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#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)
#348 of 441 E63 AMG by merc1 Apr 12, 2006 (4:38 am)
More information about the E63 AMG has been released prior to the official reveal of the entire E-Class lineup today.     Article   M
#349 of 441 Re: 2007 E-Class.... [merc1] by albell Apr 12, 2006 (5:13 am)
Replying to: merc1 (Apr 11, 2006 8:26 pm) I would not be surprised to see MB rationalize prices on several lines to address value/content and make the vehicles more competitive vs. the competition and remove some of the intrabrand issues. Somewhere the marketing has gone awry, especially with the R class. Replies to this message: merc1 (Apr 12, 2006 5:49 am)
#350 of 441 Re: 2007 E-Class.... [albell] by merc1 Apr 12, 2006 (5:49 am)
Replying to: albell (Apr 12, 2006 5:13 am) Well that will be a good thing. If they hold the price on the 2007 E while adding more standard equipment it will only help. I think the Luxury and Sport models will have the same base price too...someone in Jersey is finally getting a clue about pricing.   M
#351 of 441 A little update...... by merc1 Apr 13, 2006 (11:10 pm)
The 2007 SL models go on sale this Saturday it seems. Larger volume dealers should already have them. The GL450 is at dealers now for test drives and it goes on sale officially next week, Wed the 19th I think.   The 07' E-Class lands in July.   The new CL is to be shown next month.   Autospies has their pic gallery up for the NY auto show, the R320 CDI is there so I guess it will really arrive this fall.   M
#352 of 441 ML diesel by qbrozen Apr 14, 2006 (1:04 pm)
I hadn't caught this info before, so I was pretty excited to read at the Mercedes booth at the NY auto show today that the ML320 CDI is coming.   So, any info or projections on gas mileage? I'm thinking a combined average around 26-27 would be real nice to see on a luxo SUV like this. Replies to this message: merc1 (Apr 17, 2006 11:09 pm) qbrozen (Apr 18, 2006 5:11 am) merc1 (May 02, 2006 3:49 am)
#353 of 441 Re: ML diesel [qbrozen] by merc1 Apr 17, 2006 (11:09 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Apr 14, 2006 1:04 pm) Everything I've seen says at 28-30 MPG combined.   M Replies to this message: qbrozen (Apr 18, 2006 5:11 am) merc1 (May 02, 2006 3:49 am)

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