C300Sport

Yesterday I saw a C300 that had a bit of the Sport and Luxury model. I was not able to see the inside but the outside had the luxury bodywork and wheels but the sport grill and hood ornament. If anything, I would rather go with the AMG bodywork and swith over to the classic MB grill.
Anyhow, just wondering if this is somthing they had to mod themselves or if there are any wierd packages out there? Canadian model??

Blk04cobra1

This is not uncommon...we have done a few sport grille conversions (sport grille on luxury model)...cost is around $450 installed.

C300Sport

I have thought the luxury grill would look pretty good on the sport...kinda like a mini S Class...

Pristine

I agree that the sport with lux grill would give a nice clean look. But putting a sport grill on lux model and also keeping the hood ornament is too over the top. It also won't give a balanced look with rest of the car.

ctgilles

Halfbreed....? Daywalker...

Sorry guys, just saw Blade... Again

C300Sport

Do you have any of those Luxury grill takeoffs to sale cheap? I am thinking about switching and if the price is right.

shag

Sport grille + Lux package == Avantgarde model... that's what it's called in the non-US market. One step lower than full-fledged AMG package (that Canada & US gets with the Sport Package).

G-10

My wife's C350 was ordered with the Lux grill and upright star. It actually looks pretty classy. They added this into the deal.

german-anger

It's the Carlsson CK35 look.

Blk04cobra1

Unfortunately the customer's kept their luxury grilles. I'll call one though, he may be willing to part with it.

Derspeed

You can find Lux grilles on Ebay for about $50.00. Keep looking. I have bought three of them in the past.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTHE...Q5fAccessories

You can go to performance parts or formymercedes.com for the sport grille:

http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...tegory=Grilles

Paying $450.00 would be foolish. Plus they only take about 5 minutes to swap out.

RafaHim

That's how mine looks... Mine's a luxury version, but I switched the grill because liked the lux version better... the dealer told me that many people did that, but I kept both things on mine..
Many people get thrown off by the combination and often ask me what model it is that i'm driving... I personally like how it looks

shag

Example of Avantgarde trim (half sport half lux):





Example of the other way around (AMG bodykit & Luxury grille):

RLE

Oh for crying out loud. I have a Sport grille and 18's on my Lux because it looks better. To me.

You certainly would not leave the hood star on because one star is enough.

RLE

For what the Sport grill plus the flat medallion costs plus fifteen minutes work, that's a very nice profit. VERY nice.

Derspeed

True. That's why I posted the links above.

Hey guys, I'll do it for $300.00. I'll even paint the grille any color of your choice.

Robbio204

i like the rims in ****'s second pic...the multi spoke ones...

german-anger

lux grill for $20 off ebay ftw!

**I couldn't give into the $320~ price tag from the dealership, and got lucky**

shag

They're available in the States as an option. Also standard on Canadian-spec C230W/C230W4M. I think they look great.

E500C70

I saw a luxury grill + AMG bumper Canadian C230 today for the first time today. I think I like the look, not sure though. I've always been a fan of the upright star.

Krytech

I also put the lux grille on ($40 shipped off ebay) and left the flat badge. Nice, classic and clean.

I might put the sport grille back on in the summer time.

Mxcn

^ paint your lux grille flat black...it will look like a brabus bullit jr.

Derspeed

German Anger has his lux grille painted black. Gloss, I think. It looks really good on his car.

kevink2

We needed awd, and went for the lux model ride and interior, and added the sport grille (thanks FrankW) and flat emblem for the look.

For a daily driver, with awd, wider rear wheels were not needed, and we have more options for tire rotation.

C300Sport

Hey Krytech, thanks for the photo...the color, and clear markers give me a bit closer idea of what I will be looking at. Have you got any more photos you can post or PM?
Thanks