Let us bask in the glory that is the R230, C209 and W211

"whoarder is tellurium" (whoarder) 09/03/2014 at 23:08 • Filed to: None

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Despite the reliability issues of the time, IMO these are all prime examples of excellent overall design. So clean. The headlights. Smooth, flowing body lines and well incorporated tail lights.

GhostZ > whoarder is tellurium 09/03/2014 at 23:11

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It looks like a less exaggerated version of this.

I am a much bigger fan of their successors.

whoarder is tellurium > GhostZ 09/03/2014 at 23:21

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To each his/her own. It also seems like that vehicle was going for a sea creature/ sea monster look?

As for your other note, I do like Mercedes' current lineup, except for the 231 and its awkward proportions. Its too busy!

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > whoarder is tellurium 09/03/2014 at 23:27

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I prefer the newer body styles but I think these look great as well. The design is over 10 years old but clean examples look much newer still.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > whoarder is tellurium 09/03/2014 at 23:29

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R231 looks much better in person I think, especially in AMG guise. I do agree that it can look a bit awkward from some angles. But lots of people love them, they seem to sell really well.

GhostZ > whoarder is tellurium 09/03/2014 at 23:32

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The W218 is fucking sexy though.

Manuél Ferrari > whoarder is tellurium 09/03/2014 at 23:32

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I think the SL you posted is the best looking SL since the 50s.

Aero > whoarder is tellurium 09/03/2014 at 23:34

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I love the W211 E63, it's one of my favorite Mercedes designs.

whoarder is tellurium > GhostZ 09/03/2014 at 23:35

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needs more shooting brake