Favor/Request - My new car
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Favor/Request - My new car
I didn't think this would happen so quickly, but Mercedes has these special deals going on right now which fit my leasing situation just right - so I may actually be getting a new car within a week or so!!!
They found me one (and there only seems to be one in the US) that is Steel Grey exterior with black leather/wood trim (luxury model) C300. ...and it actually has the packages I want!
My favor/request is regarding the exterior color -- I haven't seen many (possibly just one or two but not recently) steel grey C-classes on the road or anywhere... and everytime I see a "gray colored" vehicle of other brands, I'm noticing that it just looks dirty/bland. Is the Steel Grey a metallic/shiny grey color? I've browsed eBay, and every thread on this forum that I could find to look at pictures of the steel grey color. So my request - to anyone out there with a steel grey C-class - please post some additional pictures of it in the daylight?
Also, by all means give me some input on the steel grey color... I'm thinking its the "not yet so popular color" that Pewter was when I first got it a few years back - then "boom" everyone had it.
I'll keep everyone up to date on this process as I negotiate and hopefully take delivery of my new baby! :-)
Many thanks,
- Eric
They found me one (and there only seems to be one in the US) that is Steel Grey exterior with black leather/wood trim (luxury model) C300. ...and it actually has the packages I want!
My favor/request is regarding the exterior color -- I haven't seen many (possibly just one or two but not recently) steel grey C-classes on the road or anywhere... and everytime I see a "gray colored" vehicle of other brands, I'm noticing that it just looks dirty/bland. Is the Steel Grey a metallic/shiny grey color? I've browsed eBay, and every thread on this forum that I could find to look at pictures of the steel grey color. So my request - to anyone out there with a steel grey C-class - please post some additional pictures of it in the daylight?
Also, by all means give me some input on the steel grey color... I'm thinking its the "not yet so popular color" that Pewter was when I first got it a few years back - then "boom" everyone had it.
I'll keep everyone up to date on this process as I negotiate and hopefully take delivery of my new baby! :-)
Many thanks,
- Eric
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Steel Grey is metallic and shiny under direct lighting.
Look up this review by Edmund, they have a steel grey.
Edmund review
I saw it in dealer's lot, under both sunlight and fluorescent. Under fluorescent its beautiful, a scent of purple hue. Under sunlight, its a bit blend and more flat, unless there are some direct sunlight shining right on it.
Personally my choice was ob black but i was debating between the two.
My advice, find a dealership with that color car, see it in person ask them if they can bring one out under the light....
EDIT: reason being, computer interpets colors differently and are depended on your monitor/lcd's capability display them... not even mentioning different camera takes in different colors as well....so don't depend on pictures so much... however that being said, check out this guys' post, lots of nice steel grey pix
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=195655&page=3
Look up this review by Edmund, they have a steel grey.
Edmund review
I saw it in dealer's lot, under both sunlight and fluorescent. Under fluorescent its beautiful, a scent of purple hue. Under sunlight, its a bit blend and more flat, unless there are some direct sunlight shining right on it.
Personally my choice was ob black but i was debating between the two.
My advice, find a dealership with that color car, see it in person ask them if they can bring one out under the light....
EDIT: reason being, computer interpets colors differently and are depended on your monitor/lcd's capability display them... not even mentioning different camera takes in different colors as well....so don't depend on pictures so much... however that being said, check out this guys' post, lots of nice steel grey pix
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...=195655&page=3
Last edited by webada; May 11, 2008 at 11:59 AM.
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Thanks for that link to Edmunds reviews! I hadn't found that one yet -- lots of great gorgeous pictures/photos/comments on the vehicle!
I will definitely check out the color in person at the lot -- they apparently have ONE steel grey, but a sport package (close enough for color evaluation)...
Thanks again, and I'll let you all know my progress!
- Eric
I will definitely check out the color in person at the lot -- they apparently have ONE steel grey, but a sport package (close enough for color evaluation)...
Thanks again, and I'll let you all know my progress!
- Eric
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Check the picture thread, Steel Gray seems to be very popular on this board.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/195655-official-c-class-picture-thread.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/195655-official-c-class-picture-thread.html
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Ok - so I've returned from the dealership and negotiated out a price, etc on the car of my dreams. The only problem is - there's only one of it in the US...
Here's hoping that they can manage a trade and get me my car! More details to come...
- Eric
Here's hoping that they can manage a trade and get me my car! More details to come...
- Eric
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To avoid a serious case of buyer's remorse, you had better find a car that color (any model) at another dealer to be sure it's what you want.
My friend JC has an '07 E320 Bluetec in that color and he likes it but I don't. Looks kind of muddy to me.
My friend JC has an '07 E320 Bluetec in that color and he likes it but I don't. Looks kind of muddy to me.
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In Canada the color is called Tenorite grey. I looked at the one in the link to Edmonds, I was also unsure between white and grey. The grey is very nice, but I went with white.
As for how the color looks when its drity... I was an auto detailer for years.
I love clean cars, I can easily spot a drity silver car. People say that silver cars look cleaner, I disagree. A silver or any color car will loose its shine when drity. So a clean car simply shines.
You want a clean looking car or do you want a shiny car?
As for how the color looks when its drity... I was an auto detailer for years.
I love clean cars, I can easily spot a drity silver car. People say that silver cars look cleaner, I disagree. A silver or any color car will loose its shine when drity. So a clean car simply shines.
You want a clean looking car or do you want a shiny car?
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Hey everyone - just wanted to post an update... I ended up going with black as an exterior color instead of steel grey... and my car is currently on the water heading over with a docking date of 5/28/08! :-)...
Now it looks like I get to play the "counting the days" game like so many others. I'll post more details as I get them!
Now it looks like I get to play the "counting the days" game like so many others. I'll post more details as I get them!
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Good luck with your new car. Black is very hard to keep looking clean and shows swirls easier than other colors....but it is still an awesome car.
Here's my Steel Grey with 20% tint. 360 degree view.
http://www.hazemonster.com/benz
Here's my Steel Grey with 20% tint. 360 degree view.
http://www.hazemonster.com/benz
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Good luck with your new car. Black is very hard to keep looking clean and shows swirls easier than other colors....but it is still an awesome car.
Here's my Steel Grey with 20% tint. 360 degree view.
http://www.hazemonster.com/benz
Here's my Steel Grey with 20% tint. 360 degree view.
http://www.hazemonster.com/benz
I've never owned a black car before, but I've always admired old W202's in black that I see on the road. Since this W204 makes me reminisce about the W202, I'm really psyched to get my new car, especially since I'm buying this one -- no more leasing for me! :-)
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I wouldnt count on it being here on the 28th. I am being told that my car is on a boat and it keeps getting pushed back. I ordered a car in april and now I am told it will be arriving at the port june 12th.
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The deal was... Mercedes-Benz Financial would pay off my final 5 months of payments (Lease Loyalty Accelerator program), so thats $2500 of savings, plus I won't have to pay $2500 of over mileage charges (as I'll be approx that much over by the turn in date)...
Plus I'm getting the vehicle at that Costco pricing which is $500 over invoice.
In all I'm saving $7k-$8k by jumping ship on my lease and starting to finance my next car immediately.
Plus I'm getting the vehicle at that Costco pricing which is $500 over invoice.
In all I'm saving $7k-$8k by jumping ship on my lease and starting to finance my next car immediately.
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Your gunna love your black car. It looks so amazing when its clean. Mine doesn't even get that dirty that quick, only the rims because of the brake dust. But with black you'll turn the most heads for sure. 
I didn't wax mine yet, after 5 months or so I don't need to so no need for the swirl marks yet. 
I didn't wax mine yet, after 5 months or so I don't need to so no need for the swirl marks yet.
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Your gunna love your black car. It looks so amazing when its clean. Mine doesn't even get that dirty that quick, only the rims because of the brake dust. But with black you'll turn the most heads for sure. I didn't wax mine yet, after 5 months or so I don't need to so no need for the swirl marks yet.
I didn't wax mine yet, after 5 months or so I don't need to so no need for the swirl marks yet. - Eric
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correct me if I'm wrong but swirl marks are caused by any cloth/sponge material you used to wash the car with, no matter how fine it is, you can't help it, all other colors are the same, just that it doesn't show as clearly as black...
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It's not the washing, but the improper usage of washing materials that causes swirl marks. The dirt and other garbage that you collect on the towels will scratch the paint if you don't continuously clean the towels or replace the towels all together during the wash.
It's true: you'll get those paint faults no matter what, but you can minimize the effect by only using good quality cloths (I use microfiber towels for both washing and drying, personally) and using many many of them.
I usually use three buckets of water 1. soapy water, 2. a bucket of just water to take off large debris from used towels, and 2. another bucket of clear water for a second wash before I re-soap the towel.
Then when the towel gets too dirty (in my eyes), I just switch to a fresh one. I end up using around 6~7 of them. But I have 12 microfiber towels for each car wash, just in case. And all used towels are put through the washer after each car wash.
I dunno if that's the best way, but that's just the way I do it.
It's true: you'll get those paint faults no matter what, but you can minimize the effect by only using good quality cloths (I use microfiber towels for both washing and drying, personally) and using many many of them.
I usually use three buckets of water 1. soapy water, 2. a bucket of just water to take off large debris from used towels, and 2. another bucket of clear water for a second wash before I re-soap the towel.
Then when the towel gets too dirty (in my eyes), I just switch to a fresh one. I end up using around 6~7 of them. But I have 12 microfiber towels for each car wash, just in case. And all used towels are put through the washer after each car wash.
I dunno if that's the best way, but that's just the way I do it.
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I love the ipod integration kit... sure its not perfect, but its a heck of a lot better than only supporting playlist playback like my old Kenwood in my last car... You'll probably find me discussing the ipod kit a lot back on the W203 board ;-).
