E/W214: MY26 E-Class DOGs
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I think it's just dollars and cents decisions that make no sense. From a marketing and sales perspective, it's the halo product in the E Class lineup, so it should get everything. But then, it disappeared for the 2021+ E 63 S in the US. Yet still available in Canada.
The Germans always pull this crap with the US market. Some fun examples (based on friends' purchases):
Audi sells the RS 6 Avant in the US and Canada, but only Canada can get the adaptive windshield wipers (like MB MAGIC VISION CONTROL) or cabin ionization/fragrance. Same on the A6 Allroad, on which you can order rear wheel steering. Not in the US.
BMW doesn't offer heated and cooled cupholders on lower-end X5 models, only the X5 M. You can't get the power luggage cover that folds into the floor (we had this on our EU model) in the US, but yes in Canada. And on most trims, except the M60 and M, you can't get the Bowers & Wilkins sound. Guess what? You can in Canada! Canada also received a few MB models the US never did, like the recent C wagon.
If you have a customer who wants an option and is willing to pay for it, let them! It's completely asinine that they pull this crap.
The Germans always pull this crap with the US market. Some fun examples (based on friends' purchases):
Audi sells the RS 6 Avant in the US and Canada, but only Canada can get the adaptive windshield wipers (like MB MAGIC VISION CONTROL) or cabin ionization/fragrance. Same on the A6 Allroad, on which you can order rear wheel steering. Not in the US.
BMW doesn't offer heated and cooled cupholders on lower-end X5 models, only the X5 M. You can't get the power luggage cover that folds into the floor (we had this on our EU model) in the US, but yes in Canada. And on most trims, except the M60 and M, you can't get the Bowers & Wilkins sound. Guess what? You can in Canada! Canada also received a few MB models the US never did, like the recent C wagon.
If you have a customer who wants an option and is willing to pay for it, let them! It's completely asinine that they pull this crap.
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Mercedes is one of the most common taxis in Europe. They are generally about as base as you can get. The S213 E200d wagon I was in the other day had analog gauges, no navigation, and basic ambient lighting.
The dealership I service at in Munich is owned by Mercedes-Benz AG. It's the largest in the world. Many of their service loaners were previously cars in the test-drive pool, and are usually well-optioned. Some were also press cars, too.
The dealership I service at in Munich is owned by Mercedes-Benz AG. It's the largest in the world. Many of their service loaners were previously cars in the test-drive pool, and are usually well-optioned. Some were also press cars, too.
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When I was in the Europe in the 60's and 70's those MB taxis had manual transmissions and hand crank windows. I bought a W115 for USD $5.500. IIRC there were 4 DMs to 1 USD.
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