MB to reduce number of models.....
05-21-2019, 12:07 PM
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2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon
05-21-2019, 12:32 PM
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Well, If they can pare models down enough the “A” Class and “S” Class can share the same platform and roll off the same assembly line. A robotic arm at the end of assembly can slap a “A” or “S” on the trunk so buyers can tell the difference....
All kidding aside, I do not blame MB for the changes. A company has to adapt to survive in a changing market and unprofitable models kill the bottom line.
All kidding aside, I do not blame MB for the changes. A company has to adapt to survive in a changing market and unprofitable models kill the bottom line.
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05-21-2019, 02:21 PM
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My opinion.
1. I never understood having C and E coupes/verts that were built on the same chassis, I get keeping the higher end E vs C (as long as there is would be an E63 coupe to replace C63) especially if the S is getting cut too.
2. I'd prune those GLC GLE coupes.
3. CLS would go in order to push buyers into the GT 4-door (I can't beleive the CLS is now a 5 seat and there isn't a 63 version).
4. I'd cut the AMG down to 1 offering per car.
1. I never understood having C and E coupes/verts that were built on the same chassis, I get keeping the higher end E vs C (as long as there is would be an E63 coupe to replace C63) especially if the S is getting cut too.
2. I'd prune those GLC GLE coupes.
3. CLS would go in order to push buyers into the GT 4-door (I can't beleive the CLS is now a 5 seat and there isn't a 63 version).
4. I'd cut the AMG down to 1 offering per car.
05-21-2019, 03:33 PM
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to many choices and most are cost cutting terds. Watering down the brand so the actual buyers dont want any. Small.medium large. same for an suv lineup. Not 26 versions of the same terd noone wants.
05-21-2019, 09:05 PM
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Would anyone like to see Mercedes-Benz produce a pickup truck with luxuries like a Ford F-150 Platinum???? I would.
05-21-2019, 09:37 PM
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I sure hope so. Prune it back to the Maybach, S class variants, E class variants, C class variants, GL SUV, and a couple of convertibles. AMG models only within the S , E, and SL's .
Would anyone like to see Mercedes-Benz produce a pickup truck with luxuries like a Ford F-150 Platinum???? I would.
Would anyone like to see Mercedes-Benz produce a pickup truck with luxuries like a Ford F-150 Platinum???? I would.
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05-22-2019, 10:09 AM
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No more MB:(
I sure hope so. Prune it back to the Maybach, S class variants, E class variants, C class variants, GL SUV, and a couple of convertibles. AMG models only within the S , E, and SL's .
Would anyone like to see Mercedes-Benz produce a pickup truck with luxuries like a Ford F-150 Platinum???? I would.
Would anyone like to see Mercedes-Benz produce a pickup truck with luxuries like a Ford F-150 Platinum???? I would.
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05-22-2019, 12:22 PM
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Love this thread starts out with MB cutting models and ends up with having them building pickup trucks,
A pickup built on the G platform would be sweet. The number could be it's payload capacity in Kilograms (500 = 1/2 ton, 750 = 3/4 ton, 950= 1 ton).
A pickup built on the G platform would be sweet. The number could be it's payload capacity in Kilograms (500 = 1/2 ton, 750 = 3/4 ton, 950= 1 ton).
05-22-2019, 01:33 PM
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My opinion.
1. I never understood having C and E coupes/verts that were built on the same chassis, I get keeping the higher end E vs C (as long as there is would be an E63 coupe to replace C63) especially if the S is getting cut too.
2. I'd prune those GLC GLE coupes.
3. CLS would go in order to push buyers into the GT 4-door (I can't beleive the CLS is now a 5 seat and there isn't a 63 version).
4. I'd cut the AMG down to 1 offering per car.
1. I never understood having C and E coupes/verts that were built on the same chassis, I get keeping the higher end E vs C (as long as there is would be an E63 coupe to replace C63) especially if the S is getting cut too.
2. I'd prune those GLC GLE coupes.
3. CLS would go in order to push buyers into the GT 4-door (I can't beleive the CLS is now a 5 seat and there isn't a 63 version).
4. I'd cut the AMG down to 1 offering per car.
05-22-2019, 01:39 PM
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I sure hope so. Prune it back to the Maybach, S class variants, E class variants, C class variants, GL SUV, and a couple of convertibles. AMG models only within the S , E, and SL's .
Would anyone like to see Mercedes-Benz produce a pickup truck with luxuries like a Ford F-150 Platinum???? I would.
Would anyone like to see Mercedes-Benz produce a pickup truck with luxuries like a Ford F-150 Platinum???? I would.
C Class- AWD standard. 1 AMG C Class in a sedan
E Class, sedan, coupe, convertible, wagon except ALL being built on the E Chassis. 1 AMG Option
S Class, Sedan and Coupe with 1 AMG Option
Maybach of course (S Class)
CLS/AMG GT Sedan whatever they want to call it.
SL Roadster with a V6, V8 or AMG option
G Wagon. The AMG versions are not needed.
ML/GLE Size suv
And finally the AMG GT in Coupe or Convertible. Along with the Project 1 as a exotic.
We can dream thou right?
GLS Full sized suv
05-22-2019, 04:38 PM
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You guys are funny. Best way for MB to go bankrupt is to listen to some of your suggestions 
Seriously though, Mercedes has been making most of its money on niche products. Don't like AMG's AMG G-wagons or SUV coupes? They are the cash drivers for the company, apart from general SUV sales.
I see no problem for a company to introduce a range of niche models or remove models based on sales.
Since MB is global and model configurations around the world are to a greater part based on emission and taxation requirements a larger assortment of configurations is required.
One the the reasons MB is making more moves is to maintain profitable while investing heavily in EV tech and battery plants. Key for the Chinese and European market moving forward. New CEO wants to make his mark too...
Seriously though, Mercedes has been making most of its money on niche products. Don't like AMG's AMG G-wagons or SUV coupes? They are the cash drivers for the company, apart from general SUV sales.
I see no problem for a company to introduce a range of niche models or remove models based on sales.
Since MB is global and model configurations around the world are to a greater part based on emission and taxation requirements a larger assortment of configurations is required.
One the the reasons MB is making more moves is to maintain profitable while investing heavily in EV tech and battery plants. Key for the Chinese and European market moving forward. New CEO wants to make his mark too...
05-22-2019, 10:05 PM
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They've been building one for a couple years now, it just isn't sold in the U.S.
https://youtu.be/ZGXdjrpGeOU
https://youtu.be/ZGXdjrpGeOU
Thanks for showing me that. I remember seeing it a while back now that you mention it. Not bad looking.
05-22-2019, 10:21 PM
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It's platform sharing but it's not just a rebadged Nissan. Fully re-bodied, complete MB interior, electronics, MB V6 engine which uses the MB transmission, re-worked suspension & brakes... Very little Nissan left. That said, no way I would buy one
05-23-2019, 02:17 PM
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Yes, 90 models is a nutty number of models to have. I still like my 63 though
05-23-2019, 02:41 PM
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My opinion.
1. I never understood having C and E coupes/verts that were built on the same chassis, I get keeping the higher end E vs C (as long as there is would be an E63 coupe to replace C63) especially if the S is getting cut too.
2. I'd prune those GLC GLE coupes.
3. CLS would go in order to push buyers into the GT 4-door (I can't beleive the CLS is now a 5 seat and there isn't a 63 version).
4. I'd cut the AMG down to 1 offering per car.
1. I never understood having C and E coupes/verts that were built on the same chassis, I get keeping the higher end E vs C (as long as there is would be an E63 coupe to replace C63) especially if the S is getting cut too.
2. I'd prune those GLC GLE coupes.
3. CLS would go in order to push buyers into the GT 4-door (I can't beleive the CLS is now a 5 seat and there isn't a 63 version).
4. I'd cut the AMG down to 1 offering per car.
2. Those sell.
3. Cutting the CLS would leave a huge price gap between the E and the AMG GT 4-door which is overpriced IMO.
4. Yeah they should probably go back to and rename the 43/53 cars to AMG Sport like they did before the C450 became the C43 for example.
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