2003 Option List
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2003 Option List
Looks like the only option that will be added to the C-Class (W203) option list for the model year 2003 is Parktronic.
Keyless Go, Distronic, Tire Pressure Monitoring and the Electronic Trunk closer didn't make it into production for the 2003 model year I guess.
Keyless Go, Distronic, Tire Pressure Monitoring and the Electronic Trunk closer didn't make it into production for the 2003 model year I guess.
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Originally posted by tommy
I'm sure that will be upsetting to lazy and mindless people everywhere.
I'm sure that will be upsetting to lazy and mindless people everywhere.
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If you want that stuff (auto trunk closer, etc), then Mercedes wants you to buy the more expensive E-Class or S-Class cars.
Any new options for the 2003 C-Coupe? Different colors? Xenon HID's? Stock in-dash CD player?
Any new options for the 2003 C-Coupe? Different colors? Xenon HID's? Stock in-dash CD player?
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Originally posted by tommy
She's been cranky for about a week now. Wonder what it could be ...
She's been cranky for about a week now. Wonder what it could be ...
I agree she seems to be gunning for you for some reason, but I don't think you need to trot out this kind of frat humor just to have fun. It's not your most original, and it will only illicit the response you expect.
I could have PM'd you with this, but I think it's important for both of you to calm it down, which I don't mind writing publicly.
Third man in a hockey fight gets game misconduct... I'm heading for the "sin bin" as I write this.
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Although I would not necessarily want to get one, the SEQUENTRONIC 6 speed sequential gearbox they offer in Europe on the Coupé and wagon would be interesting to try out.
Funny how they don't offer that over here; I'm sure it is a profitable option for M-B.
Funny how they don't offer that over here; I'm sure it is a profitable option for M-B.
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If your American 2003 coupes are only getting parktronic over and above the current options list,I wonder wot we will not be getting in the U.K........(Parktronic is already available here!!!)
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Originally posted by Fuzzo
well parktronic is definitely a start.. it's better than nothing i guess...
doesn't parktronic use those little circular holes in the bumper inserts... or is that for distronic??
well parktronic is definitely a start.. it's better than nothing i guess...
doesn't parktronic use those little circular holes in the bumper inserts... or is that for distronic??
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Originally posted by Mike T.
Although I would not necessarily want to get one, the SEQUENTRONIC 6 speed sequential gearbox they offer in Europe on the Coupé and wagon would be interesting to try out.
Funny how they don't offer that over here; I'm sure it is a profitable option for M-B.
Although I would not necessarily want to get one, the SEQUENTRONIC 6 speed sequential gearbox they offer in Europe on the Coupé and wagon would be interesting to try out.
Funny how they don't offer that over here; I'm sure it is a profitable option for M-B.
This weekend, I think I will go to my dealer and take a test-drive in a car equipped with sequentronic, then I will judge. I'll post my experiences then.
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If SEQUENTRONIC=Clutchless Manual, then ive had that kind of tranny in my previous A Class. Its kinda fancy......really like a manual with an invisible left foot doing the clutch work for you. (people in my country get confused when they see my 5 speed manual shifter with only two pedals!!!) Its a good compromise between auto and manual, however, if your a fast "manual shifter" then, i would not recommend it. You cant downshift as fast as you can on a real manual, cz you might "beat" the "invisible left foot" and cause damage to the car.
Sequentronic is more for the relaxed driver IMO. Maybe thats y its more common on small city cars...........
Sequentronic is more for the relaxed driver IMO. Maybe thats y its more common on small city cars...........
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Beth.....2 minutes for gouging
Tommy....2 minutes for unsportsman-like conduct
Bob....2 minutes for unnecessary galavanting...but because you were trying to calm things down, we'll put you in the box with Beth...and we wont tell Mrs.MB-BOB...yet
Beth.....2 minutes for gouging
Tommy....2 minutes for unsportsman-like conduct
Bob....2 minutes for unnecessary galavanting...but because you were trying to calm things down, we'll put you in the box with Beth...and we wont tell Mrs.MB-BOB...yet
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It is interesting to me that the MB, with their "safety" reputation (well deserved and an industry standard), they have not been more active in the proliferation of the only truely usefull feature on that list... tire pressure monitoring.
parktronic is for lazy people, distronic is same (and it scares me, I'll admit that), electric trunk close? thats an old cadillac trick (makes ya want to hork just thinking about it).
If MB wants to differentiate their offerings and realy show their edge in tech. they need to introduce the sequentronic on the C320 and C230... that will be an enormous coup. especially if they can get it to market before SMGIII on the 330Ci... the tire-pressure monitoring is something that I would never pay extra for on my car, but i would if it were my wife's car. That option would likely pay for itself over the life of the car in decreased tire wear.
parktronic is for lazy people, distronic is same (and it scares me, I'll admit that), electric trunk close? thats an old cadillac trick (makes ya want to hork just thinking about it).
If MB wants to differentiate their offerings and realy show their edge in tech. they need to introduce the sequentronic on the C320 and C230... that will be an enormous coup. especially if they can get it to market before SMGIII on the 330Ci... the tire-pressure monitoring is something that I would never pay extra for on my car, but i would if it were my wife's car. That option would likely pay for itself over the life of the car in decreased tire wear.
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Re: OUCH!
Originally posted by Rick
TWEEEEET!
Beth.....2 minutes for gouging
Tommy....2 minutes for unsportsman-like conduct
Bob....2 minutes for unnecessary galavanting...but because you were trying to calm things down, we'll put you in the box with Beth...and we wont tell Mrs.MB-BOB...yet
TWEEEEET!
Beth.....2 minutes for gouging
Tommy....2 minutes for unsportsman-like conduct
Bob....2 minutes for unnecessary galavanting...but because you were trying to calm things down, we'll put you in the box with Beth...and we wont tell Mrs.MB-BOB...yet
Funny you should chime in... I was actually thinking of you and the Dr. Iggy show as I was trying to decide whether to "galavant" or not.
Glad you put me in the box with Beth, though. Too much "outgassing " from that other penalty box for me... MsMB-BOB will understand...
On topic, which frequency does Distronic use? One of the current law enforcement radar bands (X, K, Ka)? I hope not, of course. Just thinking of all the false alarms from my radar detector.
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Re: OUCH!
Originally posted by Rick
TWEEEEET!
Beth.....2 minutes for gouging
Tommy....2 minutes for unsportsman-like conduct
Bob....2 minutes for unnecessary galavanting...but because you were trying to calm things down, we'll put you in the box with Beth...and we wont tell Mrs.MB-BOB...yet
TWEEEEET!
Beth.....2 minutes for gouging
Tommy....2 minutes for unsportsman-like conduct
Bob....2 minutes for unnecessary galavanting...but because you were trying to calm things down, we'll put you in the box with Beth...and we wont tell Mrs.MB-BOB...yet
Last edited by galaxygrrl; Apr 23, 2002 at 02:06 PM.
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Originally posted by dasMafia
...parktronic is for lazy people, distronic is same (and it scares me, I'll admit that), electric trunk close? thats an old cadillac trick (makes ya want to hork just thinking about it).
...parktronic is for lazy people, distronic is same (and it scares me, I'll admit that), electric trunk close? thats an old cadillac trick (makes ya want to hork just thinking about it).
As for the trunk closer, Cadillac has auto "pull down" which only takes the trunk down the last inch or so into the latch mechanism. I believe the M-B auto trunk closer actually pulls the trunk down from the full open position and closes and latches it. Hey, some S-Classes have automatic door closers too! Hork away!
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Re: Re: OUCH!
Originally posted by MB-BOB
Funny you should chime in... I was actually thinking of you and the Dr. Iggy show.
Funny you should chime in... I was actually thinking of you and the Dr. Iggy show.
). Hey, whatever happened to Rex? I don't recall him ever posting once the format changed. I almost miss the pictures of his big white truck. BT
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Re: Re: Re: OUCH!
Originally posted by trench
I'd forgotten all about this (or have tried to supress it ). Hey, whatever happened to Rex? I don't recall him ever posting once the format changed. I almost miss the pictures of his big white truck.
BT
I'd forgotten all about this (or have tried to supress it
). Hey, whatever happened to Rex? I don't recall him ever posting once the format changed. I almost miss the pictures of his big white truck. BT
