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#329 of 441 I got my Forbes by scott1256 Mar 14, 2006 (6:54 am)
magazine yesterday and there was an S class ad in it.   The Forbes ad head line says "You're not buying a car. You're buying a belief". About half the ad goes on about history, past glory, 1886 cars, etc.   Not once do they ask the reader for his/her business. Not a single mention of efforts being made to improve quality and reliablity.   The ad did not strike the right note for me. If anyone else sees it I would be interested in their take. Replies to this message: rcf8000 (Mar 14, 2006 9:29 am) merc1 (Mar 15, 2006 3:40 am)
#330 of 441 Re: I got my Forbes [scott1256] by rcf8000 Mar 14, 2006 (9:29 am)
Replying to: scott1256 (Mar 14, 2006 6:54 am) Here's my take: Mercedes wants you to think about image. They don't want to remind you of their quality and reliability problems. Makes sense to me.
#331 of 441 Re: I got my Forbes [scott1256] by merc1 Mar 15, 2006 (3:40 am)
Replying to: scott1256 (Mar 14, 2006 6:54 am) Not once do they ask the reader for his/her business. Not a single mention of efforts being made to improve quality and reliablity.   No one but GM is silly enough to put an add out saying that their quality has lapsed or needs improving. I would never expect that from Mercedes or any other luxury marque.   M
#332 of 441 I certainly would not by scott1256 Mar 15, 2006 (10:46 am)
suggest mentioning past problems in advertising, Merc1.   My point is that this ad does nothing to win back people who might be a bit skeptical about MB after the rumors (some based on facts, I admit) that have been circulated over the past 5-7 years.   The ad doesn't stress the quality and reliability of the new S class. It does not point out to the consumer all the reasons why they should spend money at the MB dealer rather than at Lexus or BMW.   The way the S is selling now it may be a moot point. I want to see MB get serious about taking the market back. Replies to this message: merc1 (Mar 15, 2006 9:36 pm)
#333 of 441 Re: I certainly would not [scott1256] by merc1 Mar 15, 2006 (9:36 pm)
Replying to: scott1256 (Mar 15, 2006 10:46 am) My point is that this ad does nothing to win back people who might be a bit skeptical about MB after the rumors (some based on facts, I admit) that have been circulated over the past 5-7 years.   Well that would kinda be the same thing. They simply can't mention or let on about any recent quality problems, it would be marketing/image suicide.   I want to see MB get serious about taking the market back.   With all the new product introduced in 2005 and whats coming this year I think they are. So far just from reading various mesg boards the newer Benzes like the M/R/CLS and even the facelifted C-Class *seem* to be a lot less problematic than previous cars. It will be a slow painful process as far as the perception about MB quality to those who know about it and a even harder task to convince those that were burned before.   M
#334 of 441 Re: Base models [merc1] by ecorra Mar 17, 2006 (11:22 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Mar 06, 2006 12:53 pm) Speaking of SLs, will the SL550 be available with the S-Class's distronic and back-up cam or will wehave for a total redesign? thanks Replies to this message: merc1 (Mar 18, 2006 5:50 am)
#335 of 441 Re: 2007 SL Facelift - More details [merc1] by anthonyp Mar 17, 2006 (2:20 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Feb 15, 2006 2:29 am) Merc--These first three photos really bring back memories..There were some guys that had welthy parents that got them the first car pictured..(the gull wing doors were not as popular at the time) I don`t remember but it may have been back in the fifties....You would have loved being alive back then, as we all could work on our cars as they were really understandable, and everyone was a `nut`..There was a guy from upstate named Rentrow(sp) very wealthy who had a couple oc sleek cars designed for him--called Rentrow(sp) He also had the Ferrari factory behind him and was quite an accomplished racer...Those were my glory days...Then women came into the picture in a big way, and I had to go earn a living..Thanks for the pictures Tony Replies to this message: merc1 (Mar 18, 2006 6:06 am)
#336 of 441 Where do they post sales figures? by akin Mar 17, 2006 (3:27 pm)
Where can I find out what the monthly sales figures are for the R Class? Is there a site that post that stuff? Replies to this message: merc1 (Mar 18, 2006 6:01 am)
#337 of 441 Re: Base models [ecorra] by merc1 Mar 18, 2006 (5:50 am)
Replying to: ecorra (Mar 17, 2006 11:22 am) Well I can't see why you would need a back up cam on the SL, but no it won't be on the 2007 SL nor will the S550's newer version of Distronic. The next SL of course will get these features no doubt, IMO. That might not be until 2010-11.   M
#338 of 441 Re: Where do they post sales figures? [akin] by merc1 Mar 18, 2006 (6:01 am)
Replying to: akin (Mar 17, 2006 3:27 pm) Well sales of the R-Class so far:   2005: Sept - 386 (went on sale mid-month) Oct - 930 Nov - 1213 Dec - 2430   2006: Jan - 686 Feb - 2469   There are many sources to get this info.   eMercedesBenz Automotive News   M

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