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flipstah

11-17-2016, 04:14 PM

As all of you know, I got rid of my Turbo Brick wagon and was in need of a daily driver.

I looked around the city and spoke to various salespeople. None were as helpful as the folks at Distinctive Collection.

They helped me get a vehicle that fit my wants and prepped it very meticulously.

Their facilities were on-point and would definitely do business with them again.

Special thanks to Michael Li, who helped me find this 2010 E550 4Matic!

:bigpimp:

eglove

11-17-2016, 05:36 PM

You are a glutton for punishment

max_boost

11-17-2016, 05:41 PM

it's so gangster bro. definitely rage2 approved :thumbsup:

Jlude

11-17-2016, 05:58 PM

Definitely like those headlights/grill on that car.

vengie

11-17-2016, 06:26 PM

I've always found these to be my favourite looking Benz, gorgeous car! But I hope you have warranty...

rage2

11-17-2016, 06:33 PM

On the bright side the engine is bulletproof (old E55 engine prior to supercharging) and the 4matic setup is ok reliable. When it's not, and really luck of the draw, it gets pretty pricey. I wouldn't have a problem owning this car out of warranty. The facelift 550 with the twin turbo v8 is more sketchy to own post warranty.

flipstah

11-17-2016, 07:06 PM

When I got offered extended warranty of the same duration, it showed the reliability and opex cost of the E550 ($2300) vs. E60 M5 SMG ($8000)

corsvette

11-17-2016, 07:36 PM

Nice ride! Just noticed the stand up hood ornament lol, MB has to be the last car with it, thought those went out years (decades) ago.

beyond_ban

11-17-2016, 07:54 PM

Originally posted by rage2
On the bright side the engine is bulletproof (old E55 engine prior to supercharging) and the 4matic setup is ok reliable. When it's not, and really luck of the draw, it gets pretty pricey. I wouldn't have a problem owning this car out of warranty. The facelift 550 with the twin turbo v8 is more sketchy to own post warranty.

I assume a 2011 S550 4matic would be pretty much on par maintenance wise with this E550?

nismodrifter

11-17-2016, 07:57 PM

Well, thats an interesting upgrade.

Baller.

spikerS

11-17-2016, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by flipstah
When I got offered extended warranty of the same duration, it showed the reliability and opex cost of the E550 ($2300) vs. E60 M5 SMG ($8000)

Please tell us you got the warranty... LOL nice ride tho baller!

dirtsniffer

11-17-2016, 08:27 PM

2300 for a transmission is peanuts. If I had any sort of semi exotic car, DC would be on my short list for maintenance places as well.

Once I achieve my redneck dream of a corvette it sure as shit wouldnt be going to a chevy dealer ha.

Darkane

11-17-2016, 08:34 PM

Let me know if the post sale service is lacking. Scott is my childhood friend.

How'd the GT350R look? ;)

flipstah

11-17-2016, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by Darkane
Let me know if the post sale service is lacking. Scott is my childhood friend.

How'd the GT350R look? ;)

Will do!

Oh man, looked awesome. So many cool cars in that space <3

FraserB

11-17-2016, 09:57 PM

Nice ride flipstah! Bit different from the Landrover huh?

Neil4Speed

11-18-2016, 11:03 AM

Congrats man! My favorite E Class, those lights! :drool:

flipstah

11-18-2016, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by FraserB
Nice ride flipstah! Bit different from the Landrover huh?

It's like a library compared to the Mini or the LR. Then again, a Micra is quieter than those two.

It's weird how the maintenance interval are in days vs. km's.

rage2

11-18-2016, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by beyond_ban
I assume a 2011 S550 4matic would be pretty much on par maintenance wise with this E550?
S550 has a lot more gadgets that are prone to breaking down. Regardless, for both cars the big ticket item is the airmatic suspension, that's pretty much a replacement every 100k km's or so.

Originally posted by flipstah
It's weird how the maintenance interval are in days vs. km's.
It's both. 20k kms, or 1 year, whichever is sooner. Since it's been sitting on a lot for sale and not racking up km's, you're seeing the days number in the service reminder.

shakalaka

11-18-2016, 12:50 PM

^What Rage said about service. Keep driving it and if you put enough km's you will see that next service required sign change from days to actual km's.

G-ZUS

11-18-2016, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by corsvette
Nice ride! Just noticed the stand up hood ornament lol, MB has to be the last car with it, thought those went out years (decades) ago.

The one thing I love about Mercedes-Benz:love: :love: :love:

Congrads on the new ride flipstah, she's a beauty

flipstah

11-18-2016, 01:32 PM

Thanks, peeps! Once Service A comes up, I'll go to Distinctive to keep you posted on service performance.

If it's not to my liking, there are options (i.e. Alpine Autowerks).

rage2

11-18-2016, 01:40 PM

The stand up ornaments are all gone, except for the S Class.

TYMSMNY

11-18-2016, 02:19 PM

Rolls Royce for stand up hood ornaments. :drool:

n1zm0

11-18-2016, 02:37 PM

These W212s were basically the mainstay for the majority of taxi cabs and Uber in Holland and Belgium that we took visiting last year, all diesels. Amazing ride, from the back :D

Congrats on the 'winter beater'!

flipstah

11-18-2016, 02:41 PM

Thanks! I'm liking it so far.

It's exactly like a Crown Vic.

R154

11-21-2016, 10:49 PM

You are aware of how I feel. I hope you have the most reliable war sled ever built. Legit.

flipstah

11-22-2016, 12:42 AM

^ Deep down inside, I wish you were Scarlett Johansson or Genie Bouchard and had a major crush on me.

Damn you, internet.

R154

11-22-2016, 01:07 AM

I wish I cared about my life choices as much as I care about yours. When you got laid off my heart hurt haha.

This is getting weird.

I had a one hour conversation with my brother about your car choice. He has had your car. He assured me it will be fine.

#teamdon

Jonathanl10

11-22-2016, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by rage2
The stand up ornaments are all gone, except for the S Class. If you get the new E300 with the luxury package with the 'exclusive exterior' you can still get the hood ornament. You'll just have to forgo any AMG bits. I also think they had the hood ornament and blank grille on the C300 but they axed it for 2017 I believe...

nismodrifter

11-22-2016, 01:38 AM

w126 for life

(1981 300 SD to be exact)

leaks oil once every day, big deal, would never start a thread like this. not even sure why this took a turn like it did. we all know, w126 > all. (/sarcasm)

slam it on pentas, get some euro headlights, enjoy.

really. he bought a car. it looks great.

enjoy sir.

Skyline_Addict

11-22-2016, 02:29 AM

What a black beauty

max_boost

11-22-2016, 02:47 AM

brucebanner

11-22-2016, 08:13 AM

Looks great :bigpimp:

G-ZUS

11-22-2016, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by nismodrifter
w126 for life

(1981 300 SD to be exact)

leaks oil once every day, big deal, would never start a thread like this. not even sure why this took a turn like it did. we all know, w126 > all. (/sarcasm)

slam it on pentas, get some euro headlights, enjoy.

really. he bought a car. it looks great.

enjoy sir.

W124 > W126 :love:

nismodrifter

11-23-2016, 12:07 AM

Originally posted by G-ZUS

W124 > W126 :love:

Sir the 126 always wins,

3eqyUeyDOiY

Still to this day, the vehicle retains its elegance.

Hell, first scene of Miami Vice had what...a W126. The whole show highlighted it (including the Mercedes SEL 1000).

I need another garage and a lift to add a w126 to the collection but man I will.

Bottom line

ALL AGREE OLD MERCEDES ARE COOL.

rage2

11-23-2016, 12:40 AM

Im quite fond of the w126. My parents brought a SEL560 home when I was 12? We owned that thing till last year. It was running on 7 cylinders for the last decade. What a tank. Too bad my brother ruined it. :rofl:

http://i.imgur.com/2ZPjHff.jpg

Zero elegance left haha.

flipstah

11-23-2016, 09:53 AM

Originally posted by R154
I wish I cared about my life choices as much as I care about yours. When you got laid off my heart hurt haha.

This is getting weird.

I had a one hour conversation with my brother about your car choice. He has had your car. He assured me it will be fine.

#teamdon

Well, that time in my life definitely sucked and it's a cyclical thing. Just gotta figure out how to ride the wave.

It's the same as university; ride the bell curve and you're gold. :rofl: :guns:

ZYDRZ09B5oo

Best Merc.

Originally posted by rage2
Im quite fond of the w126. My parents brought a SEL560 home when I was 12? We owned that thing till last year. It was running on 7 cylinders for the last decade. What a tank. Too bad my brother ruined it. :rofl:

http://i.imgur.com/2ZPjHff.jpg

Zero elegance left haha.

He should be on Hoarders. For hoarding wheels.

mrsingh

11-23-2016, 10:55 AM

Originally posted by rage2
Im quite fond of the w126. My parents brought a SEL560 home when I was 12? We owned that thing till last year. It was running on 7 cylinders for the last decade. What a tank. Too bad my brother ruined it. :rofl:

http://i.imgur.com/2ZPjHff.jpg

Zero elegance left haha.

I am still in love with this generation S-class, but for me it is all about the big body coupe, C126 all the way.

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfp1/t51.2885-15/e15/10644055_637638973020574_578789764_n.jpg