2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Consumer Discussions

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Electrical Problems

• Re: Mercedes R350 [mbr352]

  Written by: dr_grasshopper on Nov 17, 2011 8:17:59 PM

  Hi There, I'm curious, what prompted the steering column replacement? I have a 2006 R350 and I'm starting to get a clicking and thumping that I can feel under the front floorboards when I make a turn. I'm trying to pinpoint the issue before taking it to my MB dealer. I'm glad I took out an extended warranty, I'm having lots of problems (I'm happy to post the list of issues ... Read More

• Re: Low Voltage problem update [bautista]

  Written by: kommandantkarl on Mar 28, 2011 7:53:13 AM

  The best to fix it is REPLACING THE CAR!!! I changed it last November for a 2011 GLK350 Fantastic Ride and build like a tank, proudly made in Germany! absolutely no problem whatsoever. I lost money on the R350, they updated the software, and some other things but they could NEVER pinpoint the random shifting problems and shake ups. This adds up to alternator problems, early serpentine failure, battery failures, the ... Read More

Mercedes Benz R-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Warranty is a sham

  Written by: fusilli on Apr 27, 2010 12:13:08 PM

  Well, before ANYONE buys a Mercedes, let me tell you about my recent experience with a warranty issue I had with my 2006 Mercedes R350. I needed a replacement control module which was caused by a blocked a/c tube that subsequently leaked on it, causing it to short. There was a service bulletin on this very problem issued to all MB dealerships. This absolutely should have been covered under warranty but ... Read More

• Re: 2006 R350 CPO [certifidcrnut]

  Written by: tiwari on Aug 12, 2009 7:25:04 AM

  Hi, I just finalized the price for 2009, R350 with P1, Panoramic sunroof, heated seats for 44K, do you think it is great price? I am still negotiating with other deals. It looks like mercedes just offer 10K off on this model. hope this helps.

• Re: 2006 R350 CPO, with 30k miles [acorvine]

  Written by: kyfdx on Apr 30, 2009 3:37:28 PM

  Page back a bit, and I think you'll see where Mercedes Financial was selling R350s to their lessees for $23K-$27K.. For a CPO from a dealer, you'll probably have to add $4K-$5K to that, to make a deal... Or, get the current auction value in Real-World Trade-In Values

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Suspension Issues

• R350 suspension problem

  Written by: markr350 on Apr 15, 2009 6:34:32 AM

  I have recently re-leased a 2006 r350 and have a knocking in my front suspension as well as feathering on my front tires. I have had the same knocking on my last 3 mercedes E260 and a E420 and a C240 wagon. I finaly found the problem on my C class, and it turned out to be the front top shock support that had failed, this probably took me 1 year ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Electrical Problems

• Sunroof glitches and other problems

  Written by: diecastaussie on Nov 23, 2008 11:38:53 PM

  I'm from Australia and this is my first post - I have a 2006 R350 which I purchased 7 months ago from a Mercedes Benz dealer. It is a 6 seater with "touring pack" which means that it has the removable console in between the 2nd row seats. I love the car, it has a couple of very annoying electrical bugs - thankfully not the battery draining issues that I have ... Read More

• Re: Mercedes-Benz R-Class Electrical Problems [pf_flyer]

  Written by: nicky2244 on May 18, 2008 4:09:17 PM

  Have a 2006 R-350 with about 13500 miles. Car won't start, changed battery all the lights cut on but the car still won't start. Jump it off and finally Now a red battery light cut on saying I need to take my car to the dealership. My car is in the garage now tomorrow I have to call Mercedes and waist another day of electrical problems. This is a 2006 why ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Suspension Issues

• Re: Mercedes-Benz R-Class Suspension Issues [pf_flyer]

  Written by: taylorj2 on Sep 13, 2007 5:12:35 PM

  My wife drives a 2006 R500 and I have noticed that it "spits" and "hisses" from the right front corner- some sort of air suspension relief valve or something. I was told by a technician at my local dealer that this is normal and I have a tough time believing this. anyone have any experience with this?

Mercedes Benz R-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2007 R-Class Deals? [queencreek]

  Written by: martinf on Sep 5, 2007 9:19:28 PM

  I think your numbers might be a bit optimistic. Back in October, 2006, Mercedes was offering $10,000 marketing incentives, and the dealers were willing to go about $16,000 under MSRP, not invoice. Of course, the vehicles are still not moving (witness the demise of the R500), and you might succeed. Please post your findings when you are finished negotiating. These forums are a great source of info for buyers and have ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions

• lease-end negoations?

  Written by: irishrogue1 on Sep 4, 2007 8:27:51 AM

  First let me say thank you to all of the hosts and readers/contributors - this forum/board is a great source of information for so many things automotive!! Now my Question - We leased a 2006 Mercedes R500 at the end of the 2006 model year when factory and dealer incentives were almost too good to be true and R sales were in the toilet. We drove off with an R sporting ... Read More

• Re: Help for a new lesee please [michigan1]

  Written by: martinf on Jan 31, 2007 10:15:36 PM

  I have a 2006 R500 that I internet shopped in the L.A. area. I got a local San Diego dealer to match. I would try that first. Having said that, I have a 2005 Jaguar X-type that I bought from Jaguar of South Bay (Torrance, CA, about 100 miles from home), and I have only had the vehicle serviced locally at the only San Diego Jaguar Dealer. They have been absolutely ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz: Future Models

• 2006 & Dec 2006 Sales

  Written by: merc1 on Jan 3, 2007 9:53:12 PM

  Press Release Mercedes sold 248,080 vehicles in 2006 including 146 Maybachs. Surprisingly with all the new models compared to Dec 2005 sales were down 10 percent on a month vs. month basic for Dec. M

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions

• Re: R350 Christmas Lease Special-A good deal? [joecicak]

  Written by: martinf on Dec 4, 2006 12:35:56 AM

  There were similar Mercedes incentive lease specials on 2006 R350's this past summer and fall, and virtually every dealer was beating those deals significantly (roughly $100/month less than the Mercedes national advertised rate at the time). What discount from MSRP is the current Christmas lease special based upon? Others are reporting $4000 to $6000 off MSRP. I know the MF is unbeatable (almost unbelievable) at .00085.

Mercedes Benz R-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2006 vs 2007 R Class

  Written by: crestonave on Nov 28, 2006 5:10:40 AM

  I see according to Edmunds that Mercedes is offering ten grand cash to dealers on the 2006 R Class, as well as 4.9 financing for as much as 66 months. Is there any difference between the 2006 and 2007 models? Any major mechanical mods or improvments? Any reason to go for a 2007 instead of the 2006?

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions

• Re: 2007 R500 advice needed [rider88]

  Written by: martinf on Oct 20, 2006 10:59:48 PM

  It looks like you are getting about $5800 off MSRP. At this point in the model run, I think that is about as good as you are going to find. Apparently, MB has a 5.5% "Dealer Holdback" on these vehicles, giving the dealers only about another $3600 to play with beyond invoice. If you are not in a big hurry, you might want to wait for Mercedes Winter Sales Event which ... Read More

Mercedes Benz R-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Mercedes Benz R-Class: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [kyfdx]

  Written by: stephanekoenig on Oct 29, 2006 7:52:49 AM

  CA Mercedes dealer. 2006 R500 Black/ Macadamia Leather 18" Wheels 317 Comfort Package 318 Trim Package 320 Entertainment Package 324 Sunroof Package MSRP: $60,630 Lease option: 27 months, 12K miles per year, $4,999 drive off the 26 monthly payments @ $370 plus fee's "tax" = $399.99 monthly. Residual: $40623 Had only Tier 2 credit though so it pushed the prices up to $469 pm + $5000 drive away. I'm new in ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions

• Re: 2007 R500 advice needed [rider88]

  Written by: martinf on Oct 19, 2006 10:11:13 PM

  First, the real deal on these Mercedes R Class vehicles is the 2006 vintage. With up to $16,500 off MSRP on these cars, you are getting pre-refunded about 25% out of the 35% depreciation part of your lease (based on 15,000 miles/yr.), leaving you to only pay for about 10% of the MSRP in depreciation. Even with the money factor at .00400, that break on the depreciation component of your lease ... Read More

Changes You'd Like To See in the R-Class

• Hold ON! A new R500 owner vents

  Written by: alandparker on Oct 17, 2006 11:59:12 PM

  Below is my draft of the letter to my MB dealer as I return my R500 with "issues." YOu should know, I bought this vehicle in early Spring, drove it under a thousand miles, and wrecked it. It took FOUR MONTHS to get it back. I've now had it for another two thousand miles. REad on and excuse the "frankness" October 18, 2006 Mr. Pat Hathaway, Service Manager The Automaster, Inc. ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions

• About to pull the trigger/how can they do this?

  Written by: martinf on Oct 15, 2006 12:26:05 AM

  Welcome to the peculiar world of leasing! Because MB is offering such significant discounts from MSRP on the 2006 R class vehicles, a large proportion of your depreciation cost is taken away. You are most likely getting about $12,000 from MSRP on the R350 (about 20%), so MB is already absorbing about 20% of your "residual" cost. At a residual of 68%, you are only paying about 12% of the MSRP ... Read More

• Re: 2006 R-Class MF & Residuals for 10/2006 [pureautomobile]

  Written by: martinf on Oct 12, 2006 2:15:48 PM

  Don't feel bad about acting prior to now on your R class. I have run the numbers, and the changes in factory to dealer cash have been just about entirely offset by changes in the Money Factor and the residuals. As a brief recap, through 7/31/06, factory to dealer cash was $5000, residual was 71% (27month/12,000miles - the sweet spot), and money factor was .00285 (.00175 single pay). After 8/03/06, factory ... Read More

• Re: 2006 R-Class MF & Residuals for 10/2006 [irishrogue1]

  Written by: martinf on Oct 10, 2006 10:40:03 PM

  Check with the internet department at W.I. Simonson in Santa Monica. They are offering $16,250 off all remaining R500's, they charge $795 for Mercedes Lease Inception fee, the MF is .0040, and the representative is extremely pleasant to deal with!!

• Re: today's money factor and is o down realistic? [irishrogue1]

  Written by: martinf on Oct 6, 2006 11:39:40 AM

  The $10,000 factory to dealer cash is posted on the Edmunds.com New cars/incentives and rebates section. I could not believe it myself! I guess I should have had the patience to wait out their 2006 inventory. They are still offering reduced interest rates on purchases, but there are no posted incentive leasing programs. When Mercedes increased the factory to dealer cash from $5000 to $7000, they dropped the residual from 4%, ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz: Future Models

• Mercedes-Benz at Paris 2006

  Written by: merc1 on Sep 28, 2006 9:26:20 PM

  The new S63 AMG: The S-Class is now also represented by the S 63 AMG and equipped with the 386 kW/525 hp high-tech engine. Both AMG models accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, and the maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The CL63 AMG: With the CL 63 AMG, Mercedes-AMG is presenting the flagship model of the new CL-Class in Paris. Its wholly independently developed AMG ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions

• Re: Need Your Experts' Advise! [eugez]

  Written by: martinf on Sep 27, 2006 12:24:30 AM

  First, the "perfect storm" lease situation that we have applies largely to the 2006 models. What I mean is that because of the huge discounts from MSRP, the "selling" price of your vehicle will be about 22% to 23% less than MSRP. That is to say that your original "selling" price is already a "residual value" of 77%. In 27 months, Mercedes would like to delude themselves into believing the vehicle ... Read More

• Re: offer/counteroffer [zorogris]

  Written by: pureautomobile on Sep 26, 2006 4:00:24 PM

  5.5% of holdback is from MSRP and giving away to the customer 4.5% is very real. I just received an email from Santa Monica W.I. Simonson Mercedes in So Cal, and they are discounting (advertised) $13,500 off MSRP of $60,630 (2 available) on 2006 R500 with options: 18in Wheels, Comfort Pkg,Trim Pkg, Entertainment Pkg, Sunroof Pkg. Not the greatest in options but very decent deal. Base on the invoice of $56,441 ... Read More

• Re: Need Your Experts' Advise! [eugez]

  Written by: martinf on Sep 25, 2006 1:39:33 PM

  1. I do not have a feel yet for the pricing on the 2007's. The Mercedes sponsored leasing program suggests a selling price of $47,160.59 based on an MSRP of $48,700 for the 2007 R350 27 month lease, but suggest a selling price of $45,494 on a $54,175 2006 R350 (about $9700 off MSRP)which is still about $2000 to $3000 higher than what dealers are really letting the vehicles go for. ... Read More

• Re: I need to know "how" to do it....I'm ready! [leasemama]

  Written by: martinf on Sep 24, 2006 1:39:19 PM

  I have learned more on leasing on this car than my previous 6 leases (3 mercedes, 2 bmw's, and a land rover). This may be a long post! The basics of leasing are this: You are only paying for how much the car depreciates during your lease term (affected by the number of miles you drive) and the interest rate (money factor) on your "loan." What determines the depreciation cost is ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz: Future Models

• CL63 AMG Revealed!

  Written by: merc1 on Sep 13, 2006 3:36:18 AM

  Mercedes-Benz is presenting a broad cross-section of product firsts and technical innovations at this year's Paris Motor Show. Exclusive high-performance models such as the CL 63 AMG and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition super sports car are celebrating their world premiere here. The latest version of the CL-Class is making its public debut under the slogan "The Virtuoso Luxury Coupé". Mercedes-Benz at the Paris Motor Show 2006 M

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions

• Re: residual Q [irishrogue1]

  Written by: martinf on Sep 12, 2006 9:47:14 PM

  You have hit the nail on the head (twice!). First, the best possible lease is one based on a low interest rate (no surprise there) AND a highly discounted purchase price (no surprise there) plus a HIGH MSRP (upon which the residual value is based - maybe a bit of surprise there). Since your lease expense is largely the sum of the "depreciation" (the difference between the MSRP and the "residual" ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

• Re: 2007 R350 Prices [irishrogue1]

  Written by: mbzr350 on Sep 12, 2006 6:58:18 AM

  The Mercedes website. The lease offer is for 2006 R350 $2999 (?) 499/mo. 27 months lease. I took the 10K/ year lease because I wasn't sure if I like this car or not. But I am glad I did. I test drove many other SUVs, The 38K Toyota and Honda Vans. This one surprised me with just 46K but fully loaded. Sticker price on it is 54K with Navigation, Preminum sounds ... Read More

• Re: Mercedes R350 or Honda Odyssey Touring [cartunr]

  Written by: mbzr350 on Sep 12, 2006 12:46:34 AM

  I leased a 2006 because I have such a better deal I can't resist. My dealer also offers a life time road side assistance. He said this is typical for all Mercedez models.

• Re: 2007 R350 Prices [plt03]

  Written by: martinf on Sep 10, 2006 9:55:39 AM

  I just checked the Mercedes of Walnut Creek website. They are offering a "minimum of $12,000 off MSRP" on the 2006 R 350 and R500. Check with them!!

• Re: 2007 R350 Prices [plt03]

  Written by: martinf on Sep 10, 2006 9:42:38 AM

  Check this Forum section: Mercedes R Class: Lease Questions. I think your quote is approaching a full MSRP price on the vehicle with no discount at all. I hope you comparison shopped a few other dealers in the Bay Area before pulling the trigger on this one. I understand the dealer in Walnut Creek had been offering significant discounts on the R's during these past few weeks. Mercedes is still giving ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions

• Buying a new R350

  Written by: lupin on Aug 9, 2006 9:50:58 AM

  Need advice: I currently own a 2001 ML350 and am looking to lease the new 2006 R350. Manhattan Mercedes is offering a 27 month lease for $329 with $3000 down (includes sunroof, heated seats and CD changer) . I want to add some options to it ( 18" wheels, NAV and maybe couple of others). Since this would be my first leased car I am uncertain how to approach the situation ... Read More

Inside Line-Long-Term Test: 2006 MB R500

• Inside Line-Long-Term Test: 2006 MB R500

  Written by: KarenS on Jul 5, 2006 2:52:04 PM

  Check out the long term test on this MB wagon! Tell us what you think. Long-Term Test: Mercedes-Benz R500

Mercedes-Benz: Future Models

• May 2006 Sales

  Written by: merc1 on Jun 4, 2006 9:27:21 PM

  Sales were up 21+ percent for May 2006 vs. May 2005. The S,E,R,SL,SLK and new GL were all responsible for this huge gain. Dealers must be giving away 06' E-Classes ahead of the new 07' model arriving at the end of June. The R-Class moved only 1400 or so units, still not up to what MB needs in order to meet their goal of 20K a year. The GL was the ... Read More

• Mercedes-Benz News....

  Written by: merc1 on Apr 23, 2006 11:47:07 PM

  Worldcarfans (in the Germancar section) has a timeline for upcoming Mercedes 2007 (in the U.S.) model introductions. Article In short: USA: ML63 AMG 4MATIC July 2006 USA: CLS550 September 2006 USA: CLK63 AMG Cabriolet September 2006 USA: GL450 4Matic May 2006 USA: E-Class July 2006 USA: R320 CDI October 2005 und R63 AMG 4MATIC September 2006 It appears that the R500 and ML500 keep the ancient SOHC 5L V8! Don't get ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Lease Questions

• Re: money factor [chucky380]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 4, 2006 3:24:09 AM

  Hi chucky380. If you were to lease a 2006 Mercedes-Benz R500 through Mercedes-Benz Finance right now for 39 months with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00285 and 59%, respectively. Mercedes' 1.9% financing offer for this model is a good deal. The only problem with it is that it is only available for terms up to 3 years. If you want to ... Read More

• Re: money factor [jccssc888]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 21, 2006 2:40:39 AM

  HI jccssc888. Dealers are having a hard time giving the R-Class away right now. This works to your advantage as a consumer because Mercedes-Benz has been forced to provide quite a bit of support on it and dealers aren't making much on them. If you were to lease a 2006 R350 through Mercedes-Benz Credit right now for 39 months with 15,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

• Re: 2007 R Class [templeton3]

  Written by: merc1 on Mar 13, 2006 12:51:37 AM

  Since there is no 2006 G I hope for the 2007 re-fresh they'll give the G some modern Benz technology! M

Mercedes-Benz: Future Models

• Re: Feb 2006 Sales [wopel]

  Written by: merc1 on Mar 5, 2006 2:21:11 PM

  Well there a couple of Benz salespeople that chime in on the R-Class board from time to time that have hinted that a major re-shuffle of the R-Class' standard/optional equipment is on tap for the 2007 model year. This would be in repsonse to slow R-Class sales. Just a guess at this point. Yes I have read (Automobile Magazine) that a R320 CDI will show up here before the end of ... Read More

• Re: I expect the SL 63.... [scott1256]

  Written by: merc1 on Feb 23, 2006 10:29:24 PM

  I'm reading now on GCZ (GermanCarZone) that Mercedes is going to show a direct-injection version of the 3.5L V6. It produces 292hp (288 in the U.S.)/270 lb-ft torque in the facelifted E350 with a projected 26.6 MPG rating. Just like always expect this engine to spread to all the "350" models before the end of 2006. When I see something offical I'll post it here of course. This was taken from ... Read More

• Mercedes at Geneva 2006

  Written by: merc1 on Feb 16, 2006 3:36:25 AM

  Offical press release on the CLK63, CLS63, and facelifted SL models. M

• Major Mercedes-Benz News!

  Written by: merc1 on Feb 14, 2006 10:24:29 PM

  The AMG parade starts: Presenting the CLK63 AMG: In Short 482hp and 465lb-ft of torue, 2007 model for the U.S. late summer/fall. Replaces the current CLK55 AMG Cabriolet on the U.S. market. The CLK55 Coupe was dropped for 2006. No word on wether or not we'll get the CLK63 Coupe. Also the CLS63 AMG: In short: 515hp and 465lb-ft of torque, replaced the CLS55 AMG. More hp, less torque, but more ... Read More

• Re: Mercedes sales in 2006 [scott1256]

  Written by: merc1 on Jan 23, 2006 9:37:45 PM

  Correct on all counts. Going to be a long year for the C-Class. The only thing that will save it from falling complete off the charts is that it finally has some great engines that are competitive with the class. Up next SL (facelift already been shown), E-Class facelift and the CL. All of these should be on the stand at Geneva the first week of March. M

• Mercedes sales in 2006 [merc1]

  Written by: scott1256 on Jan 23, 2006 1:50:02 PM

  2005 was the tough year. The S has arrived to help out in 06. I predict Mercedes will have its 13th consecutive sales increase this year: something in the order of 240,000+ units. The facelifted E only needs to gain a bit of traction to beat 2005 totals. The C is the weak link in the chain for the next two years.

• Mercedes News

  Written by: merc1 on Jan 5, 2006 1:44:58 AM

  Sales are in for the U.S. for 2005 - 224,421 units, up 1.3% vs 2004. 2005 MBUSA Sales All the work was done by the ML, CLS and SLK. C-Class did post the highest sales month on record for Dec 2005. The new R-Class did contribute also, finally posting a decent number for Dec 2005 - 2,430 units. Maybach is floundering to put it lightly. Mercedes actually sold more SLRs and ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Mercedes-Benz Happenings.... [anthonyp]

  Written by: merc1 on Dec 29, 2005 10:04:47 PM

  Yep, 2006 is going to be a big year for MB I predict. They have a decent amount of new and/or facelifted product coming and every V8 will be upgraded at some point like the V6s were this year. New managment at the wheel should be a big plus. Since the S-Class seems to be a hit elsewhere in the world I'm sure they wait breathlessly to see how it will ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Mercedes-Benz Happenings.... [merc1]

  Written by: anthonyp on Dec 29, 2005 3:10:49 PM

  Man that is a torrent of new cars-engines...I am particularly curious about the new S...I feel it will be winner on the technology front, but still have reservations on the wheel arches...It is hard to imagine that many minds just doing the arches for no purpose...One small thing that my Audi has, that I would never have thought to be meaningful, is the adjustable arm rests...I have found them to be ... Read More

• 2006 Mercedes-Benz Happenings....

  Written by: merc1 on Dec 28, 2005 3:23:51 AM

  So far we know about the new S-Class - S450, S550, S600 and now the S65 (which should be here by late summer). The new GL-Class - GL450 is only model slated for the U.S. so far, can't see why we won't get the larger V8 GL500 (GL550 in the U.S.). On sale in late March/early April. At some point over the next 6 months the CLK500, E500, CLS500, R500, and ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

• Re: DEER [lovemyclk]

  Written by: merc1 on Dec 14, 2005 9:49:29 PM

  Well 2006 will be the year to watch as far as Mercedes goes. This new S-Class must fly high. It would be a great moral booster and to mention a profit maker. So far the only recent launch that hasn't gone to well is the R-Class. The ML, SLK, and CLS have all done very well. M

Mercedes-Benz: Future Models

• Re: Mercedes-Benz - The Future [mssurrey]

  Written by: merc1 on Nov 23, 2005 1:52:28 PM

  Well the CLS500 will most definitiely become the CLS550 for the 2007 model year. Since the S is the first to have this new engine I would exepect than any CLS models ordered past Feb-March 2006 will be the a 2007 model, just a guess. M

• Re: The House that Merc Built! [callmedrfill]

  Written by: merc1 on Nov 2, 2005 9:21:20 PM

  Ok, I'll bite. What's up with the 2.5L, 200HP C230? Why isn't it the C250? Are they trying to be like Lexus with a 2.5? Nothing to do with Lexus. The 2.5L V6 has been out in Europe since spring long before the IS250. I'm glad they didn't call it a "250" at this point to avoid confusion. I suspect that when the next C comes along it will be called ... Read More

• Mercedes-Benz - The Future

  Written by: merc1 on Oct 31, 2005 6:34:28 AM

  An overview of the next 12 months: C-Class - Nothing but a long road ahead in the face of a new 3-Series and Lexus IS. New engines, all V6s will help maintain for 2006, but the 2007 model year will be a long one. Autoweek is reporting that AMG has built a few C63 AMGs, but I doubt we'll see the new AMG V8 in the current C-Class body. E-Class - ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

• Re: CDI and Diesel

  Written by: ichen on Jun 12, 2005 8:27:51 AM

  I'm going to hazard a guess and say we may or may not see the R diesel until 07 year (maybe - depending on how our ULSD goes) - Mercedes obviously has the new V6 since they showed it off in the 3 E320 V6 CDI's that just set new world records.. but they can't introduce them this year, so my guess would be as a '06 or 07' v6 e320 ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz: Future Models

• Mercedes-Benz Sales for May 2005

  Written by: merc1 on Jun 2, 2005 2:48:55 AM

  Sales were down 1.8 percent for May 2005 compared to May 2004. It seems that every Mercedes that isn't new is dropping and the brand new ones continue to post big gains. Details Here The CLS it seems continues to eat into the E-Class' sales. The SLK and M-Class were up 119.4% and 66.2% respectively compared to May 2004. The CLS sold 1550 units while the E-Class sold 3569 units (down ... Read More

• Timeline

  Written by: merc1 on May 15, 2005 10:58:48 PM

  In reading some other sites tonight there is a lot of talk about whats upcoming in the Benz lineup, here is what we know and the latest rumors by model year: 2006: CLK facelift new CLK350, C-Class new 2.5L, 3.0L, and 3.5L V6 engines, R-Class, M-Class, SLK280. S350 added to the S-Class lineup in the U.S. More standard equipment on all S-Class models for the final run of the S-Class. 2007: ... Read More

• Re: Merc1 - Mercedes needs you in management. [scott1256]

  Written by: merc1 on Apr 30, 2005 10:09:57 AM

  Thanks!!! Well I've done my part. I've written letters and even talked with Maybach and Mercedes reps at various autoshows (mainly Detroit where I really did have an important ear for a few minutes), but its up to them now. They seem to at the very least know that they have a problem. I've read the statement about earnings and 1 Billion (gulp!) of that was for Smart, which I say ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

• Re: 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class [dazze]

  Written by: merc1 on Apr 24, 2005 9:34:40 PM

  All I've ever heard about the R-Class is "fall", meaning Oct-Nov typically for Mercedes. M

• Re: 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class [merc1]

  Written by: dazze on Apr 24, 2005 5:57:32 PM

  M, What have you heard re the availability of the R-Class. My dealer is reluctant to talk about a delivery date... Dazze

Mercedes-Benz: Future Models

• Recap

  Written by: merc1 on Feb 26, 2005 11:47:40 AM

  Mercedes for 2005 and 2006, new models: 2006 E350 (on sale now, 268hp V6) 2006 E55 Wagon (not confirmed yet) 2006 S65 AMG (On sale next month) 2006 CLS500 and CLS55 AMG (on sale now!) 2006 C350 (268hp V6) 2006 C280 (227hp V6) 2006 C230 (200hp V6) All 3 on sale early summer/late spring 2005 SLK280 (227hp V6) On sale this fall. ML350 (268hp V6) ML500 (302hp V8) Both on sale ... Read More

• benzfans

  Written by: merc1 on Apr 10, 2005 4:07:45 PM

  I'm most sure that that the 2006 SL won't see any changes, but the 2007 model will including a new V8. The U.S. market won't see the SL350 either. SL and CL are V8s only and upper V8s at that. No V6s or small V8 engines in this market. Stroudman, On my usual Sunday stroll through the local Benz lot I noticed today that the dealer here has every version of ... Read More

Mercedes-Benz R-Class

• 2006 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

  Written by: merc1 on Feb 13, 2005 10:15:06 AM

  Mercedes has announced that R-Class will make its debut this summer in time for a Fall market introduction. This is vehicle that started out as the Grand Sport Tourer and has recently been called the Vison R Sports Tourer. In Mercedes speak "Vision" are concepts with production intent.   The new R-Class should go on sale either late fall/winter or early 2006 as a 2006 model. Pricing is believed to start ... Read More