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Old May 11, 2004 | 01:11 PM
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Revised C-Class now on MBUSA

The 2005 C-Class is now on MBUSA for those who are interested.

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Old May 11, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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nooooooooooooooooooo, now my car is really outdated. the new grill, brake lights, and interior look soooo good.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 02:24 PM
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The interior really is nicely done. Too bad DVD nav will be delayed availbility, why can't MB just introduce everything at once?
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Old May 11, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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Originally posted by Turbo2
The interior really is nicely done. Too bad DVD nav will be delayed availbility, why can't MB just introduce everything at once?
Since the MBUSA website shows that the DVD Nav system was available, I just assumed it was available now.

Do you have any further Info on it?
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Old May 11, 2004 | 03:10 PM
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I remember hearing that DVD Nav. would be delayed availability on the C. Maybe someone here can confirm that, can't find any info. on MBUSA. Maybe it will be available immediately.

Lets hope for the best.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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I think the 2004 C-Class had a Bose audio system but MB-USA indicates the 2005 has a Harmon Kardon system. I wonder if that's going to be optional.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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It's here in stock I saw it today at the Ft. Lauderdale dealer. DVD nav is available, no delay. Harmon Kardon stereo is part of the entertainment pkg. Car also comes stock with what looks like a short antenna on the back window for tele-aid possibly. Steering wheels still come only in black inconsistent with MB reports. Wheel widths are staggered though, bad for rotating to even out wear. Clear Headlights and painted AMG grill look great! Taillights are NOT l.e.d. s though. Cars coming with what looks standard with the APS 20 stereo with an abbreviated LCD screen unlike the APS 50 with full LCD screen. Kept the year 04.5 cool rims and possibly different tires but still 17 inch. Interior satin finish metal may have a subtle pattern but is an ok touch. I would rather the birds eye maple. Gear shift knob matches satin finish metal accents. Guages are simplified and more elegant with shiny rings around them. Strip of chrome down sides of car horizontally. Steering wheel matches coupe 3 spoke with brushed metal buttons for computer phone etc.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 04:08 PM
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i have a question. on the website it talks about the MB-tex upholstery w/ the leather inserts. Now the MB-tex, that is like a synthetic leather right?? O'm just making sure its not gonna be cloth, cuz i do'nt want cloth anywhere on my car,

If someone knows please reply cuz i think i'm going to the dealer to order my car today.

By the way, the dealer came down 1000 off the retail, and the retail is 33950 for what i'm getting (lighting package, sunroof, heated seats, metallic paint(pewter silver metalic))

later Chris
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Old May 11, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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Originally posted by BOOSTEDPGT
i have a question. on the website it talks about the MB-tex upholstery w/ the leather inserts. Now the MB-tex, that is like a synthetic leather right?? O'm just making sure its not gonna be cloth, cuz i do'nt want cloth anywhere on my car,

later Chris
In the past, MB-Tex was very high quality vinyl upholstery that cost about 2/3rds the price of MB's leather.

The quality of MB-Tex may have changed but it still is vinyl and will probably last longer than leather.

It's not as soft as leather.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 05:13 PM
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A dealer came down $1000 off a '05 model or a 04.5' model, theres a big difference between the two. Let us know.

JayinLauderdale-
Thanks for all the info., thats everything I was looking for.

Thanks again.
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Old May 11, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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Does anyone have the option packages and prices for the '05 C-Class and if the C230 sedan has anymore standard features than the '04 had?

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Old May 11, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Originally posted by Turbo2
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A dealer came down $1000 off a '05 model or a 04.5' model, theres a big difference between the two. Let us know.

JayinLauderdale-
Thanks for all the info., thats everything I was looking for.

Thanks again.

came down 1000$ on the 2005!!!!
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Old May 11, 2004 | 06:39 PM
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Where are you located? Also, do you know how much the DVD Nav. option was?

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Old May 11, 2004 | 08:35 PM
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If the '05 C230k is already at the east coast dealers they must have the order book? Does anyone have the available option and color information? TIA
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Old May 11, 2004 | 09:45 PM
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umm, i'm located in evansville, IN and i don't know how much the navigation is, i know the other options were almost the saem, i think the sunroof package and bixenons may have gone up a 100 each, but those are the only options i know about since i got them, later
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Old May 12, 2004 | 12:46 AM
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The AMG kit comes standard on 05's? NO WAY!
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Old May 12, 2004 | 01:23 AM
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The AMG kit comes standard on 05's? NO WAY!
Oh no.......
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Old May 12, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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2005 prices and equipment

My Ft Lauderdale dealer says price is UNCHANGED, said a couple of options like xenon is 20.00 cheaper, said DVD Nav is 2200.00 and entertainment pkg with Harmon Kardon and surround is 1000.00. All told the prices are about the same. You do however get more for your money than 04.5. Example: AMG body kit, upgraded clear headlights, E series style audio options, DVD Nav, possibly tele-aid as standard, shorter stick, upgraded suspension, supposed improved exhaust note, seats upgrade, buttons on steering wheel (dubious), guages (superficial), but you lose the free maintenance (questionable value).
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Old May 12, 2004 | 10:08 AM
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Old May 12, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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Did anybody catch the new rear decklid lip spoiler on the gallery page? It looks nice! Looks very similar to the Carlsson lip-spoiler except might even look like a cleaner line

Check it here:

2005 C Class Gallery Page on MBUSA
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Old May 13, 2004 | 03:26 AM
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Did anybody catch the new rear decklid lip spoiler on the gallery page? It looks nice! Looks very similar to the Carlsson lip-spoiler except might even look like a cleaner line
Is this what you're referring to?

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Old May 13, 2004 | 11:52 AM
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Is this what you're referring to?

Exactly!

I think this lip-spoiler looks DAMN good!

If anybody can find out the part number and price to purchase this from the MB parts department, I will be truly grateful.

I already have a call into a parts department at the local MB dealer, but they said it's very difficult to get the part ordered seperately. Anyways, please let me know if anybody can find out.

Thanks in advance.

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ps...by the way, did I mention that I LOVE my NEW BENZ!
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C-Class Taillight Question

Hey guys...well I have been thinking about getting new taillights. Got really sick of my 2003 Taillights, they really do look like they were "dipped in water" too long as someone once described them. I was really looking into the S-Class styled one's but after a while I really like how the 2004.5 and up taillights look. Can anybody tell me the price of these? I most likely will go to dealer (if any of you guys know the part numbers, i would greatly appreciate it if you told me them) unless there is another place that sells them cheaper.

I was trying to find the right thread to make a post in, but could not find one so I made a new one, sorry.
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Originally Posted by c230K415
Hey guys...well I have been thinking about getting new taillights. Got really sick of my 2003 Taillights, they really do look like they were "dipped in water" too long as someone once described them. I was really looking into the S-Class styled one's but after a while I really like how the 2004.5 and up taillights look. Can anybody tell me the price of these? I most likely will go to dealer (if any of you guys know the part numbers, i would greatly appreciate it if you told me them) unless there is another place that sells them cheaper.

I was trying to find the right thread to make a post in, but could not find one so I made a new one, sorry.
For OEM updates/parts:
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Any questions? I don't know how many times their names have been mentioned on this board for OEM parts, but you'd think you would've seen their names the 10 million that I've seen them.
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