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Old 05-25-2011, 08:15 AM
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Default 2012 C63 or 2012 CTS-V or 2012 E550

It's time to replace my wife's MB, but this time she wants a back seat. Power, handling, and "especially" stopping distance are very important to her; the budget is 70-80K.

What are your opinions about the subject vehicles and where can we get the best deal?
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CTS V! They are the sheeat!
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CTS-V is a great car, however if you are used to the MB delaership pampering you are gonna miss that, you won;t get it from a GM dealership. You are a previous MB owner so you know exactly what I am talking about, they take warranty work to a whole new level.

IMO MB service is better than it has ever been, at least around here. However the quality of their cars are no longer superior to others.
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C63! One of the most fun cars to drive out there and they are roomy inside too. If you don't mind me asking, what MB does she have now?
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No comparison, CTS-V all the way. With Recaro's!! So easy to mod too.
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Originally Posted by 4bus
CTS-V is a great car, however if you are used to the MB delaership pampering you are gonna miss that, you won;t get it from a GM dealership. You are a previous MB owner so you know exactly what I am talking about, they take warranty work to a whole new level.

IMO MB service is better than it has ever been, at least around here. However the quality of their cars are no longer superior to others.
There were a few major issues with the MB, but the dealer handled them without complaint and no issues afterwards.

The warranty experience with company vehicles, which are GM products hasn't been a problem though; Haven't had major issues in 8+ years and they always take care of any other problems. Unfortunately, GM doesn't provide free cookies and smoothies like the ARod dealership.

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Originally Posted by 4bus
CTS-V is a great car, however if you are used to the MB delaership pampering you are gonna miss that, you won;t get it from a GM dealership. You are a previous MB owner so you know exactly what I am talking about, they take warranty work to a whole new level.

IMO MB service is better than it has ever been, at least around here. However the quality of their cars are no longer superior to others.
You may have the wrong caddy dealer in your area. My people may not wear suits but they have the authority to spend my money if need be to keep my customers happy.

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E550 will have better resale value over your other two picks. I also like the longer wheel base. If I had to pick a MB it would be the new CLS

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For the three qualities that you list as important, I'd get the CTS-V...............with a proper 6-speed!
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For a guy car the CTS V
The C63 would be a blast . My wife drives a new C350 for her it's great . OK for 4 adults . A sporty Chick car .
If we where to share the car on occasion I would pick the
E550 . You both can enjoy the car anytime .
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