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16 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2008 at 6:24 PM
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| Looks like 2008 R-Class has been announced for European market. Is there any word on US launch? Are we likely to get the same updates, changes like 7 seat setup, long and short chassis, etc? Please share your thoughts here. | |
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Replying to: coupedncal (May 23, 2007 10:33 am) If true, you'd better get your V8 now!
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Replying to: mdxtreme (May 26, 2007 10:44 pm) |
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From autoextremist:"We previously called the ungainly R class one of this industry's outstanding examples of "The Answer to the Question that Absolutely No One is Asking" upon its debut. We also said it was a perfect example of how, left to their own devices, Mercedes-Benz executives will find a way to screw things up in the U.S. market. Let's review, shall we? First it was the fatally-flawed strategy to make Mercedes-Benz "more approachable" in the U.S. market (a strategy that M-B and Chrysler Group alum Joltin' Joe Eberhardt had a hand in, by the way), which unleashed a series of not-ready-for-prime-time cars on the U.S. market that did nothing but cheapen the brand's image. That was followed-up by M-B's blind embracing of electronic overkill technology for technology's sake, which subjected a series of underdeveloped, mind-numbing electronic technologies on the unsuspecting American consumer - which then proceeded to not work at an alarming rate - delivering a near-fatal blow to M-B's already shaky reputation for quality. Now, basically admitting the R class has been an abject failure in the U.S. market (sales are down a whopping 38 percent in the first quarter over '06 numbers according to Automotive News), M-B is aggressively retuning the car in terms of interior packaging and exterior design elements for a July debut in which they hope to turn things around for The Car Without a Segment. Memo to M-B executives: You have demonstrated repeatedly that your command of the U.S. market is suspect, at best. As a matter of fact, we're having trouble believing you have even the first clue about marketing - even if we spotted you the "mark" and the "ting." So what makes you think you're going to be able to convince American consumers that the R class is worth looking at now? Oh, we forgot - you have all the answers, right? Right."
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Replying to: ctsang (May 30, 2007 10:16 am) |
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We have been looking for a SUV for quite a while now. Like the Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90. Q7 is too expensive and the Volvo XC90 is just boring and both get poor gas mileage. The R Class is getting a good update and gets great mileage. At 21 city and 28 hwy and range of about 600 miles. You have to watch the gas money more than the monthly payment. We just checked the gas prices and the diesel gas was almost 40 cents cheaper than premium gas. That's a lot of money per gallon. check out the pictures of the new 2008 at 2008 Mercedes R Class. It has new front and rear fascias and new electronic toys inside. |
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Replying to: ctsang (May 30, 2007 10:16 am) And I know someone with a R63 that says it's the best car he's ever had and plans to get another one in 3 years. Hopefully, he'll be able to... A great car for a Yuppie that's want a "lowered" SUV because of need problems, elderly parents, always has lots of guests and also have my first grand kid... |
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Replying to: coupedncal (May 23, 2007 10:33 am) For '08 you can choose RWD or AWD. AMG body styling is standard for '08. Panorama roof is not included in the Premium packages - its a separate option. Also, you can choose 7-seat setup as an option. (The short wheelbase is not for the US market) |
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Replying to: theodore (Jun 23, 2007 1:40 am)
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Replying to: coupedncal (Jun 23, 2007 8:53 am) And, no brochures yet - for the '08.
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