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« on: March 31, 2015, 05:44:22 AM »
Concept looks cool.  Not sure how that body it would look with ladder racks and an alloy tray  ;D

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/mercedesbenz-targets-tradies-20150327-1m9dfl.html

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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2015, 05:52:13 AM »
Or a bullbar, snorkel, Kenworth mud flaps ect  >:D
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« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2015, 06:15:19 AM »
LineO you forgot Bogan Poles on the bulbar in amounts the 1000000 Watt driving lights    :cup:      :cheers:
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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2015, 06:44:00 AM »
Quote from: KingBilly on March 31, 2015, 05:44:22 AM
Concept looks cool.  Not sure how that body it would look with ladder racks and an alloy tray  ;D

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/mercedesbenz-targets-tradies-20150327-1m9dfl.html

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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2015, 07:10:00 AM »
Quote from: Bird on March 31, 2015, 06:44:00 AM
Whats with the ommpa loompa sized side windows....

Why are you asking me?  Geez, I just posted the link, I didn't design the fuggly thing ;D  ;D

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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2015, 07:26:03 AM »
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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2015, 07:35:20 AM »
Still prefer the XY or XR ute
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2015, 08:23:07 AM »
I wonder if you automatically think you own the road and drive like a tosser in the ute version as well
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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2015, 08:52:23 AM »
Quote from: speewa158 on March 31, 2015, 06:15:19 AM
LineO you forgot Bogan Poles on the bulbar in amounts the 1000000 Watt driving lights    :cup:      :cheers:

Sorry mate, my bad!!!

Surely this ute will be weapon of choice in some of the oil countries, doesn't Benz come with bullet proof panels and windows option??  >:D

What this may do is force some of the current twin cab manufacturers to look at the "creature comforts" in their models and standardise some of these "extras". Might force Toyota to offer air conditioning as standard!! What it will probably do (more likely) is make builders who buy them to put up their prices!!
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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2015, 06:45:41 PM »
Quote from: Bird on March 31, 2015, 07:35:20 AM
Still prefer the XY or XR ute



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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2015, 09:51:15 PM »
I've driven Mercedes cars, vans, trucks, and even a Mercedes tractor. I reckon it'll do the job quite well.

Their cars are the taxi of choice around the world, after all
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« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2015, 08:19:03 AM »
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« Reply #12 on: April 01, 2015, 08:22:02 AM »
A car restore place in nz used to have one of the 50 ' s round merc's converted to a ute it looked factory
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« Reply #13 on: April 01, 2015, 08:39:43 AM »
Maybe one of these ;D
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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2015, 01:49:36 PM »
I wonder what AMG can spec it up to
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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2015, 02:31:47 PM »
Quote from: weeds on April 01, 2015, 01:49:36 PM
I wonder what AMG can spec it up to

That was the very first thing I thought too  ;D
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« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2015, 11:45:32 AM »
It only gets worse.  Surely Mercedes can not be serious?

NISSAN WILL BUILD the Mercedes-Benz Pickup (ute) with the all-new Nissan Navara serving as the base of the vehicle.  “The Mercedes-Benz pickup will share some of the architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300 but it will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers. The vehicle will have all of Mercedes Benz’ distinctive characteristics and features,” Renault-Nissan and Daimler AG said in a joint statement.

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-news/mercedes-benz-ute-to-be-based-off-the-nissan-navara/

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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #17 on: April 08, 2015, 12:20:57 PM »
Quote from: KingBilly on April 08, 2015, 11:45:32 AM
It only gets worse.  Surely Mercedes can not be serious?

NISSAN WILL BUILD the Mercedes-Benz Pickup (ute) with the all-new Nissan Navara serving as the base of the vehicle.  “The Mercedes-Benz pickup will share some of the architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300 but it will be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet the specific needs of its customers. The vehicle will have all of Mercedes Benz’ distinctive characteristics and features,” Renault-Nissan and Daimler AG said in a joint statement.

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-news/mercedes-benz-ute-to-be-based-off-the-nissan-navara/

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Actually makes sense. MB can use Nissan's expertise, and build a ute without having to re-tool or build a new factory at  great expensive. My guess it'll be similar to the BT50/Ranger platform but with a few more differences eg it might just share a common chassis but different running gear etc

Though the merc common rail diesels seemed to be having as much issue as the other manufacturers
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« Reply #18 on: April 08, 2015, 12:28:01 PM »
Look pretty similar to me
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« Reply #19 on: April 08, 2015, 01:05:02 PM »
Add $30k for the badges?

Scarps would reckon "we don't need no stinking badges"!!
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« Reply #20 on: April 08, 2015, 01:34:36 PM »
Quote from: lino6 on April 08, 2015, 01:05:02 PM
Add $30k for the badges?

Scarps would reckon "we don't need no stinking badges"!!
I was actually going to say good on MB for picking the Navara as a base. Given the parent company business tied, it could have been much different, could have been based on a Jeep Wrangler.
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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #21 on: April 08, 2015, 01:41:20 PM »
Maybe we could design and build the Mysawg ute, complete with rated tow points, 6 b&s wiring, Dc DC charger etc. etc. !!

Now wouldn't that be a great conversation to have at the next gathering. The design would have to be based on the Great Wall, with a Detroit series 60 engine and 13sp Ultrashift transmission. Mickey Thompson tyres as standard. Hendrickson suspension and Detroit lockers. PTO hydraulic pump to run the crane.....

Hang on, this sound like one of our work trucks.......

Still, I reckon I could easily design something that would price itself out of the market!!!
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« Reply #22 on: April 08, 2015, 01:42:51 PM »

Quote from: lino6 on April 08, 2015, 01:41:20 PM
Maybe we could design and build the Mysawg ute, complete with rated tow points, 6 b&s wiring, Dc DC charger etc. etc. !!

Now wouldn't that be a great conversation to have at the next gathering. The design would have to be based on the Great Wall, with a Detroit series 60 engine and 13sp Ultrashift transmission. Mickey Thompson tyres as standard. Hendrickson suspension and Detroit lockers. PTO hydraulic pump to run the crane.....

Hang on, this sound like one of our work trucks.......

Still, I reckon I could easily design something that would price itself out of the market!!!
sounds like an episode of the Simpsons?
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Re: Mercedes ute
« Reply #23 on: April 08, 2015, 01:57:56 PM »
Quote from: scarpsD40 on April 08, 2015, 01:42:51 PM
sounds like an episode of the Simpsons?

D'oh

Seems as though my lack of imagination has been exposed....!
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« Reply #24 on: April 08, 2015, 06:10:10 PM »
Quote from: scarpsD40 on April 08, 2015, 01:34:36 PM
I was actually going to say good on MB for picking the Navara as a base. Given the parent company business tied, it could have been much different, could have been based on a Jeep Wrangler.

Oh, that is scary  :o :o :o

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