Wow! I never thought a simple little statement would have C-class owners flying off their armchairs!! 
All I'm saying is put a C-class next to an E-class or S-class. Alright? There's a reason one is $40K and the other $70K CDN.
Geez...settle down people. It's only my OPINION...all I said was that's how I perceive the brand - not necessarily what I can afford at the moment mind you - just how I've always perceived the brand. Tell me you think I'm nuts, fine, it's an OPINION. I've respected yours, I'd hope you could return the favor.
And my comment is a 'load'? Er, you seem to agree with me on the fact that Mercedes dropped their standards a bit to create an entry level luxury sedan...apparently Infinity did it better. Steel wheels, mixed interior, no sunroof, alarm...all are standard on the E-class and up.
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Originally posted by blackmercedes
I'm not sure what the 100 years of history has to do with anything, but I do know today I would spend my $42Kcdn on the G35 ahead of the C-Class.
Compare?
C240 steel wheels with covers : G35 alloy wheels
C240 some leather panels on the seats : G35 leather seats
C240 sunroof extra $2K: G35 glass roof included at $42K
C240 heated seats extra $800 : G35 heated seats included
C240 base sound system NO CD : G35 Bose standard WITH CD
C240 168 hp : G35 260hp
C240 halogen lamps $1500 for HID: G35 HID lamps standard
C240 alarm system optional : G35 standard
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I see the G35 constantly, and I know why. It's a true sports-luxury car, and it's well equuipped out the door for $42,000. The Mercedes is a "base" car at the same price and offers less performance, no better (maybe worse) build quality and reliability, and no better dealer sales/service.
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2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired
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Last edited by Zeus; 02-18-2004 at 04:45 PM.
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