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Old 10-22-2013, 03:44 AM
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Default Mercedes re-interprets 928 dash and console for the future

Soon, you can buy a 2014 928 Sedan.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/10/21/m...rior-pictures/

Old 10-22-2013, 04:24 AM
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I don't like those vents. I may not buy one.
Old 10-22-2013, 05:48 AM
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Don't like the tablet stuck on the dash and the A-pillar looks a bit intrusive. That stuck on tablet is seriously stopping me buy a CLA as a DD.
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I actually like the "tablet", as you call it. Because it doesn't require a large, bulgy area on the dash, and it looks like it's easy to upgrade when desired or needed. No moving parts (does not retract) means less can go wrong. And they can easily configure it with or without the screen for different markets and price points.
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"hey look, someone left their iPad in that car!"

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CLA's are front wheel drive. Oh what fun.
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I think it looks like 10,000 other dashboards and nothing like the 928 dash!
Old 10-22-2013, 10:39 AM
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I agree with Nicole, that it does look like a modern interpretation of a 928 dash and the display does appear "modular." I would never buy one though.
Old 10-22-2013, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Nicole
Soon, you can buy a 2014 928 Sedan.
You can do that now. It's called Panamera.
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Here is another spin on this - the upcoming "Porsche-fighter" AMG GT:



http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/15/m...terior-teaser/
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Originally Posted by Jim M.
I think it looks like 10,000 other dashboards and nothing like the 928 dash!
Was my thought also, hell your 991 dash looks more 928ish.
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I'm with Nicole. That AMG dash looks great! The two-tone rocks!
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I've driven CLA's...don't go by pictures...they have nothing to do with 928's. If you have sat in one or driven it you know what I'm saying.
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Originally Posted by AnatolyL
I've driven CLA's...don't go by pictures...they have nothing to do with 928's. If you have sat in one or driven it you know what I'm saying.
Nobody here has talked about a CLA. The initial picture shows the dash of the all new C-Class. Imagine it without the "hood" on top, and you have the basic shape of the 928 dash and console, with round vents instead of rectangular ones.

The picture I posted today is for the upcoming AMG sports car - a hatchback with long hood (sound familiar?).
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Until the pod tilts..its not even close.


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