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Old May 13, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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New M-Class SUV?

The M class looks dated. VOLVO is pioneering an innovative anti-roll system on their new SUV. I believe, that that will become an industry standard.

Are there any heads up on a new M class SUV? When will it be produced? Any Pix on future MB SUVs?
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Old May 13, 2003 | 10:18 PM
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I beleive I saw a photo and specs (new engines incl a 400 hp AMG version without supercharging) in Automobile magazine, the new design cleaned up the vehicle quite nicely and the new engines sound sweet.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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I saw a photo from some magazine as well. Let me post a picture when I get home.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 08:11 PM
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I saw a photo from some magazine as well. Let me post a picture when I get home.
Please do. I would love to see it!
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Old May 22, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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Karl,

I think the redesign is set for MY2005...so summer/fall 2004.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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I spoke with a dealer last week about the new ML. He said it will go on sale fall next year.
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Old May 24, 2003 | 11:41 PM
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Here's the picture as promised.
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Old May 25, 2003 | 07:30 AM
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Looks pretty good! I wonder what the feature list and pricing will be. I would guess MB will show the car late fall at a car show...possibly Jan/Feb.?
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Old May 25, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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Here's the picture as promised.
Tnx Sorlo for the pix.

I was expecting for the 2nd generation M-class to have more of a progressive look, --

here is Infinity's F45/35; 21" wheels as starters.

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Old May 26, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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No problem Karl.

The new gen. M class is still conservative looking for my taste. I love the look of the FX45, like a bad a$$
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Old May 26, 2003 | 11:29 PM
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No problem Karl.

The new gen. M class is still conservative looking for my taste. I love the look of the FX45, like a bad a$$
The FX45 is too liberal though, are you sure you'd still love driving that three years from now? Just a thought?
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Old May 27, 2003 | 08:44 AM
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No problem Karl.

The new gen. M class is still conservative looking for my taste. I love the look of the FX45, like a bad a$$
Looks very progressive & innovative, almost revolutionary to me, -- and only $40k!!

http://www.infiniti.com/content/0,,c...-12001,00.html
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Old May 27, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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I'm a big fan of the FX45. It's a wonderful SUV! Too bad the nearest Infiniti dealer is ~4.5 hours from our house .

In all fairness to that ML shot...it looks photoshopped (is it supposed to be?). The wheels are the same as current MLs. Looks like they took a current picture and played with the body only.
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Old May 27, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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New ML looks like Chrysler Pacifica. I wonder if they will be built on the same chassis, like the SLK/Chrysler Crossfire...

I kinda like the looks by the photo, but my heart's still set on an E500 4matic wagon
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Old May 28, 2003 | 03:36 PM
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both the new ML and the GST will be MY2005...both will come in two wheel bases
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i think id still take a fully loaded X5 over the ml,cayenne or Fx.
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