Mercedes Announces ANOTHER variant of the C-Class

ShocknAwe · 04-24-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by boulderado

You are not missing out on too much, MB makes the worst manual transmissions assembled to a motorized vehicle by humankind to date.

See and that surprises me as I thought it couldn't get any worse than their automatics.

chumley · 04-24-2014, 11:12 PM

I've never given most Merc's a second look but I have to say that while not perfect, it's a whole lot more interesting that the current 3 series lineup. As it stands now, I'd take a C400 or C450 over a 335 or 335IS in a heartbeat.

I mean seriously, what has BMW done with the performance oriented non-M 3 in the past 7 years other than make the design worse and continue to offer the same engine - minus one turbo......

Inspired · 04-24-2014, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chumley

I've never given most Merc's a second look but I have to say that while not perfect, it's a whole lot more interesting that the current 3 series lineup. As it stands now, I'd take a C400 or C450 over a 335 or 335IS in a heartbeat.

I mean seriously, what has BMW done with the performance oriented non-M 3 in the past 7 years other than make the design worse and continue to offer the same engine - minus one turbo......

BMW turned into a Apple. They stopped innovating because they have enough fanboys that will continue to buy their product regardless of what they make.

FanboyBMW · 04-25-2014, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dwells

Hardly any compared to all the nonsense BMW is churning out lately.

swanson · 04-25-2014, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Inspired

BMW turned into a Apple. They stopped innovating because they have enough fanboys that will continue to buy their product regardless of what they make.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 04-25-2014, 11:12 AM

Wait for the AMG....

JButtonMCL · 05-22-2014, 04:39 AM

I have a feeling, this C450 is gonna be very close to the C63 in price when you tack on a few options

If that's the case, I'd rather pony up the extra 3k or so and get the C63AMG

BMW269 · 05-22-2014, 06:10 AM

At facelift this C450 could then get a close to 400 PS I6. That is almost M3 F80 in terms of numbers.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 05-27-2014, 03:22 PM

http://www.carscoops.com/2014/05/mee...amg-sport.html

C450 completely reveled in wagon form. No camo at all.

Year's_End · 05-27-2014, 03:25 PM

Those are the first photos I've seen where the rear looks a little dumpy; kind of heavy and smudged in the detailing.

M3WC · 05-27-2014, 10:44 PM

That C450 wagon looks really good. I hope they bring that to the US.

swanson · 05-28-2014, 12:27 AM

nice looking wagon

GreyCoupe · 05-29-2014, 01:14 PM

The bottom line is that German carmakers are selling more cars by manipulating the old small, medium, large business model. Dunno what the replacement parts industry will do to cope with this a few years out, could get real complicated.

But it works at the bank.

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JButtonMCL Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have a feeling, this C450 is gonna be very close to the C63 in price when you tack on a few options If that's the case, I'd rather pony up the extra 3k or so and get the C63AMG
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BMW269 Brigadier General 445 Rep 3,888 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	At facelift this C450 could then get a close to 400 PS I6. That is almost M3 F80 in terms of numbers.
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1232 Rep 12,446 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Those are the first photos I've seen where the rear looks a little dumpy; kind of heavy and smudged in the detailing. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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M3WC Brigadier General 3850 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ...location...location iTrader: (0)	That C450 wagon looks really good. I hope they bring that to the US.
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swanson Convicted Felon 799 Rep 2,198 Posts Drives: chariot Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	nice looking wagon
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GreyCoupe Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 15 650i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	The bottom line is that German carmakers are selling more cars by manipulating the old small, medium, large business model. Dunno what the replacement parts industry will do to cope with this a few years out, could get real complicated. But it works at the bank. __________________ Enjoyed some fun cars over the years: 1966 Corvette Convertible, 240Z, E24 L6, 300CE-24, 2004 645 Ci, 550SL, A6s, 535xi, E300/Bluetec/420, Grand Cherokee Overland, 2012 650i Coupe, 12 CL550, 13 SL550, 15 650i Coupe
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