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Old 08-04-2005, 08:14 AM
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What do you recon on this. Im bored just killin time



Old 08-04-2005, 08:16 AM
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not keen myself...but if someone gave me one, i wouldn't hand it back to them!!!

(proberly flog it mind!! )
Old 08-04-2005, 08:16 AM
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not liking it too much tbh
Old 08-04-2005, 08:16 AM
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Looks totally un-interesting to me.
Same as 99% of all other new cars these days, all rounded off and lacking any character
Old 08-04-2005, 08:17 AM
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Nope dont like it tbh.. Dont like Merc's much anyway apart from the SL's

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Old 08-04-2005, 09:14 AM
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seen one in the flesh the other day, Thought it looked lovely actually. Thats one needs some bigger rims though....
Old 08-04-2005, 09:18 AM
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lee its got the 19" AMG wheels and kit on. I think its a nice car and its quite cool with just 2 seats in the back.
I think merc have realised thier cars were looking a bit dated.
Old 08-04-2005, 09:19 AM
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Pretty damn horrible
Old 08-04-2005, 09:20 AM
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looks like its been melted.................mind you people probably said the same about the 3dr when it was new.

Might grow on me in the flesh i guess
Old 08-04-2005, 09:21 AM
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seen worse but looks a bit like a rover 75 to me
Old 08-04-2005, 09:30 AM
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ugly as sin
Old 08-04-2005, 09:31 AM
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I like the front, the back though is mingin!like Martyn said, new cars don't stand out anyore, not even the 50k motors. I wouldn't have one.
Old 08-04-2005, 09:33 AM
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looks like a !!!!!!
Old 08-04-2005, 09:40 AM
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i dont like it
Old 08-04-2005, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jasonp
lee its got the 19" AMG wheels and kit on. .
As I said, it needs bigger rims...
Old 08-04-2005, 10:40 AM
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looks like a Lexus at the front
Old 08-04-2005, 11:51 AM
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I Personally loving the Merc range at the moment... If i was after a lux type car to drive around in my money would be going to them Probably not for that one though but an SL500
Old 08-04-2005, 11:57 AM
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lee i dont think me birds old man would push to a set of 22's on it, but i recon his next nav will have 24's on
Old 08-04-2005, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhys
looks like a Lexus at the front
oi! Cheeky welsh git
Old 08-04-2005, 12:34 PM
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Don't think it's too bad....they've fooked up those headlights though, straight off a cayenne
Old 08-04-2005, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by saff_cossie
Originally Posted by Rhys
looks like a Lexus at the front
oi! Cheeky welsh git
Whats wrong with that, Its a shame that the Mercs front head lights reminds me of a Japanese jump up wagon
Old 08-04-2005, 12:48 PM
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mate who works for merc was driving one of these the other day so i had a good look at it. Looks like a 5 series beemer from the side. Apperntly merc are going for a more beemer look as they were losing out on customers who prefered the sportier look of the beemer. Apperntly all the mercs are getting sportier interiors and exteriors
Old 09-04-2005, 01:55 AM
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Ahhhhh there was one of those in the car park yesterday at work, i wasnt sure what it was to start with and did a double take.

Looks good from the front end but not liking the rear so much
Old 09-04-2005, 07:43 AM
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when they first come out I really didnt like them..in fact i hated them

but then I see an AMG spec one on the road and it looked stunning

loving the new SLK55 though
Old 09-04-2005, 08:01 AM
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Gross
Old 09-04-2005, 08:24 AM
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Its just boring!

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Old 09-04-2005, 11:47 AM
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Looks like it's bent....The boot loks like it's sagging..
Old 09-04-2005, 01:35 PM
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they look better in the flesh believe me as my old man has just got the 55amg version
Old 09-04-2005, 04:47 PM
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I see they based the styling on the new Citroens, nice touch!
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