Mercedes C-Class Sells Like Hot Cakes!

Merc1 · 04-04-2007, 04:06 AM

The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is hot news. Most people would consider it a hot car. And now the consumers have put their money where there mouth is.

Last weekend, the new C-Class went on sale, and an astounding 470.000 people all over Western Europe went to their local dealership to check the car out (and some went for the new smart fortwo), resulting in 75.000 orders! And that with only 7.000 testdrives... think I missed the subliminal messages advertising campaign.

Dr. Klaus Maier from the Marketing and Sales department: “We are extremely delighted with the successful launch of the two new products and the very positive response from our customers.”

[Source: DaimlerChrysler]

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Just_me · 04-04-2007, 04:17 AM

Nothing odd really, its a brand new C-class and one of the cheapest Benzes so no surprise to me. New C-class was born to succeed

The Artist · 04-04-2007, 04:40 AM

ive noticed..one thing.. many ppl have approached me.. and said..damn the C class is hot man..
ppl that know im a car fan.. and i know that they dont know crap about cars..
so the reaction from the generall crowd.. is SUPEr..
so this is not at all surprising

Harry Plopper · 04-04-2007, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Artist

ive noticed..one thing.. many ppl have approached me.. and said..damn the C class is hot man..
ppl that know im a car fan.. and i know that they dont know crap about cars..
so the reaction from the generall crowd.. is SUPEr..
so this is not at all surprising

I've checked many German blogs & forums - the reactions of people who had checked the car in the showrooms:

exterior design is praised, interior criticized as too spartan & cheap looking.

Some even decided to wait what Audi would offer with new A4.

But in general the public is pleased with the car.

Also: the Germans are thrilled with recent BMW EfficientDynamics solutions, and I'm sure this will be a huge advantage, huge selling point for BMW vehicles till the competitors catch up.

Just_me · 04-04-2007, 04:50 AM

Im also surfing lot of carboards and the steering wheel seem to be the biggest problem for people. Exterior wise, many people like.

The Artist · 04-04-2007, 04:51 AM

^well my comment wasent meant as an attack towards audi and bmw..it was more telling how ppl like the C..
but thanks for the status report..

BMW_Dude · 04-04-2007, 05:31 AM

This is news MB needed, hopefully they will get over all the quality issues of the past and make great cars! (but not as great as BMWs

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skiordie · 04-04-2007, 06:08 AM

I will wait for the face lifted and little changes inside implemented version in about 4~5 years from now

Bighead · 04-05-2007, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by skiordie

I will wait for the face lifted and little changes inside implemented version in about 4~5 years from now

I am thinking along the same line. Seems like MB is getting into a tradition of really tidy-ing up the lines and features in their Mk II of the model.

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Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Mercedes C-Class Sells Like Hot Cakes! The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is hot news. Most people would consider it a hot car. And now the consumers have put their money where there mouth is. Last weekend, the new C-Class went on sale, and an astounding 470.000 people all over Western Europe went to their local dealership to check the car out (and some went for the new smart fortwo), resulting in 75.000 orders! And that with only 7.000 testdrives... think I missed the subliminal messages advertising campaign. Dr. Klaus Maier from the Marketing and Sales department: “We are extremely delighted with the successful launch of the two new products and the very positive response from our customers.” [Source: DaimlerChrysler] - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER M

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Mercedes C-Class Sells Like Hot Cakes! Nothing odd really, its a brand new C-class and one of the cheapest Benzes so no surprise to me. New C-class was born to succeed

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,414 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 712 Times in 444 Posts	Re: Mercedes C-Class Sells Like Hot Cakes! ive noticed..one thing.. many ppl have approached me.. and said..damn the C class is hot man.. ppl that know im a car fan.. and i know that they dont know crap about cars.. so the reaction from the generall crowd.. is SUPEr.. so this is not at all surprising

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	Re: Mercedes C-Class Sells Like Hot Cakes! Im also surfing lot of carboards and the steering wheel seem to be the biggest problem for people. Exterior wise, many people like.

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The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,414 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 712 Times in 444 Posts	Re: Mercedes C-Class Sells Like Hot Cakes! ^well my comment wasent meant as an attack towards audi and bmw..it was more telling how ppl like the C.. but thanks for the status report..

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