drexappeal

I thought maybe I would change my mind if I saw it in person, but I'm still not sold on how it looks...but, I took some pics to share with everybody. This was at the Mission Viejo Mall in Orange County, CA.

el_do33

Kool.

I think the rear is still bit out of place and cheesey (is this correct?) and cheap plus look crappy w/o a spoiler. The front is much much more agressive than the older version.

Now the interior on the other hand, I just saw it this past weekend, does look really cheap around w/ those plastics.

Newtigger

Agree with the comment that the front looks very aggressive.

Moviela

They had them in Costco, but there was a little plastic carrier holding them together.

You had to buy two.

From my point of view, they must read this forum. Flat hood badges, bix on most cars, navigation, folding mirrors, and MP3 jack in the glove box.

Germancar1

MB should be ashamed of themselves for that standard wheel. To charge extra on top of the AMG package for the wheel it should come with is ridiculous. Look at that thing, you have no choice but to spend the extra 1K for the good looking wheel!

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PUMes

+1.

MBTex

If that is the C300 then it is the base model with no AMG package. the C350 has 17 inch AMG wheels standard on it. 6 dual spoke rims that look very similar to the 18 inch AMG rims for the extra $1000

dion

It looks like the Sport package to me, but the wheels must be an optional wheel or the wheel for the 300 sport.

Leesi

I feel you, man. It looks crappy in the rear end

MBTex

it is a 300 Sport...and those are the base wheels for it. If you want AMG wheels on the 2008 W204 you will either need to order the 18 inch AMG wheels for $1000 or buy a 350 which come standard with 17 inch AMG wheels.

MBTex

Or buy after market for lots of $$$

dion

Thank God that we got the optional 18's then! Woohoo!

Germancar1

That is a C300 Sport with the crappy base wheels, the good looking ones are 1K extra. Look at the front of the car, it is the sport model.

My point is since wheel do you not get the better wheels when you opt for the AMG package, thats silly. The best wheels should come with the package, not costing a 1K extra.

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MBTex

See my other post on this thread, that is exactly what I said.

I think you are confusing "Sport" with "AMG Package". They aren't the same. In fact, there are only 2 packages available...Sport and Luxury, no AMG (next year). 4matics for the 300 Sport and Luxury (not the 350) will also be available starting next month. The Sport trim has "AMG" body styling, but it still is not AMG.

My point was that you get the crappy wheels on the 300 Sport, but the standard AMG Wheels on the 350 Sport. The C300 Sport is the base (and least expensive) model for the 2008 W204 in the US, so it isn't going to get any extra's. With the 350 you are paying extra for more than just the larger engine in that car, but it is still a Sport trim nonetheless.

So, if you want a 300 Sport with nice wheels you will either have to wait in line for the AMG wheels from the factory or go after market. The alternative is to spend the extra cash and get a 350 Sport which comes with 17 inch. AMG wheels, wood trim, larger engine, spoiler, etc. standard.