Sport + Luxury = Halfbreed??
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Sport + Luxury = Halfbreed??
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??
Anyhow, just wondering if this is somthing they had to mod themselves or if there are any wierd packages out there? Canadian model??
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I have thought the luxury grill would look pretty good on the sport...kinda like a mini S Class...
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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.
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Do you have any of those Luxury grill takeoffs to sale cheap? I am thinking about switching and if the price is right.
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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).
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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.
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.
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C300 Luxury w/sport grille
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
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
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Much ado about....
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??
Anyhow, just wondering if this is somthing they had to mod themselves or if there are any wierd packages out there? Canadian model??
You certainly would not leave the hood star on because one star is enough.
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
How much?
For what the Sport grill plus the flat medallion costs plus fifteen minutes work, that's a very nice profit. VERY nice.
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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.
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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.
I might put the sport grille back on in the summer time.
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For a daily driver, with awd, wider rear wheels were not needed, and we have more options for tire rotation.
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Thanks