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Old 08-21-2008, 11:09 AM   #1
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Default 2009 MB E-Class revealed!

You aren't meant to see this car until next year. But our photographers have caught the brand new E-Class completely undisguised.





I hate to admit it, but in terms of design, Mercedes is doing better than BMW. Yes, this car is a little too Lexus-GS-rip-off, but it's better than a Korean rip-off as is the case in recent BMWs. Regardless, I quite like the design of this car. It also looks exactly like the lovechild of an S and C class.
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Old 08-21-2008, 11:25 AM   #2
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I disagree...

the new E class design is more reminiscant of the new pedestrian safety requirements with the enormous front facia. It looks more like a cow catcher mixed with rolls royce, and some mercedes "style" to boot.

poor combination...
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Old 08-21-2008, 12:30 PM   #3
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The rear looks like a Hyundai Sonata, I don't know if any car looks like that at the front, but it's fugly. Interior looks cheap, but maybe attribute to the light angles.
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Old 08-21-2008, 01:13 PM   #4
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it looks old....it could have been the model befor the one thats into production now
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Old 08-21-2008, 01:37 PM   #5
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Rather imposing... Lexus.

Interesting rear fender element, although it looks out of place. Oh well. People never bought E-Class for its looks anyway.
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Old 08-21-2008, 06:20 PM   #6
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ugly! so disappointed. the headlights are horrible. the rear is fine, but the interior seems to "cheap". This is supposed to be a premium sedan.
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Old 08-21-2008, 07:47 PM   #7
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Looks horrendous!. Lot of use of sharp angles through out the design too, which i'm not convinced will age it well.
The current E class was almost beautiful imo.
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Old 08-21-2008, 07:56 PM   #8
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I agree- the back is very Hyundai-esque and the interior is far too angular. It looks somewhat like a Cadillac interior with all the sharp edges. Not a huge fan.
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Old 08-21-2008, 09:59 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by STiInYourEye View Post
It looks somewhat like a Cadillac interior with all the sharp edges.
Hey hey hey. Cadillac's won Interior of the Year before.

The current CTS interior looks worlds better than that 80's throwback.
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Old 08-23-2008, 11:37 PM   #10
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What is this shit? Too many angles, my eyes are being raped. This is the ugliest E-class ever.
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