Mercedes M-class (No Audi Content) was:Re: Porsche/Audi SUV?

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

I thought the waiting list was because MB had to stop production until
they could figure out how to stop making them roll over?
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Elliott

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Josh Pinkert wrote:
> 
> At 02:45 AM 2/26/98 -0800, Arun Rao wrote:
> >
> >       Talking about the M-class, it seems all set to eat other
> >       manufacturers' lunch ... but for the fact that Mercedes
> >       doesn't seem to be able to make enough (sold out for the
> >       next 12-14 months!). I saw one up close outside Pixar
> >       a few days ago, and I must say I was quite impressed: the
> >       first vehicle in its class that I would consider owning ..
> >
> 
> I really don't believe this *bit* about cars being sold out for the next X
> months.  I've heard it for both the M-class and the Porsche Boxster.  But
> then I see some sitting on dealer lots and in showrooms.  Usually cars with
> that kind of demand don't even have demos to test drive...yet I see people
> test driving all the time.  These sold out cars are available...but there's
> probably just a waiting list to get one built (ala Audi A4).
> 
> - Josh Pinkert
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