Favorite Mercedes-Benz model(s)

[chrome_dout]

Originally Posted by crazyquik

For some reason I've never been a fan of MB.

They used to be the best, now they can't touch Lexus for quality, or BMW for the fun to drive factor, or Audi for best looking exteriors and interiors. Merging with Chrysler was a huge mistake on their part.

 

[theguy]

I've always been a fan of the cl
new ones look great

 

[raclotz]

what are these cars man... this thread should be put up as the ultimate mercedes thread... the pictures help...

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Parker

I have a soft spot for the really boring early 70s sedans.

a "strich achter", very nice

 

[suited]

Originally Posted by theguy

I've always been a fan of the cl
new ones look great

Love these as well. Staggered wheels do wonders for a car.

 

[sonick]

Originally Posted by suited

Love these as well. Staggered wheels do wonders for a car.

How can you tell they are staggered from that picture?

 

[zjpj83]

300SL, no question

 

[suited]

Originally Posted by sonick

How can you tell they are staggered from that picture?

It's a CL and the lip on the rear wheel is significantly bigger than that of the front wheel. If you look close enough you can tell the back tire is very meaty, probably a 285+ which would not be on the front.

 

[IrishDan]

 

[skalogre]

The real G-Wagen - preferably soft top stripped-down short wheelbase (example shown below is a ELBO made example, funnily enough)

Oh and the Unimog

P.s. what zipj83 said.

 

[nootje]

to translate a dutch sentence into english: "rather a star in my windshield then a star on my hood" .. It doesnt convey the message as well but its the thought behind it that counts... Allthough I do like the pre 70s benz..

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by suited

I do like the CLS and S models


I've never been a fan of the CLS. The S, yes, and the CL even more so.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by theguy

I've always been a fan of the cl
new ones look great
Yes.

 

[J'aimelescravates]

I absolutely love the 300SL

I also am a fan of the W211 E-Class. After '05, they pretty much worked out all the "kinks", so to speak, that were present in the 03-04 models. I have not had ANY major issues with mine. As long as you take care of your car, it should last.

Not a fan of the current S-Class. To me it is just overly designed and there's too much going on aesthetically. The new W212 E's look like Hondas and the the E-Coupe looks like a Honda Civic coupe too. I don't want to pay $70k for a Honda (but they're fine at the regular price point ). That being said, the E63 is pretty sweet.

S600 Guard is a fantastic vehicle.
CLK 63 Black Series is near the top of my list too.

 

[chuckseabreeze]

Originally Posted by gamelan

300SL


-Jeff

Best color combo of all time.