204 trunk, cheap materials?
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I'm a bimmer guy and new to this forum. My wife and I are interested, [for reasons too numerous to mention] leasing a 350 C204. Aside from the fact the car is exceptional, we were surprised to see the cheap materials used to line the trunk's deck and sides. Does anyone else find this to be true? Highest Regards
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I actually thought that the trunk quality was best in class. Automatic rise on open, covers for the springs in which the BMW's and Infiniti components are exposed. And I like how its a pure black smooth finish instead of the cookies and cream colored cheap felt. I also really valued how the trunk didn't have varying heights and areas where things protrude into the trunk compartment like in the BMW. Its just a nice square and even surface that tilts upwards.
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I actually thought that the trunk quality was best in class. Automatic rise on open, covers for the springs in which the BMW's and Infiniti components are exposed. And I like how its a pure black smooth finish instead of the cookies and cream colored cheap felt. I also really valued how the trunk didn't have varying heights and areas where things protrude into the trunk compartment like in the BMW. Its just a nice square and even surface that tilts upwards.
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I'm a bimmer guy and new to this forum. My wife and I are interested, [for reasons too numerous to mention] leasing a 350 C204. Aside from the fact the car is exceptional, we were surprised to see the cheap materials used to line the trunk's deck and sides. Does anyone else find this to be true? Highest Regards
as for the c coupe... i actually like the car much better than my prior '09 3 series coupe with sport pkg... plus there are very few c coupes on the roadways versus 3 series coupes.
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I'm a bimmer guy and new to this forum. My wife and I are interested, [for reasons too numerous to mention] leasing a 350 C204. Aside from the fact the car is exceptional, we were surprised to see the cheap materials used to line the trunk's deck and sides. Does anyone else find this to be true? Highest Regards
I think that is why the reply was "who cares". The details matter more if you plan on keeping the car 20 years.
Anyhow Mercedes sell trunk liners. That might help.
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Both Neiman Marcus and Hermes do custom interiors for a Mercedes. So if you want mahogany panelling with onyx inlay I'm sure they can accommodate your request. Seriously I think you are looking at the wrong end of the car. And you are leasing it anyway.
I think that is why the reply was "who cares". The details matter more if you plan on keeping the car 20 years.
Anyhow Mercedes sell trunk liners. That might help.
I think that is why the reply was "who cares". The details matter more if you plan on keeping the car 20 years.
Anyhow Mercedes sell trunk liners. That might help.
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I'm a bimmer guy and new to this forum. My wife and I are interested, [for reasons too numerous to mention] leasing a 350 C204. Aside from the fact the car is exceptional, we were surprised to see the cheap materials used to line the trunk's deck and sides. Does anyone else find this to be true? Highest Regards
I think it is fine. What I don't like is the size. You can't get a set of golf clubs in unless you drop the back seat or you take the woods out of the bag and then you can lay it horizontal.
I tried a SLK 350 and I couldn't get a bag in there at all.
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I'm a bimmer guy and new to this forum. My wife and I are interested, [for reasons too numerous to mention] leasing a 350 C204. Aside from the fact the car is exceptional, we were surprised to see the cheap materials used to line the trunk's deck and sides. Does anyone else find this to be true? Highest Regards
At least MB having spare tire in the trunk ...
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Thanks for you comment. I'm currently driving a 335i and I can say the trunk liner is thicker and more durable. For the record, we use the trunk to stow luggage plus other bulky items for business trips. As for those who say "Who Cares," my concern, are there other short cuts and materials used not associated with an upscale brand?
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I don't see any major difference between my C350 and 7-series trunk lining, but maybe it concerns what you're hauling around? I hope the trunk lining isn't the decision-maker here because the C350 really is an exceptional car.
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May I ask what you're loading in the trunk which makes this such a concern?
I don't see any major difference between my C350 and 7-series trunk lining, but maybe it concerns what you're hauling around? I hope the trunk lining isn't the decision-maker here because the C350 really is an exceptional car.
I don't see any major difference between my C350 and 7-series trunk lining, but maybe it concerns what you're hauling around? I hope the trunk lining isn't the decision-maker here because the C350 really is an exceptional car.
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First let me say I too agree, after taking a limited test drive, the 204 350 is an exceptional car and one I'm seriously considering... Regarding my question about the strength of material used to line the trunk, I found it to be vastly inferior and flimsy compared to my 2011 E92 335i. I stated in another post my work requires travel and stowing a variety of packages plus luggage in the trunk. So with that being said my concern is, after extensive use, I may experience excessive wear and tear.
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First let me say I too agree, after taking a limited test drive, the 204 350 is an exceptional car and one I'm seriously considering... Regarding my question about the strength of material used to line the trunk, I found it to be vastly inferior and flimsy compared to my 2011 E92 335i. I stated in another post my work requires travel and stowing a variety of packages plus luggage in the trunk. So with that being said my concern is, after extensive use, I may experience excessive wear and tear.
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