MB Tex or Leather?
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I work in industry registering products with the USEPA. There is absolutly no evidence that vinyl or leather are dangerous to your health. I think that it is DMG3 that owes us some facts. He claims that vinyl releases toxic chemicals onto your legs and hands. Where is his evidence to this fact? It is pure fantasy, as well as his notion that natural things are inherently safer then synthetic things. Some of the most dangerous compounds on earth are natural. For example hydrogen cyanide is found extensively in nature, and an HCN concentration of 300 parts per million in air will kill a human within a few minutes. In fact it has been used as a chemical weapon. Do you have any evidence that anyone has been harmed by there car seats?
I work in industry registering products with the USEPA. There is absolutly no evidence that vinyl or leather are dangerous to your health. I think that it is DMG3 that owes us some facts. He claims that vinyl releases toxic chemicals onto your legs and hands. Where is his evidence to this fact? It is pure fantasy, as well as his notion that natural things are inherently safer then synthetic things. Some of the most dangerous compounds on earth are natural. For example hydrogen cyanide is found extensively in nature, and an HCN concentration of 300 parts per million in air will kill a human within a few minutes. In fact it has been used as a chemical weapon. Do you have any evidence that anyone has been harmed by there car seats?
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Perf/no perf
<<Tex = perforated
Leather = non-perforated>>
Not exactly. My '01 C320 has $1375 worth of leather interior and:
The leather seat bolsters are not perforated.
The leather seat inserts are perforated.
Leather = non-perforated>>
Not exactly. My '01 C320 has $1375 worth of leather interior and:
The leather seat bolsters are not perforated.
The leather seat inserts are perforated.
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No I'm referring to the W204. The W203 had perforated areas regardless. The W204 has non perforated on leather interiors.
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Leather better
<<No I'm referring to the W204. The W203 had perforated areas regardless. The W204 has non perforated on leather interiors.>>
The posted pictures of both Tex and leather in Beige show that and the leather looks much better. Whenever my car shows it face, I'll try to post some clear pix of the beige leather interior.
The posted pictures of both Tex and leather in Beige show that and the leather looks much better. Whenever my car shows it face, I'll try to post some clear pix of the beige leather interior.
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<<No I'm referring to the W204. The W203 had perforated areas regardless. The W204 has non perforated on leather interiors.>>
The posted pictures of both Tex and leather in Beige show that and the leather looks much better. Whenever my car shows it face, I'll try to post some clear pix of the beige leather interior.
The posted pictures of both Tex and leather in Beige show that and the leather looks much better. Whenever my car shows it face, I'll try to post some clear pix of the beige leather interior.
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I did get to sit in a C300 Luxury with Savanna/Cashmere leather interior the other night when MBUSA came to speak at my school. They brought a Sport and a Luxury, both pre-production press models because they had seat memory.
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From: Texas
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For those of you with black MB Tex...how do you clean it? It shows up the littlest bit of dirt (from my kid's dusty paws). Is there something that can be applied to the surface to minimize the amount of dirt/dust that shows?
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I never understood why anyone would want a plastic (MB-Tex) interior on any car, especially a MB, it really feels unpleasant against the flesh.
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Not quite, but shorts, swimsuits, or short sleeve shirts all allow for a lot of contact.
With all the new ventilation and massage functions becoming available, I would not be suprised if the nacktfahrer became more common.
With all the new ventilation and massage functions becoming available, I would not be suprised if the nacktfahrer became more common.
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Even with shorts and t-shirt, I don't see how there can be much skin-on-MBTex, or skin-on-leather contact. Perhaps some pictures would quell the naysayers. 
I have the MBTex interior and am happy with my choice. The carseat left some serious indentations on the leather interior of my TL (thank God that was a lease vehicle). Given that this will be the second MB with MBTex in our family, I am fully confident that the MBTex will hold up better. My parent's 6 year old "tan" leather interior C200 already looks old.
I have the MBTex interior and am happy with my choice. The carseat left some serious indentations on the leather interior of my TL (thank God that was a lease vehicle). Given that this will be the second MB with MBTex in our family, I am fully confident that the MBTex will hold up better. My parent's 6 year old "tan" leather interior C200 already looks old.
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Flesh?
<<I never understood why anyone would want a plastic (MB-Tex) interior on any car, especially a MB, it really feels unpleasant against the flesh.>>
Put your pants back on.
Put your pants back on.
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From: New York, Westchester
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The new C-class has MB Tex as standard for the C300 sport. Since I've not experienced a Benz with MB Tex, I would like to know the pros and cons of it. Compared to leather, what are the pros and cons of the MB Tex? Would you rather have MB Tex or get the leather upholstery option?
You have to see it for your self to help you decide. Go to the showroom and check it out
Good Luck
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I have MB Tex interior and the door does not look or feel cheap at all.
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I think you better check it again, the MB Tex version of Interior door panel has only little area of hard plastic at the bottom of the door by the speaker. Top section uses the same material as the dashboard. center panels is MB Tex. Handle area is rubberish material. Right below, the inserted area is the only part that uses the hard plastic but the bottom panel is covered with cloth meterial. The only thing that is different between MB Tex and leather interior as far as the door panel goes is the center panel meterial (either Leather or MB Tex).
I have MB Tex interior and the door does not look or feel cheap at all.
I have MB Tex interior and the door does not look or feel cheap at all.
I hate leather!! all my previous cars I had leather....
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Leather where?
<<The only thing that is different between MB Tex and leather interior as far as the door panel goes is the center panel material (either Leather or MB Tex)>>
Having read this, I went out to the garage and checked my C300's Beige leather door panels. The panel below the wood is leather with stitches as is the armrest/door pull. The storage pocket below and the speaker surround are darker tan and the pocket exterior has a soft finish.
Having read this, I went out to the garage and checked my C300's Beige leather door panels. The panel below the wood is leather with stitches as is the armrest/door pull. The storage pocket below and the speaker surround are darker tan and the pocket exterior has a soft finish.
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From: Long Island, NY
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I was convinced on getting leather in the W204, but the dealer actually tried to talk me out of it and said the new MB Tex (same as W203) stands up much better. I've had leather in a few cars and found it to be difficult to maintain, especially in hot climates and with kids, etc.
I'm now wondering if I should go with the MB-Tex now...
I'm now wondering if I should go with the MB-Tex now...
BTW, what should I use to clean the MB Tex? Would there be a problem using the leather cleaner he bought me?
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I am going to go with the leather because I found the door very unattractive with the MBTex, more so the grab handle is of a very cheap feeling material. I like how MB's leather is tough so I am not afraid of its durability.
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Good choice, you will not regret it. Which color?
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The dealer convinced me to go with MB Tex when I got my C300. This past weekend I visited my brother in Maryland, he has a C230 with leather and couldn't tell the difference. He actually bought me leather cleaner, I didn't have the heart to tell him it wasn't leather.
BTW, what should I use to clean the MB Tex? Would there be a problem using the leather cleaner he bought me?
BTW, what should I use to clean the MB Tex? Would there be a problem using the leather cleaner he bought me?
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