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Old 07-27-2004, 12:20 PM   #20 (permalink)
UncAl
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RE: A true example of why mercedes is cheap now

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Rickthecoinman - 3/7/2004 8:10 PM
MB should get rid off the excess models and esp. the vision and the ML.
What? Excess models?

Why all the hate about the GST? Its a new crossover, with an innovative diesel/electric hybrid that sounds interesting! I suppose that's the history of innovation - it always starts with ridicule from the masses.

Don't want a GST? Fine, don't buy it.

What's up with your hate of the ML? I have a '98 with 182,000 miles on it. I've made several coast-to-coast trips with it, including a nice 45-hour drive from Phoenix to NC. Stable, solid, innovative, versatile ...





So you don't need an SUV - that's fine! Other people do. "Excess models"? Hardly.

BTW, I've visited the factory at Vance, and was very impressed! As far as your US vs. German manufacturing quality, remember that the German factory workers are primarily immigrants (e.g. Turks, etc.). Its all about the engineering.

What do you drive, Rick? I see no mention in your profile or your empty gallery.
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