Spy Shots: E-Class wagon
by Jonathon Ramsey on Dec 28th 2008 at 1:33PM 
When we saw spy shots of the E63 AMG wagon a couple of months ago, we thought the extended lines might diminish the stubbiness of the E Class sedan. The camouflage, cladding, and low profile tires made it seem deceptively sleek. Now that we've seen pictures of the regular E Class wagon, we're not so sure. There are two swage lines along the sides, but without any other curvature or those nifty ConceptFascination-esque haunches, they can't break up the impression of acres of metal. It just looks huge. Even so, we're still upset we don't get it here, and with a trailer hitch, even...[Source: Global Motors]
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JMC3 1:46PM (12/28/2008)
Mercedes always look better in real life than spy shots and they have a tendency to establish design trends that other manufacturers will follow.
Looks like M/B is following a little more that it has in the past.
Many influences from BMW and Asia here.
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Hike15 1:48PM (12/28/2008)
that rear overhang just makes it look huge and ugly
i don't expect many to be sold in the U.S.
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JMC3 5:25PM (12/28/2008)
Maybe (I don't know for certain) it's because the 3rd row faces forward on this wagon,and they need the headroom.
Could be the way it's photographed.
Some auto site will probably get the scoop on the 3rd row's position soon.
Rick 11:20AM (12/29/2008)
Agreed. That rear overhang is overkill and looks like it will end up dragging like the Griswalds going to Wallyworld.
Tylerz06 2:11PM (12/28/2008)
That rear is what would make me turn to the CTS wagon.
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Kumail 3:08PM (12/28/2008)
that whole thing looks hideous, just look at the side view.
i agree with the comment that tylerz06 made, no one in the right mind would buy this over a CTS wagon...
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Sean C 4:52PM (12/28/2008)
There used to be a time when I would eagerly anticipate each re-design of a Mercedes. However, now I think their designs are somewhere between bland and ugly. I used to be a MB owner too, and as a 38 year old guy, I know I'm also within their target market.
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erehsaworig 5:45PM (12/28/2008)
It looks part hyundai genesis part early 90's caprice wagon.
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waiownsyou 12:29AM (12/29/2008)
Why are they still making this car? I would totally choose an R-class over this ugly (maybe it's good camouflaging!) car, although I probably couldn't afford either.
Also, cocks.
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