if interested: my first impressions of 2006 E350

crosvs · #1 11-24-2006, 01:50 AM

Hey everyone!!

First of all, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving today and enjoyed lots and lots of delicious food and time spent with loved ones

Secondly, since my parenst drove down to visit me in their new 2006 E350, I had a chance to give it a test drive and thought you might be interested in reading my review about it. If so, head over here and give it a look!

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/showth...46#post1854646

Cheers!!

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Thunder22 · #2 11-24-2006, 09:34 AM

How have you been driving a car with Xenon HID's for 6 years when you have an '01 4.4? Was that an option back then or did you retrofit in 2000?

crosvs · #3 11-24-2006, 01:24 PM

Excuse me, my word choice was a bit careless:

I've been driving, with at least some regularity, xenon-equipped vehicles for 6 years, and constantly for 2.5 years:

In 2000, my Dad had picked up a then-new Acura 3.2 TL which had xenons, and I drove that quite frequently when home. My car while at UCLA, a Mustang, of course did not have xenons, you are right, it was during that time that I learned of the tremendous benefit of xenons, even if non-projector style xenons like the Acura had.

Then in August 2004 I acquired the X5 and have therefore had xenons conSISTENTLY since then.

Apologies for my inaccuracy.

The gist of what I'm saying, of course, is that I've at least experienced xenon-equipped cars for 6 years -- and had them regularly for nearly 2.5 yrs -- such that I can say with absolute conviction that I will NEVER own a car without them again.

Capiche?

Thunder22 · #4 11-24-2006, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crosvs

Excuse me, my word choice was a bit careless:

I've been driving, with at least some regularity, xenon-equipped vehicles for 6 years, and constantly for 2.5 years:

In 2000, my Dad had picked up a then-new Acura 3.2 TL which had xenons, and I drove that quite frequently when home. My car while at UCLA, a Mustang, of course did not have xenons, you are right, it was during that time that I learned of the tremendous benefit of xenons, even if non-projector style xenons like the Acura had.

Then in August 2004 I acquired the X5 and have therefore had xenons conSISTENTLY since then.

Apologies for my inaccuracy.

The gist of what I'm saying, of course, is that I've at least experienced xenon-equipped cars for 6 years -- and had them regularly for nearly 2.5 yrs -- such that I can say with absolute conviction that I will NEVER own a car without them again.

Capiche?

si, capisci... now that you've explained... Your post on the mb site sounded like you had been driving an '01 X for the duration, I didn't know about the stable of cars you had

(a little tough to keep up with everyone's ride history)

6to · #5 11-25-2006, 07:01 PM

ok, now while reading your post on the MB, you write....

"I am 100% convinced that once my beloved 2001 X5 4.4 Sport expires, I'm through with BMW"

Hmmmmmmmmmm......

Them words might be considered treason on this forum

crosvs · #6 11-25-2006, 07:21 PM

that's like saying that people who are against Bush's regime are against America

(that's a strange comment which is, curiously, is never made against Republicans who are against a Democrat president

)

stated another way, there is nothing un-Patriotic about criticising the current leadership of America. In fact, it WOULD be un-Patriotic to NOT criticise things that went against the Founding Fathers' visions of this great country. Similarly, it's BECAUSE I love BMW so much that I am expressing such disgust with their current (design) philosophy.

Wow, i cannot believe that i -- a typically apolitical individual -- just made such an analogy. but, there you have it.

i'm not against BMW -- i'm against the current way they're going about things, that's all

honestly, if i didn't want a convertible so badly; and if my x5 were't nearing the end of her life, i'd keep my x5 forever

China Man · #7 11-26-2006, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gresch

How have you been driving a car with Xenon HID's for 6 years when you have an '01 4.4? Was that an option back then or did you retrofit in 2000?

It actually was an option back then

My 99 E430 has HIDs, and so does my 01 4.4 ...

I guess technically it could be 6 years if he has an october 2000 build MY01

crosvs · #8 11-26-2006, 01:14 PM

well. my x5 IS a 2001 model, 09/2000 build lol and it DOES have HID. i just didn't get it until august 2004

Curious Joel · #9 11-26-2006, 02:43 PM

Interesting review, thanks for posting! I really like Mercedes... The only one I've actually driven is my friend's mother's 2004 ML320. I liked it, but it wasn't anywhere near the X5 in terms of handling. I would love one of the new E320 BLUETECs.. I think in terms of getting better gas mileage, diesel (NOT hybrids) is the way to go. I wish BMW would bring some diesels over..

crosvs · #10 11-26-2006, 03:44 PM

yeah, i agree i that i have yet to drive a benz with bmw-like handling and steering feedback -- but then i've not yet tried, e.g., an SLK AMG yet.

i HAVE driven, in no particular order:

mid-90s S-class (greatest tank out there?!)

2000 S-class (meh. not too impressed really)

2004? 2005? S-class (wow. impressed.

)

2000-2003 model CLK320 -- plastic interior

current ML350 (supremely comfy; surprisingly quick; beautiful interior)

E350 (see above)

E55 AMG (brief test drive ... holy POOP!!)

current SL500 (VERY impressive; the world's greatest topless? -- AND i'm nearly 6'5" and didn't feel like i was looking through the top windshield like i did in the 6-series convertible ... put another way, i fit perfectly!)

also, i'm with you on the diesel ... but BMW just announced (www.leftlanenews.com; scroll down a bit) that they will NOT be releasing BlueTec vehicles after all; they want to go their own route.

HOWEVER: the 2010 toyota prius should finally combine the best of both worlds: DIESEL-electric hybrids

now if oinly they'd put that tech into a benz or bimmer, or any car with a little more prestige, luxuroy, and resistance to crumpling like a soda can in an accident, i'd be all over it........

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