When you know you should be done with German cars

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 09/28/2016 at 18:12 • Filed to: None

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But they keep calling you back with their siren song.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/673495515/overview/

Nibby > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 18:18

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Not a fan of those interiors; they looked pretty dated even when new.

MultiplaOrgasms > Nibby 09/28/2016 at 18:24

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Cheap italian cars are better.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Nibby 09/28/2016 at 18:26

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I dislike the buttons but the rest is ok. And from what I’ve read in the reviews the quality of the fit & finish is on par with what a Benz should be. I remember when I went in an ML of the period, I was expecting a cheap feeling. Not so at all.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 18:36

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I have a E350 of that generation as a loaner right now and the buttons infuriate me. Ick.

fintail > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 18:48

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E550, 2012?

whoarder is tellurium > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 18:54

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I love the 212. I got to cruise around in a pre-production model for a bit.

Ah, memories.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > fintail 09/28/2016 at 18:55

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Yes. My link got eaten.

fintail > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 18:57

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I think W212s are proving to be pretty solid. One that age might cost as much as a loaded Corolla. That one looks pretty loaded, I notice it is a distronic car, possibly Designo interior color.

I’ve had a couple of them, closest thing to the W124 since those days, I think.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/28/2016 at 19:15

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You’re wrong. They’re fine. 

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 19:18

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These are actually great. I have nothing bad to say about them. Most common problem is fading wood trim, usually taken care of under warranty. Next most common problem is.... they still have to be serviced regularly? Pre-facelift 212's are my personal favorite E, and E-class is best class.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > fintail 09/28/2016 at 19:25

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Link is back up so you can confirm.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 09/28/2016 at 19:35

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Oh, the quality is great, but having that many buttons in a dense area makes me irrationally upset.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/28/2016 at 19:37

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Get over it. Germans make car. You like car? Good. You no like car? Go away.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 09/28/2016 at 19:39

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Oh. Okay then. *skulks away sobbing*

fintail > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 19:41

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Nice looking car. Not Designo, but unusual color combo, high option load, price isn’t terrible and can be negotiated I am sure. Not a bad machine for the money.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/28/2016 at 19:44

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Let the record show that we complain when car companies get rid of the buttons as well.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 19:53

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There is a certain ratio of buttons to screen. This should not be broken.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/28/2016 at 19:54

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What is this magical button ratio, o wise dashboard guru?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 19:55

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It is explained through the equation, W=220...

Land_Yacht_225 > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 19:58

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Designo? It looks like a designo color, but I don’t see badges?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/28/2016 at 19:58

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But that screen is so tiny!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Land_Yacht_225 09/28/2016 at 19:59

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I think it was a factory color, just a rare one.

Land_Yacht_225 > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/28/2016 at 20:01

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The W220 really does have a much better layout. Seat controls on the doors, buttons flank the screen, much more user friendly.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > Land_Yacht_225 09/28/2016 at 20:02

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I love it !

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 20:04

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What do you need a giant screen for though ?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/28/2016 at 20:06

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Seeing things

LongbowMkII > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/28/2016 at 20:16

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You can’t divide by zero.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > LongbowMkII 09/28/2016 at 20:20

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I like small screens for radio but that’s about it.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 20:21

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Like ?

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 09/28/2016 at 20:22

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I have S omething to S ay about that...

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/28/2016 at 20:25

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cake recipes

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/28/2016 at 20:26

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I can support this use. Carry on.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/28/2016 at 21:04

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But your something is so big! E is the best all around. Really good at everything you want a car to be good at. Whereas S doesn’t have much on the way of driving dynamics or parking ease.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 09/28/2016 at 22:25

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It goes fast in a straight line ! Does that not count ?

Audistein > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/29/2016 at 03:17

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I agree. Always hated that entire generation of Mercedes with all those plastic buttons filling the dash. I still want an E63 (wagon?) from that generation but when I test drove one the interior put me off so much. The new interiors are so much better it’s amazing.

Tapas > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 09/29/2016 at 04:08

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Nice seats :P