Mercedes-Benz Canada launches new C-Class web site

I doubt if the IS is a better car. My wife and I looked at the IS and found it to be was too small. The only thing that stood out in the IS was the very comfortable front seats and it is one of the few vehicles that offers identical features for the two front seats. Even the LS fails to offer to the front passenger all the features of the driver's seat. The thing that royally pissed me off about the IS is that you can only get AWD on the el cheapo IS250 and, to get RWD with LSD (which is what I want) you have to order the IS350 Sport model.

Having demonized the IS in the previous paragraph let me now double demonize the new C-Class website. When I visit an automotive website I want to be able to jump immediatly to "build your own" and "specifitations". This mercedes website forces the reader to watch a whole bunch of useless marketing hype in the form of an overly fancy presentation that eats up a lot of bandwidth. I do not like that website at all and it is far rom easy to navigate as some would have you think.

The only thing I want from Mercedes at this stage is to make a public commitmnet to bring the Vision C220 Bluetec to North America before the beginning of 2008. I also want them to offer it with LSD for winter traction.

— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 7:03:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

LexusKing - Please read the topic first before you post. You are not belong in here.

— xxxxG37 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 9:19:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

The best interior, driving dynamics and exterior beauty in the class.

— BenzW124 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 2:49:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'm sure you've bought a couple hundred in your C-Class fleet to personally record the reliability problems? Seriously, how would you ever know that right now?

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 10:03:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

yea so many electrical issues. i forgot u had a c-class for years. just buy a lexus and shut up.

— merc07 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 3:18:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

does anybody know if the 2009 c class in the U.S will get keyless go and memory controls?

— mercsnumberone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 3:35:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

yea u test drove all of the different c-classes at the dealership and they all had electrical problems. u sound full of shit, just like most of u lexus fan boys.

— merc07 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 3:38:04 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Lexus fanboys are a joke. Who would buy a Lexus over a C-Class? This new C-Class represents everything that makes German cars the best on earth: prestige, feel, driving dynamics, quality, reliability. Lexus can't produce a car with any of those things.

— BenzW124 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 3:42:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

well mabe the reliability. but lately toyota's lexus reliability hasn't been up to the standards it used to be. just look at jd.. lexus reliability is getting worst. i mean i guess thats what happens when lexus actually tries to invent something instead of copying merc and bmw.

— merc07 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 3:45:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

I am on my third CLK and I only had electrical problems with the first one the newer ones haven't given me any problems at all.

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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 7:35:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

I finally saw the new 2008 Mercedes C-Class today along with many others Benz' parked in front of my favorite Mexican restaurant El Toritos as a display and the new C-Class looks much better in person than in the photos and the fit and finish is second to nove in the class and the interior is awesome and second to none.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 9:58:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

i cant really tell how good this website is.

— dayday (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2007 11:48:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'm sick of all this talk about electrical problems in a benz, speak to someone who owns a benz, ME. My 2005 Black SL500 has never had any problems, never missed a beat, just perfect.
I wish something does brake down, so I can use that warranty for once.
The only problem I have is keeping all the babes away. They love this car,so do I.

— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 12:30:39 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

I think MB has made a positive return to its old type of philosophy of building cars. This one, I think, will feel solid and strong and will be a proper Mercedes Benz. Lots of class.

— porsche911 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 1:46:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Why even bother marketing this car? The Lexus IS drives better, is more reliable, has a better interior, looks nicer, is cheaper and better equipped, has more interior space, has the better engines and transmissions and outhandles a BMW 3 series / M3. This Benz is a joke. Lexus IS all the way!

— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 6:27:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

such a bmw style dash. just look at were everything is placed.

does anyone know how the "idrive" thingy goes.

— bmwpowerf1 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/18/2007 6:51:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1