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Originally Posted by Nicole Koon and Sam Gross  The new C class would be decent automobile in it's class segment if it were an Acura or Mazda.
However MB customers of yore expect Benz to be the benchmark in ride quality, reliability, and fit and finish whether it's the entry level C class or the premium S class. This is where the new C class falls flat on it's face. If the entry level C class was manufactured by Cadillac, Acura, or Infiniti than perhaps I would not be so critical. However the C class is not an Acura, Cadillac, or Infiniti. The new C class has the 3 pointed star. And for that Mercedes should be ashamed for it's efforts especially for 35-45k! Shame on YOU!
If you analyze the quality and engineering in MB's of the 50's-early 1980's one does not have to look hard to find precision engineering and thoughtful craftmanship that carry over to both entry level and premium models.
How many MB owners are still driving their 300td or 420 series cars from the 70's or early 80's? ALOT!
How many MB owners still own their 1994-2003 vehicles? How many friends or colleagues traded their late model C or S class MB for a BMW, Infiniti or Lexus because reliability and fit'n finish was subpar on the Merc's?
It is my opinion that Mercedes will not be around in 20 years which is sad unless the boys at Daimler stop playing chicken and start building Mercedes again!
BOTTOM LINE: Do not waste your money on the new C Class. |
I think that MB has realized this & is addressing the issue. At least they are marketing themselves this way. Their commercials for the new C-class are all about quality, features & safety... why? Because they promised us a Mercedes. I think they have realized that they will be extinct if they dont shape up. fingers crossed.