The Gimp
Distinctive Collection
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!
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You are a glutton for punishment
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it's so gangster bro. definitely rage2 approved
I am user #49Originally posted by rage2
Shit, there's only 49 users here, I doubt we'll even break 100
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Definitely like those headlights/grill on that car.
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I've always found these to be my favourite looking Benz, gorgeous car! But I hope you have warranty...
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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.
Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name
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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)
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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.
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I assume a 2011 S550 4matic would be pretty much on par maintenance wise with this E550?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.
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Well, thats an interesting upgrade.
Baller.
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Please tell us you got the warranty... LOL nice ride tho baller!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)
Boosted life tip #329
Girlfriends cost money
Turbos cost money
Both make whining noises
Make the smart choice.
Originally posted by Mibz
Always a fucking awful experience seeing spikers. Extra awful when he laps me.
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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.
Last edited by dirtsniffer; 11-17-2016 at 08:44 PM.
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Let me know if the post sale service is lacking. Scott is my childhood friend.
How'd the GT350R look?
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-H.P. Lovecraft
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Will do!Originally posted by Darkane
Let me know if the post sale service is lacking. Scott is my childhood friend.
How'd the GT350R look?
Oh man, looked awesome. So many cool cars in that space <3
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Nice ride flipstah! Bit different from the Landrover huh?
See Crank. See Crank Walk. Walk Crank Walk.
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Congrats man! My favorite E Class, those lights!
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your stomach is full of sulfuric acid
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It's like a library compared to the Mini or the LR. Then again, a Micra is quieter than those two.Originally posted by FraserB
Nice ride flipstah! Bit different from the Landrover huh?
It's weird how the maintenance interval are in days vs. km's.
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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 beyond_ban
I assume a 2011 S550 4matic would be pretty much on par maintenance wise with this E550?
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.Originally posted by flipstah
It's weird how the maintenance interval are in days vs. km's.
Originally posted by SEANBANERJEE
I have gone above and beyond what I should rightfully have to do to protect my good name
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^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.
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The one thing I love about Mercedes-BenzOriginally 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.
Congrads on the new ride flipstah, she's a beauty
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