A crucial moment for MB
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A crucial moment for MB
Just visiting from a BMW forum.... and I've gotta say, the new MB styling is off the charts. 
If *anyone* from Stuttgart is following this board (and I know you are) PLEASE listen:
The next 18 months are a crucial period for MB. If you've been following the BMW boards (and I know you have), you'll see dozens or even *hundreds* of BMW fans who are disaffected and enraged by the current direction of BMW design. There are lots of us who feel that BMW has taken a nose-dive and would willingly switch to MB .... if ... if ... if....if
you would just give us a MANUAL TRANSMISSION!!!!!
This is MB's chance to capture an entire market segment of frustrated (and perhaps maturing) Bimmerphiles who would like to see Chris Bangle detailing dashboards at the local carwash.
Here's your chance MB. Don't botch it!!!
In any case, keep designing the most beautiful cars on the road.
Liebe und Freude,
--Uberfun
If *anyone* from Stuttgart is following this board (and I know you are) PLEASE listen:
The next 18 months are a crucial period for MB. If you've been following the BMW boards (and I know you have), you'll see dozens or even *hundreds* of BMW fans who are disaffected and enraged by the current direction of BMW design. There are lots of us who feel that BMW has taken a nose-dive and would willingly switch to MB .... if ... if ... if....if
you would just give us a MANUAL TRANSMISSION!!!!!
This is MB's chance to capture an entire market segment of frustrated (and perhaps maturing) Bimmerphiles who would like to see Chris Bangle detailing dashboards at the local carwash.
Here's your chance MB. Don't botch it!!!
In any case, keep designing the most beautiful cars on the road.
Liebe und Freude,
--Uberfun
Last edited by uberfun; Jul 30, 2003 at 03:21 AM.
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Also another point to MB is not to follow the slanted fish-tail design like BMW and MAYBACH(which is an MB product and to me is a total disapointment)! Also I hope they come up with not as confusing controls and don't implement a little plastic column shifter! I'm not too sure if any of our input on this board matters to MB, but if it does I hope they pay close attention. If it doesn't matter............it really should!!!! For all of us on the MBWORLD forums I hope we won't be let down! Just my 2 cents!!!
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For all of us on the MBWORLD forums I hope we won't be let down! Just my 2 cents!!!DOMINIC
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Originally posted by noblert10
thats not going to happen
over 90% of people driving AMGs are not going to buy stick
thats not going to happen
over 90% of people driving AMGs are not going to buy stick
For the SMG/manual, at least they should do it for the C class. Many young people drive those so that'd be the perfect market right there. And no not just for the C230. Many ppl like the sedan better.
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Where did you get those numbers from? PLEASE PROVIDE INFO. Thanks
Originally posted by noblert10
thats not going to happen
over 90% of people driving AMGs are not going to buy stick
thats not going to happen
over 90% of people driving AMGs are not going to buy stick
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IMO, I would love a stick (6 speed) if available. If I had the chance to have one in my W210 I would love it. I understand also that MB's are luxury cars. With that said, why is everyone (especially on this board) modding the sh*t out of them?! People are putting all sorts of high performance upgrades on their Benzes and to say that a luxury car should not be avail. in a 6 speed, comon, that doesn't make any sense...
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Actually it makes perfect sense. Most people appreciate more power but DETEST shifting I know plenty of people who are like that.
My parents both learnt on manul trannies and continued to do so till about 20 years ago. Face it look at Ferraris and see the percentage of cars that are ordered with the F1 tranny or for that matter look at the percentage of M3s that come with SMG II.
There is a very small die hard community of people who enjoy manual transmissions and that number will continue to diminish as time goes on.
You will never see a manual tranny in a high end MB. Look for a SMG II/SSG/F1 tranny in the next 5 years.
My parents both learnt on manul trannies and continued to do so till about 20 years ago. Face it look at Ferraris and see the percentage of cars that are ordered with the F1 tranny or for that matter look at the percentage of M3s that come with SMG II.
There is a very small die hard community of people who enjoy manual transmissions and that number will continue to diminish as time goes on.
You will never see a manual tranny in a high end MB. Look for a SMG II/SSG/F1 tranny in the next 5 years.
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I don't think that so called "die hard community of people who enjoy manual transmissions" will ever diminish as long as the need for high performance is still in people. I just think it's a matter of preference and the option should be avail. to those who want it! I am not bashing the auto as I still like it but for the person that has the money to spend on an expensive luxury car and wishes the option of a 6 speed, they are spending the money so I think it should be avail...My 2 centz.
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Originally posted by jimmydagreek
IMO, I would love a stick (6 speed) if available. If I had the chance to have one in my W210 I would love it. I understand also that MB's are luxury cars. With that said, why is everyone (especially on this board) modding the sh*t out of them?! People are putting all sorts of high performance upgrades on their Benzes and to say that a luxury car should not be avail. in a 6 speed, comon, that doesn't make any sense...
IMO, I would love a stick (6 speed) if available. If I had the chance to have one in my W210 I would love it. I understand also that MB's are luxury cars. With that said, why is everyone (especially on this board) modding the sh*t out of them?! People are putting all sorts of high performance upgrades on their Benzes and to say that a luxury car should not be avail. in a 6 speed, comon, that doesn't make any sense...
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Can't argue with that.........
Originally posted by oggle
You tell 'em! I mean, half the ppl on this board have lowered their cars or added larger wheels. All that does is take the "luxury" out of their luxury cars!
You tell 'em! I mean, half the ppl on this board have lowered their cars or added larger wheels. All that does is take the "luxury" out of their luxury cars!
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Originally posted by oggle
You tell 'em! I mean, half the ppl on this board have lowered their cars or added larger wheels. All that does is take the "luxury" out of their luxury cars!
You tell 'em! I mean, half the ppl on this board have lowered their cars or added larger wheels. All that does is take the "luxury" out of their luxury cars!
You might be visiting the C32 forums too much
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Originally posted by FInality
I'd put good money that less than 5% on the people on this board have modified their car in any way shape or form. At most people have changed the rims and left it at that.
You might be visiting the C32 forums too much
I'd put good money that less than 5% on the people on this board have modified their car in any way shape or form. At most people have changed the rims and left it at that.
You might be visiting the C32 forums too much
Actually neither you nor I know the exact stats, but many ppl have changed at least their wheels to a bigger-sized one. Once you do that the ride will suffer. This means less luxury, more visual appeal.
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Originally posted by FInality
I'd put good money that less than 5% on the people on this board have modified their car in any way shape or form. At most people have changed the rims and left it at that.
You might be visiting the C32 forums too much
I'd put good money that less than 5% on the people on this board have modified their car in any way shape or form. At most people have changed the rims and left it at that.
You might be visiting the C32 forums too much
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Just take a look at the modified MBs on the road they are few and far between. Those that are modded have minor work done to them.
Most modders list the mods they did to their car which is quite evident in the C class forums where a lot of younger buyers are enthusiastic about modifying their cars.
Nothing wrong with it but it just distorts the image of the number of modifications people do.
Most modders list the mods they did to their car which is quite evident in the C class forums where a lot of younger buyers are enthusiastic about modifying their cars.
Nothing wrong with it but it just distorts the image of the number of modifications people do.
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Originally posted by FInality
Just take a look at the modified MBs on the road they are few and far between. Those that are modded have minor work done to them.
Just take a look at the modified MBs on the road they are few and far between. Those that are modded have minor work done to them.
Most modders list the mods they did to their car which is quite evident in the C class forums where a lot of younger buyers are enthusiastic about modifying their cars.
Nothing wrong with it but it just distorts the image of the number of modifications people do.
