MarcusBenz

I went to check them out for the first time today and really like the new instrument cluster. Now, the new standard radio set up is another story . I am not a fan of the changes in this area, even if you do get a single CD player with it over the old one. I believe they could have done a better job on the look, but I guess there is nothing we can do about it now!! BTW, the new standard wheel on this car is not even close to being attractive. I was not happy with the '04 wheel, but that design is way better than the '05! I hate to say this, but the new one is UGLY!!!

FIXEDupW209

hey marcus can you send me pictures of that white clk with blue interior and maybe a few pics of the revised c Class, i will be more then happy to post them on the board...i wanna see the white clk in particular as ive never seen the color combo before. thanks
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Harris

Marcus, does all '05 C-class has LED tail-lights? Do you think you can dig out the part number for it by looking at the trunk?

tom incredibie

hello mr newton,
can you also send me some pictures to tom_incredibie@yahoo.com thank you.

Code5chick

I thought the 05 wheels were the same as the 04.5's.......

amdeutsch

He is talking std wheels; not sport. HTH Go to MBUSA.com as they already have pics up.

kokketiel

at Virginia International Raceway, including the 230 Sport Sedan and 230 Sport Coupe. The new tail lights look awesome on the black Coupe they had there. I think the new dash board look is consistent with the E and new SLK. I really like the new instrument cluster much better. I found it strange that the cup holder in the center console does not have a sliding door. It looks a little cheap.

All in all, I would say that it is a good improvement over the current models.

TNblkc230wz

I saw on the MB site that the coupes now have rear cup holders.

Kar don

I saw the 05 c-class today and i was really impressed with it. Softer leather, nicer front, real nice interior!

MarcusBenz

Yeah, the cup holder is somewhat unusual. It does not have a cover and when you push the open button, you have to manually turn it towards the passenger seat to reveal the 2nd holder. This is weird, given MB's typically over engineered holders in the past.

MarcusBenz

I did not notice that the cars we have, in fact have the LED brake lights. I will check tomorrow and post the real scoop on the lights.

theitalianjob

Marcus, could you please send me some pics of '05 C-Class to nike_htm@hotmail.com please?

lepin320

Does any body notice that C230/320 sport sedan now is with AMG body kit? The car looks great!

GDawgC220

looks very nice way to go MB

BUT, I don't like the new wheels on the standard C320 sedan...what's up with those?

MarcusBenz

I second that comment!!!! Well, looks like the aftermarket wheel business will be just a little bit richer.

Harris

So, Marcus.....LED or no LED?

Kar don

wow. from what i saw it did NOT have LEDs.

MB-JIM

Sat in an 05 C240 yesterday and was very disappointed that the shaded upper band on the windshield was missing. Here in Arizona we need that band. I guess we can go to a parts store and a tinted the plastic strip to put on but it sure will look cheap on an MB.

FrankW

i'll probably drop by on saturday to check up on my car at your/HOI's bodyshop. I'll check out the showroom too if i come by.

MARK CUMMINS

None of the 2005 C class Tails from Steve were LED..all 25 sets were bulb type ...Euro and Usa

MarcusBenz

Yes, I will confirm that the '05 C240's that we have in stock do not have LED brake lights! I will be e-mail pics to those people who requested a little later this evening. I would do it now, but a little thing called the LAKER GAME is about to start!!!

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MarcusBenz

Thanks for posting the pics and what do you think about the Pacific Blue leather on the CLK? Not too bad after you look at it for a while!!

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