C class Estate (wagon) coming to US ??

wblynch · 11-12-2008, 02:45 AM

On the way home tonight I saw a w204 Estate with Michigan plates driving down the San Diego Freeway.

Does anyone know if we will be getting the wagon in the United States?

I'd seriously consider replacing Wifey's 2004 C240 if they do.

PHYBENZ · 11-12-2008, 12:51 PM

Highly doubtful. The GLK will take the place of a C Class wagon.

delirium · 11-12-2008, 05:37 PM

i saw one on the 405S this week too. Silver C-class wagon w/ Michigan plates.

wblynch · 11-12-2008, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by delirium

i saw one on the 405S this week too. Silver C-class wagon w/ Michigan plates.

Probably the same car. I couldn't get the tag numbers... I'll keep my eyes open. If I get a chance to see him stopped anywhere I'll ask how he got it in here.

Turboxer · 11-13-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PHYBENZ

Highly doubtful. The GLK will take the place of a C Class wagon.

GLK can't get that place, as a BMW X5 is not getting place of a 5series for example.

chilledbenz · 11-14-2008, 04:12 AM

The U.S. market gets the GLK instead of the C Estate. The Estate you saw with Michigan plates could be either a manufacture test car, or someone living in Michigan went across the boarder and bought a Canadian car. I've heard horror stories about trying to import a car from Canada, so I'm going to guess its a manufacture test car.

wblynch · 11-14-2008, 11:21 AM

Yeah, I figured it's likely a MFG or distributor car.

I work for xxxxxx's (major Asian brand) US headquarters and I see test mules and lead cars from different manufacturers around LA all the time (often in camouflage).

I saw a trio of the new E-Class Mercedes in full camo about 5 months ago, for example. And the W204 C-class were out here for almost a year before they were introduced for sale.

But they don't have them here, out and about on the road for no reason. Which leads me to speculate on the C-class Estate.

The other possibility is perhaps the driver was able to order a US-spec Estate for German Factory delivery? That would give me encouragement that there's a way to have one here.

Ron Jr · 11-14-2008, 12:26 PM

Thats strange while driving around last weekend I could have sworn I saw a W204 wagon and commented about it to my wife. Didn't see the plates and to be honest I cannot say 100% that it was a W204.

delirium · 11-14-2008, 01:42 PM

Ya we get a lot of mfg cars here too because there are a lot of division offices here for the auto manufacturers.

S204HONGKONG · 11-14-2008, 03:38 PM

I love my wagon! (from Hong Kong)

11-12-2008, 02:45 AM	#1
wblynch Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mission Viejo, California Posts: 370	C class Estate (wagon) coming to US ?? On the way home tonight I saw a w204 Estate with Michigan plates driving down the San Diego Freeway. Does anyone know if we will be getting the wagon in the United States? I'd seriously consider replacing Wifey's 2004 C240 if they do.

11-12-2008, 12:51 PM	#2
PHYBENZ Super Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 545	Highly doubtful. The GLK will take the place of a C Class wagon. __________________ Check out my website at: www.procanes.com News, Videos, Pictures, Wallpapers and more on professional University of Miami Hurricane Athletes

11-14-2008, 04:12 AM	#6
chilledbenz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1,236	The U.S. market gets the GLK instead of the C Estate. The Estate you saw with Michigan plates could be either a manufacture test car, or someone living in Michigan went across the boarder and bought a Canadian car. I've heard horror stories about trying to import a car from Canada, so I'm going to guess its a manufacture test car. __________________

11-14-2008, 12:26 PM	#8
Ron Jr Super Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lindenhurst, New York Posts: 928	Thats strange while driving around last weekend I could have sworn I saw a W204 wagon and commented about it to my wife. Didn't see the plates and to be honest I cannot say 100% that it was a W204. __________________ ` "A Brabus Maybach," he said, as she turned her head in time to see him give the wheel a little pat. "The firm of Brabus extensively tweaks the product of Maybach, to produce one of these." "Darth my ride?" From chapter 17 of Spook Country by William Gibson

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11-12-2008, 05:37 PM	#3
delirium Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 251	i saw one on the 405S this week too. Silver C-class wagon w/ Michigan plates.

11-14-2008, 11:21 AM	#7
wblynch Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mission Viejo, California Posts: 370	Yeah, I figured it's likely a MFG or distributor car. I work for xxxxxx's (major Asian brand) US headquarters and I see test mules and lead cars from different manufacturers around LA all the time (often in camouflage). I saw a trio of the new E-Class Mercedes in full camo about 5 months ago, for example. And the W204 C-class were out here for almost a year before they were introduced for sale. But they don't have them here, out and about on the road for no reason. Which leads me to speculate on the C-class Estate. The other possibility is perhaps the driver was able to order a US-spec Estate for German Factory delivery? That would give me encouragement that there's a way to have one here.

11-14-2008, 01:42 PM	#9
delirium Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 251	Ya we get a lot of mfg cars here too because there are a lot of division offices here for the auto manufacturers.

11-14-2008, 03:38 PM	#10
S204HONGKONG Almost a Member! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 64	I love my wagon! (from Hong Kong)