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Originally Posted by MBNUT1
You win. I want one! It's pretty damn perfect.
Other than that, I think it's sexier than both the S and the C. Although if I'm stuck with a 4 banger I'd rather it be in a C where it actually performs really well.
First world problems.
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I'm a little...just a little...bummed about the engine offering being limited to a Turbo 4. I know BMW does it in the 528, but it seems like a proper mid sized sport sedan would have an inline 6. (Which is coming, just not in the early production period). Maybe the new 9 speed tranny will make it work out.
Other than that, I think it's sexier than both the S and the C. Although if I'm stuck with a 4 banger I'd rather it be in a C where it actually performs really well.
First world problems.
Other than that, I think it's sexier than both the S and the C. Although if I'm stuck with a 4 banger I'd rather it be in a C where it actually performs really well.
First world problems.
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The tech is cool and the interior is a massive upgrade over the ugly and cheap looking current model....but the exterior is feminine and meh. Very vanilla looking, like the rest of the sedans. Reminds me of the blandness of Audi sedans. BMW's have MUCH better looking exteriors. IMO, Benz designers missed the boat with this current generation of sedans.
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The tech is cool and the interior is a massive upgrade over the ugly and cheap looking current model....but the exterior is feminine and meh. Very vanilla looking, like the rest of the sedans. Reminds me of the blandness of Audi sedans. BMW's have MUCH better looking exteriors. IMO, Benz designers missed the boat with this current generation of sedans.
I guess MB decided to do their own androgynous thing instead. Not the way I would have liked them to go but it is paying off for them. Last year they booked their best year ever on the backs of the new C and S.
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(Then you marry the girl but after awhile every damn time she opens her mouth all you see is a giant IPad.)
The C suffers mainly by having the least appealing execution of the exterior design...very stubby behind the C pillar... and the interior, while it can be spec'd up really lavishly, is tight. You almost "wear" a C Class from the driver's seat.
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The 4 is a real problem. I'd planned on ordering when it opens up in April and a 90 day build. I'm not sure I want to roll the dice on that car with that engine before I get some seat time in one.
Probably won't see inventory cars to test drive on the lots before June. Pushes me past the expiration of CPO on the S.
The 9 speed tranny probably gives that 4 enough range but not sure I'd bet on that.
Probably won't see inventory cars to test drive on the lots before June. Pushes me past the expiration of CPO on the S.
The 9 speed tranny probably gives that 4 enough range but not sure I'd bet on that.
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The 4 is a real problem. I'd planned on ordering when it opens up in April and a 90 day build. I'm not sure I want to roll the dice on that car with that engine before I get some seat time in one.
Probably won't see inventory cars to test drive on the lots before June. Pushes me past the expiration of CPO on the S.
The 9 speed tranny probably gives that 4 enough range but not sure I'd bet on that.
Probably won't see inventory cars to test drive on the lots before June. Pushes me past the expiration of CPO on the S.
The 9 speed tranny probably gives that 4 enough range but not sure I'd bet on that.
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Not 100% but if the order guide mirrors the C, you'll be able to option everything into the car including the glass dash. The engine size in MB is usually decoupled from the trim level.
They'll break the car up into Base, Luxury Base and Sport Base. Each of those will have a few trim choices that you can't get on the others but you can build a $38k Base C300 to $60k if you want.
Restrictions on the C450 are no AirMatic but it gets a Nappa leather option the others don't. Minimally I'll have to wait for the configurator to go live anyway.
They'll break the car up into Base, Luxury Base and Sport Base. Each of those will have a few trim choices that you can't get on the others but you can build a $38k Base C300 to $60k if you want.
Restrictions on the C450 are no AirMatic but it gets a Nappa leather option the others don't. Minimally I'll have to wait for the configurator to go live anyway.
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Hope the new generation of airmatic is reliable.
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I understand that these things will wear out over time but it seems that no matter what car maker American, Foreign used an air system they all failed within 5 years. Kind of unacceptable. Not to mention the cost to repair and replace.