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Old 10-04-14, 05:02 PM
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Not even the full car, yet there is undoubtedly something special. I really hope Lexus gets it right with the GS F. Needs to WOW people. Regardless I'll still probably love it
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
Absolutely, the E Class to me is a very disappointing car.

As an aside though, seeing the new C and S, I'm very excited to see what the next really redesigned E Will be.
same here. except i am a bit worried about how similar the cars would look. but especially interior i think is going to be very interesting
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Originally Posted by rominl
same here. except i am a bit worried about how similar the cars would look. but especially interior i think is going to be very interesting
Between the latest C-Class, S-Class and AMG GT, the E-Class should be something splendid
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Old 10-04-14, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Between the latest C-Class, S-Class and AMG GT, the E-Class should be something splendid
I agree. I'm just not sure when the new E Class is scheduled for introduction, and even then I wouldn't want to buy the first-year model of a German car. I noticed MB slapped the new CLA grill on the CLS (which is not a bad thing), so that should be telling. Also, the tear drop lights from the S Class and new C Class will probably find their way to the E Class, along with the updated interiors. Should be an outstanding car.
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Old 10-06-14, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by dseag2
I agree. I'm just not sure when the new E Class is scheduled for introduction, and even then I wouldn't want to buy the first-year model of a German car. I noticed MB slapped the new CLA grill on the CLS (which is not a bad thing), so that should be telling. Also, the tear drop lights from the S Class and new C Class will probably find their way to the E Class, along with the updated interiors. Should be an outstanding car.
the s class coupe with sport package also spots a grille that looks very similar to the cla, not a good thing imho
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Originally Posted by rominl
the s class coupe with sport package also spots a grille that looks very similar to the cla, not a good thing imho
As I have said before, the mercedes sports grille is overused and cheapened for the sake of increasing sales of it's lower end models .......
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
As I have said before, the mercedes sports grille is overused and cheapened for the sake of increasing sales of it's lower end models .......
no doubt. it's funny how someone raised that question during the study group and mb had no answer haha
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I was behind a new CLS 63 at the carwash. It was stunning.
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
I was behind a new CLS 63 at the carwash. It was stunning.
If I had a CLS 63 I would never take it to a carwash.
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Old 10-06-14, 08:16 PM
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Yeah I was a little surprised. It was black too. Really great car wash but still lol
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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
As I have said before, the mercedes sports grille is overused and cheapened for the sake of increasing sales of it's lower end models .......
The sports grille wasn't reserved for high-end models, it was reserved for 2 door vehicles (note the SLK came with a sports grille). It wasn't until Mercedes essentially decided most of its vehicles need to look like they have sporty intentions that it spread so far across the entire lineup.

The traditional luxury shield grille is the only option on the S-class for a reason- it's supposed to be the ultimate expression of luxury and more prestigious.
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Originally Posted by dseag2
If I had a CLS 63 I would never take it to a carwash.
Originally Posted by SW13GS
Yeah I was a little surprised. It was black too. Really great car wash but still lol
lol if it's leased, i can care less about washing the car myself
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Originally Posted by rominl
lol if it's leased, i can care less about washing the car myself
still, seeing swirls in it would hurt me physically.
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Originally Posted by SW13GS
I was behind a new CLS 63 at the carwash. It was stunning.
Turn in your car enthusiast card right now !!!! ( lol joking)

Having your car cleaned at a car wash is heresy for any true-blue car enthusiast.

That is a fate reserved for only BMW owners
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Haha, I agree in principal and I certainly never used a carwash for many years BUT...I found a really excellent carwash (high quality, short tunnel without a lot of useless swirling things, no wheel brushes, all microfiber towels to dry, guys wear soft aprons) and because I'm so busy nowadays...I admit that I have both cars washed at the carwash and then spritzed with spray sealant at home almost exclusively these days.
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