Official w204 thread - Updated 01/17/07 (Last page - Official Press Release)
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,090
Likes: 11
From: SF Bay Area, CA
2006 E55 and 2002 E320
Originally Posted by MoMocedes230
It will grow on alot of people after a year or so. All in all I think the final production version will be nice, including with the AMG package.
Then again, I overrate BMWs. The only reason why I like them is because 1, they handle well, a huge criteria for me and 2, the BMWs include maintenance when Mercedes doesn't.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,036
Likes: 1
Blimp
Originally Posted by anonymouse
Sorry to say to but white people kill me when they say this (and it is only white people who do this). Dude has no clue who made the initial comment but he is convinced that it was made without any malice whatsoever. And to add insult to injury, he accuses the person who ojected to the racist term of being a racist. Ain't life grand?
I would presume your comment valid if i were white. Unfortunately for your sake, i'm not. Sorry bud, you're fish out of water on this one.
Member
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
2000 CLK 430 Coupe
Originally Posted by ultraseven
with all the comments here, it's funny how the design implies copying the Acura and Toyota's 
.
Isn't it also ironic those were the same comments when our current generation debuted, and now everyone thinks it looks like a goddess?
.Isn't it also ironic those were the same comments when our current generation debuted, and now everyone thinks it looks like a goddess?
I've noticed the same thing at Rush concerts. The loudest cheering is always for the songs that are for songs up to and including the previous album, but never for the one they are actually touring. They cheer for those on the next tour.
My two cents, I like the way the W204 looks in these pictures. If I were shopping new cars in the price range, and could wait long enough, I'd give it a close look.
Regards,
e harmon
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,090
Likes: 11
From: SF Bay Area, CA
2006 E55 and 2002 E320
Originally Posted by e harmon
I agree with you completely, ultraseven. The same thing has happened with just about every car that I've owned or actively researched during a generation change, including those from other manufacturers. There are still people that prefer the W202 over W203, W210 over the W211, W208 over the W209, and there will be people that prefer the W204 over the no doubt highly derivative/generic/featureless W205
I've noticed the same thing at Rush concerts. The loudest cheering is always for the songs that are for songs up to and including the previous album, but never for the one they are actually touring. They cheer for those on the next tour.
My two cents, I like the way the W204 looks in these pictures. If I were shopping new cars in the price range, and could wait long enough, I'd give it a close look.
Regards,
e harmon
I've noticed the same thing at Rush concerts. The loudest cheering is always for the songs that are for songs up to and including the previous album, but never for the one they are actually touring. They cheer for those on the next tour.
My two cents, I like the way the W204 looks in these pictures. If I were shopping new cars in the price range, and could wait long enough, I'd give it a close look.
Regards,
e harmon
While the W203 has no faults in the design, especially with the face lift, I still really like the W202.
My favorite S Class has been the W140, especially the 1999 model.
My favorite E Class has been the W210 2001, 2002 models.
I really like the older SL as well.
BMW wise, I really appreciate the 2001 740i Sport, 2003 540i and 530i Sport, and the E46 M3. Don't like much else from the BMW.
I guess I'm a sucker for older cars.
Yet, the new W204 C Class actually doesn't look bad in my opinion, most people here don't like it, but I don't mind it at all. But we'll have to see later on.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,015
Likes: 1
2005 C320wz
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,916
Likes: 1
From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by patrick_y
I wonder why they test the car in PA, it's not an area where there are many temperature/conditions extremeties.
Overall, I think its a massive letdown.
I think its pretty amazing that the same spy shots weve been seeing for nearly three years now are spot on! ITs DULL!!!!! Lets see...Acura nose, Lexus's LS400 headlights....pretty plain profile, full diaper ***, and it has really ugly shaped tailights.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,090
Likes: 11
From: SF Bay Area, CA
2006 E55 and 2002 E320
Originally Posted by Outland
There's more to testing than just how much it can take. Don't forget, these cars are designed in germany, where road conditions are much different than they are here.
Overall, I think its a massive letdown.
I think its pretty amazing that the same spy shots weve been seeing for nearly three years now are spot on! ITs DULL!!!!! Lets see...Acura nose, Lexus's LS400 headlights....pretty plain profile, full diaper ***, and it has really ugly shaped tailights.
Overall, I think its a massive letdown.
I think its pretty amazing that the same spy shots weve been seeing for nearly three years now are spot on! ITs DULL!!!!! Lets see...Acura nose, Lexus's LS400 headlights....pretty plain profile, full diaper ***, and it has really ugly shaped tailights.
I'm still looking at this link...
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Mar06/2...dMLKClass.html
It looks liveable.
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 803
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by patrick_y
We'll see, in due time.
I'm still looking at this link...
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Mar06/2...dMLKClass.html
It looks liveable.
I'm still looking at this link...
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Mar06/2...dMLKClass.html
It looks liveable.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: From HK, Stay in South Africa now
Own by dad: 03 MB E320, 01 MB C180, 99 MB C180, 95 MB C180
Originally Posted by patrick_y
We'll see, in due time.
I'm still looking at this link...
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Mar06/2...dMLKClass.html
It looks liveable.
I'm still looking at this link...
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Mar06/2...dMLKClass.html
It looks liveable.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,090
Likes: 11
From: SF Bay Area, CA
2006 E55 and 2002 E320
Originally Posted by Hades
hey, i just notice now... the back light of the new c looks similar to the slk.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: From HK, Stay in South Africa now
Own by dad: 03 MB E320, 01 MB C180, 99 MB C180, 95 MB C180
seem nobody has posted this photo shot. i guess i will do it. here's a interior shot without the covering:
more info at:
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/May06/1...desCClass.html
more info at:
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/May06/1...desCClass.html
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,090
Likes: 11
From: SF Bay Area, CA
2006 E55 and 2002 E320
Oh, man, i don't like the steering wheel AT ALL. Don't like the fact that there's going to be the iDrive equivalent of the Comand System. Otherwise, the interior doesn't look too bad, the top of the dashboard is a bit barren, not much wood trim or metal trim. Slightly boring.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,916
Likes: 1
From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
And in the interior....EXACTLY the same as the 3 year old spy photos!!! Damn that's funny.
And that interior is nasty? Who thought they could make the steering wheel look worse? And what is going on at the centerstack? Where is MB going to put all that fake looking overly glossy wood?
And that interior is nasty? Who thought they could make the steering wheel look worse? And what is going on at the centerstack? Where is MB going to put all that fake looking overly glossy wood?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,015
Likes: 1
2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by patrick_y
Oh well, I guess this is the last Mercedes I'm going to own.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,090
Likes: 11
From: SF Bay Area, CA
2006 E55 and 2002 E320
Originally Posted by mick1
I don't know. I hated the spy photos of the SLK and CLS and new-S class but by the time they released them cars, I loved them all
The SLK is a very nice car on the exterior, but sit inside and look at the dashboard material. Feels like rubber.
The new S, everybody who's seen it in person that I am very familiar with haven't been too inspired by its styling.
The cars in the current Mercedes lineup that I appreciate are:
C,
2007 E (don't like the instrument cluster),
2007 CLK (don't like the instrument cluster with the big clock and digital gauges),
the SL,
CL,
SLR,
and the G.
If they would change the instrument cluster on the E and the CLK, I'd be more impressed.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,090
Likes: 11
From: SF Bay Area, CA
2006 E55 and 2002 E320
Originally Posted by iSpY
I wonder how the 'sport sedan' version with AMG kit looks like. Do you guys think the AMG kit will be standard for the US?
i-SpY
i-SpY
It will probably have a flatter nose (notice that the bumper and the radiator grill are almost flat instead of the radiator grill set behind the bumper somewhat) to run over pedestrians without hurting them as much.
The body package will probably be similiar to that found in the new E Class after it's facelifted for the 2007 model year.
