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12-27-2008, 11:11 PM
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2008 c300 Luxury
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I just purchased a 2008 c300 luxury. It's my first car I've paid for all myself, and naturally I'd like to do a few things to it. However with my last mercedes (2006 c280) being a lease, I have no idea where to start. But I know a few things I like and need to adhere to...
1) I'd like to spend between $1000-$2000 over the course of the next few months.
2) I'd really like a touch screen, sat radio, custom audio, something of that sort, but still would like it to work with my dial control next to the shifter.
3) Chrome trim and mesh on the grilles
4) Subtle rear spoiler and xenon headlights
5) Nothing too major, i.e. myself and a buddy with tools can install it at home
Please guide or provide me with any input. Pictures of your own custom rides, websites for parts, anything please!
1) I'd like to spend between $1000-$2000 over the course of the next few months.
2) I'd really like a touch screen, sat radio, custom audio, something of that sort, but still would like it to work with my dial control next to the shifter.
3) Chrome trim and mesh on the grilles
4) Subtle rear spoiler and xenon headlights
5) Nothing too major, i.e. myself and a buddy with tools can install it at home
Please guide or provide me with any input. Pictures of your own custom rides, websites for parts, anything please!
12-28-2008, 11:31 AM
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I just purchased a 2008 c300 luxury. It's my first car I've paid for all myself, and naturally I'd like to do a few things to it. However with my last mercedes (2006 c280) being a lease, I have no idea where to start. But I know a few things I like and need to adhere to...
1) I'd like to spend between $1000-$2000 over the course of the next few months.
2) I'd really like a touch screen, sat radio, custom audio, something of that sort, but still would like it to work with my dial control next to the shifter.
3) Chrome trim and mesh on the grilles
4) Subtle rear spoiler and xenon headlights
5) Nothing too major, i.e. myself and a buddy with tools can install it at home
Please guide or provide me with any input. Pictures of your own custom rides, websites for parts, anything please!
1) I'd like to spend between $1000-$2000 over the course of the next few months.
2) I'd really like a touch screen, sat radio, custom audio, something of that sort, but still would like it to work with my dial control next to the shifter.
3) Chrome trim and mesh on the grilles
4) Subtle rear spoiler and xenon headlights
5) Nothing too major, i.e. myself and a buddy with tools can install it at home
Please guide or provide me with any input. Pictures of your own custom rides, websites for parts, anything please!
Check ebay, do a search for W204 and you'll see a decent rear spoiler that will simply stick on, and I also saw a couple mesh grilles on there lately. The grilles with the mesh look pretty nice and were under $200 shipped.
Personally, I'd skip the headlights. You can always tell when someone crammed xenons into a halogen casing. Looks like a flood light. Just my 'TARP diluted' 2c.
Have you thought about clear/smoked side markers? I went with clear and think it really cleaned up the look of the front end. You can get those on ebay too for ~$50.
Good luck with the radio. I opted for the MM so I haven't contemplated replacing the head unit.
Again, congrats and enjoy your new car!
Last edited by Krytech; 12-28-2008 at 11:33 AM. Reason: forgot about side markers
12-28-2008, 01:03 PM
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Found it. It's got_thang's car. Don't know if he posted final pics, but this is the thread from when he was getting it installed this past summer.
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