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shuzmaker · 07-19-2006, 12:44 PM

Based on the 5, it's to compete with the R Class from Merc.

Sedan_Clan · 07-19-2006, 12:46 PM

Looks much better than the Mercedes equivalent.

selm · 07-19-2006, 12:53 PM

It looks slanted forward too much. I can't see how they are going to get 50/50 balancing on that - but I am sure they will find a way.

bavarian19 · 07-19-2006, 02:23 PM

Doesnt the R class have absolutely pitiful sales?

Why would BMW want to compete with that trash... Lets just make MINIVANS!!!!

Bimmerista · 07-19-2006, 03:31 PM

The BMW does not look even remotely like all the other pshop speculations

I hope BMW does not get suckered into making one of those. The r class is far from a sales success for MB and BMW would have an even tougher marketing case to make (MB can sell pure luxury and comfort- BMW needs to justify a performance sporty angle)

ALPINE6SPD · 07-20-2006, 12:48 PM

that looks hot

Victor.L3IchibanM3 · 07-20-2006, 09:49 PM

looks alot like my rx 330

Nikki · 07-20-2006, 10:31 PM

I think the R class is pretty cool, not that I'd get one. I don't know about national sales but I see quite a few down here.

RichP · 07-23-2006, 01:00 PM

I do see quite a few R-Classes as well in NYC; however, MB splits development cost with the Chrysler Pacifica, (which basically gives you an MB without the cost of the MB badge, or probably more specifically, you overpay for the MB badge on a chrysler)

I rather not see such brand dillution with BMW.

enwhykiid · 07-23-2006, 11:48 PM

a v3 is also set for production

foofighter · 07-24-2006, 12:26 AM

sales is below expectations right now for the R Class but it's picking up...at least in south orange county. People seem to be buying these in lieu of their SUV's

ALPINE6SPD · 07-24-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by foofighter

sales is below expectations right now for the R Class but it's picking up...at least in south orange county. People seem to be buying these in lieu of their SUV's

people are buying these because mercedes can give them away. You can lease one for the same money as a 330xi.

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RichP Major Drives: V-Power Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,049 iTrader: (4)	I do see quite a few R-Classes as well in NYC; however, MB splits development cost with the Chrysler Pacifica, (which basically gives you an MB without the cost of the MB badge, or probably more specifically, you overpay for the MB badge on a chrysler) I rather not see such brand dillution with BMW. __________________

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Sedan_Clan Capoeirista Extraordinaire! Drives: AW E92 M3 (prev. an E90 IB M3) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone! Or running your plates... Posts: 4,433 iTrader: (10)	Looks much better than the Mercedes equivalent.

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selm Fight On! Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SD, CA Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	It looks slanted forward too much. I can't see how they are going to get 50/50 balancing on that - but I am sure they will find a way.

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bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,658 iTrader: (22)	Doesnt the R class have absolutely pitiful sales? Why would BMW want to compete with that trash... Lets just make MINIVANS!!!!

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Bimmerista Major General Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 5,695 iTrader: (0)	The BMW does not look even remotely like all the other pshop speculations I hope BMW does not get suckered into making one of those. The r class is far from a sales success for MB and BMW would have an even tougher marketing case to make (MB can sell pure luxury and comfort- BMW needs to justify a performance sporty angle)

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foofighter Captain Drives: 2013 Ford Flex EcoBoost Join Date: May 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 815 iTrader: (1)	sales is below expectations right now for the R Class but it's picking up...at least in south orange county. People seem to be buying these in lieu of their SUV's