Jeanna230

Hi! A friend of mine told me that I should join this forum. I'm a total newbie when it comes to cars, even though my dad has a repair and a body shop. I know how to drive and that's about it. I'm also a terrible parker and probably have a ton of scratches from hitting the curb so much. I haven't modded, but it's something I'm currently looking into since I'm always looking for new hobbies and interests.

What is something simple I can start with that doesn't drastically alter my car? I also don't want anything too masculine. Also, I didn't get a car with a built in navigation system because of the waiting time, is it possible to have it installed? How much would that cost?

This is probably the only picture I have of my car, taken last Fall. Since then we've gotten rid of the poodle (thankfully) and my hair is shorter, but my car looks exactly the same! I'll take some pictures without me in it to add to the official picture thread later.

Blazinpin0i

Welcome to Mbworld, and congrats on the car

*you can get navigation/command, you can private message "steve" mbenzNL and ask, i know he sells them. I think its about 1300$, in that area.

advans

hi welcome!

start with something minor, like a CL-Style Grill and a flat hood badge, gives the car a younger look.

raymond g-

hey, jeanna! I'll keep an eye out for your rims.....and will honk if I see scratches.
we'll need to hook you up with some curb feelers or something, gurl! . j/k
was flying overhead couple of days ago on the way back from the San Juans
and remember talking to Paine Field and telling them I was over the ferry docks
near you. anyhoo, welcome to MBWorld. r-

scottw

The easiest, cheapest and safest change you can make is just to get a flat hood badge from your dealership. It costs around $15 or $20 and they will even swap out the star for you. It is easy and you can put the star back if you don't like the flat badge.

To me, it really makes the front end stand out more.

Buellwinkle

I agree on the curb feelers, old school mod that I had on my Chevelle. You'll know when you get too close to the curb, This set looks good with jeweled tips - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1936-...spagenameZWDVW


Also, a backup camera so you can see how close you are when parking. They have ones that are barely visible that mount to your license plate - http://cgi.ebay.com/2-4GHz-Wireless-...QQcmdZViewItem

TruTaing

Simple mod:

Clear Bumper Reflectors..

Glad to see more WA peeps on the forums!

-j0hn

TA-9FF

Welcome to the forum! It's highly addictive.....

rlee02135

you can lower the car, get s-class taillights and bi-xenons

drexappeal

Welcome to the forum! Hope you enjoy modding (since you're a newbie to that too). Hopefully you'll find some useful info on here. good place to start would be the stickies at the top of the forum.

On a side note, this is the first time I've seen a girl post a pic of herself before dudes hound her for them...LOL...I'm just waiting for the forum "pimps" to start askin' for more pics of you.

TA-9FF

So Jeanna.......got any more pics??










jk

gens

Welcome Jeanna! Keep posting your mods in this forum as you go!

Moze

haha. i love where this is headed

Jeanna230

Where is this headed?

vraa

Get some HRE's

yeuchau

Yah,
Navi will be a good idea.
^_^

advans

hahahah i know where is this headed to?

2MANYCARS

You guys are crazy. lolz

14cue

hey Jeanna230,

i do hope you can make it next week, you will learn a lot from the ppl there.

anyway, welcome! and to answer your questions (since no one has yet)...

navi - it's not cheap or easy to install. i have been looking into getting it for my car for some time. you can def. purchase one from one of the forum sponsors. you are looking at $2,500+ USD + install. im not sure if there are shops in seattle that specalize in euro cars b/c there isnt any up here!

simple mods- flat hook emblem (already stated earlier) would be the easiest and cheapest mod - if this is your thing.


since you are having problems parking i would NOT recommed lowering your car. however, once you eventually get the hang of your car you might want to look into reparing those blemishes (i know i would).

aside from that, keep on looking around the forum. keep your eyes peeled for new threads and see what others are doing and pick their brains.

good luck

LorinserCClass

Since you are not that careful with the car don't bother w/heavy modifications...maybe just euro strips(to get rid of those orange side markers),a flat hood badge(to get rid of the star-but the star is fun to look at when you are driving esp if it's your first MB so this is a toss up), the navigation retro fit and a nice tint. I modded out a couple of cars for my chick(an Audi vert and a MB)only for her to mess them up(she also 'hugs' the curbs)so I don't even bother w/that anymore for my girl lol

raymond g-

- illuminated sills - $150

- accented ambient lighting in cabin - $50

- moderate tinted windows - $200

- Ipod/MP3 aux in patch cord - $20

- chrome door handle or trunk lid insert - $100

- shaved, brush metal door pins - $30

- shift knob upgrade - $100~

- puddle lights - ? $2-300 ¿

- license plate frame upgrade - $50

- car detail (claying, sealant) - $200

- upgrade to subwoofers

white_w203

whoa it is a rarity to have a woman want to mod her car. im glad you want to do something to the car. i say just get wheels and springs.

eckc21

not surprised at all that no one has been bashing this topic already...

imagine if the picture had only the car in it??

Welcome to the forum!!

Jeanna230

Actually, I'm not even sure that I want to mod my car! I think my car is perfect the way it is! But I do have several guy friends who always tell me I should do things to it. I don't even know what half the things are that you guys are suggesting, haha.

I've been meaning to get my windows tinted, but I've been too lazy to take it to my dad's shop. I'm not sure if I should put in navi because I already have a Magellan and because I'll probably get a new car in a few years. I do like the puddle lights a lot though! They're cute!

FrankW

welcome to the forum

what ever you don't feel you need...don't bother getting it. why spend money just because someone else tells you to. lol

Magellan's good enough. my ex had one in her 04.5 C230k. you can update the map yearly I think.

you just owned a LOT of people on the forum with "the puddle lights are cute" comments..LOL people got'em cuz they the "cool" factor...not the "cute" factor...well at least for us guys.

btw, never post ur pic if you are a girl on the forum...LOL you and the car both look good tho ...and i can see why you said "thankfully" for getting rid of the poodle. I'm taking care of a Pomeranian for a friend for a while and these small dogs are simply pee-and-poo machine...