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Old 04-07-2005, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by breytonX5
Not when compared to MB which takes the cake for having WAY too many models in its lineup. I agree BMW may dilute the brand with the 1er and its upcoming "minivan" but they make sense economically.
Well, that's my point exactly! Mercedes is struggling right now. (I'm not talking DaimlerChrysler, which is financially doing "OK" due to the success of Dodge and their truck divisions.) They have some serious quality issues, and they just announced the biggest recall in their history. They are not even in the top ten in quality, beaten by the likes of Hunday and <gasp> Chevrolet. They also just announced that they would delay the launch of the B Class due to the weak dollar (or strong Euro, really) which makes the car too expensive. The A-Class, which was never brought here, had roll-over issues. The Mercedes name has taken a beating in the last three years or so. I just hope the motorwerks avoids that.

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