For not bringing this over to the USA?

If they put that in wagon form and sold it in the states, I would probably buy one immediately.

*edit* until I look at the price tag... See valid points below.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

41 mpg, 6 speed manual, nav... maaaaan

Part of the reason is it doesnt meet safety requirements for the united states.

but yeah sounds good

but to be honest not too many people in america wont drop 35k on a 4 banger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_luDiTytR4I&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ZeE8oYl9c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAIKixtJt10&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K79o8yZ8Wcs&feature=related

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1986 300SDL, 211K,Dealership serviced its whole life
1991 190E 2.6(120k)
1983 300D(300k)
1977 300D(211k)

Very smart actually. Nobody in the USA wants to pay $35,000 for a 4-cylinder diesel Mercedes with only 170hp. It would be competing in the same category with VW and (soon) Honda diesels that cost $10,000 less and get 8mpg better.

MBUSA is about performance and luxury, not economy and cheapness.

Trust fund babies lease C300 Sports Sedans. They have no interest in a C220. They probably don't know how to drive standard either.

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91 350SD
14 F150 Eco
19 Fusion Hybrid
11 GT500

Very true. And, for those that ogle the vehicle...........who would actually pony up $35K to buy one tomorrow............be honest..........

if I had a real job, I would look into a used one

Yeah, on second thought 35k would be a bit steep.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

I definitely wouldn't. The newest MB I would buy is an 05-06 E320 CDI since its the last Diesel MB designed worth a cr@p. The V6 is poorly designed throwaway junk and their I-4's are far overcomplicated, inefficient and behind the curve in technology.

People won't buy this, but they sell the R class...

Sad times, if you ask me.

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Dan
2005 E320 CDI - 246k
1987 300SDL TD05-16g, Herlevi pump, Elbe manifold, 2.47 LSD - 213k
Past: 1987 300D - 264k

Thats because its still big enough to be like an SUV. Even though its a minivan/station wagon in disguise.

What confuses me is the wagon options MB offers to the US now. Only the E350 4-matic and E63. Come on, 4-matic? Don't they sell enough SUV's with that?

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

M/B is not interested in whether you would buy a used one. Who's going to buy a NEW one? Anyone who wants a new M/B wants a C-300 or better.

Considering the C300 is the lowest and cheapest model they offer, their only other choice is something better. The next cheapest model is an ML350 for an extra $1000.