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From: atlanta
Originally posted by Doc C
ATLGS4,
The 350Z is a great car. There is no question. Especially for the price. But, you claim the SC is overpriced. I think you mean overpriced for YOU. Every magazine article considers the SC to be an outstanding bargain. It absolutely belongs in the crowd in the Road and Track article. Does it deserve to win?? Who knows?? It performs equal to the SL in almost all statistical categories. It is built for a grand touring mission and not ***** to the wall sporting. It does that as good as any car in the world. It is more expensive than a 350Z, but don't call it overpriced when comparing it to vehicles that it was meant to compete with.
Doc C
ATLGS4,
The 350Z is a great car. There is no question. Especially for the price. But, you claim the SC is overpriced. I think you mean overpriced for YOU. Every magazine article considers the SC to be an outstanding bargain. It absolutely belongs in the crowd in the Road and Track article. Does it deserve to win?? Who knows?? It performs equal to the SL in almost all statistical categories. It is built for a grand touring mission and not ***** to the wall sporting. It does that as good as any car in the world. It is more expensive than a 350Z, but don't call it overpriced when comparing it to vehicles that it was meant to compete with.
Doc C
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From: Massachusetts
If a $62K SC is overpriced, then what does that make the $87K SL ??!! They are almost identical in features and engine, and most consider the SC to use better materials and be a bit more luxurious. I won't even mention reliability 
Imagine what you could do with the extra $25K while the other guy's sitting in the MB service dept. !!
Imagine what you could do with the extra $25K while the other guy's sitting in the MB service dept. !!
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From: TX
What has happened to this forum? It used to be a great place to read about other owners' experiences with the cars and find out about mods, service issues, etc. Now it seems that every other thread I read is just about some hater taking pot shots at our car. 
What is the attraction? If people like ATLgs4 think our car is so ugly, why not stick with the GS forum or Fresh Alloy? (Oh, maybe it's because someone in the GS forum said the 350Z looked like a toad taking a crap.) Anyway, I would never go to Fresh Alloy and rag on the G35 or 350Z because I know these owners love their cars. These guys need lives!
What is the attraction? If people like ATLgs4 think our car is so ugly, why not stick with the GS forum or Fresh Alloy? (Oh, maybe it's because someone in the GS forum said the 350Z looked like a toad taking a crap.) Anyway, I would never go to Fresh Alloy and rag on the G35 or 350Z because I know these owners love their cars. These guys need lives!
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From: Colorado
dseag2,
The toad taking a crap comment was hilarious!!! It's easy to pick on cars that are as great as the SC. When you're the best car manufacturer, everyone wants to pick on you. It's apparently not just us that think it's the best!! Ask JD Power and associates. Oh well!!!
The toad taking a crap comment was hilarious!!! It's easy to pick on cars that are as great as the SC. When you're the best car manufacturer, everyone wants to pick on you. It's apparently not just us that think it's the best!! Ask JD Power and associates. Oh well!!!
Lead Lap
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From: TX
Well said, Gene. Both the CL and SL are stunning cars. If they were better built, I wouldn't have a problem shelling out the $$$ either.
The article says... "The big problems with current models seem to center on the incredibly complex electronic systems -- including computer-controlled stability, traction and braking systems -- that underpin most Mercedes vehicles."
I say... The Germans invent it. The Japanese perfect it.
The article says... "The big problems with current models seem to center on the incredibly complex electronic systems -- including computer-controlled stability, traction and braking systems -- that underpin most Mercedes vehicles."
I say... The Germans invent it. The Japanese perfect it.
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From: Killeen, TX
Pot shots at SC
I saw Bill O'Reilly interview Jerry Lewis last week and he had an interesting statement.
I'll paraphrase:
"If you climb the pole high enough, they're going to see your a**. Once they see it, they're going to take shots at it."
I'll paraphrase:
"If you climb the pole high enough, they're going to see your a**. Once they see it, they're going to take shots at it."
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