (low range, air suspension, skid plate) + parking package (parallel + perpendicular parking).
Thinking about giving my E wagon (2014, 20k miles) to my parents and buying this car. Am I insane?
"Tripper" (tripe46)
05/11/2017 at 15:30, STARS: 0
I prefer the wagon, but if you want the thing, get the thing! I’m sure your rents will love the E class.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
05/11/2017 at 15:30, STARS: 0
yes
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
05/11/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 1
I gotta be honest, I don’t see the point of getting an ML. Do they do anything great ? $45k is a lot of coin to just get some transportation that parks itself.
"victor" (victor)
05/11/2017 at 15:46, STARS: 0
It’s safe, the TTV6 is pretty fast, and it offroads pretty well.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
05/11/2017 at 15:54, STARS: 1
I have a better idea. Give me the wagon instead of your parents! They can have my R500 as a consolation prize.
If you like it, go for it. They’re pretty solid. Lots of people love them, even just the 350's.
"Milky" (jordanmielke)
05/11/2017 at 15:58, STARS: 2
Victor ... you’re going to go off road with an ML?
I feel like everything German for that much is safe/quick.
I’ll stop being “that guy” now.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
05/11/2017 at 16:08, STARS: 1
You must have great parents that don’t need a CUV/SUV for “ease of entry” for them to drive an E wagon.
If they decline your generous offer, however, please note that your long lost uncle* would gladly take you up on it.
*me...of course
"fintail" (fintail)
05/11/2017 at 16:11, STARS: 1
That’s a super rare rig - looks to have all options + Designo. Never seen one so loaded.
212 wagon is pretty nice to just give away, I’ll give you $100 for it :)
"Rico" (ricorich)
05/11/2017 at 16:34, STARS: 1
Damn that CLS looks good
"TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts." (thebloody)
05/11/2017 at 16:37, STARS: 0
IDK, if you’re looking for something that you can take off road and has leather seats and air suspension, German probably isn’t the way to go.
https://www.carmax.com/research/land-rover/lr4/2013/features-specs?stocknumber=12920189
You’re better off with something that was designed with that in mind. If the SL500's air suspension nightmares are anything to go by, I’d take the LR4 any day of the week.
"E92M3" (E46M3)
05/11/2017 at 17:19, STARS: 0
Have you driven one? The steering feel is non-existent. If you jumped in a Camry afterwards it would seem like sports car driving dynamics. Coupled with their throttle-by-wire programming, it’s just a complete mess.
"victor" (victor)
05/11/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 0
My E wagon already has air suspension too. So I’m doubly f**ked already on that. Plus, surprisingly the ML isn’t too common in my neighborhood; as the RR is de rigueur here.
Also, I sort of want my car to be safe too...and fast...the LR4 hits neither criteria.
"victor" (victor)
05/11/2017 at 17:43, STARS: 0
That’s okay. The original intention is for the wife, and buy a new car for my parents (GLC or an E class or something), but the GLCs are so hard to come by right now; and my wife likes smaller cars.
Still torn on whether or not to pull the trigger on it.
But yeah, I would offroad the ML. Because, why not? It’s going to be driven for 5-6 years and worth less than a new Sentra at that point. Why not have fun with it in the meantime?
Also, needs to carry bikes, skis, baby, mulch, etc.
I basically need to do home depot runs like i do currently in my E wagon.
"victor" (victor)
05/11/2017 at 17:58, STARS: 0
Man, I really wish they still made R classes....this whole thing is because we need a pseudo minivan.
"TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts." (thebloody)
05/11/2017 at 18:42, STARS: 1
It’s got a 375 BHP V8, multiple airbags per passenger and a Good IIHS safety rating. What more do you want from an SUV that you can actually take off road?
"victor" (victor)
05/11/2017 at 19:18, STARS: 1
I checked with my Mercedes guy to see if I can order a GLE with On&Offroad package anymore. The new one isn’t certified with EPA, so no.
"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech)
05/11/2017 at 19:25, STARS: 1
Well then it’s a perfect trade! Have you considered a GL450? It’s basically the same underneath as an R-class was, body and interior were the most obvious differences.
"fintail" (fintail)
05/11/2017 at 23:59, STARS: 0
Not surprising. I wonder if you spent some time searching all inventory in the US (and even Canuckistan) if there are any so loaded. I wouldn’t be shocked if this was the heaviest optioned example. If you like it, go for it - you might not find another, ever.
"victor" (victor)
05/12/2017 at 02:21, STARS: 1
You don’t want this.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
05/12/2017 at 08:17, STARS: 0
Why? I love longroofs!
"victor" (victor)
05/12/2017 at 13:21, STARS: 0
I use it to haul lumber and Home Depot runs.
"boredalways" (boredalway666)
05/12/2017 at 13:47, STARS: 0
EVEN BETTER
