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Old 05-24-09, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Name the damn thing a C-class coupe then.
with your philosophy why not call the es the lexus camry, the 4runner the lexus 4runner, the fx sereis suv just g35 suv... the list goes on you guys are shoked when the germans dont have a dedicated chassi to model but its absolutly fine if a car company like nissan and infiniti can basicly have theyre whole line up be based of one car...
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Old 05-24-09, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Name the damn thing a C-class coupe then.
because the damn thing looks more like E-Class sedan, that's why... (in fact identical except the platform and # doors).
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Old 05-24-09, 08:58 PM
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It was called the CLK before, which is more accurate. Why not keep the name CLK?

This is when the E-class coupe used to actually be an E-class. I mean I really don't care, but this is also the same marketing department that tells us the 4 door CLS is a coupe (I do love that car).

 
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Originally Posted by dunnojack
a c-class coupe that is much larger than the c sedan?.......
2010 Mercedes E-class / E550 Coupe:
Wheelbase: 108.7 in Length: 185.0 in Width: 70.3 in Height: 54.0 in Curb weight: 3700–3900 lb

vs.

2008-10 Mercedes-Benz C-class:
Wheelbase: 108.7 in Length: 180.4 in Width: 69.7 in Height: 56.9 in Curb weight: 3400-3600 lb
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Old 05-24-09, 09:33 PM
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^^ Hey no biggie, they clearly will call it what they want

Glad they didn't call it the ELK
 
Old 05-24-09, 11:27 PM
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Yes doesn't matter, as long as it's a first class coupe.
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Old 05-25-09, 05:36 PM
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i like it...its pretty sexy but kinda generic IMO.
i like the new C class more

although i am more attracted to the blonde in pic #3
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Old 05-25-09, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
It was called the CLK before, which is more accurate. Why not keep the name CLK?

This is when the E-class coupe used to actually be an E-class. I mean I really don't care, but this is also the same marketing department that tells us the 4 door CLS is a coupe (I do love that car).

call me old school, but i always LOVED these E classes.
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Old 05-25-09, 10:28 PM
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As nice as the old E-class was, it really looks dated now.
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Old 05-26-09, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by bad co
with your philosophy why not call the es the lexus camry, the 4runner the lexus 4runner, the fx sereis suv just g35 suv... the list goes on you guys are shoked when the germans dont have a dedicated chassi to model but its absolutly fine if a car company like nissan and infiniti can basicly have theyre whole line up be based of one car...
lololol i dont' know this made me laugh so damn hard but it did.
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Old 06-22-09, 05:50 PM
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i just saw this commercial, a few mins ago, love it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiNtc...eature=channel
THIS IS THE NEW E COUPE...THIS
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Old 06-22-09, 06:10 PM
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a bit dramatic for a commerical. lol
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Old 06-22-09, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Diemellz
i just saw this commercial, a few mins ago, love it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiNtc...eature=channel
THIS IS THE NEW E COUPE...THIS
ah it's out huh. yeah i saw this one quite a while ago. imho it's a fantastic commercial
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Old 06-22-09, 08:05 PM
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Notice its black with deep black tint to hide that dumbass sedan window line. I've seen it in person and it is NOT a looker. The front end looks nice and the rest is a damn blog with random lines like a kid coloring a wall.
This please

or this
 
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WOW, what a commercial.
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