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Took a picture of this ugly thing today :)

     
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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E200C-Fully loaded, Obsidian Black, ILS, Panoramic roof and some other bits and pieces.
Took a picture of this ugly thing today :)
Went to fill up my tank and saw this ugly thing in front of me, Took a pic for your viewing pleasure.

The back end looks like a Kia Optima!!!

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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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That car needs the AMG body kit... STAT!
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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What the hell are they thinking? Don't they run these designs through test groups first? Did they actually find groups of people who liked this?!
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honestly its not that bad, not the best but i dont think its that bad
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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I saw it yesterday on the 405 freeway in LA. It was heading north and I was heading south. looks much better in person even at just a glance. most likely a MBUSA demo for some dealers.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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I think it looks fine in person. Like fine...this is a bad angle maybe? The C has some horrible angles in pictures, but ALWAYS looks good in person.

The E...It's been sharpened up... looks like it's targeted towards young rich people :P. The front is very aggressive.

Just a bit to wide for my taste, but it is a luxury sedan...
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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I think it looks fine in person. Like fine...this is a bad angle maybe? The C has some horrible angles in pictures, but ALWAYS looks good in person.

The E...It's been sharpened up... looks like it's targeted towards young rich people :P. The front is very aggressive.

Just a bit to wide for my taste, but it is a luxury sedan...
Trust me I've seen it in person from all possible angles, remember I took the Photo!!! and let me tell you I was really surprised Mercedes even made this a production car.
However I have to admit that I like the front end.
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With some mods, it could grow on me....maybe

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That must be a bad pic in the OP. The E modded by Kickerer just has the standard AMG body kit on the exterior and looks beautiful, IMO.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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coupe? clk maybe?
from what i heard they are discontinuing the clk. They are replacing it with the e class coupe. I think they did a great job with the styling with the new e class
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That picture has a bad angle and poor lighting is hard to criticized, thanks for sharing.
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meh the E is for old people anyways...



no disrespect to the E drivers.
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Originally Posted by TB5...
meh the E is for old people anyways...



no disrespect to the E drivers.
Who's the S-Class for then? People who are about to croak?
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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Rear end is bit too bulky .. but the worst part it looks like the 2002 Honda Accord or the current Kia.

I liked the overall look and the aggressive front end.
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Who's the S-Class for then? People who are about to croak?
*whistles to himself...* ;-)
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Who's the S-Class for then? People who are about to croak?
*opens mouth*...

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*whistles to himself...* ;-)
Hey hey hey! I'm still in my early 30's!
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With some mods, it could grow on me....maybe

coupe:
The coupe looks waaaaaay better!
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Hey hey hey! I'm still in my early 30's!
The S-Class is DEF not an old person car. Don't listen to these fools.

The E-Class is tho.
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E coupe is the way to go! The Kicherer & Brabus tuned sedans are also 'off the chain'!
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Originally Posted by Xaniar
Went to fill up my tank and saw this ugly thing in front of me, Took a pic for your viewing pleasure.

The back end looks like a Kia Optima!!!

No, it does not. It resembles the Hyundai Sonata due to the taillight shapes. I too am disappointed in it's looks but in the right color and with the right wheels I might be able get used to it.

If I had the eighty grand to buy it, that is.
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Originally Posted by Xaniar
Trust me I've seen it in person from all possible angles, remember I took the Photo!!! and let me tell you I was really surprised Mercedes even made this a production car.
However I have to admit that I like the front end.
Looks like an E250 CDI. That's the new 204hp 4-cylinder diesel.

Also notice the all-LED brake lights.
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