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#11 of 693 Cargo volume? by rcf8000 Sep 14, 2004 (12:05 pm)
In DC's press release for the 2004 NAIAS they stated that the cargo volume of the Vision GST with the 2nd and 3rd row seats folded is 2030 litres. This is about 72 cubic feet. The comparable cargo volume for an E-class wagon is 69 cubic feet, according to the mbusa web site. Inasmuch as the Vision GST is a much larger vehicle than an E-class wagon, I presume that the 2030 litre figure is in error. Does anybody know? (The mbusa.com Vision GST info says that the maximum luggage capacity is "far larger than a conventional wagon.")
#12 of 693 R-Class by merc1 Mar 21, 2005 (10:52 pm)
The debut for the R-Class is set for Wed (3/23) morning at 10:20 am EST. Can't wait!   M
#13 of 693 re:merc1 by stroudman Mar 19, 2005 (12:35 pm)
I'm looking forward to these updated drivetrains, mostly for the perception in the marketplace. I don't think the overall performance (0-60, 1/4 mile) will change much, but for those who do their initial research on the web, and are looking soley at the horsepower ratings, it will get them in the door. Then they will notice the better response, finer notes, and other subtle improvements. The 4 cams and 4 valves per are like butter.
#14 of 693 I'll check it out by tmac Mar 25, 2005 (4:29 am)
at the NY Auto Show. Kinda looks to me from the outside anyway like a Pacifica and Town & Country hooked up and had offspring. Gotta love the column shifter, though, more room in the center console plus when your beer splashes around it doesn't drip all down into the stickshift mechanism. I'm most interested in this guy and when it makes it's dealer appearance I'll give it strong consideration.
#15 of 693 Sensational! by joed6525 Apr 19, 2005 (8:19 am)
I pored over it at the Detroit show in January, and must say: it is one impressive and refined rig. The proporions are perfect, the detailing is very advanced. I have only 3 quibbles: Will I have to pay a lot more for the wheels on the Detroit show car as compared to the dinky ones shown in NY? Will MB offer the awesome liquid silver paint? And should I spec the 350 V6, or the V8. All reports are that the new 3.5 V6 rocks.I placed a position order in November for a GST R500 to replace my wife's PT Cruiser, even got the ego plate for it already.    Did the same thing 5 years ago when I ordered the next gen SL500, sight unseen. Got it 4/19/03, and it has exceeded all expectations. Except for the cheesy sunvisors. Replies to this message: merc1 (Apr 20, 2005 2:42 pm)
#16 of 693 Re: Sensational! [joed6525] by merc1 Apr 20, 2005 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: joed6525 (Apr 19, 2005 8:19 am) I'd been waiting for someone to comment on having seen the actual vehicle. Unfortunately that show car paint job won't be offered for a few more years. As far as the V6 or the V8, I'd suggest that you drive both this fall and see. I too have always said that the R-Class need bigger wheels because the concept looks so good in part because of the bigger wheels.   Do you still have the SL500 and how has it been? I've heard nothing but problems for the 2003 model year SLs.   M
#17 of 693 Re: 2005 Mercedes-Benz R-Class [Sylvia] by 900turbo May 04, 2005 (10:06 am)
Replying to: Sylvia (Aug 09, 2004 4:00 pm) I saw the R500 on I-65 southbound in Montromery, AL yesterday (5/3). I looked identical to the recent press releases. I called my local MB dealership for a test drive and he reminded me the factory was up the road. It was a test vehicle but it looked great. As one of the previous posters said, I am interested in sampling the 3.5 v6. The last benz I owned was the 300E with the inline 6.
#18 of 693 05/06 R Class? A Class B class question.... by captntrucks May 30, 2005 (11:13 am)
Does anyone know what MB has done to the R class to make it a 50k automobile? It looks just like the B class which sells in Europe for about 30k. Also, has anyone imported an A model from Europe? Replies to this message: merc1 (May 30, 2005 1:11 pm)
#19 of 693 Re: 05/06 R Class? A Class B class question.... [captntrucks] by merc1 May 30, 2005 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: captntrucks (May 30, 2005 11:13 am) Well for starters the R-Class is much bigger than the B-Class. The R is awd only and the B is fwd only. The R offers V6 and V8 engines while the B only offers 4-cylinder engines. The R will be available in the U.S. starting in Sept/Oct while the B is (for now) a Europe only vehicle. The R is much bigger and will likely come standard with Airmatic making the ride way better than B-Class. True they are the same in concept, but the execution is way different.   M
#20 of 693 Also! by chris65amg Jun 02, 2005 (9:02 am)
The R-Class, even though it looks sleek and small, is actually longer than a Cadillac Escalade.

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