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Old 03-22-2007, 01:33 AM   #45 (permalink)
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Re: CAR Magazine - Maybach at the crossroads

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Originally Posted by Rob View Post
DCX were so fixated with creating an aura of prestige around Maybach the brand that they neglected to distinguish Maybach the car as anything more than a large Mercedes-Benz to take on Rolls-Royce. The Exelero, as much as I personally don't particularly love it, is much more on the right track for Maybach. It is unique and exciting -- if they could transform their limousine models into more expressive vehicles backed up with a unique and sturdy corporate culture, DCX could have something worth pursuing.
This was because as you'll remember the original concept was indeed a Mercedes-Benz to start with. The Maybach by Mercedes:







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