Comments on: Mercedes to cut production at Alabama plant http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:43:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399427 xyunya Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:38:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399427 As long as we can have civilized argument, let me point that bushing and insulting has a different connotation. Perhaps even a different value and meaning. A lot of people have rather strong opinions here about "their" brand and "competing" brands, and it is OK to disagree, I am encouraging to restrain from personal insults. I am the first to use sarcasm and humor (understood by others or presented well by me is another subject), but let agree not to insult first. I usually reply on insult with insult(s), but there is really no need for it if we to follow some rudimentary etiquette. Cheers. As long as we can have civilized argument, let me point that bushing and insulting has a different connotation. Perhaps even a different value and meaning. A lot of people have rather strong opinions here about “their” brand and “competing” brands, and it is OK to disagree, I am encouraging to restrain from personal insults. I am the first to use sarcasm and humor (understood by others or presented well by me is another subject), but let agree not to insult first. I usually reply on insult with insult(s), but there is really no need for it if we to follow some rudimentary etiquette. Cheers.

]]> By: anderson_b76 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399313 anderson_b76 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:44:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399313 xyunya, I hate to remind you that posting ignorant comments is certainly not a sign of intelligence, and while it is anyone's right to post, it is also everyone's right to bash people who make dumb comments and hopefully incouraging them to speak with some level of intelligence. Without comments like his, or yours that aren't sticking to the topic, it would be a more enjoyable and informative forum to read. Nobody appreciates comments like he made, it's a waste of space on the page, but nice try anyway. xyunya, I hate to remind you that posting ignorant comments is certainly not a sign of intelligence, and while it is anyone’s right to post, it is also everyone’s right to bash people who make dumb comments and hopefully incouraging them to speak with some level of intelligence. Without comments like his, or yours that aren’t sticking to the topic, it would be a more enjoyable and informative forum to read. Nobody appreciates comments like he made, it’s a waste of space on the page, but nice try anyway.

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399302 xyunya Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:23:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399302 anderson_b76, I hate to remind you that personal insults are not the sign of intelligence either. The idea of this forum that we can post what we want to say without censorship from each other. That right is reserved by providers of this forum. So if mayer_ray is expressing his opinion, it is his right to do so. anderson_b76, I hate to remind you that personal insults are not the sign of intelligence either. The idea of this forum that we can post what we want to say without censorship from each other. That right is reserved by providers of this forum. So if mayer_ray is expressing his opinion, it is his right to do so.

]]> By: csf89 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399265 csf89 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:05:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399265 Actually anderson_b76, they are right about MB. if you look at the Euro NCAP, MB cars as a company rank almost as low as the french cars. the only reason why they sell well, is because they are an icon, and always have been. thats why lexus and bmw are trying to play catch-up with them, frankly, bmw build quality isnt much better than MB. out of all the luxury segment lexus is the best for build quality, but they are probably the worlds most boring cars when it comes to drivability. my parents both drive lexus, they both love them, when i drive them i think wheres the power? But thats why MB sells better than the rest of the segment, because of loyalty from customers, and their iconic nature. what you will also find is that a lot of MB and BMW drivers are switching over to lexus because they cant afford the high german repair bills. My uncle drives an s55 amg, but he cant drive it in winter because the suspension collapses all the time... thanks, ill stick to my lexus'. lexus buyers are happy buyers Actually anderson_b76, they are right about MB. if you look at the Euro NCAP, MB cars as a company rank almost as low as the french cars. the only reason why they sell well, is because they are an icon, and always have been. thats why lexus and bmw are trying to play catch-up with them, frankly, bmw build quality isnt much better than MB. out of all the luxury segment lexus is the best for build quality, but they are probably the worlds most boring cars when it comes to drivability. my parents both drive lexus, they both love them, when i drive them i think wheres the power?
But thats why MB sells better than the rest of the segment, because of loyalty from customers, and their iconic nature. what you will also find is that a lot of MB and BMW drivers are switching over to lexus because they cant afford the high german repair bills.
My uncle drives an s55 amg, but he cant drive it in winter because the suspension collapses all the time… thanks, ill stick to my lexus’. lexus buyers are happy buyers

]]> By: nkay http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399218 nkay Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:20:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399218 Merc have let themselves go. They need to get a cash cow model pronto. (a class needs to be revamped form being a taxi to something a little sexier. The B class can satisfy the mom's.) The c class is a disaster. The interior looks fine but the communication/nav system is not user focused. where BMW have something hot for everyone (with the exception of the X3 which is very tepid), with Merc its hard to find anything dream worthy. Their globally strong brand and image will most likely carry them through hard times but they need to get their house in order; brand loyalty can only take you so far. Merc have let themselves go. They need to get a cash cow model pronto. (a class needs to be revamped form being a taxi to something a little sexier. The B class can satisfy the mom’s.)

The c class is a disaster.
The interior looks fine but the communication/nav system is not user focused. where BMW have something hot for everyone (with the exception of the X3 which is very tepid), with Merc its hard to find anything dream worthy.

Their globally strong brand and image will most likely carry them through hard times but
they need to get their house in order; brand loyalty can only take you so far.

]]> By: anderson_b76 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399206 anderson_b76 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:12:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399206 F-150 sells well for a reason. Better is subjective, but crap does not sell successfully year over year. And btw, the F-150 is not selling well anymore as posted in a press release Ford released to Wallstreet this week. F-150 sells well for a reason. Better is subjective, but crap does not sell successfully year over year. And btw, the F-150 is not selling well anymore as posted in a press release Ford released to Wallstreet this week.

]]> By: beatusmongous http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399205 beatusmongous Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:06:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399205 More sales doesn't always mean "better." F-150 Corolla VHS McDonald's More sales doesn’t always mean “better.”

F-150
Corolla
VHS
McDonald’s

]]> By: anderson_b76 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399204 anderson_b76 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:57:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399204 mayer_ray_nagin....you're an idiot. Stop posting, making comments that MB is crap. Why does almost every luxury competitor go directly after them? Why has the S class always been and always will be the best selling high-end luxury sedan? Why does the E class outsell the BMW 5 series, Audi A6, Lexus GS, Infiniti M, etc.? Obviously you are just a jealous punk who can't afford a MB and as a result you have to make comments to bash the car. Stick to what you know, Chevys and Fords. mayer_ray_nagin….you’re an idiot. Stop posting, making comments that MB is crap. Why does almost every luxury competitor go directly after them? Why has the S class always been and always will be the best selling high-end luxury sedan? Why does the E class outsell the BMW 5 series, Audi A6, Lexus GS, Infiniti M, etc.? Obviously you are just a jealous punk who can’t afford a MB and as a result you have to make comments to bash the car. Stick to what you know, Chevys and Fords.

]]> By: bolex http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399200 bolex Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:48:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399200 i second that, mayer_ray_nagin i second that, mayer_ray_nagin

]]> By: Bimmer http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399176 Bimmer Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:16:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399176 Dunno about Merc, but BMW seX5 has SEVEN month waiting list in UK! Dunno about Merc, but BMW seX5 has SEVEN month waiting list in UK!

]]> By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399135 Get Real Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:05:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399135 Employees will go back to making moonshine and trying to hook up with their cousins again. Employees will go back to making moonshine and trying to hook up with their cousins again.

]]> By: shaver http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399124 shaver Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:15:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399124 They need to put more technology in their cars to keep up with Nasa space program and add atleast 12 more models to keep up with Audis model proliferation. They need to put more technology in their cars to keep up with Nasa space program and add atleast 12 more models to keep up with Audis model proliferation.

]]> By: mayer_ray_nagin http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399110 mayer_ray_nagin Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:44:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399110 Mercedes builds nothing but shït. This is what they deserve. Mercedes builds nothing but shït. This is what they deserve.

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-cut-production-at-alabama-plant.html/comment-page-1#comment-399081 xyunya Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:58:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=8209#comment-399081 Oh my R-class isn't selling well? Such a beauty, what a shame. Oh my R-class isn’t selling well? Such a beauty, what a shame.

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