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Old 12-19-13 | 06:03 AM
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It looks so lame, as does every other late model Mercedes.

Looks very Korean.
Old 12-19-13 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by yowps3
It looks so lame, as does every other late model Mercedes.

Looks very Korean.
This can't be a serious comment....
Old 12-19-13 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by yowps3
It looks so lame, as does every other late model Mercedes.

Looks very Korean.
Please tell me your joking? lol
Old 12-19-13 | 11:51 AM
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better interior design than the last for sure but still dont like the constant use of black plastics. Looks so cheap and dim. What do BMW and Mercedes have against using beige, greys, etc on the dash like many Japanese manufacturers
Old 12-19-13 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
better interior design than the last for sure but still dont like the constant use of black plastics. Looks so cheap and dim. What do BMW and Mercedes have against using beige, greys, etc on the dash like many Japanese manufacturers
At least most are glossy. Matte looks terribly cheap
Old 12-19-13 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
better interior design than the last for sure but still dont like the constant use of black plastics. Looks so cheap and dim. What do BMW and Mercedes have against using beige, greys, etc on the dash like many Japanese manufacturers
I have a feeling it has something to do with lessening the potential for glare. For the record, you can get the dash colors in brown and dark blue on a regular basis across MB's lineup.
Old 12-19-13 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LexFather
This can't be a serious comment....
he's probably dead serious.
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Old 12-19-13 | 04:21 PM
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darn, base option is halogens without even a projector. As usual, it will be very expensive to get the loaded model they show in the pics.
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^^ good observation but boo. Come on Mercedes, projectors need to be standard on your cars

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Old 12-19-13 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by yowps3
The interior sure looks nice on the photoshopped photos. But I'm willing to bet that in person it will feel even worse than that of the 3IS

For example what's with that screen? Was it too much to ask for a integrated display?

And let's not talk about the 1.8L (C200) drivetrain. GARBAGE!
Oh give it a break already. At least Mercedes gives you a bigger screen than the 3IS. Lexus gives the 3IS a freaking small screen with HUGE bezels.
Old 12-19-13 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by chris2k5
Oh give it a break already. At least Mercedes gives you a bigger screen than the 3IS. Lexus gives the 3IS a freaking small screen with HUGE bezels.
i like new C class... but sure, base screen is same as 3IS and you have to upgrade to 8.4".

Basically anything thats above 3IS, you have to pay a lot extra money for... 3IS will have more base equipment, it is really well equiped from start (and much better than 2IS too).
Old 12-19-13 | 07:17 PM
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^^ what is the base screen on the IS250 with the display audio? Most people will be willing to pay more for this C class now that they have the CLA to slot into the low 30s. You gotta pay to play.
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^^ what is the base screen on the IS250 with the display audio? Most people will be willing to pay more for this C class now that they have the CLA to slot into the low 30s. You gotta pay to play.
The CLA is a real POS.

So Mercedes think they're smart by making a FWD turd so that they could increase the price of their ex-base car?

The CLA is a crude car.
Old 12-19-13 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by yowps3
The CLA is a real POS.

So Mercedes think they're smart by making a FWD turd so that they could increase the price of their ex-base car?

The CLA is a crude car.
You'd be taken more seriously if you at least tried to explain your viewpoints.



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