Mercedes to reduce Number of MODEL Options

[grober]

Mercedes are possibly going to reduce the number of options available on their models to cut production costs see http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060306/SUB/60303104/1078

 

[DieselE]

I don't see that as necessarily a bad thing. IMO there has been too much overlap between models.

 

[Rose Chap]

Reading that article and it states that the benchmark for quality Mercedes are following is the one set by Lexus!

A sad day in my opinion. Once upon a time it was the other way round.

 

[Mr E]

Depends on your position - at least there is an exec in DC/MB who recognises that things need to be put right and is willing to make a public statement to that extent. Better than sticking your head in the sand and refusing to face up to the various issues being suffered.......

 

[anissut]

This might even firm up residuals a bit as well.

 

[Rory]

Reading that article and it states that the benchmark for quality Mercedes are following is the one set by Lexus!

I'm a bit more alarmed that Mercedes Car Group CEO Dieter Zetsche even uttered the word 'Hyundai'!

 

[Rose Chap]

Sorry Mr E, I should have qualified my position a bit more. I do think its a good idea Mercedes are working hard to to improve their quality - after a decade and a half I think its time.

I just think its a sad sign of the times that the Mercedes model for quality is Lexus. How ironic, given that Lexus still use MB (and BMW and Audi) for their design ideas.