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Old 09-01-2007, 08:40 AM   #11
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Re: TESTDRIVE: 2007 Mercedes-Benz E230 "Classic" (W211)

In Singapore the majority of what they sell here are E200s and E230s. E280s and above are a rare sight...

The E230 tag is deceiving. It's actually a 2.5L engine, isn't it? Shouldn't be too shabby at all honestly... Great review Christian!
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Re: TESTDRIVE: 2007 Mercedes-Benz E230 "Classic" (W211)

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Hi Christian

Great review, and great pictures as usual!

It pains me to say it, as a Merc fan, but I don't really like the light wood with dark trim combination either in the interior picture.

I've not seen that combination before, and I really can't think of many polite words to use to describe it.

If some folks think Japanese cars can look 'crass' with 'fake' wood, that Benz would be worse IMHO.

Usually here we have dark birds eye maple with a black interior as regards the E Class. Looks much nicer IMHO.

Thanks again for a great review.

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John...

Thanks John.

I agree the interior color combination (materials and wood) look a bit "kitsch". It just doesn't flow and looks a bit tacky. For a dark interior like this, you need dark colored wood, perhaps less glossy too.
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Re: TESTDRIVE: 2007 Mercedes-Benz E230 "Classic" (W211)

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In Singapore the majority of what they sell here are E200s and E230s. E280s and above are a rare sight...

The E230 tag is deceiving. It's actually a 2.5L engine, isn't it? Shouldn't be too shabby at all honestly... Great review Christian!
Thanks James.

Yep, the '230 is actually a 2.5-l V6. There was a W210 E230 and that car was a 2.3-l 4-cylinder so I guess MB just kept that name - but it's a 6-cylinder now.
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