'09 C-class Sport has hooded gauges....

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Jul 26, 2008 | 03:39 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-0...QQcmdZViewItem

I didnt know this, and the needles seem to be white instead of orange too. I dont like the wood trim on the sport model..doesnt seem to match!
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This is funny:

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NON-EXPORTATION AGREEMENT

“Non Export” restrictions on all New Mercedes-Benz sold by this dealership that require an Enforceable Binding Non Export Agreement to be signed and notarized along with the transaction. Please call 1-800-636-9034 Toll Free for a copy of the Customer Delivery Policy. We do not sell new MERCEDES-BENZ vehicles for export under any circumstances.
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i like the orange needles, so u can actually see it stand out and at a glance know ur speed. the hooded dials looks closer to that of a C63 so I think its kinda cool. but oh well!
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This is funny:
It may be funny, but it has become a recurring problem for dealerships...MBUSA will charge back the dealer if a car gets exported
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...the mbusa.com website does not show these hooded gauges...
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Did anybody have a glare on there gauges from the sun?
I did not notice this while test-driving.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-0...QQcmdZViewItem

I didnt know this, and the needles seem to be white instead of orange too. I dont like the wood trim on the sport model..doesnt seem to match!
The wood doesn't look right w/ the two-tone interior. Might look better with the black.
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The wood doesn't look right w/ the two-tone interior. Might look better with the black.
The wood is not standard at least. Aluminum is still standard in C300 sport and Black Bird's eye maple standard in C350. Burl walnut is available on both.
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do you know if Cdn version have it ?
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