My new car again. 2025 E53

[badali]

I just bought a new car again.  I ordered it in November and today I brought it home.  Just a nice riding fast car.  I need to wait until the break in period to really drive it hard.

[Cees Klumper]

Congratulations Brad! Looks very nice indeed.

[Peter h]

Last week, I went to Sindelfingen with my son to pick up my new car. There was a great factory tour and lots to see.
Peter

[49er]

Hi Peter, So was the Maybach yours?

John

[Peter h]

No. I think the Chinese picked one...
Peter

[badali]

That would have been a nice tour.  I was in Germany at Ramstein Airforce base for 4 years over 20 years ago.  At the time I didn't have the money to buy a Mercedes.  This may be the most expensive car I ever buy since I plan to retire soon...

[mclewis]

I have a 2024 E450 All Terrain.  Similar car and drivetrain, but less boost. The midrange torque is quite strong and the sound system is the best I have heard in a car (Becker Europa notwithstanding). I’m not too keen on the haptic controls and some of the other frippery, but a lovely car. The E53 must be a rocket!

[badali]

I was going to order another E450 but the day I was there to order my salesman friend showed me the E53.  When we took it for a ride I was hooked.  It was about $11k different in price to the one we were building so I just ordered one anyway.  The only thing I'm nervous about is buying tires and brakes.  I got the 577HP version since the other has the expensive composite rotors.  They will still be a lot anyway.

[mclewis]

That is a lot of horsepower, about 200 more than my wagon. Your car must fly!  Enjoy it.