W203 facelift, what will change?
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W203 facelift, what will change?
Anyone have input to what may change with the facelift? Will the headlights/rear lights stay the same (I like 'em)? Also does this affect the sedan as well as the coupe?
I'm waiting for tax $$ and then I'm getting the 230K sedan. If there is going to be a change though I may wait to see what it looks like.
Eric
I'm waiting for tax $$ and then I'm getting the 230K sedan. If there is going to be a change though I may wait to see what it looks like.
Eric
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My theory is that it will look the same, have a 1.3L motor but close in HP to the current 1.8L motor and have a few less knobs in the car or charge extra for them as part of an enhancement package. Also not only will bi-xenon headlighs be an option but so will bi-xenon tail/brake lights for the complete look.
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i'd find it hard that the headlights will change especially with the bi-xenons. if anything the projector lens will be on all models for halogen and xenon cars like the E and ML's. maybe the turn signals in the rear the S or CL? im just guessing, from watching face lifts in the past couple models years.
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It kills me that after only 3 model years they would need to change it at all, but if they do...
I see a more radical rake in the angle of the taillight "cut" (from the side view) down the quarter panel (more like the SL).
I also see the upgraded headlights as standard perhaps.
Maybe a rocker panel change (more like the current Sport package) standard.
Probably a lower front air damn change as well as rear apron.
They wont need to do much, as it is stunning as is IMO.
I see a more radical rake in the angle of the taillight "cut" (from the side view) down the quarter panel (more like the SL).
I also see the upgraded headlights as standard perhaps.
Maybe a rocker panel change (more like the current Sport package) standard.
Probably a lower front air damn change as well as rear apron.
They wont need to do much, as it is stunning as is IMO.
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My guess is that the face lift will involve changes to only the plastic parts of the body - the sheetmetal will probably stay the same. I think that there will be a different looking front bumper cover (think of the differences between the standard and AMG fog light positioning, etc.), a slightly different look to the grill, and maybe a different sculpt to the rear bumper cover. Plus some new color options. Interior changes: different pattern on the cloth seats in the coupe, maybe the stitching on the leather seats will be a contrasting color.
I bet that most non-Mercedes types won't even notice the difference.
Cheers, BT
Edit: M-B-Michael and I were thinking along the same lines - he just beat me by a minute. His tail light comment made me think - I'll bet the plastic of the tail light covers changes to look more like the E and CLK (adding that white triangle-ish shaped portion within the red).
I bet that most non-Mercedes types won't even notice the difference.
Cheers, BT
Edit: M-B-Michael and I were thinking along the same lines - he just beat me by a minute. His tail light comment made me think - I'll bet the plastic of the tail light covers changes to look more like the E and CLK (adding that white triangle-ish shaped portion within the red).
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thats what i was getting at when i was mentioning the taillights. i was at the dealership a couple days ago and noticed the S and CL rear turn signals changed.
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
thats what i was getting at when i was mentioning the taillights. i was at the dealership a couple days ago and noticed the S and CL rear turn signals changed.
thats what i was getting at when i was mentioning the taillights. i was at the dealership a couple days ago and noticed the S and CL rear turn signals changed.
Cheers, BT
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Re: I found this a long time ago...
Originally posted by darkfact
I pray they wont really do it... it SUCKS...
(the pics look fake btw)
I pray they wont really do it... it SUCKS...
(the pics look fake btw)
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So then you will buy one Buellwinkle?
So then you will buy one Buellwinkle?
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Re: I found this a long time ago...
Originally posted by darkfact
I pray they wont really do it... it SUCKS...
(the pics look fake btw)
I pray they wont really do it... it SUCKS...
(the pics look fake btw)
As for changes, the "rounded butt" that is appearing on the SL and CLK should start making its way into the other models, and I see the front end of the coupe becoming standard across the entire C-class, with the agressive sloped grill and 3-point star grill.
The biggest change for us in NA will be the return of deisel engines.
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Re: Re: I found this a long time ago...
Originally posted by taylor192
The biggest change for us in NA will be the return of deisel engines.
The biggest change for us in NA will be the return of deisel engines.
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Re: Re: I found this a long time ago...
Originally posted by taylor192
I see the front end of the coupe becoming standard across the entire C-class, with the agressive sloped grill and 3-point star grill.
I see the front end of the coupe becoming standard across the entire C-class, with the agressive sloped grill and 3-point star grill.
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i want a diesel coupe!!! i would even consider buying one if they brought them over. god forbid we start conserving fuel or anything by importing more economical engines.
the G and ML's have 4 doors.
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They won't put the star on the grill on any of the sedans. That is something that they do only on coupes. (Well, anything with 2 doors, they're not all coupes.)
They won't put the star on the grill on any of the sedans. That is something that they do only on coupes. (Well, anything with 2 doors, they're not all coupes.)
j/k
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Re: Re: Re: I found this a long time ago...
Originally posted by darkfact
whats the point of having deisel engines?
whats the point of having deisel engines?
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Re: Re: Re: Re: I found this a long time ago...
Originally posted by lars
At your price for gasoline of USD 0.78 per US gallon, probably not very much. You may be wondering why anyone who can afford an MB would care about the cost of driving it. However, the fuel price in most of the world is several times yours, which makes fuel economy more of an issue to consider. Also, some people like the increased torque and longer engine life of a diesel.
At your price for gasoline of USD 0.78 per US gallon, probably not very much. You may be wondering why anyone who can afford an MB would care about the cost of driving it. However, the fuel price in most of the world is several times yours, which makes fuel economy more of an issue to consider. Also, some people like the increased torque and longer engine life of a diesel.
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he was referring to darkfact. if you look under his location it says kuwait. and where is gas a $1.50. i paid $2.10 yesterday morning!
never mind just saw that you were referring to diesel. another reason to buy a diesel coupe!
never mind just saw that you were referring to diesel. another reason to buy a diesel coupe!
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Re: I found this a long time ago...
Originally posted by darkfact
I pray they wont really do it... it SUCKS...
(the pics look fake btw)
I pray they wont really do it... it SUCKS...
(the pics look fake btw)
The funny thing is that the rear lights have the clear portions that I think will probably be part of the face-lift.
- BT
