Comments on: Mercedes R-Class stalls in U.S. http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Randal Dawkins http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17778 Randal Dawkins Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:16:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17778 And don't be surprised if the 'newest' model in the Lexus line isn't a rebaged Sienna. Corporations don't matter. It's what the driver wants as representative. And don’t be surprised if the ‘newest’ model in the Lexus line isn’t a rebaged Sienna. Corporations don’t matter. It’s what the driver wants as representative.

]]> By: Randal Dawkins http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17777 Randal Dawkins Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:08:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17777 Pacifica, whatever. It's stil a Chrysler. Check resale for reality. R-class buyers aren't torn between the two, chances are they don't even know where a Chrysler dealership is, regardless of same corporation. Further proof, BMW and Volvo are chewing resources with haste to have a competitor. To the Mercedes, not the Chrysler. Pacifica, whatever. It’s stil a Chrysler. Check resale for reality. R-class buyers aren’t torn between the two, chances are they don’t even know where a Chrysler dealership is, regardless of same corporation. Further proof, BMW and Volvo are chewing resources with haste to have a competitor. To the Mercedes, not the Chrysler.

]]> By: Thom http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17558 Thom Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:56:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17558 My wife & I just bought a '06 Odyssey, and are getting a convertible (slightly used) for her "fun side." We will STILL be saving money over the R-class (which we both find UGLY), and now have two vehicles. Oh and the insurance for both is less than just the R-class. Yikes. My wife & I just bought a ’06 Odyssey, and are getting a convertible (slightly used) for her “fun side.” We will STILL be saving money over the R-class (which we both find UGLY), and now have two vehicles. Oh and the insurance for both is less than just the R-class. Yikes.

]]> By: tony http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17534 tony Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:39:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17534 That is why I got my wife an X3 instead of the Pacifica. That is why I got my wife an X3 instead of the Pacifica.

]]> By: Edward http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17509 Edward Wed, 26 Apr 2006 05:46:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17509 Why get a R class when you can get a much better looking, less expensive (yet less powerful) Pacifica. Let's be real here. Noone is looking for power with this glorified minivan/wagon. A 6.3 litre AMG V8 is not going to appeal to rich soccer moms... well, equestrian team moms. Next to that hideous Sports Coupé hatchback, this has got to be one of the ugliest models put out my Mercedes. Why get a R class when you can get a much better looking, less expensive (yet less powerful) Pacifica. Let’s be real here. Noone is looking for power with this glorified minivan/wagon. A 6.3 litre AMG V8 is not going to appeal to rich soccer moms… well, equestrian team moms. Next to that hideous Sports Coupé hatchback, this has got to be one of the ugliest models put out my Mercedes.

]]> By: James http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17504 James Wed, 26 Apr 2006 04:47:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17504 The R class is larger than its GL baby cousin, which in turn is larger than the ML. The R class just grew so big when it was young, it didn't have a chance to grow long legs. The R class is larger than its GL baby cousin, which in turn is larger than the ML.

The R class just grew so big when it was young, it didn’t have a chance to grow long legs.

]]> By: Randal Dawkins http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17503 Randal Dawkins Wed, 26 Apr 2006 04:46:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17503 They seem to abound in NYC. No surprise. If Mercedes has a problem with sales of the R class they only have themselves to blame. Do not produce a new idea in packaging to middle America without new propaganda to sell it. Current MB advertising is identical to MB under Studebaker circa 1960. Excellent yes, but most of America likes their Benz's inside a Chrysler at said price these days. New vehicle, produce new and viable reason's for American customers to respond. They probably will. After all, it is a Mercedes. They seem to abound in NYC. No surprise. If Mercedes has a problem with sales of the R class they only have themselves to blame. Do not produce a new idea in packaging to middle America without new propaganda to sell it. Current MB advertising is identical to MB under Studebaker circa 1960. Excellent yes, but most of America likes their Benz’s inside a Chrysler at said price these days. New vehicle, produce new and viable reason’s for American customers to respond. They probably will. After all, it is a Mercedes.

]]> By: manny http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17496 manny Wed, 26 Apr 2006 03:35:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17496 no... you can also get a real benz suv for less... unless you really need the 7 seats, then you need the more expensive gl-class... no… you can also get a real benz suv for less… unless you really need the 7 seats, then you need the more expensive gl-class…

]]> By: Mitch http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17493 Mitch Wed, 26 Apr 2006 03:27:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17493 Interesting how 50k is 'too much for a 'minivan-like vehicle', but if this R class sat 7 inches higher and had 'tuff' body extensions, I wonder if it would be called a decent bargain for an 'suv-like vehicle'? Interesting how 50k is ‘too much for a ‘minivan-like vehicle’, but if this R class sat 7 inches higher and had ‘tuff’ body extensions, I wonder if it would be called a decent bargain for an ‘suv-like vehicle’?

]]> By: manny http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17488 manny Wed, 26 Apr 2006 02:50:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17488 im tired of that argument... pacifica and r-class are related in concept only... its still too expensive for a minivan... im tired of that argument… pacifica and r-class are related in concept only…
its still too expensive for a minivan…

]]> By: Phil http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17485 Phil Wed, 26 Apr 2006 02:26:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17485 You mean Pacifica, 87 635CSI. You mean Pacifica, 87 635CSI.

]]> By: 87 635CSI http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17477 87 635CSI Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:50:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17477 It's a dressed up Dodge Caliber and I don't like it. It’s a dressed up Dodge Caliber and I don’t like it.

]]> By: avus http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17472 avus Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:32:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17472 We actually test drove the r-class as an 'SUV alternative' for our Range Rover. For the price they were asking for a R500, (same as a Range Rover Sport), I was turned off by the large amount of plastic and lack of standard features. the vehicle just came across as 'unfinished,' void of any character. The salesman couldn't explain to me as how the GL with the better/newer V8 engine and more capacity was less than the R class. We actually test drove the r-class as an ‘SUV alternative’ for our Range Rover. For the price they were asking for a R500, (same as a Range Rover Sport), I was turned off by the large amount of plastic and lack of standard features. the vehicle just came across as ‘unfinished,’ void of any character.
The salesman couldn’t explain to me as how the GL with the better/newer V8 engine and more capacity was less than the R class.

]]> By: moody http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17471 moody Wed, 26 Apr 2006 01:32:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17471 That anonymous comment was by me... I'd forgotten that I'd run ccleaner. That anonymous comment was by me… I’d forgotten that I’d run ccleaner.

]]> By: Rohit http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17466 Rohit Wed, 26 Apr 2006 00:41:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17466 I'm a great fan of Mercedes, so it pains me to say this. The R-Class was an interesting idea - and while I praise MB for taking the risk of coming up with this car - it is just *bad*. I'm not really sure what it's trying to be. And that's the problem. Why would you get an R-Class, which holds 6 people? You'd get the M-Class, and seat 5-people, or trade up to the GL-Class. The one lucky thing (for Benz) is that all 3 share the same platform. But yes, the model proliferation from the Germans is getting ridiculous. The R needs to die. No more stuff! (I wonder if BMW is planning to shutter development of its R rival?) I’m a great fan of Mercedes, so it pains me to say this. The R-Class was an interesting idea – and while I praise MB for taking the risk of coming up with this car – it is just *bad*. I’m not really sure what it’s trying to be. And that’s the problem. Why would you get an R-Class, which holds 6 people? You’d get the M-Class, and seat 5-people, or trade up to the GL-Class. The one lucky thing (for Benz) is that all 3 share the same platform. But yes, the model proliferation from the Germans is getting ridiculous. The R needs to die. No more stuff! (I wonder if BMW is planning to shutter development of its R rival?)

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17455 Anonymous Tue, 25 Apr 2006 23:49:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17455 This is what happens when you make a car that's a solution trying to find a problem rather than a solution to a problem. CAR just did a test of an R320 CDI against a Grand Espace 3.0 V6 dCi, an XC90 D5 and a 535d Touring. In the event, the MB ended up being generally inferior to other cars in their respective classes. The final tally was: first place 535d, second place XC90, third place R320, fourth place Grand Espace. Kudos to MB for trying, though. This is what happens when you make a car that’s a solution trying to find a problem rather than a solution to a problem.

CAR just did a test of an R320 CDI against a Grand Espace 3.0 V6 dCi, an XC90 D5 and a 535d Touring. In the event, the MB ended up being generally inferior to other cars in their respective classes. The final tally was: first place 535d, second place XC90, third place R320, fourth place Grand Espace.

Kudos to MB for trying, though.

]]> By: Northeasterner http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17411 Northeasterner Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:40:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17411 Ok, it is a nice idea, but how many people do you know that would drop 50k on a minivan-like vehicle, even if it has a MB badge on it? ...I don't know any. Ok, it is a nice idea, but how many people do you know that would drop 50k on a minivan-like vehicle, even if it has a MB badge on it? …I don’t know any.

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17409 Madcapp Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:37:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17409 Since a hearse is a handbuilt custom coachwork for commercial use, you may be surprised to find that new hearses start around $80,000. So the Benz would be the cheap, chintzy imitation. Since a hearse is a handbuilt custom coachwork for commercial use, you may be surprised to find that new hearses start around $80,000. So the Benz would be the cheap, chintzy imitation.

]]> By: Josh http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us.html#comment-17404 Josh Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:29:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/25/mercedes-r-class-stalls-in-us/#comment-17404 It looks like a very expensive hearse !! It looks like a very expensive hearse !!

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