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Mercedes-Benz: Future Models

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What is this discussion about? Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class

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#59 of 441 by merc1

Feb 04, 2005 (3:43 pm)

Well at this point there are two Mercedes models that are pretty much definitely getting a facelift for 2007, the E-Class and SL. The E won't be anything dramatic, new V8, interior changes, equipment, lights, bumpers you know that type of stuff. The SL however is supposed to get a SLR/SLK type nose, and I agree that will ruin the car because unlike the SLR and SLK the SL wasn't designed for such a snout to begin with, plus the current front end is gorgeous as is. I agree it will ruin the car, at least in theory.
 
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#60 of 441 by merc1

Feb 06, 2005 (11:09 pm)

Already a correction to the above. I'm reading about and have seen some pics at MBCanada.com and autolies about the SL getting a facelift, and there is no SLR/SLK type nose. Thank goodness.
 
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#61 of 441 Wale_bate1 by merc1

Feb 07, 2005 (6:33 am)

Well the B-Class is a no go:
 
http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0502/07/autos-82066.htm
 
I guess the exchange rates would make it too expensive and/or they wouldn't make any money on it for a low price.
 
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#62 of 441 by wale_bate1

Feb 07, 2005 (9:27 am)

Ya know, I'd say it was too bad Merc, but, frankly, based on other options already on their way, I seriously doubt it will be missed.
 
We all know I don't buy into the whole marque-prestige thing, but this may be one instance in which so-called "bottom feeding" would in fact have been detrimental.
 
Ah well, I'll just wait until a suitable sport-lux RWD replacement for my car pops up. Until then, next years's AWD purchase will have to do!

#63 of 441 by bobcatman

Feb 07, 2005 (4:26 pm)

Yeah, real big loss it's not coming here. Another bottom feeder to join the C class hatch group.

#64 of 441 Re: [wale_bate1] by merc1

Feb 07, 2005 (11:51 pm)

Replying to: wale_bate1 (Feb 07, 2005 9:27 am)
Well you know I didn't want it to come here anyway so....
 
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#65 of 441 Re: [merc1] by wale_bate1

Feb 08, 2005 (8:58 am)

Replying to: merc1 (Feb 07, 2005 11:51 pm)
Yeah, I know.
 
Ya big snob. [-P
 

#66 of 441 Wale_bate1 by merc1

Feb 09, 2005 (1:42 am)

Hey I'm in counseling for my problem....lol!
 
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#67 of 441 Re: CLS Release [wbreaux1] by tmakogon

Feb 09, 2005 (10:48 pm)

Replying to: wbreaux1 (Jan 19, 2005 4:06 pm)
It's already out in Europe. I've returned from Moscow last week, and saw the CLS at a dealership there. Looks like a trimmed S-class.

#68 of 441 by merc1

Feb 09, 2005 (11:24 pm)

Its out here too, they sold over 700 of them last month in the U.S.
 
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