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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 05:38 AM
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Car of the year Down Under

The new C Class scoops the prestige's Australian Wheels Car of the Year 2007.

http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/wheels/s...2573D700070824
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:10 AM
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I am 100% agree with the award !!!

My dealer let me test drove the CLS550 and CLK model, for the $$$ you pay for C class is truely outstanding.

Do u mind if i ask what option you have on ur avangarde model ?
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I am 100% agree with the award !!!

My dealer let me test drove the CLS550 and CLK model, for the $$$ you pay for C class is truely outstanding.

Do u mind if i ask what option you have on ur avangarde model ?
I went for the Below options.

'VP1' Vision Package
618 Bi-Xenon headlights with Active Light System
414 Glass electric sunroof
810 Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 surround sound

Command Package
512 - COMAND APS INCL. 6 DVD CHANGER & LINGUATRONIC
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by G.Man
I went for the Below options.

'VP1' Vision Package
618 Bi-Xenon headlights with Active Light System
414 Glass electric sunroof
810 Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 surround sound

Command Package
512 - COMAND APS INCL. 6 DVD CHANGER & LINGUATRONIC


Very nice option

I wish i have the command package as well; just can't justify that extra $5000 AUD (i.e. with additional luxury car tax).


Good on ya mate
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by milsons200
Very nice option

I wish i have the command package as well; just can't justify that extra $5000 AUD (i.e. with additional luxury car tax).


Good on ya mate
Your right the total package wasn't cheap but I'm very, very happy with the car the only problem is it's my wife's car.
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