Why No CLS-350 in the U.S?
12-29-2004, 02:08 PM
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Why No CLS-350 in the U.S?
Are they afraid that no-one will buy the E-350?
I can't afford the 500, but I can afford the 350(barely). Hopefully we'll get it in 2006.
I can't afford the 500, but I can afford the 350(barely). Hopefully we'll get it in 2006.
12-29-2004, 05:25 PM
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MB wants to market the CLS as a notch above E and therefore don't want to offer the 3.5L yet. I suspect 3.5L will come in 1-2 yrs after the CLS intro.
This is marketing. Porsche Cayenne just released its V6 version for 2005. This subtle introduction doesn't draw criticism that the V6 is from VW and Cayenne can be had in "compromised" form.
This is marketing. Porsche Cayenne just released its V6 version for 2005. This subtle introduction doesn't draw criticism that the V6 is from VW and Cayenne can be had in "compromised" form.
12-30-2004, 02:30 PM
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E320 - Excellent 350.
C320 - Come on it is the same as E310 !!
How about this, how come the E200 in Jordan is the same as E320 in the US? They look alike, same everything. How come !!!
C320 - Come on it is the same as E310 !!
How about this, how come the E200 in Jordan is the same as E320 in the US? They look alike, same everything. How come !!!
12-30-2004, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by djantlive
MB wants to market the CLS as a notch above E and therefore don't want to offer the 3.5L yet. I suspect 3.5L will come in 1-2 yrs after the CLS intro.
This is marketing. Porsche Cayenne just released its V6 version for 2005. This subtle introduction doesn't draw criticism that the V6 is from VW and Cayenne can be had in "compromised" form.
This is marketing. Porsche Cayenne just released its V6 version for 2005. This subtle introduction doesn't draw criticism that the V6 is from VW and Cayenne can be had in "compromised" form.
In fact, the 350 will be sold much more than the 500
01-01-2005, 04:14 AM
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Originally Posted by djantlive
MB wants to market the CLS as a notch above E and therefore don't want to offer the 3.5L yet. I suspect 3.5L will come in 1-2 yrs after the CLS intro.
This is marketing. Porsche Cayenne just released its V6 version for 2005. This subtle introduction doesn't draw criticism that the V6 is from VW and Cayenne can be had in "compromised" form.
This is marketing. Porsche Cayenne just released its V6 version for 2005. This subtle introduction doesn't draw criticism that the V6 is from VW and Cayenne can be had in "compromised" form.
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01-02-2005, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by akbro93704
As mbman said, the E350 is already on sale in Europe. Production started early this month(December) and should arrive in the US in mid-January, early February.
01-15-2005, 10:47 AM
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I'd rather have the newer and more efficient 350 than the old 500 POS Engine
And why should I pay GAs Guzzler tax when the enormo Suvs don't? MBZ has to think a little more eco-friendly.
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