The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has really had its ups and downs over the years. Some of the models have been impressive and done well but some have 'we don't really care about this model or a budget Mercedes is a necessary evil' written all over them.
And because of that, the car has never truly challenged the BMW 3-Series.
Is that all about to change?
2007 is a big year for Mercedes and a lot is riding on the success of the totally re-designed 2008 C-Class.
And based on the spy photos and videos, the new design looks like it will be the most beautiful C-Class ever.
But how will it drive?
Solid and heavy in the tradional Mercedes fashion or have they made a better 3-Series?
That's the $64,000 question.
001 will be at an undisclosed location sometime in January getting his first drive in the new C-Class.
So you can be assured you will be the first to know if Mercedes has knocked it out of the park or made a whole lot of better sameness.
We're going to give them the benefit of the doubt for the time being because our internal moles have leaked information to us that says the new 'C' will get an 'A' on its report card.
Waht's your opinon on this subject?
For know, enjoy the best photo so far and the video.
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