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Old 06-06-11, 05:51 PM
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http://www.germancarforum.com/m-clas...z-m-class.html

I think it's a handsome car.
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Old 06-06-11, 06:02 PM
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Bleh, looks dated already.
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Originally Posted by Och
Bleh, looks dated already.
Not from the inside.

Have you seen the current ML interior?

This is light years better, even in the crappy pic.
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Old 06-06-11, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CDNROCKIES
Have you seen the current ML interior?
Yes I have unfortunately, I'm still traumatized.
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Old 06-06-11, 06:38 PM
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So far I like it.
 
Old 06-06-11, 06:47 PM
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Loving the interior. Diamond stitch leather, wood, and chrome is what I expect to see in a luxury car. Exterior looks like a raised E-class wagon. Nice, but completely expected and not daring in any way.
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It's like they infused their modernstyle with 1990s design.
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Old 06-06-11, 07:37 PM
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I think it looks great...................the taillights remind me of 04-06' LS430.
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Old 06-06-11, 07:54 PM
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its okay, wonder why they decided to put the old C class headlights on it after just changing the new C class headlights. Interior is nice
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As others have said...interior looks amazing. Great work by MB. Exterior leaves me rather indifferent.
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Hotness! ...
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I do appreciate the work they're putting into the ML to make it a better looking car with each generation.

I'm not too big of a fan of the current model's rear but that new one looks good!
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I really like this. So I'm guessing the 3.5L V6 300hp*, 4.6L TT V8 400hp* and the 3.0L V6 Diesel as powertrain options to compete with pretty much the same BMW X5. 7 or 8 speed automatic, and a 5.5L TT ML63 AMG in the future are probable
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very handsome indeed...
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Old 06-06-11, 11:18 PM
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Excellent update. Car looks sharp all around. Only weak area is the flat front bumper. From the side, it looks like the whole thing ran into a wall. Interior is great. Agree, the tails look like the older Lexus LS. Overall, an "A-."
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