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#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
#339 of 441 Re: 2007 SL Facelift - More details [anthonyp] by merc1 Mar 18, 2006 (6:06 am)
Replying to: anthonyp (Mar 17, 2006 2:20 pm) Well the SL is still a little different from other Benz models in that it has a longer production run. There have only been 3 SLs during my lifetime, and the oldest of those last 3 was on sale before I was born!   M
#340 of 441 Speaking of open cars..... by scott1256 Mar 22, 2006 (6:56 pm)
Newport Engineering in Placentia, California has built top line convertibles for many years. They are now offering open versions of the Maybach 62 and RR Phantom.   Talk about massive ragtops! It looks like there is a market for anything. First link is for the Maybach, second for the Phantom.   http://www.newportconvertible.com/Detail.tpl?rnd=111&cart=11082773894331708&sku=- - - - 107592474313380200   http://www.newportconvertible.com/Detail.tpl?rnd=6252&cart=11430825393311708&sku- - - - =1063920620712947
#341 of 441 Best March sales in history by scott1256 Apr 03, 2006 (9:47 am)
for MB: over 21,000 vehicles.   18% ahead of March, 2005.   I expect the fresh face on the E this fall and and having more S cars in dealer stock will help sales as well. Replies to this message: merc1 (Apr 03, 2006 6:37 pm) scott1256 (Apr 04, 2006 12:04 pm) merc1 (Apr 06, 2006 2:41 am)
#342 of 441 Re: Best March sales in history [scott1256] by merc1 Apr 03, 2006 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: scott1256 (Apr 03, 2006 9:47 am) Dare I say anything about MB's start this year, don't want jinx it.   Yes the revised E (July), SL (April), new GL (April) and continued sales of the M and S-Classes should give a huge boost to sales numbers in coming months.   Not sure why the CLK is on fire, but it is and that is before the CLK550 and CLK63 models coming in July/August.   There there are the R/ML/GL 320 CDI models all coming in the Sept-Oct timeframe. The CLS550, CLS63 AMG, ML/R 450/550 should all be here in July/August.   I am surprised that 2nd year SLK is dropping somewhat, supply problem?   March 2006 Sales   M Replies to this message: scott1256 (Apr 04, 2006 12:04 pm) merc1 (Apr 06, 2006 2:41 am)
#343 of 441 It's OK for us [merc1] by scott1256 Apr 04, 2006 (12:04 pm)
Replying to: merc1 (Apr 03, 2006 6:37 pm) to talk about good sales, but it's more than that. MB is back on track with great new models: build quality (if the rumor mill is right)is much improved in the 06s also.   The CDI models should sell well this fall depending on what price premium MB charges for a diesel. The E should get back to the 4-5,000 unit per month mark again by the end of the year.   I am not sure why the SLK is sliding either (-21.6% ytd). Perhaps the 4 seat SLK cabrio is more practical at a similar price. Maybe some perceive the SLK price premium over lower cost roadsters like the S2000, Miata, Solstice, etc. as a little steep. Replies to this message: merc1 (Apr 06, 2006 2:41 am)
#344 of 441 Re: It's OK for us [scott1256] by merc1 Apr 06, 2006 (2:41 am)
Replying to: scott1256 (Apr 04, 2006 12:04 pm) Well I think they've already shaken off the build quality complaints with the newer models like the SLK, CLS and now the S-Class. ALl have much better interiors than before, and in the case of the CLS a real upgrade from the E-Class on which it is based. Though the E is hardly bad having improved greatly over the previous E.   I'm guessing the SLK will pick up this month being the time in which many previously frozen parts of the U.S. really thaw out. I can't see the CLK making a dent in SLK sales. As far as the S2000, Solstice and Miata I doubt many people cross-shop those with a Benz, but then again people cross show all types of cars nowadays.   There is some confusion about the diesels it seems. The ML320, R320 and GL320 are supposed to all arrrive this fall, but only in the same 45 states as the current E320 is sold in. The new "Bluetec" versions don't arrive until the 2008 model year it seems, which means summer of 2007. Not sure yet.   Also on boards like MB.ord some are saying that the ML500 keeps the old 5L V8 for 2007 - I don't believe this for a minute. My prediction - there will be either a ML450 or ML550 for 2007, likely a ML450. Ditto for the R-Class.   Why the U.S. market isn't getting a GL550 along with the GL450 is a mystery to me too. The GL450 is underpowered compared to the Range Rover SC and Escalade with "only" 335hp. Though it is about 500lbs lighter than both of those.   M
#345 of 441 2007 E-Class.... by merc1 Apr 11, 2006 (10:51 am)
As expected the E500 becomes the E550 with 382hp for the U.S. market and the E320 CDI Bluetec goes on sale this fall in the U.S. according to the press release issued today. No mention of the E350 getting more power yet. There is of course a new AMG model, the E63 with 514hp (about 507hp for the U.S.). The E-Class will be broken into two groups of models in the U.S. market like the C-Class, Luxury and Sport. See this post concerning US specific information on packages/options/models.   Some pics:     E63 AMG:     E-Class Sport model:     M Replies to this message: albell (Apr 11, 2006 11:04 am) merc1 (Apr 11, 2006 8:26 pm) albell (Apr 12, 2006 5:13 am) and 1 more...
#346 of 441 Re: 2007 E-Class.... [merc1] by albell Apr 11, 2006 (11:04 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Apr 11, 2006 10:51 am) Interesting reversal of pricing strategy for MB...adding content while reducing option pricing. Should work wonders for the E. I note that they dropped the E500/550 wagon for '07. Funny, I saw a good number on the streets here in NYC. Probably didn't sell well elsewhere (no surprise.) Replies to this message: merc1 (Apr 11, 2006 8:26 pm) albell (Apr 12, 2006 5:13 am) merc1 (Apr 12, 2006 5:49 am)
#347 of 441 Re: 2007 E-Class.... [albell] by merc1 Apr 11, 2006 (8:26 pm)
Replying to: albell (Apr 11, 2006 11:04 am) Yeah I'm surprised that they would drop the E500/550 wagon too. Just like you've I've seen plenty of them in and around the Chicago area. On MBWorld.org they're saying that the E550 and E63 wagons will be sold here so we'll just have to wait and see.   Yes this new strategy for the E should give it the lead over the 5-Series in sales again.   M Replies to this message: albell (Apr 12, 2006 5:13 am) merc1 (Apr 12, 2006 5:49 am)

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