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Maxwell Smart Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Even MB can't get it right Mercedes has released a music compilation called simply Mixed Tape to listen to while driving. This is the text that accompanies the tape: The GL-Class If this is the new GL - then LONG LIVE THE GL! Here is the cover: Edited by Maxwell Smart 2/26/2007 9:58 AM (MB-Mixed-Tape.jpg) Attachments ---------------- MB-Mixed-Tape.jpg (70KB - 8 downloads) | ||
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Maxwell Smart Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Even MB can't get it right Does no one else find this odd? | ||
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roughneck Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: UK, Germany & USA Vehicle(s): 270 cdi.300 GD 300 GE.lwb 300 GE.swb. Disco 2 Posts: 4398 | RE: Even MB can't get it right I find it so odd I can' put it into words | ||
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KERR Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | Re: Even MB can't get it right nice... bet the GL owners will love that. | ||
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hipine Date registered: Jul 2006 Location: US, CO, Bailey Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A | RE: Even MB can't get it right I submit that "MB" didn't get it right, wrong, or otherwise. Remember, MB exists only as a brand name now. You're dealing with DCAG, and maybe not even them in a case of the cover art for some goofy CD that's probably farmed out by one of the marketing groups or some contractor thereof who doesn't know a G from a hole in the ground. The only thing odd to me is that they chose model-specific artwork rather than a generic one that buyers of any model could identify with. I guess "odd" isn't the word I'd choose. Sad maybe. Certainly not Surprising. Oldsmobile (before they cashed it in) used to have an ad slogan that "It's not your father's Oldsmobile." If DCAG keeps building Mercedes that are "Not your father's Benz" they'll share Olds' fate. And don't think it can't happen. Olds was one of the first guys in the auto business. He participated in the first "race" on Daytona beach in 1903 or somethin. Another long and proud automotive history that fell victim to the brand hucksters. It can happen to the best of them. Or maybe another ad logan...."MB - we don't sweat the details" We'll see.... -Dave G. Now here's a fun thread....what 5 songs would be on a CD you'd choose to portray YOUR g-wagen lifestyle.... :^) | ||
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roughneck Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: UK, Germany & USA Vehicle(s): 270 cdi.300 GD 300 GE.lwb 300 GE.swb. Disco 2 Posts: 4398 | RE: Even MB can't get it right Air on a G string Talking of slogans, Albion used to be a great truck maker in the UK 40 years ago, their slogan was, " As sure as the rising sun and we never fade" they did when they whent in with Leyland. Edited by roughneck 2/26/2007 4:46 PM | ||
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trc Elite Veteran Date registered: Jun 2006 Location: Estonia Vehicle(s): MB G350DT '93; MB 300 SD '83 ; Subaru Forester, Posts: 786 | Re: Even MB can't get it right This is just too good to be true :P trc - a GL owner now Edited by trc 2/26/2007 5:08 PM | ||
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Maxwell Smart Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Even MB can't get it right hipine - 2/26/2007 9:35 PMI submit that "MB" didn't get it right, wrong, or otherwise. Remember, MB exists only as a brand name now. You're dealing with DCAG, and maybe not even them in a case of the cover art for some goofy CD that's probably farmed out by one of the marketing groups or some contractor thereof who doesn't know a G from a hole in the ground. The only thing odd to me is that they chose model-specific artwork rather than a generic one that buyers of any model could identify with. The quote is unfortunately specific to the cover. And while MB undoubtedly farmed it out, they would of
So the mistake really is unforgivable Now here's a fun thread....what 5 songs would be on a CD you'd choose to portray YOUR g-wagen lifestyle.... :^) Well there are lots of song's specifically about the G. Eric Clapton (don't remember which), Macy Gray, Jamoroquai (i think) and countless rap/hip hop songs.... sure there are a lot more but can't think at the moment. Not sure I would listen to half of them though...
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trc Elite Veteran Date registered: Jun 2006 Location: Estonia Vehicle(s): MB G350DT '93; MB 300 SD '83 ; Subaru Forester, Posts: 786 | RE: Even MB can't get it right Maxwell Smart - 2/27/2007 12:35 AM hipine - 2/26/2007 9:35 PMI submit that "MB" didn't get it right, wrong, or otherwise. Remember, MB exists only as a brand name now. You're dealing with DCAG, and maybe not even them in a case of the cover art for some goofy CD that's probably farmed out by one of the marketing groups or some contractor thereof who doesn't know a G from a hole in the ground. The only thing odd to me is that they chose model-specific artwork rather than a generic one that buyers of any model could identify with. The quote is unfortunately specific to the cover. And while MB undoubtedly farmed it out, they would of
So the mistake really is unforgivable Now here's a fun thread....what 5 songs would be on a CD you'd choose to portray YOUR g-wagen lifestyle.... :^) Well there are lots of song's specifically about the G. Eric Clapton (don't remember which), Macy Gray, Jamoroquai (i think) and countless rap/hip hop songs.... sure there are a lot more but can't think at the moment. Not sure I would listen to half of them though...
I always have in my G: Depeche Mode: Behind The Wheel Depeche Mode: Route 66 Depeche Mode: Never let me down again Lot's of different EBM (electronic body music), some german industrial... | ||
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DesertStar Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Vehicle(s): 85-280GE/95-G320/08-G500 Posts: 2156 | RE: Even MB can't get it right hipine - 2/26/2007 1:35 PM p>Now here's a fun thread....what 5 songs would be on a CD you'd choose to portray YOUR g-wagen lifestyle.... :^) Two songs would describe me and my G..."Creepin" and "Cant get enough". If I had to mix my own music that best describes my G would be: Beatles...."A little help from my friends" 38special..."Hold on loosely" Vanity Faire..."Hitchin a ride" and lastly Sammy Hagar..."I cant drive 55" (45 maybe) Mike P.S. I always have this vision of Roughneck playing "Yakity Sax" (Benny Hill theme) in his workshop while he is gutting out a G or the like. | ||
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elevatorbernie Expert Date registered: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Vehicle(s): 1989 280GE Posts: 1347 | RE: Even MB can't get it right hipine - 2/26/2007 1:35 PM The G is farmed out; built by contractor Magna Steyr. I submit that "MB" didn't get it right, wrong, or otherwise. Remember, MB exists only as a brand name now. You're dealing with DCAG, and maybe not even them in a case of the cover art for some goofy CD that's probably farmed out by one of the marketing groups or some contractor thereof who doesn't know a G from a hole in the ground. Edited by elevatorbernie 2/27/2007 2:38 AM | ||
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Maxwell Smart Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Even MB can't get it right elevatorbernie - 2/27/2007 7:34 AM The G is farmed out; built by contractor Magna Steyr. ;) Not at all - the G was built in partnership with Steyr Puch who already had the experience of building such capable off roaders as the Haflinger. It was even marketed as a Puch in some areas. | ||
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Tjærand Extreme Veteran Date registered: Oct 2006 Location: Nøtterøy, Norway Vehicle(s): 1996 G320 Posts: 403 | RE: Even MB can't get it right Beach Boys - Little Honda: For going uphill on the motorway Darkthrone - The cult of Goliath: For smoking BMW M5's in 20 cm of fresh snow Anything loud with lotsa treble: For going faster than 60 km/h. Turbo and 3" unmuffled plumbing cancels any bass. Actually, the G is it's own roadmovie soundtrack. Suspense! Thrill! Horror! Romance! | ||
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Maxwell Smart Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Even MB can't get it right Tjærand - 2/27/2007 9:41 AM Actually, the G is it's own roadmovie soundtrack. Suspense! Thrill! Horror! Romance! That is true - often I will drive with the stereo off just to listen to the engine... and that's only with a G300. How it must be if one has a G55K!
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MarcO Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Irvington, NY Vehicle(s): G 500 SWB, Volvo XC90 V8 Posts: 835 | Re: Even MB can't get it right Though the 55K is loud it always brings a smile when I start it up. As for a soundtrack how about Janis Joplin - Daddy won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz? | ||
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elevatorbernie Expert Date registered: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver B.C. Canada Vehicle(s): 1989 280GE Posts: 1347 | RE: Even MB can't get it right Maxwell Smart - 2/27/2007 1:25 AM I know about Puch. The G has always been built and developed by a contractor, past or present, it doesn't matter which company's name you use, the G was "farmed out" . A contractor placed the MB name on it. elevatorbernie - 2/27/2007 7:34 AM The G is farmed out; built by contractor Magna Steyr. ;) Not at all - the G was built in partnership with Steyr Puch who already had the experience of building such capable off roaders as the Haflinger. It was even marketed as a Puch in some areas. Edited by elevatorbernie 2/28/2007 5:02 AM | ||
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Maxwell Smart Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Even MB can't get it right elevatorbernie - 2/28/2007 10:01 AM Maxwell Smart - 2/27/2007 1:25 AM I know about Puch. The G has always been built and developed by a contractor, past or present, it doesn't matter which company's name you use, the G was "farmed out" . A contractor placed the MB name on it. :biggrin:elevatorbernie - 2/27/2007 7:34 AM The G is farmed out; built by contractor Magna Steyr. ;) Not at all - the G was built in partnership with Steyr Puch who already had the experience of building such capable off roaders as the Haflinger. It was even marketed as a Puch in some areas. As is Chrysler by that token... a contractor can be replaced with another.
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gwagen460swb Extreme Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Vehicle(s): 280GE SWB, Toyota Highlander, BMW530i, RR HSE Posts: 513 | RE: Even MB can't get it right "I always have in my G: Depeche Mode: Behind The Wheel Depeche Mode: Route 66 Depeche Mode: Never let me down again Lot's of different EBM (electronic body music), some german industrial..." That is so coincidental! Here is what I currently have in my G music selection: Best of Depeche Mode Vol 1, Erasure I Say I Say I Say, M People Elegant Slumming, The Best of New Order, and Pet Shop Boys Discography. Edited by gwagen460swb 3/1/2007 9:45 AM | ||
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Maxwell Smart Date registered: Dec 1899 Location: Vehicle(s): | RE: Even MB can't get it right gwagen460swb - 3/1/2007 2:44 PM "I always have in my G: Depeche Mode: Behind The Wheel Depeche Mode: Route 66 Depeche Mode: Never let me down again Lot's of different EBM (electronic body music), some german industrial..." That is so coincidental! Here is what I currently have in my G music selection: Best of Depeche Mode Vol 1, Erasure I Say I Say I Say, M People Elegant Slumming, The Best of New Order, and Pet Shop Boys Discography. Are we showing our age as a product of the 80s? I too must admit that in my G music collection I have some Depeche Mode, Roxy Music, Talk Talk, Stranglers and Alison Moyet/Flying Pickets. But the rest is a mix including Seals & Croft, Isley Brothers, Van Morisson, Supertramp, the Waterboys and for those who know them - Stephan Pompougnac, Pink Martini, Burton Cummins and the Guess Who, Neil Young and Live Rust, Chilliwack and of course Cello Suites for those late night drives. I saw New Order (well whatever was left) play last live year at a small venue. They were great. Also have to say that the G (GL ) Album from MB isn't too bad. Edited by Maxwell Smart 3/1/2007 4:29 PM | ||
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