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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Default 2008 MB C-Class officially unveiled

V6 engines offered on the C280 and C350 are unchanged but the 4-cylinder engines are more powerful and achieve better fuel economy. Lots of new technology and safety features, but I am not crazy about the exterior or interior. The Sport model with AMG body kit looks nice, though.<ul><li><a href="http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsID/2070118.005/page/1/lang/eng/country/gcf/mercedes/new-2008-mercedes-c-class-revealed">2008 C-Class</a></li></ul>
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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Default Yeah not a big fan either...i had high hopes for this car but like the current one better.

What is up with the STEERING WHEEL?????
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:10 PM
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I kinda like it, but hate the interior.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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The SW and its buttons are ugly, but I think it looks better than the current version
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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For a Merc, I like teh grillage
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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A bit busy outside, and a buttonfest inside. Overall nice and blocky like the old 190.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Yea, sort of Camry-ish on the inside. Double exhaust would be nice as well.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Default Not feeling it.

Like:
- grille (the large 3-point star version only)
- B7-like twin 5-spoke wheels
- Gauges

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- Built-in eye-lids
- Last-gen Camry tail lights
- 70's-space-invader-like 4-spoke steering wheel
- Volvo-style pop-up navigation screen
- Busy exterior styling
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Default The front badge/grill is huge, but overall not bad. I'm sure that it will drive a lot better than

before...Anyway competition is good, it will keep Audi on it's toes...
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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with a sledge.

On a different note, looks like MB is going like Lexus, where all the cars are becoming less and less distinguishable in their line. For example, from the rear, an ES looks like the GS and LS. Matter of fact, even the Camry could be easily mistaken for the Lexus now.

The new C-Class looks more like the S-Class than previous generations. Just my $0.02.
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