How many W203 Wagons were sold in the USA?
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How many W203 Wagons were sold in the USA?
I have a friend who said he's only seen a few W-203 wagons like I have (I have to agree-in the 5 years I've had mine, I've seen only a few despite living in TX, AZ, and now WA). He wondered how many wagons like mine were even sold here.
Anyone know about how many wagons were imported/sold in the US? I googled it but no references.
I know they must have been a relative "flop" given they didn't even import the W-204 wagon, and discontinued sales early on the W-203. In other pars of the world, I guess folks like wagons more. Probably SUVs killed wagon sales here.
That said, I absolutely LOVE my W-203 wagon, and can't think what I'd replace it with I'd like as much. BMW eliminated their e34 5 Series wagon like I once had, and though BMW still makes 3-Series wagons, they are rarer than hens' teeth.
Bob
Interesting, I found this from MB's US station wagon sales manager commenting on the E_Class wagon in 2014:
What are the demographics of the E-Class wagon buyer?
It’s definitely one of our wealthiest demographics. Compared to the E-Class sedan, which is about $200,000 median household income, the E-Class wagon is about $375,000. Some of these buyers grew up in an E-Class wagon and feel nostalgic. They value it for their children, wanting their kids to be in the same car that they were in.
Anyone know about how many wagons were imported/sold in the US? I googled it but no references.
I know they must have been a relative "flop" given they didn't even import the W-204 wagon, and discontinued sales early on the W-203. In other pars of the world, I guess folks like wagons more. Probably SUVs killed wagon sales here.
That said, I absolutely LOVE my W-203 wagon, and can't think what I'd replace it with I'd like as much. BMW eliminated their e34 5 Series wagon like I once had, and though BMW still makes 3-Series wagons, they are rarer than hens' teeth.
Bob
Interesting, I found this from MB's US station wagon sales manager commenting on the E_Class wagon in 2014:
What are the demographics of the E-Class wagon buyer?
It’s definitely one of our wealthiest demographics. Compared to the E-Class sedan, which is about $200,000 median household income, the E-Class wagon is about $375,000. Some of these buyers grew up in an E-Class wagon and feel nostalgic. They value it for their children, wanting their kids to be in the same car that they were in.
Last edited by bobinyelm; Oct 6, 2016 at 11:50 PM.
