Quivering, wobble, shimmy, grumble and whine

BimmerMan7 · 01-10-2007, 03:16 PM

Seems the Engineers at Mercedes are hard at work on the new rival for the 3-series.

Check out how deep they go to sort out the drive experience. This is not only for comfort but also the handling aspect (they call it sport agility) ...... WATCH OUT BMW !!!

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...rt-development

BK · 01-10-2007, 03:25 PM

Meh. It seems like marketing mumbo jumbo to me.

OTOH, I intend to test drive a new C-class once they come out. I'm interested in seeing the handling difference.

Unusual rear door handle location on that test car, BTW. Is that how it will be on the new model?

NFS13 · 01-10-2007, 05:01 PM

It reads like they tested most of the car in a simulator! So much for that connected to the road feeling. And isn't there already a car like this? ...................Oh yeah, its a Lexus

seph · 01-11-2007, 06:40 AM

Wow, I'm truly impressed at the length Mercedes has gone to research this. The C350 I test drove a while back was pretty darn good, and the only drawback was the outrageous price tag for such a dated model. When I relinquish my ML to my brother next year, I'm going to have a hard time figuring out which car to buy. With the new 3's, G35's, and the upcoming C-class and CTS. I can't wait for this car though. I just hope the design doesn't dissapoint me.

teknochild · 01-11-2007, 06:42 AM

i skimmed through it, and by that i meen i read about 3 sentances, one thing jumped out at me though "quiet engine" k its not the car for me

seph · 01-11-2007, 06:53 AM

which one is the mercedes??

BartMack · 01-11-2007, 07:14 AM

I have no interest in Mercedes... they're like the new Buick- dowdy old farts cars

325ie90 · 01-11-2007, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NFS13

It reads like they tested most of the car in a simulator! So much for that connected to the road feeling. And isn't there already a car like this? ...................Oh yeah, its a Lexus

BMW does this as well
http://paultan.org/archives/2006/07/...ing-simulator/

NFS13 · 01-11-2007, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 325ie90

BMW does this as well
http://paultan.org/archives/2006/07/...ing-simulator/

But the article never talks about live track testing, which I know BMW does plenty of.

DFW_M · 01-11-2007, 08:57 AM

But will they have the leatherette cover for their seats???

SMOKE EM IF U GOT EM!! · 01-11-2007, 09:25 PM

grill looks exactly like a charger's..boo....

damn u chrysler

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BimmerMan7 Private 20 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 325i E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pretoria, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Quivering, wobble, shimmy, grumble and whine Seems the Engineers at Mercedes are hard at work on the new rival for the 3-series. Check out how deep they go to sort out the drive experience. This is not only for comfort but also the handling aspect (they call it sport agility) ...... WATCH OUT BMW !!! http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...rt-development
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seph TIME's person of the year 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 06 ML500; 07 CLK550 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport Beach iTrader: (0)	Wow, I'm truly impressed at the length Mercedes has gone to research this. The C350 I test drove a while back was pretty darn good, and the only drawback was the outrageous price tag for such a dated model. When I relinquish my ML to my brother next year, I'm going to have a hard time figuring out which car to buy. With the new 3's, G35's, and the upcoming C-class and CTS. I can't wait for this car though. I just hope the design doesn't dissapoint me.
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teknochild Your resident 4um troll 141 Rep 2,020 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	i skimmed through it, and by that i meen i read about 3 sentances, one thing jumped out at me though "quiet engine" k its not the car for me __________________ RAWRrrrr
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