Article Comments 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class First Look

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Article comments for First Look: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - At this point, the only people to drive the 2008 C-Class wear Mercedes-Benz identification badges, but we were invited to get up as close as we wanted to the car as long as the engine wasn't running. (more)

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#1 of 21 Article Comments 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class First Look by KarenS HOST Jan 22, 2007 (5:50 am)
Come along on our first look of the 2008 MB C-Class. Tell us what you think here! First Look: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Replies to this message: albertx46 (Jan 23, 2007 11:48 am) rockylee (Jan 23, 2007 9:34 pm) otto717 (Jan 26, 2007 1:16 pm)
#2 of 21 Re: Article Comments 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class First Look [KarenS] by albertx46 Jan 23, 2007 (11:48 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jan 22, 2007 5:50 am) Judged by the photos, it looks pedestrian and would probably not ignite the same passion the BMW 3-Series's exterior gives off. But somehow I still appreciate the styling. Replies to this message: rockylee (Jan 23, 2007 9:34 pm)
#3 of 21 Re: Article Comments 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class First Look [albertx46] by rockylee Jan 23, 2007 (9:34 pm)
Replying to: albertx46 (Jan 23, 2007 11:48 am) I like the exterior but like others have said we are wondering where the wood or aluminum/metal trim is ???? The interior is clean but the prices you pay for a Benz, one has come to expect some sort of luxury even at these price brackets. Otherwise nice car Mercedes...... Rocky
#4 of 21 Re: Article Comments 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class First Look [albertx46] by rpm_06 Jan 24, 2007 (3:03 am)
I agree that the looks are pedestrian. That doesn't mean I don't like it, but it looks almost outdated. It could just be me and it could just be the way the photo was taken, but the stance, wheel choice, and overall design of the Avantgarde trim shown, looks very last generation Lexus IS300 to me. The second photo of the other trim would look right at home with a Cadillac emblem on the wide, thick blades of the grill. Weird. I like the look of the Avantgarde, but where are the exotic materials in the rest of the trims? Perhaps they're reserved for the top-of-the-line model? But still... Replies to this message: lxs333 (Jan 24, 2007 2:42 pm)
#5 of 21 Re: Article Comments 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class First Look [rpm_06] by lxs333 Jan 24, 2007 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: rpm_06 (Jan 24, 2007 3:03 am) From the photo, it's definetely missing the sporty look we found in both 335i and IS350, especially when you look at it from the rear, very much like sharing the same rear lights from the ML...maybe I was wrong, need to look at the real one first.
#6 of 21 Looks very similiar to my 2000 C model by immannuel Jan 25, 2007 (11:52 am)
I purchased the Mercedes Benz C in 2000 and judging by photos of 2008 model it looks close to my old model. I would expect a dramatic difference! Comon on Mercedes do better than this! Hope quality has improved. My nod is for BMW 3 series.
#7 of 21 Re: Article Comments 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class First Look [KarenS] by otto717 Jan 26, 2007 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Jan 22, 2007 5:50 am) I like the styling. It is definitely not as sporty as the 3-Series, but it certainly does look elegant. Let's just hope MB can resolve quality issues. How is your 2000 holding up? The data has me nervous to make the purchase.
#10 of 21 So... by pat HOST Jan 27, 2007 (10:21 am)
What do you folks think of the article? First Look: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class? For debates about C-Class vs IS series or any other vehicles in this class, please visit our Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans. You'll find lots of enthusiasts who love to talk about these things! We'll leave this discussion for folks to respond the article. Replies to this message: pearl (Feb 03, 2007 12:37 pm) carnaught (Mar 03, 2007 8:13 am)