Mercedes R Class..

8krline · 04-09-2007, 08:38 PM

Right now seriously considering to buy the R-class because we need a larger car to fit more ppl, but I've heard from friends that the R-class is manufactured in US and not in Germany???

Can anyone confirm this

If we are spending 70k on a mercedes family van, I would like it to be made in Germany, otherwise we might go for the X5 instead.

BMW320i · 04-09-2007, 08:46 PM

go for the X5!

KL2DC · 04-09-2007, 09:01 PM

The R, ML and GL are made in Alabama. The Z4s and X5 are made in S Carolina. It shouldn't matter though as they're equally as engineered as their german brethren. I'd still pick the E70 over the R-class

SteveMD · 04-09-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 8krline

Right now seriously considering to buy the R-class because we need a larger car to fit more ppl, but I've heard from friends that the R-class is manufactured in US and not in Germany???

Can anyone confirm this

If we are spending 70k on a mercedes family van, I would like it to be made in Germany, otherwise we might go for the X5 instead.

Since the X5 is made in Spartanburg, South Carolina (in the USA), how's that going to help you?

Greeney · 04-09-2007, 09:12 PM

The R Class looks like a bloated wale..

KL2DC · 04-09-2007, 09:32 PM

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The R Class looks like a bloated wale..

I agree...that's why they're slashing the prices on these things like crazy

AKbmw · 04-09-2007, 09:57 PM

Q7!

FirstClass · 04-09-2007, 10:29 PM

I'd go for the new X5, it looks very good stock. (4.8 has an awesome bumper/lip) Plus it's sportier than the MB will ever be while being supple enough for an SUV.

BMW F22 · 04-09-2007, 10:34 PM

X5!!! seriously if I can afford it I would buy one. It looks soo bad ass.

teknochild · 04-09-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

The R, ML and GL are made in Alabama. The Z4s and X5 are made in S Carolina. It shouldn't matter though as they're equally as engineered as their german brethren. I'd still pick the E70 over the R-class

yea i was going to say lol

8krline · 04-09-2007, 11:46 PM

thanks for the reply guys

and wow i never knew the x5's were made in US as well, i guess i just assume that they come from Germany

anyways x5's do look much better in every way, but the last row of seats have very little leg room...on the other hand, the R does give plenty of leg room for the 5th and 6th person, and not to mention the middle row is really comfy!

pricing is pretty much the same...any other things I should take into consideration?

BMW F22 · 04-10-2007, 12:05 AM

consider this: when people want a car that can handle any situation, they trust BMW.

BMW- trusted everywhere.

purplewidow · 04-10-2007, 01:25 AM

yeah they are more of a US vehicle more sales numbers means they are bult here i think we buy well over half the X5's but i am too lazy to look it up!!!
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BMW F22 · 04-10-2007, 01:27 AM

yes sir. Z4s and X5s are made in South Carolina.

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8krline Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 277 Posts Drives: e90 330i metallic black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada iTrader: (7)	thanks for the reply guys and wow i never knew the x5's were made in US as well, i guess i just assume that they come from Germany anyways x5's do look much better in every way, but the last row of seats have very little leg room...on the other hand, the R does give plenty of leg room for the 5th and 6th person, and not to mention the middle row is really comfy! pricing is pretty much the same...any other things I should take into consideration?
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purplewidow Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	yeah they are more of a US vehicle more sales numbers means they are bult here i think we buy well over half the X5's but i am too lazy to look it up!!! ________ herbalaire ________ dodge matador ________ MEXICO HOTELS ________ Wellbutrin Death Last edited by purplewidow; 09-11-2011 at 05:30 AM..
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