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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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New C-Class with AMG package (C63, here we come!)

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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:16 PM
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It's ok. Although I'm a little relieved. Not as bad as I thought, but I'm not in love with it either. Thanks for the pic.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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I love every angle except the rear view but its starting to grow on me. I really like the front view. It looks like a cross between the CLS and the S class..
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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i dont think the 63 is coming out this year. did you read about it somewhere?
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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looks kinda likes the suburu legacy....from the rear... that's kinda what i think but it may be different in person..so ooh well..
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 06:09 PM
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Theres going to millions of those on the road with a C230 emblem on the back. It will be hard to tell the difference between the C63 and C230SS.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Wow, the front is decent, but that rear looks like a Benz with Downs Syndrome.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Theres going to millions of those on the road with a C230 emblem on the back. It will be hard to tell the difference between the C63 and C230SS.
No more C230. The base model will be a C300 and C350.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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It's interesting that they made the hood a solid wrap-over (no seams on the hood) but of course that makes seams on the fenders. To me, I'd rather have clean fenders than seamless hood.

Overall, it seems fine. Not inspired in any way. But then that's how Mercedes styles their cars for the most part.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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hahaha....Subaru Legacy rear end.

other stuff looks good tho.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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ooh i like those rims
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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meh. reminds me of a cadillac cts or sts
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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hahaha....Subaru Legacy rear end.

other stuff looks good tho.
I agree Legacy or a TL
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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omg.. what are you guys smoking? I am not 100% sold on the rear.. but the amg package shown here doesn't look anything like a Acura or a Subaru.. I just went and double checked pictures of both of those cars and they aren't even close to being similar..
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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Theres going to millions of those on the road with a C230 emblem on the back. It will be hard to tell the difference between the C63 and C230SS.
I don't think anyone will be confused!! Would be cool if they flared the fenders a bit more for a wide body on the AMG though..
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Gee, looks like a blend of Audio/Suburu/Acura and who knows what else, with some Mercedes thrown into the mix. Front looks much more blunt from the side view than the current C55. I'll have to reserve final judgement until I see one in person, but if it doesn't look any better in person I'll consider something else instead of the C63. Maybe I'll just hang on to my 55 and do some "upgrades"...
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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The new C-Class doesn't look that bad so far. I like the eyelids. Hopefully, the actual AMG version will be more unique and not share the exact same lines as the regular C-Class with AMG kit.

Shouldn't the C AMG front bumper include side vents like ones seen on the CL AMG and CLK AMG?
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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to me it looks like a baby CL (the new one)

Compare these pics with the 3rd pic in this link https://mbworld.org/forums/cl55-amg-cl65-amg-cl63-amg-c215-c216/177393-cl63-07-detroit-auto-show.html

mom and baby separated at birth.

i've compared the side view of this and cl and they have very similar lines. somehow i don't see any similarities w/ the S

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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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I like it...however, I think I like current C better (especially the 55 with the CLK front!).

Wonder what kinda tech they are going to limit this to?
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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the rear looks like **** and the wheels are horrible (MODS: we need thumbs down smiley)
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it is nearly as bad as the new CL
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The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-class cozies up to the range-topping S-class with its styling and much of its equipment. New features will include Keyless Go; a panorama roof; seats with heating, ventilation, and massage functions; DVD-based navigation; Bluetooth; an iPod dock; voice controls; and swiveling headlamps.

Of the nine different C-class models, U.S. buyers are likely to see the C230 (2.5-liter V-6, 201 hp, 181 lb-ft), the C280 (3.0-liter V-6, 228 hp, 221 lb-ft), the C350 (3.5-liter V-6, 268 hp, 258 lb-ft), and, of course, the C63 AMG (6.2-liter V-8, 450 hp, 440 lb-ft). All U.S.-bound cars should get Mercedes' seven-speed automatic. A new 4Matic all-wheel-drive system features a 45/55 rear-biased torque split for improved handling.

The sedan grows in length (2.2 in), width (1.7 in), and wheelbase (1.8 in) and will offer more trunk space, but, commendably, it doesn't gain any weight. Insiders claim that quality is greatly improved, particularly that of the plastics, the instruments, and the secondary controls. In some areas, the C-class is said to be superior to the S-class. We'll judge for ourselves after the C-class makes its debuts--the sedan at the Geneva auto show in March and the wagon in the fall at Frankfurt.
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