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Old 06-29-09, 07:24 PM
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The engineers at Mercedes-Benz are working tirelessly to get the all-new E-Class cabrio ready for its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. So much so that they appear to be bringing dates along for a ride in the chop-topped mules.

These newest shots of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible are the first we've seen with the cloth top stowed away, and they reveal an interesting detail: a retractable wind deflector mounted on the top of the windshield.

Like Audi, Mercedes has opted to forgo the folding hard-top treatment for the new E, allowing the automaker to retain the coupe's hard-edged style and keep the curb weight in check. When the E-Class Convertible arrives in dealerships early next year, expect a range of six- and eight-cylinder powerplants, including the range-topping E500.
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Old 06-29-09, 09:17 PM
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Soft top GT= I don't care unless you are an Aston. Make a damn hardtop.
 
Old 06-29-09, 09:19 PM
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I see a big CLK.

This = no
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i dont mind it
but that black'ed out light camo looks good actually
wish they could just make the light 1 piece instead of 2
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Coupe looks way better.
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Lexus need to build a GS-C
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Its actually a C class convertible under the skin. To bad you have to pay E class prices
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
Its actually a C class convertible under the skin. To bad you have to pay E class prices
It's the same with the prices of the previous C-class based CLK. So basically, they are just renaming the CLK the E-class coupe/convertible without it being an actual E-class coupe/convertible ...
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Beautiful car! I was thinking long & hard about the new E class & Jag XF but ordered something else in the same price bracket.
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it really doesnt matter what platform it is on. its the same with toyota/lexus. As long as it has a mercedes badge on it, it doesnt really matter what they do. lol. its not like the c class platform is "inferior" in any way
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Old 06-30-09, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by RXSF
it really doesnt matter what platform it is on. its the same with toyota/lexus. As long as it has a mercedes badge on it, it doesnt really matter what they do. lol. its not like the c class platform is "inferior" in any way
Yes, the topic of Mercedes naming/numbering conventions and honesty was discussed in another thread.
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eh, not for me.
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Originally Posted by P Weezy
eh, not for me.
I'm having my doubts too, I'll wait to see it in person before I conclude.
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I know I say this all of the time , but I cant wait to see it rimmed up and dropped. It does wonders for a cars look
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Originally Posted by RXSF
it really doesnt matter what platform it is on. its the same with toyota/lexus. As long as it has a mercedes badge on it, it doesnt really matter what they do. lol. its not like the c class platform is "inferior" in any way
also, there are many parts shared between the current C and new E.

I'll wait to see a better picture, I have a feeling this doesn't do it justice.
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