Vehicle Virgins is hardly the go-to Youtube channel for serious buying advice. After all, the owner is 20-something and just bought his second Lamborghini. But we think his opinion of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is valuable for young money, the folks who aren't approaching retirement and know what 9Gag is.
"5 Things I Hate About the 2017 Mercedes E300" is the sort of title you would expect from Cosmopolitan or Men's Health. But it's convenient in a way. So, without further ado, let's address some of the issues brought forward in this video. We're kind of sure it will reach a few hundred thousand views, so we are taking our time with this one.
Assistance while parking is something many automakers say they offer, including Nissan and Ford. While the E-Class costs about three times more than a Juke, it's still not able to deal with bay parking. However, if one vehicle is a truck and the other a shorter sedan, the system still won't know what to do. Under ideal conditions, it can cope, but you shouldn't pay money just for that.
The engine for the E300 is no longer a de-tuned V6, but a 2-liter turbo shared with the GLC. And just like a luxury SUV isn't right without a V8, there's something off about the de-tuned E-Class. Supposedly, the inline-4 engine is there for the sake of fuel consumption, but a few mpgs here and there don't improve what's supposed to be a $60,000 experience.
As for the sound, it's happening all over the industry. A Rolls-Royce in 2016 sounds nothing like its equivalent from the 60s or 70s. It comes down to emissions regulations, direct fuel injection, turbocharging and the demands of a modern luxury car.
Quality issues have been happening for decades, but they have been getting worse. Just like the operating systems of the iPhones you pre-order for Christmas, many modern cars come out a little bit before they are ready. Vehicle Virgins mentions creeks in the sound system. That's not excusable.
The last two issue are with the multimedia system and the fine handling, or lack of it. Honestly, we didn't expect much in these departments, as recent Mercedes models have been cars you fall in love with over time, status symbols more than anything else.
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