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« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2007, 12:36:33 am » |
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Beautiful. When the car first was shown in pictures, I wasn't too impressed with it. Now, I'm in awe of the styling. I will be heading out for a full test drive. I'm liking the C300 with sports package, 4matic and 7 speed auto tranny.   |
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2007, 06:31:13 am » |
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I'll go and test one as well but with the manny tranny |
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« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2007, 06:33:00 am » |
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Great car at a REALLY attractive price!
If only they can crawl out the basement when it comes to quality. Who would have ever thought when MB and Lexus were duking it out for top spot in reliability and quality rankings in the early 90's and Hyundai was JUNK that 15 years on MB would be finishing near the bottom (and well behind Hyundai) on many lists. |
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« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2007, 09:54:36 am » |
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At a $45k CAD price point for the entry level, they might struggle to attract a younger demographic.
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« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2007, 09:55:03 am » |
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James, congratulations on what I take is your first "First Drive" article as an automative journalist? This is a veeeeeeeery interesting car........ I wonder how long they'll offer that sport package free... Who cares, free or not later, this sounds like another great competitor to the 3-series. More choice in this segment is  Will be interested to see how the reliability turns out to be.... |
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2007, 10:14:43 am » |
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Thanks Julie, yes it is.
Spheric it is $41,000 for the base price. Add an automatic is $1500. That is very competitive in the market at only $42,500.
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2007, 10:22:06 am » |
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Beautiful car, I really love the styling. Although it looks like it's older sibling the S class, I think it looks better and the proportions just right (at least in the pictures).
I think at $41,000 that is a very competitive price, especially since the sport pack is free and you get a manual. Perfect. I think MB will sell a lot. |
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2007, 10:32:31 am » |
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Vell written Mein Herr.... ....... Luvverly vehicle @ a surprising PRICE POINT.........My Dad loved Mercedes Diesels (yup this ain't one)...but i've always felt that having the 3 pointed STAR labelled U as a SNOB....well this could tempt me to buy that Chateau in the Dordognes and drive there... fer a PISS_UP wif da HOMEYS.....BANK MANAGER & TAXMAN be DAMNED.................... |
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2007, 10:50:17 am » |
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I think it fantastic as well.
Looks like a shrunken S-Class, but this time not a cheap knockoff mini S-Class. Rather the real, luxurious, high-cachet deal. Gorgeous fender flairs, advanced/techy body creases, Benz 3-pointed star in the grille is sporty or the traditional grille for stately, appears in the photo the side glass even has the UV coating like the S-Class. On the inside, quite well laid out and very German but more warm than before - everything appears just right, high grade looking leather, LOVE the instrument faces (much like the Volvo S80), and the Sport Pkg's aluminium masculinity.
Very sharp pricing with comprehensive equipment levels. As opposed to the outgoing model, think it'll stand out more on the road as well.
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2007, 10:51:31 am » |
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I think it fantastic as well.
Looks like a shrunken S-Class, but this time not a cheap knockoff mini S-Class. Rather the real, luxurious, high-cachet deal. Gorgeous fender flairs, body creases, Benz 3-pointed star in the grille, appears in the photo the side glass even has the UV coating like the S-Class. On the inside, quite well laid out and very German but more warm than before - everything appears just right, high grade looking leather, LOVE the instrument faces (much like the Volvo S80), and the Sport Pkg's aluminium masculinity.
Very sharp pricing with comprehensive equipment levels. As opposed to the outgoing model, think it'll stand out more on the road as well.
I'm impressed.
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« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2007, 10:53:11 am » |
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I think it fantastic as well.
Looks like a shrunken S-Class, but this time not a cheap knockoff mini S-Class. Rather the real, luxurious, high-cachet deal. Gorgeous fender flairs, body creases, Benz 3-pointed star in the grille, appears in the photo the side glass even has the UV coating like the S-Class. On the inside, quite well laid out and very German but more warm than before - everything appears just right, high grade looking leather, LOVE the instrument faces (much like the Volvo S80), and the Sport Pkg's aluminium masculinity.
Very sharp pricing with comprehensive equipment levels. As opposed to the outgoing model, think it'll stand out more on the road as well.
I'm impressed.
What colour are you getting? 
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2007, 10:54:26 am » |
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No word from Mercedes on the wagon, there may or may not be one. They were unaware of one coming. |
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2007, 10:57:25 am » |
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Are you asking so you know which one to avoid?
I haven't seen the wagon yet. I'd get a B-Class instead anyway. No....an opinion on what you think would look good. I'm feeling the white exterior. Dark grey would also be nice. A wagon C-class would be great....but will it be here before December? The MDX may go back and the Porsche won't be a very nice family car in the winter. |
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« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2007, 10:58:58 am » |
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The white is HOT especially with the panoramic roof which makes the entire roof black. The black car looks mean too. Only had a chance to view white/black and grey. The car looked good in all colours the white and black were the best. You know how I feel about white cars.... well most white cars, some look like bad rentals. |
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« Reply #15 on: August 20, 2007, 11:09:32 am » |
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The white is HOT especially with the panoramic roof which makes the entire roof black. If black gloss roof is the case, that would be hot.
Just looking at the configurator now, my choices would be between:
- Calcite White over grey/black (not sure of interior, but haven't been into all-black lately). Timeless
- Tanzanite Blue over grey is classy and a little lower key but not bland black
- Fire Opal over black. Think this would look very stunning in person. Can't imagine many would be sold in bright red either... little more unique.
- Cubanite Silver/bronze for understated Berlin/Dubai richness. Could tire of it quickly and probably more geared to non-Sport Elegance buyers. Would need to see. |
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« Reply #16 on: August 20, 2007, 11:22:30 am » |
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Just built mine. $46,575. So with taxes and delivery, I'm roughly out the door at $50k. Think there's room to negotiate on it?
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« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2007, 11:23:11 am » |
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Have to (also) say the car looks great and at that price point it should do well. Always nice to see another player back in the game.
If they bring this as a wagon I'll be thinking real hard. This or the 328xiT? |
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How is it possible that after electricity has traveled through hundreds of miles of power line then hundreds of feet (or yards) of romex in our home, that changing the last three feet of wire with something exotic, expensive (cool looking, and packaged in a pricey box) is going to make a difference?
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« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2007, 12:06:27 pm » |
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« Reply #19 on: August 20, 2007, 12:53:28 pm » |
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Just built mine. $46,575. So with taxes and delivery, I'm roughly out the door at $50k. Think there's room to negotiate on it?
Doubt it.  Only one Benz dealer in town, and a hot new model. The new C-class would be a better alternative than the overcrowded 3 series. |
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