Comments on: Mercedes to use Mini engines? http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:10:31 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-336092 Madcapp Sat, 20 Oct 2007 21:57:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-336092 Deanster, its time to look past the 3 pointed star and associated brand image, and recognize the reality that Mercedes-Benz has not fully recovered from its cost cutting ways introduced in the 90s. Don't try to hide behind some soft subjective statement like "except when compared to a Benz that coddles the occupants. And the torque and performance on those big Benzes…". Mercedes-Benz is an exceedingly poor value as an automotive purchase at this point in time. Deanster, its time to look past the 3 pointed star and associated brand image, and recognize the reality that Mercedes-Benz has not fully recovered from its cost cutting ways introduced in the 90s. Don’t try to hide behind some soft subjective statement like “except when compared to a Benz that coddles the occupants. And the torque and performance on those big Benzes…”. Mercedes-Benz is an exceedingly poor value as an automotive purchase at this point in time.

]]> By: mazdaman http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-336089 mazdaman Sat, 20 Oct 2007 20:52:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-336089 It's great to see that the B-Class will be expanded to include a lot of different variants. In a gas price conscious world, it is wise to have more choices in this segment. I am a little worried about shifting the production of these products to developing regions. I know this is necessary from a pricing/profit standpoint, but how will it affect the quality of the products? Benz will need to watch quality control very closely to ensure these products don't tarnish their image. It’s great to see that the B-Class will be expanded to include a lot of different variants. In a gas price conscious world, it is wise to have more choices in this segment.

I am a little worried about shifting the production of these products to developing regions. I know this is necessary from a pricing/profit standpoint, but how will it affect the quality of the products? Benz will need to watch quality control very closely to ensure these products don’t tarnish their image.

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-336018 DeansterTJ Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:08:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-336018 Guys, cut the crap. I've driven BMWs, and I've driven Benzes. BIG difference - BMWs have become more spartan cabinwise, which ordinarily is a good thing, except when compared to a Benz that coddles the occupants. And the torque and performance on those big Benzes... Guys, cut the crap. I’ve driven BMWs, and I’ve driven Benzes. BIG difference – BMWs have become more spartan cabinwise, which ordinarily is a good thing, except when compared to a Benz that coddles the occupants. And the torque and performance on those big Benzes…

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-336007 jackjimturkey Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:50:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-336007 madcapp: I prefer BMWs, but I've long concluded that a Benz is still a Benz. It'll be tough to defend that position if this ever happens. madcapp: I prefer BMWs, but I’ve long concluded that a Benz is still a Benz. It’ll be tough to defend that position if this ever happens.

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-335899 autonut Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:09:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-335899 And to Japs, don;t forget Toyota diesel. And to Japs, don;t forget Toyota diesel.

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-335892 RicardoHead Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:46:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-335892 Damn, now when the Germans want a well built well engineered engine, they go to the French? Damn, now when the Germans want a well built well engineered engine, they go to the French?

]]> By: autonut http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-335891 autonut Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:43:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-335891 Neither Benz or BMW can make modern small engine. For Mini BMW sourced from Peugeot-Citroen Otto engine and diesel from Toyota. I guess DiesOtto is still far from production ready and would be prohibitive for smaller displacement and smaller car. BMW use to have great 1.6 - 1.8 L engine I wonder if they still have it since for Mini they choose to outsource. Neither Benz or BMW can make modern small engine. For Mini BMW sourced from Peugeot-Citroen Otto engine and diesel from Toyota. I guess DiesOtto is still far from production ready and would be prohibitive for smaller displacement and smaller car. BMW use to have great 1.6 – 1.8 L engine I wonder if they still have it since for Mini they choose to outsource.

]]> By: jonmiles http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-335887 jonmiles Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:35:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-335887 I just love how MB gets shittier and shittier every year. I just love how MB gets ****tier and ****tier every year.

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-335885 Madcapp Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:30:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-335885 How long is it going to take people to figure out that Mercedes-Benz is not Mercedes-Benz anymore. They are overpriced cars sold on past glory. If you want a good German car, get a BMW. End of story. How long is it going to take people to figure out that Mercedes-Benz is not Mercedes-Benz anymore. They are overpriced cars sold on past glory. If you want a good German car, get a BMW. End of story.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-335866 jackjimturkey Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:19:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-335866 MBZ should just make its own small engines MBZ should just make its own small engines

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-335865 1c3d0g Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:16:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-335865 Yup. And if Mercedes-Benz wants to "share future vehicle platforms" with Fiat, they're as good as dead. Yup. And if Mercedes-Benz wants to “share future vehicle platforms” with Fiat, they’re as good as dead.

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html/comment-page-1#comment-335861 F451 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:02:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mercedes-to-use-mini-engines.html#comment-335861 An affirmation that $100 plus/barrel of gas is just around the corner. An affirmation that $100 plus/barrel of gas is just around the corner.

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