Convertible S Class
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Convertible S Class
don't know if someone posted something about it, but saw this in a german auto mag at the dealership.
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/06/22/s...d-for-detroit/
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/06/22/s...d-for-detroit/
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a convertable s class would be the uglyiest benz ever. the s class as it is now is a sweeett looking car. they should just keep it a sedan. the sl is the benz covertable
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Originally Posted by Modeer
don't know if someone posted something about it, but saw this in a german auto mag at the dealership.
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/06/22/s...d-for-detroit/
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/06/22/s...d-for-detroit/
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I do not believe that the concept of this car will be accepted by the typical Mercedes-Benz customer. Sure it is a very nice concept idea, but I believe that this concept directly conflicts with the idea of the SL-Class. But I truley do not know what this concept will lead to or how the MB customer will react two the conept, just my prediction.
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Originally Posted by JAdmiral
Cruising along the Pacific coast, top down and the wind blowing your hair? Mmmm.. that's a ride. I'd give it a solid look.
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Originally Posted by AMG1
I do not believe that the concept of this car will be accepted by the typical Mercedes-Benz customer. Sure it is a very nice concept idea, but I believe that this concept directly conflicts with the idea of the SL-Class. But I truley do not know what this concept will lead to or how the MB customer will react two the conept, just my prediction.
http://www.vgdauto.com/maybach.html
The same would be for the S-class, except the cost would be more palatable since it'd be spread over more units, and the workmanship even better, since it'd be factory! I vote YES for this to go into production. No one has a factory four-door luxury cabriolet out these days. Merc definitely needs more variants in the top-of-the-line luxury class instead focusing down-market.
Now if they do the new CL in a roadster version......hmmmmm....that may change my vote.
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well said CLFREAK... i think many people who:
-dont think the SL is a big enough car for them
-dont think the SL is a car that fits an older person
-would like to enjoy the spacious luxury of an S class and the unconstrained (is that a word) feel of an SL
-are too big to fit in the driver seat of an SL comfortably
etc.
would go for the S class convertible
plus i believe if it hits its market, it will be a trendsetter and probably introduce a new product for other companies to follow, knowing MBs history in that, i think it can very well be a good go, on a short wheel base though.
-dont think the SL is a big enough car for them
-dont think the SL is a car that fits an older person
-would like to enjoy the spacious luxury of an S class and the unconstrained (is that a word) feel of an SL
-are too big to fit in the driver seat of an SL comfortably
etc.
would go for the S class convertible
plus i believe if it hits its market, it will be a trendsetter and probably introduce a new product for other companies to follow, knowing MBs history in that, i think it can very well be a good go, on a short wheel base though.
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I can't see this type of car coming to market. Now Mercedes might do a converitible CL, but I can't see a 4-door S-Class with no top. The weight would be way up do to all the re-engineering needed to make the body stiff on such a long car. I can't imagine what the structural rigidity would be with the rear doors opened. I'd say that the press is mistaken on this one. Maybach may do such a thing, but I can't see the S-Class. Maybe the CL since MB has played with the idea of a CL Cabriolet since the W140 Coupe days.
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by the time they introduce the new CL, they wouldnt have time to come up with a CL convertible before the new SL (one of the oldest bodies now along with the C, E, and CLK) is out. i dont know why but i think the CL convertible is a far-more-fethced idea than the convertible S class (plus the engineer at my dealership told me that this time, it was for sure). anyways, i think if they find the S class convertible idea hard to engineer, they will most probably work on making the CLK convertible more appealing (which i recommend!) or the SL more spacious (which i oppose, well a lil more legroom but thats it) rather than introduce a CL convertible, imho.
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They probably have again heard rumors of a S chassis CL convertible which would be the obvious choice for Mercedes over a 4 door S. If MB made a S convertible I would probably have to stop buying MB's forever....it would be a complete joke in my eyes. The CL rag-top would take a percentage of SL customers...the SL is not a true sports car guys, but besides the SLR and race version CLK its as closest MB has gotten to one. If there was a CL drop top, Mercedes will make the next generation SL own it for sure in every category besides head room and comfort. You can take that to the bank.
MB better not pull this crap....Its not a design break through like the CLS where the only negative issue is the small amount of headroom for the back passengers; this would probably turn Mercedes into much less respected brand by past and future customers. Maybe BMW will bring out a 7 series convertible to compete, which would be the ugliest car on earth, and we can all buy these 4 door flagship convertibles and look like morons....did I actually write that
The other thing is, if I needed a full size 4 door my first instinct would be to buy a S550. If they made a convertible version I would never touch one in a billion years hardtop or not.
I have to call BS on this...I hope.
MB better not pull this crap....Its not a design break through like the CLS where the only negative issue is the small amount of headroom for the back passengers; this would probably turn Mercedes into much less respected brand by past and future customers. Maybe BMW will bring out a 7 series convertible to compete, which would be the ugliest car on earth, and we can all buy these 4 door flagship convertibles and look like morons....did I actually write that
The other thing is, if I needed a full size 4 door my first instinct would be to buy a S550. If they made a convertible version I would never touch one in a billion years hardtop or not.
I have to call BS on this...I hope.
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Originally Posted by newton22
I don't know if its just me, but I think a drop top S-class would be completely classless.
*flame suit on*
