2010 MB E-class: Official or Rendering??
08-18-08, 11:18 PM
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Hyundai and Cadillac had an orgy with Mercedes, lol, the front dosent look that bad, it looks mean, i'll take an analog clock over the digital clock thats on the cheapest Toyota to the flagship Lexus
08-20-08, 04:42 AM
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I'll wait to make claims about quality until I can sit in a new E Class, run my fingers over the dash, wood, plastic, leather, seams, etc. Push on the surfaces and see how much give there is, examine contact points between doors and dash, fitment of trim and alignment, and overall execution. I have done that in the GS, and am thoroughly impressed with the quality and overall feel of that interior, except for the center console which slides all too willingly fore and aft.
If the C Class is any indication, then I wouldn't be holding my breath on the interior of the 2010 E. Yes, those pictures make the wood look nice and shiney and you can see some of the details better than the blurry spy photo, but maybe you haven't felt the hard and cheap center console in the new C class...because this doesn't look much different from the air vents down to the cup holders. Grainy black plastic with a sea of little black buttons.
My sister has a Lexus IS250 and I can honestly say that there is virtually no difference in quality and material usage. Mercedes prefers black plastic and Lexus prefers silver plastic for their center consoles. Big deal. The plastic quality of both cars is virtually the same from a feel point of view - just the colors are different. The C class cockpit might visually appear cheap at first glance, but when you spend time inside the car you'll quickly learn that this isn't the case.
I will also note that I prefer the Lexus design which flows smoothly from the top of the dash down to the gear shifter and has a superb attention to detail on the shape and details of the doors, steering wheel, gauges, and ergonomics. That said, design and quality are two different things. I do not care for the upright and squared off look of the new E Class, but that aside, if it is built like the interior of the C Class then chalk another one up for the 3 year old GS.
Again, the interior of the C class is fantastic. I know I sound crazy here but as a former W204 owner, which was a company car, I drove this vehicle on a daily basis and to me the interior was well-made and the materials completely appropriate for any entry-level premium car. Compared to its rivals, the interior looks boring and bland, but trust me, quality and material wise it is on the same level as the competition.
I'm just being objective here, telling you my opinion and at the same time respecting yours. I have no allegiance to Mercedes. I like some of their cars and I tend to get them as my company cars (although I might try an Audi in six months) because me and my girlfriend drive a lot and Mercedes' cars well-suited for such journeys across long distances, especially my new E230.
08-20-08, 07:19 AM
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. Is that the current gen GS interior?
08-20-08, 01:17 PM
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^^^I really don't know, but it definitely wouldn't hurt it. I'm sure the quality is amazing...but it's just boring and uninspiring. It lacks something...I just can't put my finger on it. I bet it looks pretty good with dark leathers. Something about it makes it look more Toyota, than Lexus though...I'm thinking it's the wood between the seats and on the door.
08-20-08, 06:37 PM
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Look at the 2GS here... better? I think so.
The passenger side could use some more details, but other than that it's still great.
08-20-08, 06:43 PM
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I'll have to agree with bit on this one . I still get so many compliments on the interior of my car, and in a lot of ways I do like it better than the 3GS.
In fact, I might say the 2GS is one of the best interiors ever put in any luxury car when you consider quality, design, features, and fit and finish. Then again, I could be bias
. I still get so many compliments on the interior of my car, and in a lot of ways I do like it better than the 3GS.In fact, I might say the 2GS is one of the best interiors ever put in any luxury car when you consider quality, design, features, and fit and finish. Then again, I could be bias
08-20-08, 06:50 PM
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I do find the 2GS interior to fit me like a glove. I mean nearly perfect. I just wish for more side bolstering. The wood trim was distinctive running up the console as it did. The Optitron gauges are awesome to look at and functional.
I find the 3GS to be very stylish, so styling, people don't even notice the details. For instance the doors have an S line that mimics the S line on the rear bumper. However the doors have less wood. The gauges are just plain, especially compared to say the new IS or LS.
I can fit in the 2GS and have my arm hang out the window perfectly. With the 3GS (and most new cars) my arm is uncomfortable on the door for window down driving.
Still, I would say I prefer the 3GS.
I wish we got the JDM "Passionate Black" interior
I find the 3GS to be very stylish, so styling, people don't even notice the details. For instance the doors have an S line that mimics the S line on the rear bumper. However the doors have less wood. The gauges are just plain, especially compared to say the new IS or LS.
I can fit in the 2GS and have my arm hang out the window perfectly. With the 3GS (and most new cars) my arm is uncomfortable on the door for window down driving.
Still, I would say I prefer the 3GS.
I wish we got the JDM "Passionate Black" interior
08-21-08, 08:53 AM
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Wow bitkahuna, I agree completely. Those pics of the 2GS interiors look reallllllly good. MPLexus301, your interior looks amazing.
The 3GS interior looks much better with dark colors.
The 3GS interior looks much better with dark colors.
08-21-08, 09:02 AM
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