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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Has anyone heard of a wood kit to cover/replace the aluminum trim pieces in the 300 sport?
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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I haven't heard of one, but I would love to know. If I get a C300, that is the first thing to go.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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I haven't heard of one. That trim is a BIG reason why I went with the 350. I don't like the look of it at all.

Although some on here do like it. I guess it is just a matter of personal preference.
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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In Canada, swapping the alum trim with maple wood trim is a NC option for both C300 and C350, RWD and AWD.

Maybe we should ask: why Canada gets all these nice options (memory seats, keyless go, trim swaps, C350 AWD) that US can only envy?

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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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OK, we get it. Canada gets more stuff. Problem is I don't live there.
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by QQQ
In Canada, swapping the alum trim with maple wood trim is a NC option for both C300 and C350, RWD and AWD.

Maybe you should ask: why Canada gets all these nice options (memory seats, keyless go, trim swaps, C350 AWD) that US can only envy?
For once we get the goodies!!!
I think it's becuase the market is smaller here ... but hey, it works
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by QQQ
In Canada, swapping the alum trim with maple wood trim is a NC option for both C300 and C350, RWD and AWD.

Maybe we should ask: why Canada gets all these nice options (memory seats, keyless go, trim swaps, C350 AWD) that US can only envy?
Why do you keep making these smug comments about Canada getting more options than we do?
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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<<Why do you keep making these smug comments about Canada getting more options than we do?>>

My incoming C300 with Metallic, leather, P2 and Multimedia will cost $41635. What would the cost in Canada be?
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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He'll gladly bring up the USD exchange rate against the euro due to our oil wars no doubt.

I think it is clear that you can get more stuff in Canada for the W204 then here...I'd go buy one up there if I could. Problem is I live about 2000 miles from the closest Canadian MB dealership and prefer football to hockey, eh?

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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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<<Why do you keep making these smug comments about Canada getting more options than we do?>>

My incoming C300 with Metallic, leather, P2 and Multimedia will cost $41635. What would the cost in Canada be?
I did a quick calculation, it says that it would be about $49,000 Canadian. That is equivalent back to about $47,000 USD.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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I did a quick calculation, it says that it would be about $49,000 Canadian. That is equivalent back to about $47,000 USD.
Wow...seems pretty high. I assume that is why Canada is getting additional standard features.
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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<<I did a quick calculation, it says that it would be about $49,000 Canadian. That is equivalent back to about $47,000 USD.>>

Which is precisely why I posted the cost $41635 cost of my car and asked the question. So, when the Canucks yell over the border fence (nyah nyah nyah) that their version of the C is so much better, I would say "You paid for it." Ay?
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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My C class is going to round out at $50k or slightly above (USD) after taxes and everything...
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by RLE
<<I did a quick calculation, it says that it would be about $49,000 Canadian. That is equivalent back to about $47,000 USD.>>

Which is precisely why I posted the cost $41635 cost of my car and asked the question. So, when the Canucks yell over the border fence (nyah nyah nyah) that their version of the C is so much better, I would say "You paid for it." Ay?
Right, I went to the Canadian site and configured one with the options you posted. And then calculated what that was in USD. So they are definately paying more for the cars than we are.

Did you have some other options on your C300, because when I try to configure a US model with these options you have it comes to less than the price you posted?
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:13 AM
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<<Did you have some other options on your C300, because when I try to configure a US model with these options you have it comes to less than the price you posted?>>

Nope. Pretty standard.

C300W $31200
Barolo Red $710
Savannah/Cashmere leather $1550
P2 package $2750
Luxury sedan (phony charge) $260
Multimedia $2950
Auto trans $1440
Delivery $775

Total $41635


They list the Luxury charge, the auto trans charge and delivery separately so that the base price can be $31200 instead of the real base price of $33675. Very dishonest, in my opinion.

The final price will be somewhere around $45500 including tax and license.

Minus my trade-in, my $1K deposit and the $900 pro-rated refund of my unused MB extended warranty.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 01:17 AM
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Aluminum to wood

<<Has anyone heard of a wood kit to cover/replace the aluminum trim pieces in the 300 sport?>>

All of the wood trim parts will be available as spare parts at a price. No question they will directly interchange if one knows how to remove the originals.

Sounds desirable but very pricey.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by RLE
<<Did you have some other options on your C300, because when I try to configure a US model with these options you have it comes to less than the price you posted?>>

Nope. Pretty standard.

C300W $31200
Barolo Red $710
Savannah/Cashmere leather $1550
P2 package $2750
Luxury sedan (phony charge) $260
Multimedia $2950
Auto trans $1440
Delivery $775

Total $41635


They list the Luxury charge, the auto trans charge and delivery separately so that the base price can be $31200 instead of the real base price of $33675. Very dishonest, in my opinion.

The final price will be somewhere around $45500 including tax and license.

Minus my trade-in, my $1K deposit and the $900 pro-rated refund of my unused MB extended warranty.
Oh ok, I configured a sport sedan, that explains the price difference.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by RLE
<<Did you have some other options on your C300, because when I try to configure a US model with these options you have it comes to less than the price you posted?>>

Nope. Pretty standard.

C300W $31200
Barolo Red $710
Savannah/Cashmere leather $1550
P2 package $2750
Luxury sedan (phony charge) $260
Multimedia $2950
Auto trans $1440
Delivery $775

Total $41635


They list the Luxury charge, the auto trans charge and delivery separately so that the base price can be $31200 instead of the real base price of $33675. Very dishonest, in my opinion.

The final price will be somewhere around $45500 including tax and license.

Minus my trade-in, my $1K deposit and the $900 pro-rated refund of my unused MB extended warranty.
Ok, new calculation. Your $41,635 car would cost $51,590 in Canada with the same exact options. Which equals at today's exchange rate $49,952. Well I guess for almost $10K more, they can have their memory seats and keyless go!
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Ok, new calculation. Your $41,635 car would cost $51,590 in Canada with the same exact options. Which equals at today's exchange rate $49,952. Well I guess for almost $10K more, they can have their memory seats and keyless go!
Assuming that conversion is true...I'm with you. Add TT&L to that and you might as well suck it up and go E Class for that.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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I wouldn't get an e class now because they're changing body types soon, plus, with options that quickly gets to 60-65k.

You also have to remember, Canada has a higher minimum wage, higher paying jobs in general, and our dollar is sliding fast. There are several reasons.
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 02:08 PM
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Sure there are many reasons and you are absolutely right on the E Class. I was just gawking at the price in USD for the same car in Canada.
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