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#198 of 441 2005 sales - Merc1 by scott1256 Jun 02, 2005 (8:01 am)
I was also reviewing the sales results. I see year to date sales are down by 6.2%. Better build quality seems to be in place now and that may help sales.   Sedans are indeed the key to volume. I am unsure about the next S-class: the 'spyshots' I am seeing show a lot of Maybach styling cues. I don't see how this will boost S-class sales. It will also reinforce the perception that Maybach is a 'big Benz' and not the exclusive marque it should be.   I think the E-class could do well in 2007. The E-class needs clear differentiation from the C-class in the next generation.   Things can change - my US team is doing well this month. Cadillac's May car sales are up 50.9% over May 04 and 17.8% year to date. XLR sales were >50% of SL sales for the first time in April and repeated this in May (420 XLRs and 821 SLs). I don't know if XLR sales will continue growing but there will big smiles at Cadillac HQ today. Replies to this message: merc1 (Jun 02, 2005 8:22 pm)
#199 of 441 Re: 2005 sales - Merc1 [scott1256] by merc1 Jun 02, 2005 (8:22 pm)
Replying to: scott1256 (Jun 02, 2005 8:01 am) Which model is driving Cadillac's sales gains this year? The CTS or STS?   I agree about Maybach. I think they need to come up with a look and design that is totally different, yet distinctively German.   M
#200 of 441 Merc1 et al - S-class,Maybach,Caddy by scott1256 Jun 03, 2005 (5:15 am)
I agree with you, merc1 - but I can't really visualize what the Maybach should look like! It is not very distinctive now. Do you have any ideas? The new S-class with its styling similarities will dilute the Maybach image.   I really like like the appearance (if the spyshots are close) of the upcoming S sedans. I see it as a real improvement and believe it will boost sales. Are the rest of you of the same mind?   I feel quite positive about Mercedes products and the company's prospects. It will take time to end the carping of the press but I think Benz is now wide awake and working hard.   At Cadillac: the CTS, STS and XLR lead the sales increases. Deville is up for May but down for the year. I had a few more comments on the 'Cadillac is cool' discussion in News and Views if you are interested - I don't want to hijack this board.
#201 of 441 New C may help by ikramerica Jun 03, 2005 (8:27 am)
C is the high volume world leader for MB, and these new engines should help. Since they have been around for a couple months in other countries, anyone know how the new engines have done in those places? Are sales up?
#202 of 441 MB Sales by merc1 Jun 05, 2005 (8:28 pm)
Yeah the second half had better be better than the first if MBUSA is going to top last year's record. I'm waiting to see what the R-Class is going to do. It seems like Maybach is in the tank for the year only selling like 68 cars in the first quarter!   M
#203 of 441 Future Mercedes Product by merc1 Jun 06, 2005 (2:48 am)
See here   M
#204 of 441 The new M class by scott1256 Jun 08, 2005 (10:05 am)
is potentially a volume leader. It is coming out of the gate really strong.   The M-class could may a lot to Mercedes sales on its own over the last half of the year. It is not enough on its own but it may be a good sign of how the upcoming new models will do.
#205 of 441 ML 350 review by scott1256 Jun 10, 2005 (9:09 am)
in today's Wall St. Journal (Friday, June10, 2005).   Quite a positive article: 'a real improvement on the original version'. Excellent handling/cornering. MPG averaged 16.5 which was thought to be a bit low.   The author avoids the snide "Mercedes quality is terrible nowadays" remarks some reviewers now put in every Mercedes evaluation.
#206 of 441 New Mercedes.... by merc1 Jun 13, 2005 (3:16 am)
The SLK280 has arrived, see here.   Starts at $43,675. Nicely done for about 50K.   M
#207 of 441 More New Mercedes News... by merc1 Jun 14, 2005 (10:46 pm)
Well that time has come Mercedes fans, the arrivial of the next-generation S-Class. It will be showing Monday 6/20/05. I'm breathless....   See here   See here   M

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