Mercedes working on cheaper R-Class

Mercedes working on cheaper R-Class
While not many care for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class when they think of Mercedes, Mercedes is still looking to boost sales of the MPV. UK’s AutoCar is reporting that Mercedes is looking to produce a cheaper version of the R-Class with rear-wheel drive for all markets in order to boost sales. Currently Mercedes-Benz sold an average of 1,514 R-Classes per month in 2006.

Mercedes-Benz has reported strong sales of GL and M and hopes that the R-Class will reach that peak someday. We’ll see what happens.
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Murcielago_LP640Murcielago_LP640 - 2/21/2007 4:25:18 PM
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Saw one this morning in the UK, looked like the guy was struggling to sort out the seats...although I'm sure he works for MB as he gets new cars each month...


trd1trd1 - 2/21/2007 4:45:59 PM
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Mercerdes benz should work on destroying the R-class not making it cheaper.


EL34EL34 - 2/21/2007 5:34:37 PM
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My neighbor just bought a new R-Class and I must have seen at least a half a dozen today driving to the grocery store, Japanese restaurant and back home.


EL34iEL34i - 2/21/2007 6:55:54 PM
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I guess the various activities of your day indicate a prolonged period of unemployment and free-time.


EL34EL34 - 2/21/2007 9:17:48 PM
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I don't think so!!

Have you tried a warm wash cloth on your forehead?


EL34EL34 - 2/22/2007 12:22:02 AM
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Yeah, and don't believe everything you read.

Obviously the author hates German cars.

*BS*


MarkMark - 2/22/2007 7:16:28 AM
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^ It's so interesting when the two voices (or three) inside one's head starts to argue......


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 2/21/2007 6:36:35 PM
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Must we hear the incredibly exhilirating chronicles of your everyday life, EL34?

Right now, I'm at work, working. Just now I was telling my secretary what to do, and before one of the floaters was complaining. Do you want me to say everything about my life every day? It's incredibly interesting. I get to work around 7AM, and into the executive (private- for high-level management only) garage goes the A3. There are several other companies in there, such as Wachovia bank. Then, I go in the little elevator up to the marble-drenched lobby, which is huge, and take the big elevator up to my office on the 28th floor. I say hello to all of the lawyers and secretaries that I see, and go to my corner office. Then, the rest is history.

Kill the R-Class, please.


EL34EL34 - 2/21/2007 9:19:35 PM
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Now that's interesting.

Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


dumpstydumpsty - 2/22/2007 8:41:19 AM
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S4...your day must stay interesting and focussed as you submit comments quite often to this site.

...btw, most mature people who enjoy the luxuries you've described rarely boast about it...it would be like a Maybach owner stopping to a McDs to tell patrons about his luxury coach...tacky, tacky.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 2/22/2007 9:33:22 PM
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dumpsty, I don't brag. I was copying EL34.


jt716jt716 - 2/21/2007 6:38:10 PM
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It will be a false hope once again at MB trying to sell minivans without doors that look horrifying. Just get rid of it its just an overprice Chrysler Pacifica.


SedulousSedulous - 2/21/2007 7:49:22 PM
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It's definitely an overpriced Pacifica because the Pacifica is built on the M-class's platform. Anyways, MB doesn't uses Chrysler parts, it's only the way around, and it will always be.


SedulousSedulous - 2/21/2007 7:50:45 PM
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being sarcastic, in case you didn't realize, the Pacifica uses a different platform. The last part is true


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 2/22/2007 9:35:16 PM
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The R350 RWD. Exciting, I know. I TOTALLY WANT ONE.

Not...


LexusLexus - 2/22/2007 12:18:14 AM
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This got to the "UGLIEST" SUV,VAN or MPV or whatever it call out there. I can't belief this design came from MB, it look like something that was in China auto company.


EL34EL34 - 2/22/2007 12:23:49 AM
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Lexus, you live here in OC, don't you see the R-Class at every other stop light?

As common as In-N-Out hamburgers.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 2/22/2007 9:35:41 PM
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Must you continue to aggravate me?


LexusLexus - 2/22/2007 1:33:52 AM
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Almost every dawn day when I go to and drive home from work. It kind of odd, most owner I see driving this Asian woman. It not very attractive if you ask me.


pchera01pchera01 - 2/22/2007 3:32:54 AM
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IMO, R is too ugly


AutophileAutophile - 2/22/2007 4:32:03 PM
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Thank GOD!! Finally a minivan that common people can afford!! ... Oh wait.


jt716jt716 - 2/22/2007 6:54:11 PM
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The A Class n B Class should be selling well in Europe. Maybach is just a whole diff prob. Smart in other places make money then US. Mclaren Mercedes is also loved...And does sell. Only R Class is horrible


adethieradethier - 2/22/2007 10:31:02 PM
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mercedes has officially succeeded in becoming a minivan company - 75% of the benzes in my neighborhood are the new ugly crossovers - meanwhile the hood is dominated by bimmers and audi and some scarce lexus for those who could care less about driving.


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