R-Class Goes on Sale in the U.S.

Merc1 · 10-04-2005, 05:55 AM

The R-Class was officially lauched on Sept 14 and managed to sell 386 units in the last 2 weeks of Sept.

Hopefully sales will pick up dramatically.

Any members have an R-Class or have test driven one yet?

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M

Yaz · 10-04-2005, 11:34 PM

Yep, they're out there already. I'm seeing more and more of them everyday. I think they'll be a hit.
I think a couple of our fellow members have driven it.

BMW_Dude · 10-18-2005, 08:02 AM

Jack was going to get one of these!

It has got to be the ultimate mini van!

Merc1 · 11-13-2005, 12:43 PM

R-Class for 2007:

R320 CDI - 221hp
R350 - 268hp
R450 - 335hp
R550 - 382hp

Sound about right for the U.S. lineup anyone?

M

Yannis · 11-13-2005, 01:16 PM

NevadaJack is the R class expert. Maybe he can tell us more.

klier · 11-13-2005, 06:40 PM

I still do not know the reason for Jack going for the S instead of the R

NevadaJack · 11-13-2005, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merc1

R-Class for 2007:

R320 CDI - 221hp
R350 - 268hp
R450 - 335hp
R550 - 382hp

Sound about right for the U.S. lineup anyone?

M

Your line up anticipates the R450 and R550, at least in the US. The US has the R500 which is the 302HP V8 engine and the R350 which is 268HP V6. The newer 4 valves will undoubtedly be offered but later in 2006. The R320CDI is probably a mid 2006 release.

NevadaJack · 11-13-2005, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klier

I still do not know the reason for Jack going for the S instead of the R

A long story but basically I decided not to get the R for personal reasons (not related to the R) and then my friendly MB salesman called me with a deal I couldn't refuse and I didn't...:-) Always wanted an S sedan and this was my chance to get into one.

Merc1 · 12-01-2005, 06:08 AM

I'm awaiting the November sales numbers due to be released later on today. The R-Class sold 386 units in the last 2 weeks or Sept, and 930 units in Oct in the U.S. for a total of 1316 units. I hope they sold at least 1K for November.

M

Merc1 · 12-16-2005, 04:42 AM

I finally saw one of these out on the open road. Whoa, it looks a whole lot better than I would have imagined. Low, wide and very sleek. Funky, but overall good looking. What a surprise. The bigger wheels are a must, as they are for the M-Class also. I hope this new GL looks as good on the road.

M

10-04-2005, 05:55 AM	#1
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	R-Class Goes on Sale in the U.S. The R-Class was officially lauched on Sept 14 and managed to sell 386 units in the last 2 weeks of Sept. Hopefully sales will pick up dramatically. Any members have an R-Class or have test driven one yet? - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER M Last edited by Merc1; 10-04-2005 at 05:59 AM..

10-04-2005, 11:34 PM	#2
Yaz Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York City Posts: 815 Thanks: 394 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Re: R-Class Goes on Sale in the U.S. Yep, they're out there already. I'm seeing more and more of them everyday. I think they'll be a hit. I think a couple of our fellow members have driven it.

10-18-2005, 08:02 AM	#3
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 368 Thanked 495 Times in 283 Posts	Re: R-Class Goes on Sale in the U.S. Jack was going to get one of these! It has got to be the ultimate mini van!

11-13-2005, 12:43 PM	#4
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: R-Class Goes on Sale in the U.S. R-Class for 2007: R320 CDI - 221hp R350 - 268hp R450 - 335hp R550 - 382hp Sound about right for the U.S. lineup anyone? M

11-13-2005, 01:16 PM	#5
Yannis Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greece Posts: 8,281 Thanks: 1,886 Thanked 1,800 Times in 1,025 Posts	Re: R-Class Goes on Sale in the U.S. NevadaJack is the R class expert. Maybe he can tell us more.

11-13-2005, 06:40 PM	#6
klier Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 3,173 Thanks: 1,006 Thanked 294 Times in 179 Posts	Re: R-Class Goes on Sale in the U.S. I still do not know the reason for Jack going for the S instead of the R

12-01-2005, 06:08 AM	#9
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: R-Class Goes on Sale in the U.S. I'm awaiting the November sales numbers due to be released later on today. The R-Class sold 386 units in the last 2 weeks or Sept, and 930 units in Oct in the U.S. for a total of 1316 units. I hope they sold at least 1K for November. M

12-16-2005, 04:42 AM	#10
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	Re: R-Class Goes on Sale in the U.S. I finally saw one of these out on the open road. Whoa, it looks a whole lot better than I would have imagined. Low, wide and very sleek. Funky, but overall good looking. What a surprise. The bigger wheels are a must, as they are for the M-Class also. I hope this new GL looks as good on the road. M

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