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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 02:30 PM
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2003 Coupe is already in MBUSA.com

The new 2003 C-coupe is already in mbusa.com, they just finished working on the site.
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 02:35 PM
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Re: 2003 Coupe is already in Mbusa.com

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The new 2003 C-coupe is already in mbusa.com, they just finished working on the site.
They're only 12 days late. It was supposed to be done on the 19th.
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 02:39 PM
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funny how they don't have the gas/mileage estimate...

was wondering how much gas the 2003 would save compared to 2002
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 02:44 PM
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whats the difference between the factory installed changer and the glovebox mounted one? (aside from $375)
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 02:46 PM
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its the exact same unit according to the dealer i talked to. annapolis , MD MB
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 03:01 PM
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Looks like they are still not communicating the C7 package completely. Still no comment on the modified Exhaust and Short Shift in the build your own area.
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 03:07 PM
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did the 2002 have "pewter silver" as a color option? i would've bought that in an instant
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 03:08 PM
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they do mention it in the broucher though on page 35.
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 03:09 PM
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Originally posted by edvpt
Looks like they are still not communicating the C7 package completely. Still no comment on the modified Exhaust and Short Shift in the build your own area.
it mentions an enlarged exhaust tip.
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 03:11 PM
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yes, it says enlarged stainless steel exhaust filter, and then shows a picture of it also.
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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exhaust tip

yes, it says enlarged stainless steel exhaust filter, and then shows a picture of it also.
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 03:14 PM
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I think that edvpt was referring to the deletion of the resonator in the exhaust.

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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 03:15 PM
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Originally posted by christian655321
they do mention it in the broucher though on page 35.
Is the Brochure on-line somewhere or do I need to go to my dealer?
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 03:30 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 05:15 PM
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did the 2002 have "pewter silver" as a color option? i would've bought that in an instant
It is a new color. Looks like tectite gray has been deleted.
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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I was just configuring a C320 and it looks like Teleaid is now an option as opposed to being included in the sedans.
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 05:49 PM
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It is a new color. Looks like tectite gray has been deleted.
i see. i wanted to order my coupe in tectite grey but it wasn't available on the 2002 C230. i also wish they offered a color similar to bmw's blue/grey color.
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 08:17 PM
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and...am I dreaming or did they change the cloth pattern, making the checks more subtle?
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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 09:51 PM
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did anyone notice this picture in the photo gallery it shows a C coupe with out the C7 package but it has the color matched door handles. And it clearly says under

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Black door handles. Neutral-tinted glass. Chrome exhaust tip.


So i dont undersatnd how this picture has a coupe with out C7 but has the color matched door handles. Can someone explain this?



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Old Jul 31, 2002 | 09:59 PM
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awww... i really like the new pewter color! and xenons for $750???

i'd get pewter, charcoal cloth, auto, cd changer, c2, c4, and c7...
$30,710

cme4benz, take my 230 (you know you want that engine! ) for an even trade!
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 05:38 AM
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Angry They pulled a 320i !!

1796 cc, and it's still called a 230?
Every car in the mercedes line displays it's number as it relates to the engine.

Seems they dusted off the BMW 320i school of marketing.....don't change the moniker, and people won't know they've just been duped.
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 07:07 AM
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Re: They pulled a 320i !!

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1796 cc, and it's still called a 230?
Every car in the mercedes line displays it's number as it relates to the engine.

Seems they dusted off the BMW 320i school of marketing.....don't change the moniker, and people won't know they've just been duped.
Not competely true. The C240 has infact a 2.6 liter engine.... Same with the E240 (wich I don't think is offered in US)
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 08:48 AM
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the brouchers are available at your dealer now.

I am picking my car up on Friday, I asked about the Xeon lights, c4, yeasterday and my dealer checked his computer. there are currently NO cars with this option and c5, c7, manual any color in the united states, there are no cars comming as of yesterday at 6pm from overseas with theses options installed so it looks like xeon lights will either be comming out on models later in the year or special order only.
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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Re: Re: They pulled a 320i !!

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Not competely true. The C240 has infact a 2.6 liter engine.... Same with the E240 (wich I don't think is offered in US)
Very true, how about the old 190E which came in 2.3 and 2.6l versions. They actually put the 2.3 and 2.6 badge on separately.
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Old Aug 1, 2002 | 01:46 PM
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Re: Re: They pulled a 320i !!

Originally posted by DtS
Not competely true. The C240 has infact a 2.6 liter engine.... Same with the E240 (wich I don't think is offered in US)
Actually the numbers actually matching is a relatively recent phenomenon - a lot of the older cars simply had a letter number combination with an addtional number pointing out the displacement (as c240x pointed out with the 190E).

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