R-Class (W251) Produced 2006-2013: R320CDI, R350, R420CDI, R500

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Old May 14, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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It was there again today, so I grabbed the Panasonic FZ20 with 10X optical zoom this time. I dont have enough ballz to walk up to it and shoot the interior ... yet. This is in Woodland Hills, Calif - suburb of LA.
(Note that I make the trip in the Wife's brand new C230k for cover ......."hey! where ya goin with the camera...?!!")

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Old May 15, 2005 | 07:09 AM
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nice, very very nice.... i like the gently curving line (from jz below the body until the gentle curve across the rear-most window). the back looks a little fat by i guess that's the price to pay for some extra space!
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Old May 15, 2005 | 09:14 AM
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Great shots Frank...car looks better every time I see another picture of it. Wonder if he would consider leasing it until mine comes in September?
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Old May 17, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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I'm so jealous. This must be a MB rep for that area. Ya know get it out in front of the folks to start developing a demand for it.

I personally don't like the black from behind. There isn't enough contrast and I think the Silver is too much contrast. Can't wait to see one in person myself...Soon!
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Old May 17, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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I'm so jealous. This must be a MB rep for that area. Ya know get it out in front of the folks to start developing a demand for it.

I personally don't like the black from behind. There isn't enough contrast and I think the Silver is too much contrast. Can't wait to see one in person myself...Soon!
I would agree that the black lacks detail, but I sharpened that image and made some adjustments and it looks somewhat better. I will send you the image.

Everytime I go out in the garage and look at my Pewter E, I like the color more and more. I think after all the back and forth, I am going to end up selecting Pewter with the Ash interior. I have been driving that combination for two years now and love it! Why change.

Keep that digital handy...you are close to the factory and you may see some roaming around that area.
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Old May 17, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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Here is that cropped adjusted image of the black R Class.

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Old May 26, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Looks sweet, i would buy one for the wife and kids.
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Old May 27, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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Go close and get the interior! I am sure they won't mind, or start up a convo with the person.
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Old May 27, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PHYBENZ
Go close and get the interior! I am sure they won't mind, or start up a convo with the person.
Great shots and yeh get interior shots too

And do make him your friend and tell him to bring an S class next time
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Old May 27, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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For some odd reason I think that posting the pics and then having the MSRP sig will lead to a bunch of noobs thinking this is the price.
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Old May 28, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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For some odd reason I think that posting the pics and then having the MSRP sig will lead to a bunch of noobs thinking this is the price.
Yeah...took a second look and see it is for the PRIUS. I knew it was not the R Class price list. Add about $30,000 and you would come close to a loaded R350..:-)
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Yeah...took a second look and see it is for the PRIUS. I knew it was not the R Class price list...:-)
No it isn't. Look at the codes. :p Now which MB would that list be for?
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Old May 28, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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No it isn't. Look at the codes. :p Now which MB would that list be for?
My error!!! I assumed since he drives a Prius that was the price list for it.
I guess it would have to be for a C class I guess with a base of $29+. I am not familiar with pricing other than the R, E and ML.
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NP. Just teasing.
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Member how I said "I drove my wife's new C230" to camoflouge???
Everyone in the C forum likes to post their options in thier sig, it was easier for me to just scan the window sticker. I prolly need to clear that soon. Oh yeah....the Prius thing is a joke also....

Anyways - the same R is there everyday now, I see it in the driveway every day on the way home.........want any specific pics?



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Old May 29, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank Rizzo
Member how I said "I drove my wife's new C230" to camoflouge???
Everyone in the C forum likes to post their options in thier sig, it was easier for me to just scan the window sticker. I prolly need to clear that soon. Oh yeah....the Prius thing is a joke also....

Anyways - the same R is there everyday now, I see it in the driveway every day on the way home.........want any specific pics?



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Hey Frank...fill up a compact flash card with them. Have him gives you the keys and open all the doors and shoot from every angle, then post them or email them to me and after a review, I will request retakes from specific angles...:-)

Some interiors with close up would be nice. If there is a rear console..try to get a shot of it.
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May I ask why its on the cheaper side? I would expect that car to be atleast 50-60
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