C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe
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CL Grill 1
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42.40%
CL Grill 2
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21.60%
Stock
38
30.40%
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Old 01-31-2005, 12:23 PM
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ah ha...!!! I'm glad you pointed that out. I really didn't notice that the silver still had that "FRAMED" look. You are right, I think I am sold for the black. Thanks for the help.

I guess now my question is, do you think the 6.5" grille looks too big for the car???
No, I think it looks good...but it's all personal preference.
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I think you can expect yours to look something like this when it's done...





(pictures courtesy of Shohoku)
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Yeah, that is what it would look like. Yeah, I think the black would look best. Those pictures do bring out the true look. Most of the pics I see don't do the grille justice.

I appreciate your help Blake, I've pondered this for many months and I think you have helped me to make a decision. I appreciate it!
Old 01-31-2005, 11:11 PM
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No problem. I think Jerry needs to put me on the payroll!
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CL Grille or Sport Grille

Hello Everyone! I'm actually new to this site since I just bought my '05 C230 brilliant silver about 2 weeks ago. Already I want to change a few things. Like several people here, I want to change the hood emblem and the grille. I'm planning on buying it from Jerry of 4mymercedes.
However, I can't decide which one to get. There is the CL grille both with brilliant silver and another with black 6.5" star.
Then there's the sport grille (basically it looks like the OEM with a 5.5" star). Does anyone have a photo of their car with this grille on their C230 sport? I've seen several pictures on here with the CL grille on different models.

Thanks for your time! Your feedback is appreciated!
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
Hello Everyone! I'm actually new to this site since I just bought my '05 C230 brilliant silver about 2 weeks ago. Already I want to change a few things. Like several people here, I want to change the hood emblem and the grille. I'm planning on buying it from Jerry of 4mymercedes.
However, I can't decide which one to get. There is the CL grille both with brilliant silver and another with black 6.5" star.
Then there's the sport grille (basically it looks like the OEM with a 5.5" star). Does anyone have a photo of their car with this grille on their C230 sport? I've seen several pictures on here with the CL grille on different models.

Thanks for your time! Your feedback is appreciated!
I would go with the CL grill with the silver. I think it would flow better for the grill to be the same color. I'm actually also interested in changing my grill.
Old 03-21-2005, 06:42 PM
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The silver CL grille looks AWEFUL!!!!!!!
The black grille matches well with the black mesh along the bottom of the bumper.
Old 03-21-2005, 07:34 PM
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The silver CL grille looks AWEFUL!!!!!!!
i dont like any of the CL grill's. they just look out of place on the sedans.
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just got my cl grille.... It looks great large 6.5 star. I think with black fins and chrome edges. It looks wonderful. I will post pics as soon as I put it on the car.
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i prefer black grille over silver...
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Personally, for the flat hood emblem, for the large star on the grill...too much logo/emblem. Just my personnal opinion. It's your car...do what you think is best...Congrats for your new ride.
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Black will be my choice. It looks classy IMO.
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Thanks everyone for your "IMOs". I appreciate it!
Old 04-04-2005, 05:48 PM
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I'd go w/ the what they have the newest one that's out of stock if you want to get the star grille.

personally, i don't like the star grille on any sedans.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
I'd go w/ the what they have the newest one that's out of stock if you want to get the star grille.

personally, i don't like the star grille on any sedans.
I agree, they do look out of place. It makes the front look too busy. I personally stock grill look.
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i have a CL grill for sale .. 150+ shipping
Old 04-12-2005, 09:14 PM
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prestige grille or cl type?

can someone post some close up pics of formymercedes 'prestige' grille
cant decide on cl or prestige
looks like prestige could be stock grill cutout fro star?
cl type looks a little odd, cant put my finger on it though
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too each his own...
i got my black/chrome "prestige" grille from formymercedes. at first, Jerry had a 4 slat prestige grille (pre 05), but then told him that the '05s have only 3. Ihe recently updated it. btw, i got the flat hooded emblem from him too. hope this helps.
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here's a pic....
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Old 04-13-2005, 12:39 PM
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Check this thread for pics of my old C32 w/ the CL Expression Grille. Nothing looks better on a C-Class then the Expression Grille, not even close!

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/104712-expression-grill-confusion.html
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thanks, dont get me wrong i much prefer any of the modded grilles to the stock one which 'dates' the car but again looks like prestige is stock grill with star 'on top'
can you confirm this, better still post close up pic of way star is attched
has the grill been 'cut' to accomodate star or is it proud of original grill
sorry but i'm picky
by ths way i think prestige grill would look alot better without the upright chrome pieces showing above and below the star which would give it th 'floating' cl look, maybe the could be cut out or even just painted black

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Originally Posted by pacemaker
thanks, dont get me wrong i much prefer any of the modded grilles to the stock one which 'dates' the car but again looks like prestige is stock grill with star 'on top'
can you confirm this, better still post close up pic of way star is attched
has the grill been 'cut' to accomodate star or is it proud of original grill
sorry but i'm picky
by ths way i think prestige grill would look alot better without the upright chrome pieces showing above and below the star which would give it th 'floating' cl look, maybe the could be cut out or even just painted black
the star is attach by 4-5 tabs. it's an original schatz grille with an OEM SKU number of 203.0005, also known as sport grille "avantgarde 140" facelift 2004. you may check it out on their website. schaetz-tuning.de
also, a vendor blackforestconcepts (no spaces) sells them to dealerships. as a consumer, you'l pay the markup prices as you would when buying directly from the dealership.

hopefully, this close up picture will provide some answers for you.
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Old 04-13-2005, 06:50 PM
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Do not buy the prestige grille, it looks horrendous.
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Do not buy the prestige grille, it looks horrendous.
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Then again...one man's trash is another man's treasure.
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Originally Posted by MBAMGPWR
Check this thread for pics of my old C32 w/ the CL Expression Grille. Nothing looks better on a C-Class then the Expression Grille, not even close!

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=104712
Agreed. The CLK has a similar grille, doesn't it? I've been looking for a similar grille - one without the vertical edges on both sides, but no luck so far. Too bad the CL grille needs modifications to fit. I don't think anyone in this country is qualified enough to do a good job.


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