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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 01:40 AM
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2009 C300 SHIFT PADDLES

Received the Canadian promotional booklets for the C-Class 2009 lineup. At first i thought that BLACK/SAHARA BEIGE AMG LEATHER was possible for the C350 4MATIC. Unfortunately I couldnt get that feature (exclusive to C63). Anyways here are pictures of the shift paddles exclusively on the C300 and C300 4 Matic. I think they are Canadian variants only, and theres a dynamic handling package exclusive to the C300. I opted for the C350 4MATIC calc white, grey interior with black birds eye maple. The 18" AMG twin spoke wheels are now standard on the C350.








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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:48 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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Terrible news.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Is that a push button start I see?

Seems to be the new trend these days.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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damnit! lol
does it mention puddle lights in the exterior mirrors?
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Dood Monkey
Is that a push button start I see?

Seems to be the new trend these days.
Keyless go, not available in US on 08's maybe on 09's
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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4 matic will not get paddle shifter
luckily
i got the C350
have a dynamic handling control and paddle shifter
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by angeloxnet
damnit! lol
does it mention puddle lights in the exterior mirrors?
Not sure, but most Mercedes-Benz dealerships should have these for customers at the lots. I was lucky, they had just received these in boxes the day I came into to order my 2009 model. I originally was gonna buy a CLS550 2008 with the cash incentive of over $17 000 off. I couldn't find anything on the lot I wanted so i transfered my deposit to the 2009 350 4MATIC. I hope Im happy with my purchase, both cars are sexy but I dont think Id feel to comfortable driving a CLS in the winter (we get a lot of snow) and I had to give up my old car.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SebastianD
Not sure, but most Mercedes-Benz dealerships should have these for customers at the lots. I was lucky, they had just received these in boxes the day I came into to order my 2009 model. I originally was gonna buy a CLS550 2008 with the cash incentive of over $17 000 off. I couldn't find anything on the lot I wanted so i transfered my deposit to the 2009 350 4MATIC. I hope Im happy with my purchase, both cars are sexy but I dont think Id feel to comfortable driving a CLS in the winter (we get a lot of snow) and I had to give up my old car.
No a CLS probably wouldn't do so well in the winter..but oooh are they sexy. By the way did you know that the CL550 has 4matic standard for 2009...but a wee bit more expensive of a car lol.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Dood Monkey
Is that a push button start I see?

Seems to be the new trend these days.
This is certainly the one feature i miss most on my Lexus IS 350 !! Having this feature i never had to go digging into my bag looking for my keys but instead all i had to do was grab the door handle and everything unlocked , then id throw my bag on the seat and push the start and waalllaaaaaa brooom !!! This is something MB has got to put on all its cars i think !!
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by rs1985
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4 matic will not get paddle shifter
luckily
i got the C350
have a dynamic handling control and paddle shifter


why they are not available for the 4 MATIC? when did u order your C350? have u got your car yet?

damn........ i just askd my dealer, he said that he hasn't received any info about 09' C. i ordered my C350 4matic at West Broadway Vancouver. and they said i can receive my car this Sep~how can i get the dynamic handling control and paddle shifter.........................
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by omgitselaine
i never had to go digging into my bag looking for my keys but instead all i had to do was grab the door handle and everything unlocked , then id throw my bag on the seat and push the start and waalllaaaaaa brooom !!! This is something MB has got to put on all its cars i think !!
+1

I don't have a bag, usually, but I do have to dig through my pocket. I would've paid for this feature, had it been available as an option. A convenience well worth the cost.

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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Eddy_tj
why they are not available for the 4 MATIC? when did u order your C350? have u got your car yet?

damn........ i just askd my dealer, he said that he hasn't received any info about 09' C. i ordered my C350 4matic at West Broadway Vancouver. and they said i can receive my car this Sep~how can i get the dynamic handling control and paddle shifter.........................
dynamic handling package is available on C300 option
And standard c350

Shift paddles on c300 option
And c300 4matic

And standard on c350

Does the 350 4matic really need any of that?
I'd rather have 4wd and 268 HP

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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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the jealousy grows...
It's time to invade our docile neighbor to the North just for spite.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Having had the feature in my BMW, I had to have it in my new Merc, thankfully a "keyless go" option was available. A little pricey, but it was there. One thing I was actually impressed by was that the push button "go" sits on the existing ignition barrel. According to the dealer, this means that if your keyless battery dies, then you can pop the button out and use the mechanical ignition with your key. Wunderbar.
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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B200T 2007, C300 4MATIC 2009
For Canadian model...

What’s New for MY2009

• Sport Package now standard on all C300's
(the luxury model is now an option?)
• New rear view mirror compass
(included in the Premium Package)
• Burl Walnut Wood Trim now available for all model variants

• Dynamic Handling Package now available, optional for C300 on RWD C300, standard on RWD C350 -NO 4MATIC...
(DHP comes with the Sport Package for the rwdC300, but is a little bit confusing because they are referring to two Sport packages...,
one is used for describing the model type and the other one for the Sport package itself(following)...)
New Sport Package for the C300 (RWD only)…
  • Dynamic Handling Package
  • Steering Wheel Shift Paddles
  • AMG 17" 6-Twin-Spoke Wheels
  • New Direct Steering


New standard equipment for the C350/C350 4MATIC…
• Burl Walnut Wood Trim
• Rear View Mirror Compass
• AMG 18" 5-Twin-Spoke Wheels
(with performance tires – no-charge all-season tire package available with 17" AMG wheels)

And for C350 (RWD only):
• Dynamic Handling Package
• Steering Wheel Shift Paddles
• New Direct Steering

And what does the Dynamic Handling Package?...
At the push of a button, vehicle characteristics can vary between a comfortable and sporty set-up.
The following parameters can be influenced:
  • Continuously variable damping
  • Speed-sensitive power steering with variable centering and more direct steering ratio
  • ESP/ASR (traction control)
  • Accelerator response
  • Speed of automatic
  • gear changes

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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by narky
+1

I don't have a bag, usually, but I do have to dig through my pocket. I would've paid for this feature, had it been available as an option. A convenience well worth the cost.

Off-Topic:
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rs1985
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4 matic will not get paddle shifter
luckily
i got the C350
have a dynamic handling control and paddle shifter
Why do you have 3 different MBW accounts?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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thats weird
my c230 comes with the paddle shifter and the tri spoke steering wheel standard
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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Just got an 09 c63 and no touch/go on there - manual is for entire W204 line and says touch/go is only for Canada.

what's up with that? Like go south a few miles and if you touch it won't work? weird.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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when did i have 3 accounts?
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:24 AM
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LOL
whos the 3rd now
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