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connectcctv · 07-08-2004, 07:04 AM

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connectcctv · 07-08-2004, 07:05 AM

I have aso seen these pics in a UK mag

dmatre · 07-08-2004, 07:10 AM

Does anyone else find the styling of the sedan to be somewhat subdued "Bangle-ation" of the C-Class? I hope this isn't a sign of things to come for all of MB's lines.

At least the coupe doesn't suffer from the same mutilation.

amdeutsch · 07-08-2004, 07:10 AM

Thanx but WTLW

victor20170 · 07-08-2004, 10:11 AM

Yep, we discussed this a while ago. We all agree it looks like a freaking Acura

MBE55AMG · 07-08-2004, 10:57 AM

Looks okay, but I'm not feelin' the headlights.

nexus6 · 07-08-2004, 11:33 AM

OMG!!! What the hell is with those headlights? Jeez! The whole thing looks like it was attacked by a Bangle wanna-be! I can safely say that MB isn't getting my money when it comes time to change my C230k SS...

DAMN!! FFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYY! !!!!!!

GLisella · 07-08-2004, 11:37 AM

I would drive it, not the coupe though.

BrabusClK04 · 07-08-2004, 11:38 AM

wow, does look like the Acura with the Benz grill up in front. The cars are getting more boxier and boxier, i like it when the benzs are nicely curved. Seems like their is a slight fender flare on that car. I guess MB wants to make it more aggressive. Not diggin it too much

maguzma · 07-08-2004, 12:06 PM

That is a result when you get american car designers involved. The car looks like they took a Honda, BMW, Audi and Dodge (any small four door Dodge) and put then in a bag then shooked them up and spit out the new C-Class.

EDC320 · 07-08-2004, 02:00 PM

If that is what it will look like, I would rather take an Acura TSX for a sharper appearance.

CharlesCarino · 07-08-2004, 02:36 PM

maybe acura has infiltrated MB... and has some spies working for the 2007 c-class design team...

CitronC230K_03 · 07-08-2004, 02:38 PM

yes it does have acura resemblance, but from those pics looks like the coupe is still around.

mctwin2kman · 07-08-2004, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03

yes it does have acura resemblance, but from those pics looks like the coupe is still around.

Just because it is still around does not mean it will be in the USA. Remember that every other country on the face of the Earth has many MB's we never see here. I still wish the C30 AMG or C32 AMG Coupes would have showed up here......

You think that re-design is bad go get the latest Car and Driver and see how they killed the G-Class..... I am so dissapointed in MB's choice of the way they want to go. Maybe they have not heard that no one likes the Bangle-ised BMW's!!!!!!

Saprissa · 07-08-2004, 04:12 PM

Mine's almost a C32 Coupe... just keep those mods coming !!!

CitronC230K_03 · 07-08-2004, 04:15 PM

ive seen pics of the new G. not really sure about it. i agree that just because there are pics doenst mean it is coming to the USA. but from a thread i read before i took it as meaning the coupe was going for good, not that it wasnt coming to the US shores.

Shohoku · 07-08-2004, 04:49 PM

Looking at the 07 C class pictures, im definitely not going to wait for the new c class and go right on ahead to purchase the 05 c230.

CitronC230K_03 · 07-08-2004, 05:06 PM

lol, im not too fond of the look i hope its more of a spy shot then what the real thing will look like.

prodigy1387 · 07-08-2004, 05:19 PM

it looks like they're trying to make it look really really aggressive. to a degree, they're successful on that front.

i don't think it's as bangle-esque as many have made it out to be - it's not as horrendous as the new 7, 6, 5, and Z4 bmws IMHO.

i do think the coupe's rear end looks better compared with the current coupes.

overall, i'm indifferent. maybe it'll grow on us. the coupe grew on me, i hated it at first hah; i now own one.

07-08-2004, 05:24 PM

REPOST!

prodigy1387 · 07-08-2004, 05:34 PM

repost?

CitronC230K_03 · 07-08-2004, 05:53 PM

i never liked the taillights of the coupe but loved the rest of the car. i fixed that with the 2005 tails. i agree with prodigy1387, i do like the new rear end of the coupe.

HITMAN · 07-08-2004, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prodigy1387

repost?

Yes someone posted the pics along time ago and we have already talked about them

preyx · 07-08-2004, 09:47 PM

At least they didn't give it to the latest BMW designers...

LATE EDIT: Looks like someone was WAY ahead of me... http://www.petitiononline.com/STOPCB/petition.html

HITMAN · 07-08-2004, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by preyx

At least they didn't give it to the latest BMW designers...

LATE EDIT: Looks like someone was WAY ahead of me... http://www.petitiononline.com/STOPCB/petition.html

LOL i am on that list somewhere

07-08-2004, 07:10 AM	#3
dmatre MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,018 Drives: '03 C230 Sport Sedan	Does anyone else find the styling of the sedan to be somewhat subdued "Bangle-ation" of the C-Class? I hope this isn't a sign of things to come for all of MB's lines. At least the coupe doesn't suffer from the same mutilation. __________________ 2003 C230 Sport Sedan

07-08-2004, 07:10 AM	#4
amdeutsch Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: www.Traben-Trarbach.de Posts: 11,312 Drives: MPG+ ROLFCOPTER	Thanx but WTLW __________________ FS: W211 AMG 5 spoke wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus tires FS: 07+ W211 EURO mirrors

07-08-2004, 10:11 AM	#5
victor20170 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,482 Drives: 06 325i	Yep, we discussed this a while ago. We all agree it looks like a freaking Acura __________________ 06 325i 02 C240 - Sold BS Club - Member #5

07-08-2004, 10:57 AM	#6
MBE55AMG MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 5,477 Drives: '03 Yukon XL Denali, '06 Eclipse GS	Looks okay, but I'm not feelin' the headlights. __________________ Proud Former '04 E55 AMG Owner... Picture Me Rollin'

07-08-2004, 11:33 AM	#7
nexus6 Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somewhere between the gutter and the stars... Posts: 40 Drives: C230K Sedan	OMG!!! What the hell is with those headlights? Jeez! The whole thing looks like it was attacked by a Bangle wanna-be! I can safely say that MB isn't getting my money when it comes time to change my C230k SS... DAMN!! FFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYY! !!!!!! __________________ For sale: 03 Magma C230K Sedan 6-speed, C2, 6 CD, COMAND w/ TV (thanks, Steve), Schatz grill, flat hoodie...

07-08-2004, 11:37 AM	#8
GLisella Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Yonkers, NY Posts: 241 Drives: 1999 Mercedes ML430	I would drive it, not the coupe though.

07-08-2004, 11:38 AM	#9
BrabusClK04 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,073 Drives: W209	wow, does look like the Acura with the Benz grill up in front. The cars are getting more boxier and boxier, i like it when the benzs are nicely curved. Seems like their is a slight fender flare on that car. I guess MB wants to make it more aggressive. Not diggin it too much __________________ Custom Widebody Brabus W209 CLK- Sold 2006 NCCA Nations Best Mercedes Benz 2005 NCCA Nations Best Mercedes Benz TWCompetition TWCompetition \| 2006 Official Best Team Overall TWCompetition \| 2005 Official Best Team Overall

07-08-2004, 12:06 PM	#10
maguzma Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 184 Drives: L330	That is a result when you get american car designers involved. The car looks like they took a Honda, BMW, Audi and Dodge (any small four door Dodge) and put then in a bag then shooked them up and spit out the new C-Class. __________________ Guzzzzz

07-08-2004, 02:00 PM	#11
EDC320 Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NY Posts: 156 Drives: 01 C320 & 07 C280 4matic	If that is what it will look like, I would rather take an Acura TSX for a sharper appearance.

07-08-2004, 02:36 PM	#12
CharlesCarino Super Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Detriot, Michigan Posts: 625 Drives: 1979 300D / 1994 e320 / 2001 c320	hahaha..... maybe acura has infiltrated MB... and has some spies working for the 2007 c-class design team...

07-08-2004, 02:38 PM	#13
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	yes it does have acura resemblance, but from those pics looks like the coupe is still around. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler

07-08-2004, 04:12 PM	#15
Saprissa Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Diego, CA & San Jose, Costa Rica & Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 9,500 Drives: 1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart	Mine's almost a C32 Coupe... just keep those mods coming !!!

07-08-2004, 04:15 PM	#16
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	ive seen pics of the new G. not really sure about it. i agree that just because there are pics doenst mean it is coming to the USA. but from a thread i read before i took it as meaning the coupe was going for good, not that it wasnt coming to the US shores. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler

07-08-2004, 04:49 PM	#17
Shohoku Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Arcadia/Irvine Posts: 54 Drives: 05 C230K	Looking at the 07 C class pictures, im definitely not going to wait for the new c class and go right on ahead to purchase the 05 c230.

07-08-2004, 05:06 PM	#18
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	lol, im not too fond of the look i hope its more of a spy shot then what the real thing will look like. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler

07-08-2004, 05:24 PM	#20
Guest0001 Guest Posts: n/a	REPOST!

07-08-2004, 05:34 PM	#21
prodigy1387 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA/Naples, FL Posts: 258 Drives: C320 Coupe	repost? __________________ 2003 C320 Coupe Black w/ Oyster Leather Options: CD Changer, Panorama Sunroof, Autodimming mirrors, Rain sensor, Homelink, Leather, Auto Next car: SLK350, oh yeah.

07-08-2004, 05:19 PM	#19
prodigy1387 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA/Naples, FL Posts: 258 Drives: C320 Coupe	it looks like they're trying to make it look really really aggressive. to a degree, they're successful on that front. i don't think it's as bangle-esque as many have made it out to be - it's not as horrendous as the new 7, 6, 5, and Z4 bmws IMHO. i do think the coupe's rear end looks better compared with the current coupes. overall, i'm indifferent. maybe it'll grow on us. the coupe grew on me, i hated it at first hah; i now own one. __________________ 2003 C320 Coupe Black w/ Oyster Leather Options: CD Changer, Panorama Sunroof, Autodimming mirrors, Rain sensor, Homelink, Leather, Auto Next car: SLK350, oh yeah.

07-08-2004, 05:53 PM	#22
CitronC230K_03 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 7,737 Drives: 2003 Citron Green C230KMT	i never liked the taillights of the coupe but loved the rest of the car. i fixed that with the 2005 tails. i agree with prodigy1387, i do like the new rear end of the coupe. __________________ \|\|\|\|\|\| OEM Mods: Convex Mirrors, Illuminated DoorSills, SL E-Brake Pad, W211 Indicators, COMAND, AMG Sways, AeroWipers, Climatronic, Electronic Folding Mirrors, AMG Brakes, PTS (Full), 2004 armrest, UHI, Linguatronic, OEM FireExtinguisher, full 2005 exterior, IMS, MB Sirius, Argos Bluetooth Mods: 20mm Spacers, SilverMesh, 6000k Philips Ultinon, PIAA Ion Yellow Fogs Scheduled Mods: CLK Heated/Vented Ortho. Seats, AMG spoiler

07-08-2004, 09:47 PM	#24
preyx Super Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange Co., CA, USA Posts: 577 Drives: '02 C230K Coupe	At least they didn't give it to the latest BMW designers... LATE EDIT: Looks like someone was WAY ahead of me... http://www.petitiononline.com/STOPCB/petition.html __________________ 2002 C230 Coupe/Brilliant Silver/Charcoal Leather/Automatic/C1/C5/Bose/Tele Aid/CD Installed: Eibach Anti-Roll Kit, H&R Sport Springs, clear corners, Sylvania Silverstar headlights and Silvervision turn signals Planned: Koni shocks, AMG brake kit, '05 lighting update. Wishful thinking: LCD screen, PS2 installed, Laptop installed, CF hood, 18" HRE. Are you eMpowered? Last edited by preyx; 07-08-2004 at 10:45 PM.

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