Question: Why does MB think we Monkeys
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Question: Why does MB think we Monkeys
In the commerical for the C-Class they state that the door hinges can hold 200lbs of weight. Ummm who sits on there doors and who swings on there doors. I mean come on there are more features to mention about the car than the door weight stats.
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I wonder if the strength of the hinges reflects in any way on the safety if involved in a side collision? Maybe that's the route they are taking.
Funny I have seen salespeople swing on doors before to demo how strong the hinges are.
Funny I have seen salespeople swing on doors before to demo how strong the hinges are.
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Augh, come on now guys. Its just one of those stats that car manufacturers like to throw out to get people to remember their product. Kinda like the heavier metal that's used in the car and going from 80 to 0 in 4 seconds.
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It is just an illustration meant to show how well built the car is....because they promised us a Mercedes Benz...
I like the commercials, but notice that the only "interior" shot of the car is the MM screen protracting....coincidence?
I like the commercials, but notice that the only "interior" shot of the car is the MM screen protracting....coincidence?
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By the way:
there = hey look over there
they're = they are
their = those are their doors on their car
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Suppose you are out at a bar with three of your friends. You all meet 4 attractive young ladies and decide to take the party back to your place. How are you going to get everyone home ? This is where the doors come into play. You sit the four young ladies on the door and drive home (slow and careful; you don't want anyone in the car ending up dateless). Plus the door can be used as a gauging system; if the door breaks while one of these aforementioned young ladies is sitting on it you know she weighs more then 200lbs and someone in the car is wearing their beer googles.
Sorry; its a rough day and I just couldn't resist...
Sorry; its a rough day and I just couldn't resist...
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Suppose you are out at a bar with three of your friends. You all meet 4 attractive young ladies and decide to take the party back to your place. How are you going to get everyone home ? This is where the doors come into play. You sit the four young ladies on the door and drive home (slow and careful; you don't want anyone in the car ending up dateless). Plus the door can be used as a gauging system; if the door breaks while one of these aforementioned young ladies is sitting on it you know she weighs more then 200lbs and someone in the car is wearing their beer googles.
Sorry; its a rough day and I just couldn't resist...
Sorry; its a rough day and I just couldn't resist...
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i had an 06 CLS500... door hinges were never an issue.. however the engine stalling, shuddering, and leaping forward at stop lights was a slight problem... Im not sure where they are going w/ this commercial... however i am looking into a C350 now.. i must be a glutton for punishment...
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Funny...Today I was trying to explain to someone what car I bought and I referenced the slogan in the commercial. Their first respons was: "Oh...is that the one with the guys sitting on the doors?!?!"
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