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Auto Talk => Luxury Talk => Topic started by: BMWDave on May 18, 2005, 01:09:08 PM

Title: Next C Class
Post by: BMWDave on May 18, 2005, 01:09:08 PM
(http://www.discountpartcenter.com/photos/12-27-04-01-2006-Mercedes-C-class.jpg)

Not sure if this is anywhere near close, but it does look good.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: mazda6er on May 18, 2005, 01:11:03 PM
I like it. The current one is starting to look a little tired. Let's hope the price is right.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: BMWDave on May 18, 2005, 01:14:31 PM
QuoteI like it. The current one is starting to look a little tired. Let's hope the price is right.
I think if they make that car or something that looks like it they have a winner.  I really like the styling on this thing.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: Fire It Up on May 18, 2005, 01:17:22 PM
The headlights look like theyre from the ES.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: BMWDave on May 18, 2005, 01:19:24 PM
QuoteThe headlights look like theyre from the ES.
not really

(http://www.shophyperformance.com/cart/images/thumb/02_ES300_Body_kits12s.jpg)

These headlights are blockier.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: SJ_GTI on May 18, 2005, 02:05:00 PM
Looks really good IMHO.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: Fire It Up on May 18, 2005, 02:36:24 PM
The headlights still suck. :angry: Has Bangle sabotaged MB?  
Title: Next C Class
Post by: TBR on May 18, 2005, 02:38:59 PM
It's alright, but I prefer the current car (which is now my 2nd or 3rd entry level sports sedan pick).
Title: Next C Class
Post by: TurboDan on May 18, 2005, 02:51:20 PM
Nice freshening of the C.  I wonder if they'll keep selling the coupe.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: Fire It Up on May 18, 2005, 03:11:51 PM
QuoteNice freshening of the C.  I wonder if they'll keep selling the coupe.
Probably not, unless it sells well, which I think it does not.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: Fire It Up on May 18, 2005, 03:14:21 PM
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QuoteNice freshening of the C.  I wonder if they'll keep selling the coupe.
Probably not, unless it sells well, which I think it does not.
Oh, wait, I think its already dead. The MB website doesnt have it.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: ifcar on May 18, 2005, 05:10:47 PM
It's hard to tell from this angle, but it looks like the roofline suffers from the same rear shape as the Pontiac G6. Both are far too flowing near the back.  
Title: Next C Class
Post by: Fire It Up on May 18, 2005, 05:23:41 PM
QuoteIt's hard to tell from this angle, but it looks like the roofline suffers from the same rear shape as the Pontiac G6. Both are far too flowing near the back.
UH, can you explain that one?
Title: Next C Class
Post by: ifcar on May 18, 2005, 05:26:13 PM
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QuoteIt's hard to tell from this angle, but it looks like the roofline suffers from the same rear shape as the Pontiac G6. Both are far too flowing near the back.
UH, can you explain that one?
It's really difficult to explain somehow. I'd prefer a steeper-raked rear roofline, and both the G6 and this C-Class don't have that.  
Title: Next C Class
Post by: Fire It Up on May 18, 2005, 05:27:05 PM
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QuoteIt's hard to tell from this angle, but it looks like the roofline suffers from the same rear shape as the Pontiac G6. Both are far too flowing near the back.
UH, can you explain that one?
It's really difficult to explain somehow. I'd prefer a steeper-raked rear roofline, and both the G6 and this C-Class don't have that.
So, you dont like this car's CLS-like roodline?
Title: Next C Class
Post by: ifcar on May 18, 2005, 05:44:38 PM
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QuoteIt's hard to tell from this angle, but it looks like the roofline suffers from the same rear shape as the Pontiac G6. Both are far too flowing near the back.
UH, can you explain that one?
It's really difficult to explain somehow. I'd prefer a steeper-raked rear roofline, and both the G6 and this C-Class don't have that.
So, you dont like this car's CLS-like roodline?
The CLS is a flowing design overall, from the front to back. The C-Class and G6 just have that design as part of the roofline.  
Title: Next C Class
Post by: Fire It Up on May 18, 2005, 05:48:55 PM
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QuoteIt's hard to tell from this angle, but it looks like the roofline suffers from the same rear shape as the Pontiac G6. Both are far too flowing near the back.
UH, can you explain that one?
It's really difficult to explain somehow. I'd prefer a steeper-raked rear roofline, and both the G6 and this C-Class don't have that.
So, you dont like this car's CLS-like roodline?
The CLS is a flowing design overall, from the front to back. The C-Class and G6 just have that design as part of the roofline.
This car is pretty flooowwwy.  
Title: Next C Class
Post by: ifcar on May 18, 2005, 05:52:08 PM
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QuoteIt's hard to tell from this angle, but it looks like the roofline suffers from the same rear shape as the Pontiac G6. Both are far too flowing near the back.
UH, can you explain that one?
It's really difficult to explain somehow. I'd prefer a steeper-raked rear roofline, and both the G6 and this C-Class don't have that.
So, you dont like this car's CLS-like roodline?
The CLS is a flowing design overall, from the front to back. The C-Class and G6 just have that design as part of the roofline.
This car is pretty flooowwwy.
It looks disturbingly like the G6, just with a Mercedes front end pasted on.  
Title: Next C Class
Post by: Fire It Up on May 18, 2005, 05:55:06 PM
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QuoteIt's hard to tell from this angle, but it looks like the roofline suffers from the same rear shape as the Pontiac G6. Both are far too flowing near the back.
UH, can you explain that one?
It's really difficult to explain somehow. I'd prefer a steeper-raked rear roofline, and both the G6 and this C-Class don't have that.
So, you dont like this car's CLS-like roodline?
The CLS is a flowing design overall, from the front to back. The C-Class and G6 just have that design as part of the roofline.
This car is pretty flooowwwy.
It looks disturbingly like the G6, just with a Mercedes front end pasted on.
The mirrors, wheels, doorhandles, and basically the entire side looks very Mercedesish.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: ifcar on May 18, 2005, 05:57:36 PM
I don't know if anyone else will see a similarity, but the two cars are too close for my liking:

(http://www.discountpartcenter.com/photos/12-27-04-01-2006-Mercedes-C-class.jpg)
(http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2005/Pontiac/100202608/028761-E.jpg)
Title: Next C Class
Post by: Fire It Up on May 18, 2005, 06:01:00 PM
Theyre not THAT similar...
Title: Next C Class
Post by: ifcar on May 18, 2005, 06:03:37 PM
QuoteTheyre not THAT similar...
Rooflines are very close, though.  
Title: Next C Class
Post by: ifcar on May 18, 2005, 06:08:26 PM
BTW, here's a more-attractive chop:

(http://automobilemag.com/2007_sneak_preview/0505_mercedes_cclass_1.jpg)
Title: Next C Class
Post by: BMWDave on May 18, 2005, 07:38:22 PM
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QuoteNice freshening of the C.  I wonder if they'll keep selling the coupe.
Probably not, unless it sells well, which I think it does not.
If they make it a coupe, and not a hatch, it should sell ok.  It should be priced below the CLK so there is no competition.
Title: Next C Class
Post by: 850CSi on May 18, 2005, 11:20:15 PM
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QuoteIt's hard to tell from this angle, but it looks like the roofline suffers from the same rear shape as the Pontiac G6. Both are far too flowing near the back.
UH, can you explain that one?
It's really difficult to explain somehow. I'd prefer a steeper-raked rear roofline, and both the G6 and this C-Class don't have that.
So, you dont like this car's CLS-like roodline?
The CLS is a flowing design overall, from the front to back. The C-Class and G6 just have that design as part of the roofline.
This car is pretty flooowwwy.
It looks disturbingly like the G6, just with a Mercedes front end pasted on.
Strange, I don't see it at all...
Title: Next C Class
Post by: 850CSi on May 18, 2005, 11:21:51 PM
QuoteBTW, here's a more-attractive chop:

(http://automobilemag.com/2007_sneak_preview/0505_mercedes_cclass_1.jpg)
That one's front end is wierd, and it looks WAAAAAAY too much like a Peugeot 607:
(http://www2.shtvu.edu.cn/carrepair/images/peugeot_607_2.jpg)
Title: Next C Class
Post by: BMWDave on May 19, 2005, 05:10:47 AM
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QuoteBTW, here's a more-attractive chop:

(http://automobilemag.com/2007_sneak_preview/0505_mercedes_cclass_1.jpg)
That one's front end is wierd, and it looks WAAAAAAY too much like a Peugeot 607:
(http://www2.shtvu.edu.cn/carrepair/images/peugeot_607_2.jpg)
Yea, I also like the first chop better.  
Title: Next C Class
Post by: ifcar on May 19, 2005, 05:38:35 AM
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QuoteBTW, here's a more-attractive chop:

(http://automobilemag.com/2007_sneak_preview/0505_mercedes_cclass_1.jpg)
That one's front end is wierd, and it looks WAAAAAAY too much like a Peugeot 607:
(http://www2.shtvu.edu.cn/carrepair/images/peugeot_607_2.jpg)
Yea, I also like the first chop better.
The second chop looks more like a smaller E-Class than a squashed-down CLS or a Pontiac G6.  
Title: Next C Class
Post by: Fire It Up on May 19, 2005, 05:46:54 AM
QuoteBTW, here's a more-attractive chop:

(http://automobilemag.com/2007_sneak_preview/0505_mercedes_cclass_1.jpg)
BLeh.  
Title: Next C Class
Post by: BMWDave on May 19, 2005, 05:48:57 AM
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QuoteBTW, here's a more-attractive chop:

(http://automobilemag.com/2007_sneak_preview/0505_mercedes_cclass_1.jpg)
BLeh.
The front looks a lot like an R Class.
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