C55 doesn't comply with the new US safety reg?
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C55 doesn't comply with the new US safety reg?
The AMG Chief Editor at AMG Private Lounge forum stated that the reason they stopped C55 production exclusively in the US, was because it would have required significant product changes to meet the new US safety and other regulations.
I’m curious what kind of safety regulations that would require significant product changes exclusively on C55 but not on W203 C-class or W209 CLK-class (considering that C55 utilizes CLK front end) in general ?
I’m curious what kind of safety regulations that would require significant product changes exclusively on C55 but not on W203 C-class or W209 CLK-class (considering that C55 utilizes CLK front end) in general ?
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I believe it has something to do with the placement of the SC.Something about if you were in a accident and the amount of clearance/height of the SC.I am sure someone will chime in with the exact regulation.
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
I believe it has something to do with the placement of the SC.Something about if you were in a accident and the amount of clearance/height of the SC.I am sure someone will chime in with the exact regulation.
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My best guess would be the big V8 which required a longer front end in chassis designed originally for a V6. I hope this news slows down the depreciation value of the current C AMG value in the US since they will become more exclusive. better yet, sounds like there will be no new C AMG offered untill at least another 2 years.
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Please remember that the C55 was perfectly fine in 2005-2006. But suddenly there were some recent modifications in the US safety regulations that made the car seem "unsafe". Now I wonder how it would slow down the depreciation value when it is known that the car doesn't comply with the safety regulations.
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I think we're getting carried away speculating. The AMG statement was much vaguer:
Often, new safety and other regulations mandate vehicle modifications, which in the case of the U.S. version C55 AMG would have required significant product changes to continue for 2007.
"Other regulations" could even cover fleet mileage (CAFE) requirements. I don't suspect CAFE is the reason (C55 US sales aren't large enough to affect the number much), but the point is that this might be a wild-goose chase. Unless AMG gives more specific information (not likely), we're pretty much shooting in the dark.
Often, new safety and other regulations mandate vehicle modifications, which in the case of the U.S. version C55 AMG would have required significant product changes to continue for 2007.
"Other regulations" could even cover fleet mileage (CAFE) requirements. I don't suspect CAFE is the reason (C55 US sales aren't large enough to affect the number much), but the point is that this might be a wild-goose chase. Unless AMG gives more specific information (not likely), we're pretty much shooting in the dark.
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Originally Posted by whoover
Unless AMG gives more specific information (not likely), we're pretty much shooting in the dark.
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Originally Posted by C43AMG
I have submitted a request for this information over at the AMG Private Lounge and I will post their response when available.
They might jsut want to say "don't wanna". It just comes out as "Often, new safety and other regulations mandate vehicle modifications, which in the case of the U.S. version C55 AMG would have required significant product changes to continue for 2007."
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Originally Posted by 360_iti
Please remember that the C55 was perfectly fine in 2005-2006. But suddenly there were some recent modifications in the US safety regulations that made the car seem "unsafe". Now I wonder how it would slow down the depreciation value when it is known that the car doesn't comply with the safety regulations.
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Originally Posted by BLK_HALO
I don't think safety regulations play any factor in a car's depreciation value. Like you mentioned, the C55 was perfectly fine in 2005-2006, just like any other car before year 2006. Those safety regulations are constantly getting changed and modified every year, every car out there that is not year 2007 is probably outdated and will not pass the latest safety regulation without some slight modification, but that doesn't mean they’re not safe. For MB, it just doesn't seem to be worth it for them to invest in a car at its final year which will have the lowest demand in its production life time.
