After market leatherseat? Can't get C5!
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
C230 Sports Coupe
After market leatherseat? Can't get C5!
Hey guys, this is my first post. If I am asking something that has been asked already, please excuse me.
I placed an order for a c230 with c2, c7, bose, cd changer in late Dec. The dealer told me the car won't go into production until the 1st week of Feb. However, after I placed my order, I changed my mind and wanted leather interior instead of the cloth one. So I call my dealer up and asked him to change my option from c2 to c5. He told me no because once he entered the data into the system everything is set.
I then asked him to do a search of c230s with c5, c7, in orion blue or white in southern Cali area, he told me there is none.
What should I do guys,,,should I just get aftermarket leathers or live with it? I can't really reorder the car since I have already pushed back up purchase for four months ( from dec to mar)
sorry if this is a long post...
Zot..
I placed an order for a c230 with c2, c7, bose, cd changer in late Dec. The dealer told me the car won't go into production until the 1st week of Feb. However, after I placed my order, I changed my mind and wanted leather interior instead of the cloth one. So I call my dealer up and asked him to change my option from c2 to c5. He told me no because once he entered the data into the system everything is set.
I then asked him to do a search of c230s with c5, c7, in orion blue or white in southern Cali area, he told me there is none.
What should I do guys,,,should I just get aftermarket leathers or live with it? I can't really reorder the car since I have already pushed back up purchase for four months ( from dec to mar)
sorry if this is a long post...
Zot..
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,067
Likes: 11
From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Re: After market leatherseat? Can't get C5!
Originally posted by zot
c230 with c2, c7, bose, cd changer in orion
c230 with c2, c7, bose, cd changer in orion
Benzomoterey had Classic Soft Trim do his car for a little over $1500. There are pics of it further down, just look for them. He's very happy with them; he got a two-tone. I'll be doing the exact same thing (but it better colors) within a couple of weeks. I'd recommend doing that, and not worrying about trying to get factory leather.
Welcome to the forum! The car's definitely worth the wait.
Almost a Member!
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
Zot,
I ordered my car the week after Christmas for a late Feb. delivery. The order for a silver C230 included C5. Three weeks later I changed the order to include C7 and it only pushed the delivery back a week. From what I understand, there is a period of time, once the order is placed that you can make any changes you want. Then the status goes to G1 or something like that and they can't make any changes. I think in my case, they just ordered another car and figured they could sell first one off the floor or before it comes in.
I hope that helps.
I ordered my car the week after Christmas for a late Feb. delivery. The order for a silver C230 included C5. Three weeks later I changed the order to include C7 and it only pushed the delivery back a week. From what I understand, there is a period of time, once the order is placed that you can make any changes you want. Then the status goes to G1 or something like that and they can't make any changes. I think in my case, they just ordered another car and figured they could sell first one off the floor or before it comes in.
I hope that helps.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 2,891
Likes: 0
From: SoCal
2002 C230 : 2007 C230
My white C230 is having the leather done now. When I pick it up today/tomorrow, I will let you know if it's worth it. I went with solid black not 2-tone like Benzomoterey, but I did use Classic Soft Trim.
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Re: After market leatherseat? Can't get C5!
Originally posted by tommy
Benzomoterey had Classic Soft Trim do his car for a little over $1500. There are pics of it further down, just look for them. He's very happy with them; he got a two-tone. I'll be doing the exact same thing (but it better colors)
Benzomoterey had Classic Soft Trim do his car for a little over $1500. There are pics of it further down, just look for them. He's very happy with them; he got a two-tone. I'll be doing the exact same thing (but it better colors)
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,067
Likes: 11
From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Re: Re: Re: After market leatherseat? Can't get C5!
Originally posted by benzomonterey
Better colors???
Better colors???
I was kidding, of course, though I haven't changed my mind recently about the burgundy/silver combo. There's still time, though.I hope that mine looks as nice as your car when I get it done.
Trending Topics
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 644
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sports Coupe
Dealer is lying. You can make changes right up to the day before they start building it. There's even a special CODE for that last day you can make changes.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
C32 AMG
Originally posted by Flashman
Dealer is lying. You can make changes right up to the day before they start building it. There's even a special CODE for that last day you can make changes.
Dealer is lying. You can make changes right up to the day before they start building it. There's even a special CODE for that last day you can make changes.
Member
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
From: Kentucky
2002 C230K
After market leatherseat? Can't get C5! (reply)
Since I can't reply...!!!
Here's the link to my post on Vista Status Codes. Question the dealer as to the status of your car and go from there.
Vista Status Codes
Here's the link to my post on Vista Status Codes. Question the dealer as to the status of your car and go from there.
Vista Status Codes
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
From: North Berkeley
C230 C-Coupe
I ordered my car from laguna Niguel less than two weeks ago, it is being built first week of feb with and expected arrival in the first week of March.
They said if I was fexible on even one option they could probably get it from another dealer quicker. I bet they could get this car in less time for less money.
LN have 27 C-Coupes on the forecourt as of Monday at 6:00pm. Very possible they have what you are looking for.
Nathan
230 C-Coupe
Black
Oyster Leather
C2
Auto
They said if I was fexible on even one option they could probably get it from another dealer quicker. I bet they could get this car in less time for less money.
LN have 27 C-Coupes on the forecourt as of Monday at 6:00pm. Very possible they have what you are looking for.
Nathan
230 C-Coupe
Black
Oyster Leather
C2
Auto
