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Old 09-09-2009, 05:51 PM
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New SLC uses C class parts?

So MB finally released some official pictures of their next supercar, the SLC, and it seems to use garden variety C class stuff. The a/c unit and command for example. What gives? For a $170K car shouldn't they use parts from the S class?
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I believe its $260k, and agreed, they should absolutely not do so.
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Maybe the a/c unit from the S-class is too big and heavy for the SLS. Also the command unit on the C-class might be newer than the current S-class one?
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its called manufacturing economies of scale
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The command on the S is way more advanced. The knob, for example, will go from free wheeling to resistant depending on the function. And come on, who still uses card flash, they should have put in an SD card slot.


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its called manufacturing economies of scale
while thats fine and useful for more mundane models, this is their halo flagship vehicle. If you want to use a seat track or a engine accessory bracket, thats fine. But this is directly facing the owner.

I may not be the target audience, but I'd gladly have them add 10-20lbs for a nicer center stack using higher end components.

Car should have a manual transmission anyway.
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while thats fine and useful for more mundane models, this is their halo flagship vehicle. If you want to use a seat track or a engine accessory bracket, thats fine. But this is directly facing the owner.

I may not be the target audience, but I'd gladly have them add 10-20lbs for a nicer center stack using higher end components.

Car should have a manual transmission anyway.
You have a valid point there. Even the measly GT-R has an all unique interior.
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not to mention it looks like they are using those super cheesy molded plastic door knobs.

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