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The front is incredibly magnificent but the rear is ugly as hell.

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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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The front is incredibly magnificent but the rear is ugly.

Here are some rear pic of the c-class. I think it is hideous. How the heck the engineers design the front so different from the rear? I hope they will redesign just the rear for the 2009 C-class. The rear bumper is too monstrous.
Attached Thumbnails The front is incredibly magnificent but the rear is ugly as hell.-954040113_0da90ddfca.jpg   The front is incredibly magnificent but the rear is ugly as hell.-rear2.jpg   The front is incredibly magnificent but the rear is ugly as hell.-rear.jpg  

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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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pictures don't quite capture it.. i think.

it looks a lot better in person.

i would say, of the 3 pictures, it most closely resembles the 1st picture.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 03:49 AM
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^ +1

I actually think it looks good in pictures, better in person =]
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:05 AM
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actually do us a favor and don't get one, because that just makes our cars more rare on the road, and brings us more attention.

it's funny.. when i park it outside a restaurant during lunch, i look out the window and monitor how many people break their necks as they walk by it. it's at least 75%.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:43 AM
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Well like I said earlier the front really looks great and I am sure everyone passes by the car will eventually stare at it. Anyway just ask yourself isn’t the rear somehow at least a little disappointed?
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by tinha28
Well like I said earlier the front really looks great and I am sure everyone passes by the car will eventually stare at it. Anyway just ask yourself isn’t the rear somehow at least a little disappointed?
nope its not. I like it. go see a car in person.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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If you have ordered a C350 and it has not been delivered it is not to late to cancel your order and purchase a vehicle with a rear-end that strikes your fantasy.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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The real is more masculine looking than that w203 in my opinion.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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I think that the Lip Spoiler and LED-clad tail lights make a very big difference for the rear end of the W204. That being said, I love how the car looks from all angles!
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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The real is more masculine looking than that w203 in my opinion.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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I saw a W204 sport on highway in front of me. The rear end is very imposing especially when it is running at speed. My W203 looks feminine.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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dude why would you order it if you hate the rear end of it????

and i hope you've seen the car in person aswell.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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haha another ugly tail light threads... again great looking car except the tail lights. It reminds me of previous gen maximas. It makes me say 'WTF' everytime. So I guess this means flame on!
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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that's the thing everybody seems to say about the w204.. it's very masculine/manly/aggressive looking.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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haha another ugly tail light threads... again great looking car except the tail lights. It reminds me of previous gen maximas. It makes me say 'WTF' everytime. So I guess this means flame on!
Another W203 owner jumps on the bandwagon...
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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First of all, you can't see the rear end when your in the drivers seat! Second there is no way Benz will remodel a brand new design and risk ticking off its customers who just bought it, its not a Subaru!
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Nope. I liiiiike it.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Another W203 owner jumps on the bandwagon...
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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uh... junk in their trunk? The rear is fine to me. At first I had doubts too but it's fine in person. If you don't like the rear you can opt for the kompressor that's soon to be coming out, if that helps.
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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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I love the rear.
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