adman0468

Anyone know when the cabriolets should start arriving at dealers? I'm very excited to see one in person. I noticed the configurator still isn't on the website. Doesn't that usually happen a few weeks before the models arrive in showrooms?

Tuono

UK configurator link if you want a play :-)

https://www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/pass...lSalesType=GB3

mpalsal

Thanks Tuono, waiting for a US version.

Germancar1

Any word on these yet?

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Carszen

It's up (partially) on MBUSA now. No build option yet and only C300/C300 4Matic. Getting close.

Germancar1

Looks like the C300 Cabriolets have arrived at dealers!!!

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adman0468

How do you know? I searched inventory of a few dealers on the mbusa site and couldn't find any listed. And they usually have cars listed that are on their way, too.

Germancar1

http://www.benzblogger.com/


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adman0468

Thanks for the link. It looks great. And I honestly think I'd be pissed if I paid $145,000 for the S-class and for less than half the price you can have one that looks so similar.

Germancar1

I wouldn't, anyone that knows the cars knows that the S is three times the car. I think Benz owners are too vain in this regard, it is the substance that makes the car cost the price, not just the look. The S Cabrio is arguably the best car MB makes right now, but I get it.

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antigeek

Page is up on MBUSA:
https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehic.../bodystyle-CAB

Configurator still greyed out -- stay tuned!

adman0468

Drove by my local dealer last night and saw that they have a designo white with red leather interior. Not a big fan of white cars but the car looked awesome. Love the interior, the exterior, the lines. Not sure why anyone would want the E-class with this available.

The Aircap does look a bit awkward when up, but I'd be interested to see how well it works.

Now I have the bug bad and was hoping to delay purchasing a year or so. We'll see if that still happens.

splunge

Thanks Germancar 1 , nice concise video, giving most useful info. I think I have my colors already chosen for my C43 - Cranberry/Selenite/ Red top !

antigeek

"Build" button now available for the C300 Cabriolet:
https://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehic.../bodystyle-CAB

adman0468

Thanks. It's weird. No where does it give you the option for ventilated seats, only heated ones, which are standard.

Gagman

Drove a C300 Cab yesterday in Houston, Texas. Very nice ride and very quiet even with the soft top. The problem for me, as an avid golfer, is they designed a cab trunk that will not accommodate a set of golf clubs with the top up or down. The trunk opening is just too small. It is possible to fit them in lengthwise with the rear seats down but it is extremely tight and not something I would do on a regular basis.....The AUDI A5/S5 and the BMW 435 cabriolets will both accept clubs...what a bummer for Mercedes. As FYI the c300 coupe does has a trunk opening large enough.....but I'm looking for a convert..

adman0468

i didn't look in the trunk but I notice the specs say that it's 8.8 cu ft with the top up. That's less than my 2005 SLK. I think I have close to 10 with the top up and 6 or 7 with it down. It's plenty for me (and I think the backseat space will mean a lot to me) but I can understand why it could be a deal breaker for you.