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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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04 and 05 differences

The 05 models have different headlights, rear lights, mirror blinkers and fogs. I have seen pics and i cant see the differences in fogs and mirror blinkers. Any pics that clearly show the differences?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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The 05 models have different headlights, rear lights, mirror blinkers and fogs. I have seen pics and i cant see the differences in fogs and mirror blinkers. Any pics that clearly show the differences?
As far as I know the 05 has clear lenses. As in the blinkers and fogs, the only difference between 04 and 05 is they are clear.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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Don't forget the interior differences, dash, console, radio, seats...
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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Thanks, i know about the interior. Im just asking about the exterior and and pics of it?
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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Not sure if you're asking about C's in general or not, but the C230 and C320 sport sedans got the AMG body kit, which is the best upgrade, in my opinion. If I'm not mistaken, all '05's got the crystal clear mirror blinkers, clear headlights, and clear fogs too.
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 04:54 PM
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2003 Lights

I assume the 2004 lights are the same as the 2003 ones (i.e. non-clear) note that on the mirror blinkers, you can sort of see the amber bulbs:
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2005 lights

And here are the clear headlights/fog lights on a 2005:
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Old Feb 19, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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Thanks for the pics. Are there any pics comparing the rear?
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