Maybach 57/62 (W240/V240) [Spy Shots] Maybach Facelift: Spy Photos & Info

[Yaz]

Well the issue really isn't the fact that they're giving Maybach a facelift. All companies usually do that including Rolls. The issue is that it's a late facelift.

I agree HoH and if anything, the Maybach shouldn't have gotten a facelift in the first place (like the SLR). The S models were enough to refresh it. And not only that, but it's been eight years since they introduced it. They should've been presenting a replacement by now, not a facelift.

I also don't think they should give up, but they should let it have its own identity. Use the old MM's as a blueprint and start from there.

Anyway, we pretty much know what the facelift will look like:

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Anyway, we pretty much know what the facelift will look like:

If Mercedes-Benz does this then someone needs to be Pimped slapped immediately.

 

[Shining Star]

Anyway, we pretty much know what the facelift will look like:

Or maybe like this...

 

[Deleted member 25]

Imagine how Piech was pissed. And he still have no sympathies for BMW Group.

Really ? I have always heard that he hired Pischtreider because he admired his move.

 

[Merc1]

Maybach: 6 (-33.3%; Nov 08: 9) ... YTD 57 (-49.6%; YTD 08: 113)

WOW...I just noticed this. Maybach is the most exclusive car in the U.S.

Reality: They're exclusive because no one wants or buys them. Just 6 delieveries last month! WOW.


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[Wolfgang]

WOW...I just noticed this. Maybach is the most exclusive car in the U.S.

Reality: They're exclusive because no one wants or buys them. Just 6 delieveries last month! WOW.


M

Maybach production numbers share some similarities to the W100 600. Very exclusive.

"Production began in 1964 and most 600 variants were built until 1972. The oil crisis, as well as the introduction of new S-Class models, slowed demand. Modest production continued until 1981. During this time, 2,677 vehicles were made."

Mercedes-Benz 600 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[NarutoRamen]

Please for ***** sake, give us a brand new design. None of that badge engineering crap like the current car. If BMW can do it with the 7er and Rolls...then you can do it too MB.

 

[bmer]

Or maybe like this...

I think the ones posted by member Jey (http://www.germancarforum.com/maybach-lounge/28449-maybach-facelift-spy-photos-info.html#post371880) are very close if not the real deal. I believe the pictures Jey posts are from some EU registration office so they are send there by MB themselves. Just look at Jey's previous posts:

W221 S-Class Facelift: http://www.germancarforum.com/s-class/21524-s-class-facelift-spy-photos-info-31.html#post373521
http://www.germancarforum.com/s-class/21524-s-class-facelift-spy-photos-info-31.html#post372938

S212 E-Class Estate/Wagon: http://www.germancarforum.com/e-cla...e-thread-iii-spy-pics-info-21.html#post384091

C207 E-Class Convertible: http://www.germancarforum.com/e-cla...fo-formerly-clk-model-line-42.html#post409803

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Oh looks like my thread got merged with another one again. I think I'm going to stop posting new threads.

 

[bmer]

Well, I merged the threads because they are both about the same topic: Maybach 57/62 facelift. It's easier to find what you're looking for when the forum is not all fragmented.

 

[Wolfgang]

AUTOWEEK reports:

Mercedes boss Dieter Zetsche says no plans to develop Maybach brand beyond today's two-model lineup.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

That is so sad....

 

[Merc1]

Now that could mean several things. A facelift is coming, thats pretty much a given at this point. I read this comment as they won't offer anything else like a Coupe/Convertible etc, but they'll stick with the 2 sedans and their various versions. IMO.


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[GBOY]

^ I agree with Marcus' assessment.

 

[Wolfgang]

This would be similar to the W100 600. Most were SWB and LWB.

MB made only two custom coupes.

Mercedes made two coupés, one of them as a gift for Dr. Rudolf Uhlenhaut when he retired. He had designed the car, together with Fritz Nallinger and Karl Wilfert. A third coupe was constructed from a 600 SWB by Karl Middelhauve and associates .

 

[SDNR]

Hello!


This old subject again. I have not given it much thought in months.

Why are they even bothering with a facelift?

It appears to me that Daimler has already lost serious interest in Maybach -- they've even started using switches from the S class parts bin -- obviously in an effort to cut some costs.

 

[modena_360stradale]

Hello!


This old subject again. I have not given it much thought in months.

Why are they even bothering with a facelift?

It appears to me that Daimler has already lost serious interest in Maybach -- they've even started using switches from the S class parts bin -- obviously in an effort to cut some costs.

Haven't seen you in a while

 

[SDNR]

I thought I'd make a quiet comeback

Having said that, things feel quite different for me here now.

 

[Wolfgang]

On the (so far single) coupe they seem to have used different switches?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maybach_Exelero

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Having said that, things feel quite different for me here now.

Welcome back! I was shocked when I came back and you were gone. Nice to see you back. Now the element of class and thoughtful conversations can be added back here finally.