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HoustonRider · 3 January 2009, 01:42 PM

A friend of mine came over and he told me while coming in to town, he saw a masked MB heading towards us ( I have an 08 E550).

Few hours later we were out in my Tundra getting some parts for a bike project and we saw it on the opposite side of the freeway. We exited and turned around. 10 minutes at 110 mph later, we caught up. Only had iPhones with us, so this is what we got at 70 mph.

The guy never tried to evade or anything. Rear taillights reminded me of the S Class. Actually the whole car reminded me of the current S class. Interior was grey and had the look of the S Class.

rpryan55 · 3 January 2009, 01:47 PM

HR - Can I ask, did it seem bigger than your E-Class? How much?

HoustonRider · 3 January 2009, 01:49 PM

Hard to tell, I was in my 08 Tundra 4x4 and thats like driving an apartment... It looked the same size over all, with the doors (steel) rising up higher than in previous W211 (thru 2009). This is the W212 model designation.

price isnt published yet... won't be able to buy one till late 2009..

my sticker on my 08 E550 (5.5 liter 400hp) was $66,000.... usually you can get 3% off... not much more, especially on a new model style.

08 E350 (3.5 liter V-6) starts about $52,000

2careless · 3 January 2009, 01:53 PM

Man, I wanna live in US for those killer prices... For that money (USD65k) here in Australia we can only buy a BMW 325i max.

HoustonRider · 3 January 2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Man, I wanna live in US for those killer prices... For that money here in Australia we can only buy a BMW 325i max.

yeah, but you guys have all the Kangaroos...lol

new 328i starts about $34,000..
new 528i starts about $44,000..

2careless · 3 January 2009, 02:05 PM

Don't rub it in mate

frostie · 3 January 2009, 02:41 PM

Here are the official photos

I think that it is ugly and the worst thing is that it looks like a lexus

It will take some considerable time to grow on me

rpryan55 · 3 January 2009, 02:50 PM

Thanks, Velitsko, for posting that. Can't see the Lexus comparison, I think it looks more like a baby S Class. Cool.

frostie · 3 January 2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpryan55

Thanks, Velitsko, for posting that. Can't see the Lexus comparison, I think it looks more like a baby S Class. Cool.

I dont know why it looks like a lexus to me

I have to see it in real life and only then i'll be able to judge it properly

Truth be told it looks like a proper high class car and i agree on the term baby S-Class

The German media refers to the car as : Die neue business - klasse, which means the new business class and i agree on that

Here are some spy photos of the new interior

swatty · 3 January 2009, 05:20 PM

Great pics guys

Have to aggree with Kai that prestige car prices are high in OZ

Latrodectus · 5 January 2009, 02:27 AM

HoustonRider,

fantastic pictures

Glad you shared them. I love the car

hba · 5 January 2009, 04:26 AM

"It will take some considerable time to grow on me"
Especially the headlights...

In my honest opinion I think the W140 series made most of an impression n me when it came out... (the big Benz- S class of mid to end '90's)

best, Herman

DSJ · 6 January 2009, 01:19 AM

I'm ambivelent about its looks too, but the current C-Class is very attractive, IMO.

cwru32 · 6 January 2009, 02:01 AM

great pix . looks more like a japanese car ;/

frostie · 6 January 2009, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

I'm ambivelent about its looks too, but the current C-Class is very attractive, IMO.

C-Claaaaaass Droooooooling

shaggy · 6 January 2009, 04:33 AM

my personal opinion is it looks crap!
why have a lower class car look like their flagship range???
i dont see the point myself but there again i am biased
seeing i drive this

before the extra tint

after the extra tint

frostie · 6 January 2009, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggy

my personal opinion is it looks crap!
why have a lower class car look like their flagship range???
i dont see the point myself but there again i am biased
seeing i drive this

before the extra tint

after the extra tint

One of my close relatives has an S 63

What an awesome car

Full of gadgets and power

Actually it's a 6,2 not a 6,3 engine and it is the worlds most powerful V8

Zman86 · 7 January 2009, 03:19 PM

^ probably one of my favorite new cars. I think they are stunning. I love the bodylines.

bodybump · 7 January 2009, 03:53 PM

Was that a PVD grill????

Trurolexer · 8 January 2009, 09:49 PM

I love it!!!

DSJ · 9 January 2009, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

C-Claaaaaass Droooooooling

I'd seriously consider trading my 300C for a C350 4MATIC, but they don't offer them in the USA

http://www.canadiandriver.com/luxury...350-4matic.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by shaggy

my personal opinion is it looks crap!
why have a lower class car look like their flagship range???
i dont see the point myself but there again i am biased
seeing i drive this

before the extra tint

after the extra tint

Beautiful car! What a fun ride! But it looks like someone tagged up your license plate!

SLRdude · 11 January 2009, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Actually it's a 6,2 not a 6,3 engine and it is the worlds most powerful V8

It's the most powerful normally aspirated V8 at 518 HP.

watchboy · 11 January 2009, 08:05 AM

If anyone likes the S63, I would recommend him to check out the new BMW750i. It maneuvers like a car half its size, thanks to the BMW new Integral Active Steering!

I drove one and the Integral Active Steering is just awesome! Don't read about the articles online or in mags, one has to drive one to feel what I have mentioned.

____________________
Jacky

sini1717 · 11 January 2009, 11:44 PM

Autocar - New E-class coupe spied testing
30 Dec 2008 ... Autocar.co.uk is the online home of the world's original car magazine. Stay up- to-date with latest motor industry news, read reviews of the ...

www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Mercedes-Benz... - 36k - Similar pages

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...ncepts/236710/
Here is a picture of the new Eclass coupe i hope i copied the link properly.The pictures were taken in N.Wales last month.

3 January 2009, 01:42 PM	#1
HoustonRider "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 191	2010 Mercedes E-class spy photos I took today A friend of mine came over and he told me while coming in to town, he saw a masked MB heading towards us ( I have an 08 E550). Few hours later we were out in my Tundra getting some parts for a bike project and we saw it on the opposite side of the freeway. We exited and turned around. 10 minutes at 110 mph later, we caught up. Only had iPhones with us, so this is what we got at 70 mph. The guy never tried to evade or anything. Rear taillights reminded me of the S Class. Actually the whole car reminded me of the current S class. Interior was grey and had the look of the S Class. __________________ V GMTII Ceramic Z SS Submariner Date M SS Daytona Black dial M Platinum Yachtmaster

3 January 2009, 01:47 PM	#2
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	HR - Can I ask, did it seem bigger than your E-Class? How much? __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

3 January 2009, 01:49 PM	#3
HoustonRider "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 191	Hard to tell, I was in my 08 Tundra 4x4 and thats like driving an apartment... It looked the same size over all, with the doors (steel) rising up higher than in previous W211 (thru 2009). This is the W212 model designation. price isnt published yet... won't be able to buy one till late 2009.. my sticker on my 08 E550 (5.5 liter 400hp) was $66,000.... usually you can get 3% off... not much more, especially on a new model style. 08 E350 (3.5 liter V-6) starts about $52,000 __________________ V GMTII Ceramic Z SS Submariner Date M SS Daytona Black dial M Platinum Yachtmaster

3 January 2009, 02:50 PM	#8
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	Thanks, Velitsko, for posting that. Can't see the Lexus comparison, I think it looks more like a baby S Class. Cool. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

3 January 2009, 05:20 PM	#10
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,405	Great pics guys Have to aggree with Kai that prestige car prices are high in OZ __________________ 5513, 7928, 1601(gifted to my daughter), 16610LV, 14060, 16610(Random serial),116610, ,79280P, 70330, 25600TB, 792500BM, M56000, 79030B, 25707B/21 (won this special watch),

3 January 2009, 01:53 PM	#4
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,369	Man, I wanna live in US for those killer prices... For that money (USD65k) here in Australia we can only buy a BMW 325i max.

3 January 2009, 02:05 PM	#6
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,369	Don't rub it in mate

5 January 2009, 02:27 AM	#11
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,991	HoustonRider, fantastic pictures Glad you shared them. I love the car __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

5 January 2009, 04:26 AM	#12
hba Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Herman Location: Philly burbs Watch: hmm a rolex Posts: 238	Velitsko (Frostie) is right... "It will take some considerable time to grow on me" Especially the headlights... In my honest opinion I think the W140 series made most of an impression n me when it came out... (the big Benz- S class of mid to end '90's) best, Herman

6 January 2009, 01:19 AM	#13
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I'm ambivelent about its looks too, but the current C-Class is very attractive, IMO. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

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cwru32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Edmonton Watch: GMT IIC TT Posts: 443	great pix . looks more like a japanese car ;/ __________________ بدست من امروز جز این قلم نیست، باری خدمتی میکنم ـ ابوالفضل بیهقی

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shaggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: leeds,uk Watch: BLUE ARAB DAYTONA Posts: 691	my personal opinion is it looks crap! why have a lower class car look like their flagship range??? i dont see the point myself but there again i am biased seeing i drive this before the extra tint after the extra tint

7 January 2009, 03:19 PM	#18
Zman86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 421	^ probably one of my favorite new cars. I think they are stunning. I love the bodylines.

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bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,225	Was that a PVD grill???? __________________

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Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	I love it!!!

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watchboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Jacky Location: Watch World Posts: 244	If anyone likes the S63, I would recommend him to check out the new BMW750i. It maneuvers like a car half its size, thanks to the BMW new Integral Active Steering! I drove one and the Integral Active Steering is just awesome! Don't read about the articles online or in mags, one has to drive one to feel what I have mentioned. ____________________ Jacky

11 January 2009, 11:44 PM	#24
sini1717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 632	Autocar - New E-class coupe spied testing 30 Dec 2008 ... Autocar.co.uk is the online home of the world's original car magazine. Stay up- to-date with latest motor industry news, read reviews of the ... www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Mercedes-Benz... - 36k - Similar pages http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...ncepts/236710/ Here is a picture of the new Eclass coupe i hope i copied the link properly.The pictures were taken in N.Wales last month.

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