charles82

Dealership just called me up yesterday to say my car arrived and since I live about 5 minutes away figured I would go take a look. They were just about to wash it so there are still some juicy bugs on the front grille from the train ride.

There are a few changes I realized right away on the 2009. Took a couple of quick pictures with my phone.

1. AMG rims have been changed.
2. Paddle Shifters are now included on the sheering wheel.
3. "Sport" button now on the dash instead of beside the shifter (no more C/S button).

By the way I am located in Canada so memory seats already came on the 2008, but for Americans that would now be available as well from what I hear. Believe it or not I can't take my car off the lot for almost a week because they might be reducing the price again in Canada, but they will not now the price and rates until next week so they don't know what to charge me. Oh well sure it will be worth the wait.

Ron Jr

Nice I wish you luck with it (after you pick it up of course).

yxc145

i don't understand why only the C class roof attenna is black.... and not painted to the color of the car. i got my dealer to paint it as part of the deal.

mb_horseshoe

Beautiful. Take some pics of the interior!

mb_horseshoe

Also - I don't see much difference in the rims..... anyone else?

yxc145

MB probably make the 18" 5 spoke rims standard on C350 now.. or maybe they are just 17" 5 spoke?

rs1985

they are 18
you get to choice
either a 18 with summer tires or a 17 with all season (17 is the 6 spoke one)

mb_horseshoe

I'm referring to the supposed "change" in the 18" AMG wheels.. (I assume he meant the 18" version, since that's what's on his car...) According to the image, they look like the exact same rims on my 08.

angeloxnet

i want those rims!

xbox

Paddle shift was always available from day-1, just market specific.

Sport on the dash is part of the Advanced Agility Package, you still have c/s/m button on the shifter for auto mode.

Azn_C300

wanna buy mine?

who8888

I wish those came with the 2008 model.

omgitselaine

Looks so sexy !!!! Im not used to see a white c without the black pano roof but nevertheless sweet ride Congratulations !!

jorantes

Charles82, can you upload some pics of the interior? Id like to see what you mean by the C/S button has been moved, and also Id like to see the rear view mirror compass...

aprince2die4

does the trunk look longer or is that just me.....

angeloxnet

i would if u were local and I didnt have to pay duties
shipping is expensive! unless ur offer is one I cant refuse :P i shall wait for someone local

qlaval

Congrats Charles82!

One question is the speed shifter in plastic or leather wrapped?

narky

It does, but I think it's the camera lense's focal length creating the effect.

aprince2die4

ohh ok...looks great enjoy

rb23lb

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!

looks exactly like my 2008!

rims are exactly the same too...

dont feel bad ONE BIT for not waiting until 2009 now!

memory seats are useless to me as well...

angeloxnet

hrmm u also have a rear spoiler, is that an option or standard?

cvx5832

Confused about this one. I'm in the US with a C300 Sport, and the antenna is painted.

Can you post a picture of yours?

Regards,
Paolo

yxc145

Mine is already painted by my dealer. But 99.9% of the C class aren't painted, at least in my dealer. I did see that 0.1%. A silver loaner car with painted attenna. But that's the only 1 on saw.
do most of you guys have the black or painted attenna?

Sam268

I thought the 2009 price is already posted on the mercedes canada website.

Did your salesman tell you the pricing will change in Aug. Or are they waiting for the new intersts rate if you are leasing/financing your car.

I know the C class was always at 5.9 since last yr. Hopefully it will go down.

qlaval

Ditto!