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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 06:50 AM
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i wonder if the screen is like that so you can tilt/turn it like a rear view mirror to adjust for different driver head positions?
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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New C Class...any info on size specs? Same frame/WB? Same exterior/interior size?

Is this a "major" or "refresh" update?

Thanks...Tom
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 07:25 AM
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I like it so far
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 07:26 AM
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I can't believe the C-class is getting a new generation, I still find the current model fresh looking and really handsome inside and out and they sell like hotcakes.

The interior is nice but I agree that looks like a bloody iPad or Galaxy Tab sitting in your face. Really not pleasing. It won't matter though
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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It looks like the CD slot is gone...so mb is going to be the first one to slowly phase out the cd?

I think this sleek interior is more fitting for the CLA than the c class.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
I can't believe the C-class is getting a new generation, I still find the current model fresh looking and really handsome inside and out and they sell like hotcakes.

The interior is nice but I agree that looks like a bloody iPad or Galaxy Tab sitting in your face. Really not pleasing. It won't matter though
Agree on both points - didn't realize that the C-Class was already up for a new generation. The current car looks great still, IMO.

Something about that interior isn't quite jiving for me...the screen looks like a bad after thought (Mazda-esque) and I'm not quite sure what that massive bin/storage box is for, directly in the middle of the waterfall dash?
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
It looks like the CD slot is gone...so mb is going to be the first one to slowly phase out the cd?

I think this sleek interior is more fitting for the CLA than the c class.
If I'm not mistaken, the CD player is still there.



It's located just above the analog clock
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
can we take the screen outside the car, like an ipad? Since thats how it looks... otherwise, it is good looking, cockpit like.
Thats not a bad idea, might even happen since I recall Apple announcing they were working with car manufacturers on a car version of IOS.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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all the germans seem to favor the "ipad stuck on the dash" look. also looks like MB beat out lexus for full touch based nav controls?
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jwong77
Thats not a bad idea, might even happen since I recall Apple announcing they were working with car manufacturers on a car version of IOS.
Until you lose it and have to go to MB to purchase a $3k replacement
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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Really really hate the massive storage bins under the vent. I can only hope this is the euro model which usually don't get cup holders. Hopefully the US models get something there.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 03:08 PM
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The interior looks very retro. I don't understand the screen - I would think it would be very difficult to see due to glare? Screens set into the dash have had a "hood" for this very reason. The ones that haven't, like in the LR2 or the JX, can be difficult to see.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Looks very nice. Up there with the new IS as best of class.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by madfast
all the germans seem to favor the "ipad stuck on the dash" look. also looks like MB beat out lexus for full touch based nav controls?
Yup, MB beat Lexus to the punch it seems. The NX or RC will probably be the first Lexus with the track pad.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 04:22 PM
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No more shift ****??
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