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E90-4life · 12-05-2005, 11:27 PM

New C - class

It may do everything a lot better than the previous model, but not only do I doubt it will drive better than the E90 3, it will once again be overpriced... model for model. How would you like an 06' C350 sports sedan for $45k?(even more w/ tax & liscence)

Nikki · 12-05-2005, 11:28 PM

maybe if they learn how to make a manual tranny they will have my attention.
i want to beat the current c-class with a hammer.

E90-4life · 12-05-2005, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

i want to beat the current c-class with a hammer.

and that.... you CAN do

kt157 · 12-05-2005, 11:34 PM

acually mercedes have a lot of rebates and can usually be gotten for invoice + fess.
before i ordered my car i checked them out and the fleet manager came out and just flat out said i can get any 2006 c-class for invoice+ fees or 2005 c-class for invoice - rebates + fees.
but i decided not to get 1, because of the "electrical problems" and the negative reviews they have.

bingstarr · 12-06-2005, 03:45 AM

08' c class. doesn't look too bad.

lux.sh · 12-06-2005, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bingstarr

08' c class. doesn't look too bad.

I like it. Mercedes definitely look more luxurious than BMW, while
BMW looks more sportier than mercedes.

David328M-Sport · 12-06-2005, 04:34 AM

my wife has a c180k and its a lovely car, 100% reliable and fear not, it is no true competitor to the e90.

the mb has a different driving style and characteristic about it. even compared to the e46.

it really is a very nice car, just not our style of car.

ON325i · 12-06-2005, 05:16 AM

i see a bm, i think aggressive and sporty and launch
i see a mb, i think nice and elegant and comforty

LEDZEP · 12-06-2005, 05:31 AM

I was shopping for a C class when the E90 caught my eye. Never say never...

obLu · 12-06-2005, 11:22 AM

MB doesn't compete for the same type of customer as BMW does in the entry level market. BMW drivers look at the new C class and ask, 'who cares?'. Merc drivers look at the e90 and ask, 'what's the point?'.

There might be the odd brand name shopper that cross shops both, but ultimately they fall on one side of the fence or the other. I would say it's more Merc vs Lexus & BMW vs Audi than BMW vs Merc. As much as Lexus would like to steal market share from both MB and BMW, they're really only getting MB shoppers.

Bimmerista · 12-06-2005, 11:29 AM

The Mercedes machines are competing more against the Lexus machines than BMWs (and this despite the publicity bravados). MBs are more luxurious, comfortable high speed cruisers than turn carvers.

The new C class will not deviate from this path. I have seen photoshopped interior shots several months back - it will (if true) look a lot like a mini S class; in fact so will the new 2009 E class as well.

If quality is again job one at MB (which I truly hope), it will give Luxus a true run for their money.

The true competition for us would come more from a combo of Audi and, in NA, Infinity with the new G-whatever and the Infinity version of the new Skyline GT-R.

IMHO

e90fanatic · 12-06-2005, 11:32 AM

the rear looks like the new SLK and the new S class tail lights...guess they're going for that for all MB. Wonder how impressive is it going to be...

808six · 12-06-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bingstarr

08' c class. doesn't look too bad.

looks like the 2 door accords of 2000 and up

325 Baller · 12-06-2005, 11:59 AM

the back honestly looks like the new civic

e90fanatic · 12-06-2005, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingstarr

08' c class. doesn't look too bad.

if that's how it looks, im getting it

northerncalguy · 12-06-2005, 12:03 PM

A wise person once told me when you buy MB, you a hood ornament.

Sho · 12-06-2005, 12:16 PM

If they ever make manual transmission; I may be interested.

timzerofive · 12-06-2005, 12:22 PM

I never liked MB after I drove my dad's old E class up to SF one time when I was 16. Worse drive of my life. My friend got a C class right after I bought the 3, whether it was bias or not, I felt it being less comfortable inside and the drive is no where close to my car. Most of my friends concur and even that friend who got the MB thinks my car drives better. He only bought the MB because a friend of ours is a fleet manager and got him the car under invoice.

Definitely more expensive looking though.

ON325i · 12-06-2005, 01:15 PM

i'm not visually appealed by it yet. i'll just put it that way.

kal-el · 12-06-2005, 01:38 PM

someone told me BMW is for the younger crowd while
MB is for older, more mature generations

jocamryn · 12-06-2005, 03:53 PM

kal-el ,

Don't mean to hijack this thread and flame me for it, but DAMN! that pic in your sig!!!

Hunter399 · 12-06-2005, 04:17 PM

I raced my friends brand new c230 compressor...

I beat it by about 7 car lengths...

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obLu Major 50 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	MB doesn't compete for the same type of customer as BMW does in the entry level market. BMW drivers look at the new C class and ask, 'who cares?'. Merc drivers look at the e90 and ask, 'what's the point?'. There might be the odd brand name shopper that cross shops both, but ultimately they fall on one side of the fence or the other. I would say it's more Merc vs Lexus & BMW vs Audi than BMW vs Merc. As much as Lexus would like to steal market share from both MB and BMW, they're really only getting MB shoppers.
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