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Originally Posted by MB-JIM  I agree with those who would like some of the options for our C Class that are reserved for the E & S Class models. For many people, the C Class is an "entry level car" but for some of us it is a "destination car." By that, I mean that some of us drive a C Class even though we could be driving an E or S Class model. For me, I switched from my 06 E350 to the C350 because I liked the handling of the C350 and I couldn't stand the E Class SBC brakes.
I want very much to get a W204 Luxury version but with only the 350 engine. Having had a CLK 430 and E430 with low profile tires that I didn't like, I don't want to get the C350 Sport.
I realize that the US dealers don't want the C350's since they had such a hard time selling the 06 & 07 models. Since they are still going to bring in 350's, I can't see any reason why they won't offer the 350 in the Luxury models. |
Yes, I am in the same situation. My preference is for the C-Class even though I guess I could have the E-Class (its a lot of coin, though). I almost bought the current E-Class when it came out because I need another car as I have been driving this forever, but, I don't know, I wanted something a little more nimble. So I thought about the BMW 5-Series, but I really don't like the looks too much, and then I bounced over to the Audi A6, but didn't fall in love with it. Then inertia set in, then I got busy, and now the new C-Class is here.
So, I'm looking forward to some seat time in the C350 Sport. I much prefer the front-end treatment on the Sport to the Luxury.
I haven't seen anything that says M-B is going to bring in a C350 Luxury, though - is your assumption that it will show up since they're bringing in 350 Sport models anyway? I don't know if MBUSA is going to go for that, because, as you yourself point out, the 350s were not exactly flying off the lot. Maybe a tire swap might be in order. . .
I saw an interview with Mercedes CEO Ernst Lieb at the New York Auto Show, and did he look tired. And stressed out. He's been doing all these iinterviews about the C-Class launch and how important it is to M-B to get it exactly right, etc. Maybe it was jet lag, but looked like he was carrying a lot of weight around on his shoulders.